Heritage Financial's Core Conversion With an Added Twist
12/4/2014Lisa Welander led Heritage Financial through a successful core replacement in the midst of a heavy M&A period.
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Bryan Yurcan is associate editor for Bank Systems and Technology. He has worked in various editorial capacities for newspapers and magazines for the past 8 years. After beginning his career as a municipal and courts reporter for daily newspapers in upstate New York, Bryan has written for business journals and various financial and business B2B publications.
Articles by Bryan Yurcan
Lisa Welander led Heritage Financial through a successful core replacement in the midst of a heavy M&A period.
Citigroup Achieves Greater Efficiency Through Automation
12/3/2014DK Sharma helped usher Citi's Asia-Pacific banks to a standard platform, a model that's now being assessed globally by the bank.
BBVA Compass: On the Path to Digital Transformation
12/2/2014Gabriel SĪ±nchez Iniesta helps usher BBVA Compass into the future of banking.
Taking Mobile Mainstream
11/26/2014A new Forrester report examines the current state of mobile banking.
BBVA Compass Names New COO
11/24/2014The move is part of an overall structural change at the bank.
Royal Bank of Scotland Fined for IT Failure
11/20/2014The UK Financial Conduct Authority asserts the bank did not have adequate systems in place related to a 2012 incident where customers lost access to their accounts.
Consumers Warming to Alternative Payments
11/17/2014But there are still concerns about security, a new survey finds.
Taking Aim at Passwords
11/13/2014MasterCard, in conjunction with Visa, is developing a new authentication standard.
SAP, Samsung Parter on Mobile, Wearable Technology
11/12/2014The partnership will include a foray into payments as well as mobile banking solutions.
Mozido, MasterCard Partner on Mobile Financial Services
11/11/2014Mozido says the partnership will help it in its goal of offering mobile financial services to the unbanked.
Bank of China Opens 'Smart Branch'
11/6/2014The bank and its technology partner IBM said the branch is designed to enhance the customer experience.
Maritz Acquires Allegiance Software
11/5/2014The two companies will combine to form a new customer experience-focused firm.
Why Do Consumers Leave Banks?
11/4/2014A new survey from TD Bank examines consumer attitudes towards financial services.
BBVA Compass, Dwolla Partner on Real-Time Payments
10/30/2014The bank also agreed to open up its technology platform to Dwolla developers.
Mobile Payments & Digital Currencies Gain Popularity
10/29/2014A survey of 4,000 consumers conducted by Accenture found that millennials and high net worth individuals are the most likely to embrace digital payments.
Banks Look to Reduce Amount of Personal Data Collected
10/24/2014New research from LexisNexis examines how sensitive consumer data is handled in various industries.
Payments Driving FinTech M&A
10/22/2014A new report from Berkery Noyes analyzes M&A activity during the first three quarters of 2014.
Apple Pay to Launch With 500 More Bank Partners
10/16/2014The mobile payments service will officially become available on Monday.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Opens Innovation Lab
10/16/2014The facility will be located at Commonwealth Bank Place in Sydney.
Banks Need to Examine Resource Allocation
10/9/2014A new report from Cornerstone Advisors looks at the evolution of delivery channels by 2020.
WSFS Bank Adds Director of Innovation
10/7/2014Gillian Meddings most recently managed product development for the private student loan business at Sallie Mae.
Capital One Acquires Adaptive Path
10/3/2014The San Francisco-based UX firm was created in 2001.
Bank Failures Down in 2014
10/2/2014Decreasing bank closures has been a marked trend over the past several years.
Report: Millennials Have Appetite for Imaging Solutions
9/25/2014A newly released Zogby survey polled those aged 18-34 on their smartphone habits.
Mobile Hot, Cloud Not in Financial Services
9/19/2014A survey conducted by the Harvard Business Review in conjunction with Verizon looked at technology trends in various industries.
U.S. Bank Launches Mobile App for Treasury Management
9/19/2014The bank piloted the app earlier this year with select clients.
CIBC Announces Executive Appointments
9/16/2014Kevin Patterson was named to a senior technology role.
Top 4 Banks Remain the Same
9/15/2014JPMorgan Chase remains the largest US bank by total assets.
Will Apple Legitimize Mobile Payments?
9/9/2014The company announced its new mobile payments system, Apple Pay, during a news media event Tuesday.
SWIFT Screening Service Reaches Milestone
9/9/2014The Sanctions Screening solution now has more than 200 customers.
How the Ukraine Crisis Is Affecting the Global Banking Industry
9/5/2014The conflict in Crimea has far-reaching effects on the banking industry.
USAA, Mitek Settle Lawsuit
9/4/2014The two entities had been in a years-long legal battle over mobile remote deposit technology.
Payments Disruption Is Happening Now
9/3/2014Banks, especially smaller institutions, cannot sit idly by as the payments space continues to be disrupted.
Regulation: The Mother of Invention?
