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Featuring commentary from the editors of Bank Systems & Technology, as well as other bank technology industry experts.Unplug and Enjoy the Break, If You Can
December 23, 2010 @ 10:34 AM | By Penny Crosman
The downside of texting at the holiday dinner table.
continued...Barney Frank Objects to Fed's 12-Cent Cap on Debit Card Fees
December 22, 2010 @ 11:08 AM | By Penny Crosman
Dodd-Frank co-author says the amount card providers are allowed to charge is too low to cover their costs, and that fees ought to be left to the free market.
continued...Product Bundling is the Key to Profitability
December 22, 2010 @ 09:39 AM | By David Bomser- Oracle
With the right technology, banks can come up with the right product mixes to meet customers' ever-changing needs.
continued...Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Provisions Could Hamper Banks' Compliance Efforts, NACD Claims
December 21, 2010 @ 10:56 AM | By Penny Crosman
Rules incent informers to bypass their internal compliance departments and report foul play directly to the SEC, the group says.
continued...If I Were A Bank CIO...
December 21, 2010 @ 09:53 AM | By Art Gillis
CIOs should take advantage of the holiday break to rest, reflect and create a new IT blueprint for their bank.
continued...Bank of America vs. Wikileaks Battle is Heating Up
December 20, 2010 @ 10:11 AM | By Penny Crosman
Wikileaks founder Assange says banks are attacking him and vows to release incriminating documents about them.
continued...Leveraging Lean in Financial Services: Making It Work
December 20, 2010 @ 10:02 AM | By James A. Cook- LLC- Principal- Workforce Management Consulting- and Malysa O'Connor- director- financial services group- Kronos Inc.
Banks can learn from the automobile industry's success in applying Lean production practices to gain efficiency and improve quality.
continued...A Long-Term View of the Fed’s Debit Interchange Gambit
December 20, 2010 @ 09:48 AM | By Bill Bradway
What kinds of changes will banks need to make to both the debit card account and related debit card processing fees for consumers and merchants?
continued...Industry Reacts, Need We Say Unfavorably, to Fed's 12-Cent Cap on Debit Fees
December 17, 2010 @ 09:27 AM | By Penny Crosman
The ABA, ICBA, Visa and MasterCard all have strong words for the Federal Reserve's strict limit on debit card interchange fees.
continued...Three Ways to Play Smarter with Mobile and Social Networking
December 16, 2010 @ 12:24 PM | By Matt Gunn
Generally speaking, people aren't that aware of the risks involved with mobile commerce, banking and social networking.
continued...The UBS Guide to Fashion
December 15, 2010 @ 10:15 AM | By Penny Crosman
UBS dress code requires bankers to wear deodorant to retain freshness, confidence and vitality.
continued...Leaks, Freaks, Sneaks, Tweaks and Geeks -- What Do They Mean For Online Banking?
December 14, 2010 @ 10:51 AM | By Art Gillis
Nothing good is the short answer. Now let's look at the long answer.
continued...Google's Android NFC Support Plus Zetawire Acquisition Equals G-Wallet
December 14, 2010 @ 10:36 AM | By Matt Gunn
The Internet search giant could be the next big player in payments processing.
continued...Fraud Victims to Protest RBC with Christmas Carols
December 13, 2010 @ 10:29 AM | By Penny Crosman
We'll show you a Holly Jolly Christmas, clients of Ponzi schemer Earl Jones threaten.
continued...Hackers Take Down Visa, MasterCard Websites in Response to their Wikileaks Stance
December 08, 2010 @ 12:55 PM | By Matt Gunn
An anonymous group allegedly organized a DDOS attack on MasterCard though Internet message board 4Chan.
continued...One Easy Step to Preventing a 'Wikileak'
December 08, 2010 @ 11:44 AM | By Matt Gunn
Want to know how to protect sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands in one easy step? Simple: label it.
continued...Citi Makes Savvy Use of Facebook to Promote NYC Tweetup
December 08, 2010 @ 11:08 AM | By Penny Crosman
Good example of how banks can benefit from social media.
continued...5 New Rules for Twitter
December 07, 2010 @ 10:18 AM | By Art Gillis
Five new rules for Twitter.
continued...NFC Support Baked Into Google's Latest Version of Android OS
December 06, 2010 @ 17:16 PM | By Matt Gunn
Google's newly-announced Android 2.3, or Gingerbread, comes with Near Field Communications support.
continued...Data Management: A New World Order or Not?
December 05, 2010 @ 20:51 PM | By Bill Bradway
Data management leaders will produce a comprehensive data management framework that provides a stronger for compliance with future regulatory reporting requirements.
continued...BofA, State Street Cutting Technology and Ops Staff
December 03, 2010 @ 09:43 AM | By Penny Crosman
IT and operations staff take a hit in the wake of a debit card interchange fee charge and an acquisition spree.
continued...What Does it Take to Set Up an ATM Skimming Operation?
December 02, 2010 @ 16:35 PM | By Matt Gunn
Tech blog Gizmodo takes a look at how a potential fraudster just might go about getting the necessary gear to set up an ATM skimming operation.
continued...JPMorgan to Give Its I-Bankers iPads
December 01, 2010 @ 10:11 AM | By Penny Crosman
Two weeks after launching an investment banking research application, the bank is said to be handing out iPads to all investment banking associates.
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