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Core Modernization is key for regional banks to revitalize and stay competitive Four solution paths for core modernization are described OrboGraph’s solutions can help regional banks with core modernization in three ways We noted earlier this month that progressive modernization of technology is key for banking success. As stated by the post’s author, Forbes Councils…

Digital payment solutions are becoming more and more popular However, many people and businesses still rely on checks Streamlining payment processes in that environment benefit from OrboGraph tools The industry narrative that “the check is dead” has lost a lot of steam. While checks have seen slight declines year-over-year, the US has not ecperienced the…

A post at Forbes describes an environment where regional banks in the US face growing digital disruption and “macro headwinds” — and describes how embracing technological change is crucial for their revival. The author, Forbes Councils Member Rodrigo Silva, goes on to note that this transformation must prioritize fraud prevention to protect both the banks…

Some major retailers have announced they will no longer take checks “High Dollar Services” remain popular for checks Check usage remains prevalent enough to merit effective security measures PaymentsJournal reports that, in spite of news that Target stores has stopped accepting checks (joining other major merchants such as Whole Foods and Aldi) the “grand old…

We’re beginning the second half of 2024, a great time to examine the trends of the year. In a recent post, IBM examined what they consider the seven top financial services trends of 2024. They are as follows: Generative AI Hybrid cloud technology Cybersecurity risk management Sustainability Customer experience Open banking Digital currencies Open Banking…

FIs must move beyond conservative IT spending and shift investments toward innovative tech with high ROI Open banking APIs and strategic M&A can drive growth by enhancing customer engagement and acquiring new capabilities Adopting advanced technologies like AI, digital twins, and data analytics can optimize operations, improve security, and provide personalized services A new article…

Checks have become a punch line on late night TV In spite of their “antiquity,” checks remain popular Are “experts” and media the root of inherent issues with check payments? Evan Sparks, editor-in-chief of the ABA Banking Journal and senior vice president for member communications at the American Bankers Association, poses the question: Is it…

A recent CrowdStrike outage impacted an array of businesses and individuals Airline travelers found themselves significantly inconvenienced Financial institutions were not immune from impact A few weeks ago, the world was disrupted by the CrowdStrike outage — with air travel, healthcare, and even the financial industry feeling the impact. Almost everyone knows someone who was…