8/27/2014D+H CEO Gerrard Schmid talked regulation and innovation at his company's Connections 2014 conference.
IBM Signs Cloud Financial Services Deals
8/22/2014Big Blue has expanded its presence as a cloud provider in the financial services industry.
The BYOD Challenge
8/21/2014Having a policy in place to manage mobile devices used by employees for work purposes is necessary in this current day.
Geezeo, MEA Form Strategic Parternship
8/20/2014The two companies share a variety of common clients.
PwC Faces Suspension, Fine From New York Regulator
8/18/2014The New York State Department of Financial Services conducted an investigation into PwC's regulatory advisory services arm involving work it did for Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi.
The Escalating Payments War
8/14/2014Amazon Local Register is the latest payments product to be introduced by a nontraditional financial institution.
Using Mobile to Reach the Unbanked in India
8/11/2014Adarsh Credit Co-operative Society uses a mobile solution from SAP to serve customers in rural areas.
The True Cost of Data Breaches
8/8/2014The cost associated with data breaches extends far beyond just the information that was stolen.
Core Systems: The Foundation of Customer Experience
8/4/2014Many banks have been hesitant to undertake the costly process of core conversion. But experts say it is critical for banks to upgrade their core systems in order to keep up with consumer expectations and offer an optimal customer experience.
Staying Prepared for Cyber Attacks
8/1/2014FS-ISAC is running its fifth annual simulated cyber security exercise for financial institutions.
Banks Need to Consider Wearable Technology Now
7/31/2014A report from Javelin recommends that financial institutions start looking now into how they can implement wearable technology.
U.S. Bank Pilots Mobile Photo App for Card Applications
7/30/2014The bank is testing the service for its Minnesota Twins-branded cards.
Using Analytics for Better Reporting
7/28/2014The Bank of North Carolina uses a SAS analytics solution to forecast and trend data from wide-ranging reporting requests.
USAA Enlists Watson to Enhance Digital Capabilities
7/25/2014The IBM supercomputer will help to answer questions from USAA members.
Digital Wallets: High Awareness, Low Adoption
7/23/2014While an overwhelming majority of consumers are aware of mobile wallets, few use them for everyday transactions, a new survey finds.
Prepaid Card Costs Rising
7/22/2014A new report from CardHub also finds that prepaid cards are rising in popularity.
M&A Activity Down in Financial Technology Sector
7/18/2014The number of deals and overall value fell during the first half of 2014.
3 Non-Bank Payment Players to Watch
7/11/2014Banks are always at risk of being disintermediated in the payments space; here are some potential disruptors to keep an eye on.
Wells Fargo CDO Charles Thomas Talks Data & Diplomacy
7/10/2014Thomas took over as chief data officer for Wells Fargo in March, after serving in the same capacity at USAA.
Eastern Bank Pursues Culture of Innovation
7/9/2014The Boston-based community bank has launched an innovation lab to create and sell new products.
BMO Streamlines Treasury & Corporate Payments
7/8/2014The bank is seeking to give its corporate clients a more consultative approach to treasury services.
PNC Releases iPhone App for Corporate Customers
7/1/2014The bank's PINACLE treasury services tool is now available as a mobile phone app.
America First Credit Union Rolls Out Location-Based Mobile Offers
6/29/2014The credit union added the capability to its existing mobile banking platform, Mobiliti Entrperise from Fiserv.
The Continuing Rise of Virtual Currency
6/27/2014Intuit announced this week it will enable businesses to accept Bitcoin payments.
Survey: U.S. Banks Under-Leveraging Customer Loyalty
6/26/2014Bank customers are taking advantage of a competitive environment to shop around for credit and investment products, a FICO survey finds.
Bringing Innovation to Treasury Services
6/24/2014Jim Gifas looks to help Capital One revolutionize its treasury product set.
3 Lessons Banks Can Learn From the World Cup
6/20/2014The world's most watched sporting spectacle features wisdom that can be adapted to the banking industry.
Fifth Third Announces New Mobile Features
6/20/2014Mobile customers can now view account balances without logging in.
SWIFT Seeking New CIO
6/18/2014The interbank messaging network also announced other executive appointments.
SunTrust Moves to EMV
6/16/2014The bank said all new cards it issues will feature chip technology.
BlackBerry Inks Mobile Payments Deal
6/13/2014The Canadian mobile communications company will provide infrastructure for the EnStream mobile payments network.
TD Bank Goes Social in Customer Communications
6/11/2014The bank recently launched TD Helps, an online social community that answers customer questions and provides financial insights.
Ten Disruptive Tech Trends for 2014
6/9/2014Technology is increasingly changing the way business is conducted.
Financial Services Innovation in the Cloud
6/6/2014SAP and Visa are partnering seeking to simplify B2B payments and transactions between corporations and financial institutions.
Rewards Paramount for Successful Mobile Wallets: Report
6/1/2014A recent report form Aite Group also says that user experience is a key factor.
