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2024 - 5 - 31

Banking News: Technology, Innovation, and Growth

Ameris Bank - Bank of America - Federal Reserve - IMF - Italian banks - Manasquan Bank - monthly bank regulatory report - Philly City Council - USM Business Students - World Bank

Italian banks urged to invest more in technology, while Bank of America emphasizes collaboration and innovation. City Council passes Land Bank bill, and Manasquan Bank promotes key leaders to executive roles.

In the fast-evolving world of banking, Italian banks are being urged by the central bank to ramp up their investments in technology. Compared to their European counterparts, Italian banks have fallen behind in technological advancements, highlighting the need for a digital transformation to stay competitive. Concurrently, at Bank of America, Wally Mlynarski stresses the crucial role of collaboration and innovation in driving payments modernization. The emphasis on working together with stakeholders to revolutionize the payment landscape underscores the importance of adaptability in the financial sector.

On a different note, the Philadelphia City Council recently passed a Land Bank acquisition bill, seen as a significant step in preserving green spaces. Advocates view this bill as a vital tool in safeguarding garden land from potential development, ensuring the conservation of urban greenery for future generations. This legislative move represents a commitment to balancing urban development with environmental sustainability.

Meanwhile, Manasquan Bank, based in Wall Township, announced the promotion of four key leaders to executive vice president positions. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the employees, showcasing their dedication and expertise in the banking industry. The elevation of these individuals to executive roles reflects the bank's commitment to nurturing talent and fostering growth within the organization.

In a nutshell, the banking landscape is evolving rapidly, with a focus on technology, innovation, and talent development. Italian banks are urged to embrace digital transformation, while Bank of America champions collaboration for payments modernization. The Philadelphia Land Bank bill underscores the importance of environmental preservation, and Manasquan Bank's promotions highlight the significance of recognizing and rewarding leadership within financial institutions.

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Italian banks must invest more in technology, central bank says (Reuters)

Technology investments by larger Italian banks lag behind those of their European peers, the central bank said on Friday, urging lenders to step up spending ...

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Philly City Council passes Land Bank acquisition bill considered key ... (WHYY)

Advocates say the bill preserves an important tool for protecting garden land from development.

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Bank of America: Collaboration and Innovation Will Drive the Future ... (pymnts.com)

Wally Mlynarski of Bank of America says that payments modernization requires innovation and collaboration from stakeholders.

Our People: Economists Diversity Data 2023 - Federal Reserve ... (chicagofed.org)

The information below shows the racial/ ethnic and gender makeup of Ph.D. economists and research assistants at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The Bank ...

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Manasquan Bank promotes 4 key leaders to executive vice ... (ROI-NJ.com)

Wall Township-based Manasquan Bank said it elevated four of its employees to the position of executive vice president, marking a significant milestone in their ...

USM Business Students Reach Second Round of Community Bank ... (Southern Miss Now)

Team members include: Julian Atehortua Martinez, Tyler Pierce, Walter Johnson, Garrett Lamky, and James Ankiewicz. They will join 10 other teams for the second ...

World Bank Group and IMF Deepen Joint Effort to Scale Up Climate ... (International Monetary Fund)

The World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are deepening their cooperation through an enhanced framework to help countries scale ...

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Ameris Bank Ranked Top 10 Mortgage Provider (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank ranked among the Top 10 banks in the U.S. for the largest retail mortgage volume in the first quarter of this year, according to.

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Monthly Bank Regulatory Report (May 2024) (Gibson Dunn)

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Banking-as-a-service remains a key discussion topic, both from a consumer perspective given the Synapse bankruptcy and from a bank perspective in ...

World Bank Group and IMF Deepen Joint Effort to Scale Up Climate ... (International Monetary Fund)

Washington, DC โ€“ May 31, 2024: The World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are deepening their cooperation through an enhanced ...

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Jewish orgs pull support from Oregon Food Bank over Gaza war ... (OPB News)

May 31, 2024 6:21 p.m.. The statement has created significant backlash for the Food Bank. In particular, the Jewish organizations who signed the letter said ...

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Community housing program unveils Anchorage's first furniture bank (Alaska's News Source)

Friday marked a ...

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TD Bank to sell 3 buildings in South Jersey, relocating employees at ... (ROI-NJ.com)

TD Bank has placed three of its buildings in South Jersey up for sale. In a statement from a TD spokesperson, the Cherry Hill-based institution said that, ...

Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robbery (Department of Justice)

NEW ORLEANS โ€“ U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that BART GREEN (โ€œGREENโ€), age 62, of Nashville, Tennessee, pled guilty on May 30, 2024 to Bank Robbery ...

What's Your Bank's Digital Maturity? | ABA Banking Journal (ABA Banking Journal)

The most digitally mature institutions prioritize investments to improve the account holder experience, have modern technology fully-deployed and often source ...

Federal Home Loan Bank Membership Data (Public Affairs Detail | Federal Housing Finance Agency)

It is composed of 11 FHLBanks, more than 6,500 member financial institutions, and the System's fiscal agent, the Office of Finance. Each FHLBank is a separate, ...

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Salem hit with 3 armed bank robberies within 8 days: What we know (Statesman Journal)

Salem Police and the FBI are working to determine any connection between the robberies at branches of Valley Credit Union, Chase Bank and KeyBank.

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