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Community banks have invested heavily in digital capabilities over the past decade. Online and mobile banking platforms are more modern, payment options are expanding and treasury management tools are far more capable than they once were. Yet many community banks still struggle to deliver the speed, flexibility and consistency customers now expect. The issue is […]
In a financial market where margins are tight, competition is relentless and customer behavior is increasingly transparent, institutions that learn to fully leverage the data already embedded in their core technology stack gain a decisive advantage over those still relying on yesterday’s reports and mindsets. Moving away from an “order-taking mentality” to a data-driven, strategic […]
The community banking industry is at a pivotal stage. Financial institutions have experienced continuing margin pressure over the past year, demonstrating less rate elasticity than many anticipated in the rising rate market. They also have seen increasing pressure from non-banking competition and rising customer expectations. With the drastic contraction of the number of deposit-holding institutions […]
So, you’ve done all the major work to select a new core system, including ensuring that it aligns with your organization’s strategy and long-term goals. You’ve worked hard to select the right vendor and the right internal team to prepare for implementation, which may have taken several months or a year. Now launch day has arrived, and your top goal is to accomplish a seamless integration that will bring you out the other side without losing customers or frustrating your employees. How do you do it?
The Dos and Don’ts of Contract Negotiation Contracts for essential services lie at the heart of a financial institution’s business and greatly impact what it can and cannot do and what it offers to its customers. Because these contracts in large part drive the FI’s business, it’s important to get the contract negotiation right. Any […]
For almost every financial institution (except de novo institutions), a current core system is already in place. Changing core and ancillary systems creates a significant change event that will impact productivity and morale. It’s not an endeavor to be entered into lightly! In the PRI article 7 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your […]
With all the current hype about Cloud-Native Core Solutions, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the choices available. In our last blog, Mike Neale, PRI Director of System Evaluation, highlighted the considerations FIs should take into account when deciding whether to implement a core solution designed for cloud deployment. He said that while cloud […]
It’s coming, and it’s in the cloud. But is it right for my financial institution? This is a very astute question, according to Mike Neale, PRI Director of System Evaluation. Financial institution leaders are currently hearing a great deal of hype about Cloud-Native Core Solutions, but it’s wise to slow down and evaluate these solutions […]
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 […]
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 […]
