Profile of Peggy Bresnick Kendler

Contributing Writer

Blog Posts: 349

Peggy Bresnick Kendler has been a writer for 30 years. She has worked as an editor, publicist and school district technology coordinator. During the past decade, Bresnick Kendler has worked for UBM TechWeb on special financialservices technology-centered projects. In addition, she has been a regular contributor to Bank Systems & Technology since 2003 and to Insurance & Technology since 1996.

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2015 Banking Regulatory Outlook

1/7/2015
Industry experts weigh in on the most important and likely regulatory developments that will affect banks through 2015.

BS&T's Elite 8 2013: Where Are They Now?

12/5/2014
Bank Systems & Technology's 2013 Elite 8 honorees are seeking ways to expand mobile capabilities, modernize infrastructure, and develop data-focused cultures.

Unifying IT Architecture With a Modular Approach

9/8/2014
New research shows why core systems with component-based designs will deliver a competitive edge in the future.

4 Trends in Banking IT Employment

7/8/2014
Things are looking up for banking IT professionals -- with a few qualifications -- according to the results of the 2014 InformationWeek Analytics Salary Survey.

Banks Battle For Big Data Talent

5/21/2014
Salaries are up for IT staff and managers, according to the 2014 InformationWeek Analytics Salary Survey.

Changing The Cloud Security Conversation

11/7/2013
What are the pertinent questions banks should ask about security in the cloud?

IPad Account Origination App Helps Fairwinds Credit Union Engage New Customers

10/17/2013
Growing out of a partnership with University of Central Florida, the credit union has opened more than 1,500 student accounts with the new app.

Where Are They Now? BS&T's 2012 Elite 8, One Year Later

9/30/2013
Core systems modernization, customer experience-related initiatives and supporting regulatory compliance are among the top priorities keeping BS&T's 2012 Elite 8 honorees busy since they were recognized a year ago. Here are updates on the challenges and projects that some of the executives have been tackling in the past year.

How The Cards Business Is Transforming

9/6/2013
Mobile capabilities, nontraditional competition and new regulations are among the trends reshaping the cards business. What does it mean for the major players -- and for banks?

4 Ways Banks Can Improve Their Fraud-Fighting Efforts

8/9/2013
Banks are investing more than ever in fraud detection and prevention efforts. Here are recommendations for getting the most out of those investments.

4 Predictions About The Future of the Contact Center

7/12/2013
With banks’ channel strategies becoming increasingly customer-centric, how is this shaping their call and contact centers? Four experts offer their predictions.

IT Pros Seek New Challenges

5/30/2013
Salaries are up slightly, but employees want more than a pay raise -- they want engagement, according to our research.

What Banks Need To Know About Making The Business Case For IT Training

5/29/2013
How can bank CIOs justify the expenses involved in providing training to their employees? It’s all about having the skills that enable the company to make decisions, predict client requirements and profitably manage the business.

The Next Generation of Video in Banking

3/21/2013
Banks are using video in innovative ways that include both employee-facing and customer-facing applications. Experts discuss how video banking is evolving.

What Banks Need To Know About Vendor M&As

2/22/2013
Consolidation among players in the bank technology vendor space is heating up again. What factors are driving this trend, and how will it affect their bank customers?

Where Are They Now? Catching Up With the 2011 Elite 8

9/27/2012
As mobile and digital technologies continue to reshape banking, we caught up with some of the 2011 Elite 8 to see how the changing expectations of consumers, employees and partners are transforming their focus.

Salary Survey Results: Automation Push and Data Analysis Strengthens Financial Services IT Job Market

6/25/2012
After several years of painful cuts, the market for IT talent in the financial services industry is strengthening.

Dodd-Frank, Two Years Later: What Has It Meant for Bank IT?

6/25/2012
As more provisions of Dodd-Frank go into effect, how have banks responded to comply to the new regulations? What are some technologies they are adopting to help?

Providing a Distinctive Customer Experience: The Power of Customer Communications Management

4/23/2012
When it comes to customer communications, a personalized, multichannel experience is required.

Redefining Disaster Recovery: New Technologies Provide Disaster Planning Challenges and Solutions

2/22/2012
In addition to covering physical data centers, branches, and ATMs, banks' disaster recovery and business continuity plans now have to cover digital and virtual presences as well. New technologies such as social networking, mobile and the cloud can help.

2012 Treasury Services Outlook

12/14/2011
Banks' treasury services offerings are being shaped by corporate customers' demands for better controls, increased access to information, and improved transparency of payments and other transactions. What is the outlook for treasury services in 2012, and what technologies can help banks improve their offerings?

2010's Elite 8 Honorees: Where Are They Now

9/29/2011
The recent economic turmoil and a tougher regulatory environment continue to challenge bank technology executives, who must work to improve the customer experience while cutting costs and boosting efficiencies in order to remain competitive. Bank Systems & Technology checked in with the 2010 Elite 8 honorees to see how today's challenges have changed their responsibilities and their banks' focus over the past year.

Financial Services Firms Unprepared for Risk Analytics

11/2/2010
Most financial services professionals do not feel that their institutions are prepared to handle the growing needs for in-depth business and risk analytics, according to an InformationWeek Financial Services Analytics study.

Q&A: Bruce Temkin on Customer Retention

9/16/2010
Bruce Temkin discusses how banks and insurance companies can enable a positive customer experience and unlock the power of loyal customers.

Elite 8 2009: Where Are They Now?

9/1/2010
BS&T catches up with some of last year's Elite 8 honorees to see how the improving economic outlook is influencing their responsibilities and priorities.

Perspectives: Emerging Opportunities in Emerging Markets

4/22/2010
Industry experts discuss opportunities for banks in emerging markets and the technology necessary to be successful in those global markets.

Perspectives: Core Systems Replacement

4/13/2010
Industry Experts discuss how the financial crisis has reinforced banks' need for modern core systems and what the key factors are to core replacement success.

Perspectives: Banks Must Respond to Intensifying Privacy Regulations

7/29/2009
The new Massachusetts Data Security Regulations could create serious challenges for financial services companies that handle the personal data of Massachusetts residents.

Perspectives: Remote Deposit Capture

4/21/2009
The consumer market for remote deposit capture is only beginning to be tapped. Who are the target demographic, and will they see its value? Further, what are the challenges and risks banks must overcome to provide consumer RDC services?