Cash Payments at POS Down 10 percent
5/30/2014A report form Javelin examines the rise of mobile payments and prepaid cards in popularity.
Alternative Banks Appeal to Younger Generations: Report
5/27/2014A survey from Accenture looks at the banking habits of those between the age of 18 and 34.
Capital One Taps Gifas For Senior Treasury Role
5/22/2014He formerly served as head of treasury solutions for RBS Citizens.
BIAN Announces Four New Members
5/19/2014The not-for-profit association is dedicated to creating a service-oriented architecture standard in the financial industry.
BBVA Compass Taps Dennes to Head Digital Banking
5/13/2014The bank also announced the hiring of Mark Jamison as the Director of Customer Experience and Business Intelligence.
Banks Position Themselves For Mobile Banking 2.0
5/13/2014Mobile banking may have become an established channel, but that doesn't mean there aren't lots of changes ahead. What will mark the next generation of mobile -- and what must banks do to capitalize on these trends?
Risk Tech Spending to Reach $79 Billion in 2015
5/12/2014A report from IDC Financial Insights also predicts spending on risk will reach 17 percent of overall IT spending.
Chase Rolls Out Mobile Dashboard for Merchants
5/8/2014The service provides merchants that are using an iPad with a snapshot of their payment account activity on the go.
EMV Adoption in U.S. Faces Significant Hurdles
5/6/2014A new report from Javelin looks at the issues facing widespread and quick EMV card adoption in the U.S. market.
CaixaBank Launches Facebook app
5/6/2014The new service will allow users to view account information and make limited transactions via Facebook.
Midsize Banks Trailing in Customer Satisfaction
5/5/2014A J.D. Power consumer poll finds that customer satisfaction with banks is up slightly, but midsize institutions are lagging behind.
Wells Fargo Targets EMV
5/2/2014The bank said its new commercial cards that are issued will be EMV compliant.
Barclays Appoints Harte CTO
5/1/2014Michael Harte previously served as CIO for Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Target Partners With MasterCard on EMV
4/29/2014The retail chain also announced the hiring of a new CIO, Bob DeRhodes, who formerly worked with Citi and USAA.
Bank Branch Numbers Going Down
4/28/2014The U.S. lost 281 branch locations during Q1 of 2014, according to research from SNL Financial.
Downward Trend in Bank Customer Experience: Report
4/24/2014Gen Y consumers, particularly in North America, are dissatisfied with their banks.
Mobile Payments Growth Tapering: Report
4/22/2014The IDC Financial Insights 2014 Consumer Payments Survey polled consumers in regards to emerging payments methods.
Ally Bank's Mobile Strategy
4/18/2014The direct bank uses the mobile channel as one of the primary ways to maintain its financial relationship with customers.
Gen Y'ers Look For Mobile When Choosing Banks: Poll
4/18/2014A poll commissioned by technology vendor Bancvue and conducted by Harris Poll also finds that rewards programs are important to this demographic.
Recognizing the Best in Bank Technology
4/17/2014Each year, Bank Systems & Technology honors the most innovative CIOs with our Elite 8 awards.
Citi's Evolving Mobile Landscape
4/15/2014The bank is constantly looking to improve its mobile offerings based on customer feedback.
Facebook Getting Into the E-Money Game
4/14/2014The social media giant has reportedly applied for a remittance license in Ireland.
Keeping the Bank Account at the Center of Payments
4/11/2014Changing consumer behavior in payments is something banks cannot ignore.
FIS Rolls Out New PFM-Based Mobile Solution
4/10/2014GenNOW is intended to allow banks to compete with alternative financial providers.
Bank 'Co-Opetition' Can Be A Good Thing
4/8/2014Banks should seek more opportunities to share services when appropriate, some say.
Mobile RDC: Avoiding the Security Pitfalls
4/7/2014A session at NACHA Payments 2014 dealt with mitigating the security risks of remote deposit capture.
MasterCard, First Data Partner on EMV
4/3/2014The move is designed to accelerate EMV functionality to be implemented across the U.S.
Mobility in Banking: A Game Changer
4/2/2014Mobility is transforming every aspect of the financial services enterprise. Bank Systems & Technology and leading experts will discuss best practices and where the industry goes from here in our May executive forum.
Bottomline Technologies to Acquire Andera
4/1/2014The move will add to Bottomline's digital suite of products.
UK Banks Plan Big Investment in IT: Report
3/31/2014A survey of UK financial services firms finds that IT spending is expected to grow rapidly over the next 12 months.
U.S. Bank Names Head of Virtual Banking
3/27/2014Gareth Gaston was appointed to fill this newly created position at the bank.
Citi Names New Digital, Client Experience Head
3/26/2014Heather Cox will be responsible for implementing the strategy and execution of a common client experience and leading digital, marketing and decision management for the bank's global consumer banking unit.
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