Financial Services

In our last blog post, we shared a proven approach to architecting a metadata search solution. Today, we’ll share a few high-level details about a solution that Perficient built, which can allow all types of financial services companies to jump-start their data democratization programs. Perficient has developed a highly capable abstraction layer called Handshake, which […]

In my last blog post, I introduced data democratization. Today, I’ll share an approach to architecting a metadata search solution that enables data democratization. There are a number of ways to craft a comprehensive guided search of a firm’s data catalog and governance metadata repositories, each with its own cost/benefit profiles. For example, creating a […]

The Federal Reserve released in late June the results of its annual bank stress tests. The Fed’s Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (“CCAR”) stress tests are designed to ensure that large banks can lend to households and businesses even in a severe recession. The annual exercise evaluates large banks’ resilience by estimating their loan losses, […]

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released 16 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations.  These evaluations are based on on-site examinations by OCC-trained staff. On-site examinations are done every other year.  The reviews, which can take weeks for small banks and months for large banks, assess an institution’s performance in helping […]

While many people are returning to the office after their July 4th festivities carrying on as usual, bankers can return knowing that the Federal Reserve Board has extended the Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility until July 30th. The Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility, or PPPLF, extends term credit to financial institutions making Paycheck Protection Program […]

In my 30-plus years of leading and supporting data programs for major financial brands, data democratization has gone from wish lists to a must-have. Over the next few blog posts, I will discuss the concept of data democratization and why it’s critical for financial institutions, from banks to insurance companies, to embrace it. Data is […]

In my last blog post, I shared what a 360-degree view of data means when centered around data lineage principles. Today, in my final blog post of this data lineage series, I’ll discuss how Perficient’s Data Governance Maturity Model can help enhance your data programs. Given the power of data lineage to augment and enforce […]

In my last blog post, I shared what an automated data lineage solution can look like when it’s implemented. Today, I’ll discuss what a 360-degree view of data means when it’s centered around data lineage principles. In order to maximize the benefits of creating a cohesive, integrated set of governance tools, a firm should consider […]

In my last blog post, I introduced data lineage. Today, I’ll share what an automated data lineage solution can look like when it’s implemented. In order to reap the benefits obtained from integrating data lineage into the fabric of an overarching data governance program, each of the respective governance tools must be implemented, configured, and […]

Over the next few blog posts, I will share how you can supercharge your firm’s data governance programs by leveraging data lineage capabilities. The information I will share with you is based on many years of experience leading and supporting large data governance initiatives in financial institutions. Whether you’re in commercial, retail, or investment banking, […]

Perficient is excited to announce that Fintech Generations 2021, a global fintech thought leadership event that takes place June 7-11, will feature Scott Albahary, chief strategist, financial services. In the session “Differentiating Your Brand for the Digital Era,” Scott will discuss how financial services companies can leverage digital technologies in new and innovative ways to […]

When was the last time you revisited the debt collections call model your agents follow? Is it suitable for customers who are late today – versus years ago? Customer contacts made via phone calls must become more than an ask for payment and the total amount due. Here are 5 powerful statements that must be […]