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Mastering Core System Conversions: Best Practices for Success
Part 2: Execution
Core conversions are considered a necessary evil by many bankers. It’s a huge undertaking and impacts nearly everyone in the bank, not to mention customers.
Mastering Core System Conversions: Best Practices for Success
Part 1: Planning Phase
A core system conversion is one of the most complex and consequential undertakings banks can face. It’s not just a technology switch; it’s a complete transformation that impacts operations, customer experience, compliance, and competitive positioning.
Mortgage Point: Credit Quality Concerns Ripple Through Banking Sector
Credit quality became an increasing cause of concern among lenders and analysts afterJPMorgan ChaseCEO Jamie Dimondiscussed his concernregarding recent bankruptcies ofFirst BrandsandTricolor Holdings, a major provider of subprime auto loans. “My antenna goes up when things like that happen,” Dimon told analysts during acallwith analysts. “And I probably…
Bank Strategic Solutions Founder Amy Pierce Selected for Prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
Amy Pierce, Founder and President of Bank Strategic Solutions, has been selected to participate in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, joining an elite cohort of fewer than 16,000 entrepreneurs nationwide chosen for this transformative business education initiative.
It’s Budget Season
How many new projects are in the pipeline for 2026? Likely its more than there are dollars allocated for projects. Deciding how to prioritize often requires teams to sift through hundreds of tech companies, all claiming to streamline processes, help attract account holders, mitigate fraud, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver countless other benefits. The abundance of options creates two critical challenges: how to identify and prioritize projects, and how to get the most out of your investment.
BAI Banking Strategies: We’re heading into 2025’s final months, so is this still the year of banking M&A?
By Amy Pierce, Founder and President of Bank Strategic Solutions
Strategic Project Management: The Key to Successful Banking Transformation
Banking transformation projects often fail due to misalignment, scope creep, and resource constraints. Strategic project management aligns initiatives with business goals, adapts to changes, and ensures sustainable value delivery.
Bank Business News: Transforming Bank Operations: A Roadmap to Efficiency
By Amy Pierce, Founder and President of Bank Strategic Solutions
Operational Efficiency: The Hidden Growth Engine for Banks
In today’s banking environment, where revenue growth can be challenging and competition is intensifying, operational efficiency has emerged as a critical differentiator for financial institutions. At GNA Advisors, we’ve observed that the most successful banks are those that view efficiency not merely as a cost-cutting exercise, but as a strategic capability that drives growth, improves customer experience, and enhances competitive positioning. Beyond Cost Cutting: The Strategic Value of Operational Efficiency For forward-thinking banks, operational efficiency delivers benefits far beyond the immediate impact on the expense line: Enhanced Customer Experience: Streamlined processes reduce friction in customer interactions, leading to higher […]
The Banking M&A Landscape in 2025: Key Considerations for Financial Institutions
As we navigate through 2025, the banking industry continues to experience significant consolidation, driven by economic pressures, technological imperatives, and regulatory challenges. At Bank Strategic Solutions, with our track record of managing numerous successful acquisitions, we've witnessed firsthand how mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the financial landscape. Economic…