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When it comes time to evaluate an FI’s core systems, organizations sometimes enter the process with a high level of frustration around their current solution or vendor. This inherent frustration can lead to a desire to make big changes. However, because changing out a core system significantly impacts an FI’s productivity, it is wise to […]
As we highlighted in Part 1 of this blog, competing in the treasury management space is becoming more challenging as technology expectations grow. It’s also a highly desirable (and profitable) space for the FI to play in. In Part 1, Jen Megee, PRI project manager, discussed two ways to provide a client-centric experience to the […]
In the rapidly shrinking banking industry, financial institution CEOs often ask what they should be looking out for to maintain or improve profitability during a merger or acquisition. PRI knows acquiring banks should keep an open mind when evaluating the acquisition target’s debit card profitability and learn what is working well for them, and why. […]
In 1984, the US had more bank charters than at any time in the country’s history with just over 14,000 charters. Since that time, on average, the number of banks has contracted by 3.3 percent per year. In 2020, the number of bank charters were less than a third of what they were at the […]
Competing in the treasury management space is becoming more challenging as technology expectations grow. It’s also a highly desirable (and profitable) space for the FI to play in. So, what can the FI control when serving the all-important treasury management client base? They can provide a client-centric experience from start to finish. Control and streamline […]
The PRI team gathered from seven states in Tampa, Fla., on Nov. 11 to discuss current business trends, new product launches, personal career development and problem-solving strategies for a complex world. In the fast-moving financial industry, tackling challenging problems in the workplace requires more skill than ever before. In a session facilitated by Rebecca Armacost, […]
While it is vital to pay attention to payment trends in the community bank space, an FI would be foolish to focus on trends over building a solid foundation for its debit card program. The debit card program, which should be handled as a product, holds the key to greater profitability and long-term growth and […]
No aspect of the financial ecosystem is more dynamic than the payments space. FIs who choose to continue doing what they have always done without closely examining their needs and desired strategy will find themselves in a poor competitive position. “While community bankers are necessarily dependent upon their vendor relationships to deliver services to their […]
As we discussed in our last blog, change can be daunting. When an FI recognizes that doing things the way they always have could be leading to negative consequences for their organization, they may decide to change processes, allowing for increased efficiencies, improved morale, and increased profits. Establishing a proactive culture that asks the tough, […]
Change can be daunting. Understandably, the tendency to stick to the path of least resistance can lead FIs to continue doing things the way they always have – even when the processes are outdated and inefficient. Have you ever asked the simple question of your team, “Why do we do it this way?” The common […]
