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Jun 21
2011

Replace the core? More say “yes”

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Regulatory, demographic, and strategic plan changes argue for an upgrade. Banks and vendors offer suggestions
Jun 20
2011

The greatest tech wrench of all: Core conversion. Why do it?

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June 21, 2011

By John Ginovsky

Given that replacing the core computer system upon which a bank depends to keep its customers, staff, boardmembers, and stockholders happy is akin to transplanting someone’s brain and nervous system, why do it?

Bart Narter, senior vice-president for the banking group of research firm Celent Inc., asked that very question.
Jun 17
2011

Are you smarter than a dentist? What older investors really want

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They don’t trust freebies
Jun 13
2011

Online banking—it’s so 1998

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June 14, 2011

By John Ginovsky, contributing editor

Online banking, once state of the art, has failed to keep up with the times. Banks in general are missing out on new revenue and cost-cutting opportunities, concludes a recent report from Celent Inc.

“The online banking space has stagnated for far too long. The evolution of the internet has provided consumers with rich and
May 31
2011

Beyond payments: Next-generation mobile banking for the masses

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Can LEDs and signals substitute for bricks and mortar?

May 31
2011

Game changer? Google Wallet debuts as tap-and-pay mobile

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Mobile exec sees opportunity for banks in consumer trust angle

May 26
2011

4 internal frauds and how to spot them

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Warning signs to spot, and technology that helps



May 24
2011

Cyber terrorism seen increasingly sophisticated and dangerous

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May 20
2011

A liquidity stress scenario you may not have considered

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Is your bank prepared for economic recovery?
May 17
2011

How Basel III liquidity rules could impact bank investment portfolios

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Rules are not yet final, but banks should have a game plan for the possible outcomes