Tools & Videos

Bank Systems & Technology: Dodd-Frank Cheat Sheet
What every banker needs to know about Dodd-Frank (in less than 40 pages). Download

Deloitte: Leveraging Analytics in the Banking Industry
Powerful industry trends are putting analytics at the top of the banking agenda. While advances in technology are increasing the amount of data organizations can collect, forces such as regulatory reform, systemic risk and customer analytics are increasing the importance of turning that data into insight — and ultimately better business decisions. Tune into this episode of Deloitte Insights to learn how organizations in the banking industry can find growth through the application of business analytics. Watch 

Articles of Interest

Gonzo Banker: Deconstructing Stress Testing - Can We Straighten Out the Crop Circles?
When we talk about bank "stress testing," we are clearly not referring to running a treadmill and checking our blood pressure to gauge the likelihood of our survival (although that does sound a lot like banking in 2011, doesn't it?). No, we mean applying future-looking, "what if" scenario models to various key bank measurements, ratios, portfolio values and amounts and then using the results to see if the bank is adequately prepared to deal with potential risks revealed in the process. Read more

Bank Systems & Technology: Deloitte's New U.S. Financial Services Head Advocates Strategic Approach to Compliance
Bob Contri foresees a heavy focus on Dodd-Frank compliance, the mortgage market, and data management. Read more

Politico: Banks Eye Rising Regulatory Costs
Anyone trying to figure out why banks are still fighting so hard to roll back elements of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law need look no further than the just-completed first-quarter earnings season. Profits in the industry are up across the board as improving consumer credit has allowed banks to put away less capital to protect against future losses. Read more

Banking on Analytics: Are You Ready for the Demise of Regulation Q?
Banks are constantly innovating to adapt to changes in consumer needs, evolving technology, and regulation; however, too often they implement new initiatives network-wide before they know their true effects. APT believes that sophisticated analytics can help measure the ROI of a new innovation before roll-out. Read more

PwC: Getting to Know You: Building a Customer-Centric Business Model for Retail Banks
This edition of PwC's FS Viewpoints provides insight into how leading banks are improving their competitiveness and profitability by shifting to a more customer-centric model. Read more