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BRAC Bank PLC, through its TARA agent banking initiative, advances financial inclusion by extending formal banking services to underserved communities. This effort also exemplifies how empowering women can drive positive change for families, communities, and the entire nation. #BRACBank #AgentBanking #TARA #WomenEmpowerment #Inclusion

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Final chapter. Big picture thinking. Part 3 of our Banking in the Digital Era series is live, and this one pulls it all together — cash flow, automation, fraud protection, and real planning for what 2026 (and beyond) is going to demand from businesses. Huge shoutout to Rommel Cahayag for leading this series with clarity and practicality. This isn’t “tech for tech’s sake” — it’s about building financial infrastructure that actually works when things get busy, messy, or unpredictable. At TASI Bank, we see this every day: the businesses that invest early in smart systems, strong banking relationships, and fraud-resistant processes are the ones that stay nimble while others scramble. Worth the read if you’re thinking beyond next quarter and building for the long haul. https://lnkd.in/eZsWAHaU Preparing Your Business’s Financial Infrastructure for 2026 & Beyond #MaverickBanking #DigitalBanking #BusinessStrategy #FinancialInfrastructure #FutureReady #FraudPrevention #CommercialBanking #RelationshipBanking #TASIBank #BuiltForChange

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Fiserv and Affirm are expanding flexible payment debit options for U.S. banks and credit unions by integrating Affirm with Fiserv’s debit processing platform. This new capability enables debit cardholders to split eligible purchases into fixed payments directly within their bank’s mobile app.   https://lnkd.in/eZJHb6xz

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Merchant relationships are fundamental to banking success, but numerous institutions fail to recognize the importance of proactive engagement. A prominent U.S. bank identified this oversight and collaborated with ResultsCX to strengthen its merchant relationships. By adopting a strategic engagement model, the bank increased loyalty and discovered new growth opportunities within its merchant base. Learn how a customized approach to merchant engagement can foster deeper loyalty and reveal untapped growth https://gag.gl/MuRrZb.

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If your institution is evaluating or considering TCH RTP and/or FedNow, don’t miss Cassandra Tucker’s insights. ABNB Federal Credit Union’s instant payments journey offers a clear look at what it really takes to bring new rails to life — across systems, teams, and workflows. Cassandra breaks down brilliantly what it takes from an operations perspective to successfully launch instant payments.

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Regions Bank and Worldpay are teaming up to power smarter payments. This will bring together Regions’ trusted relationships and Worldpay’s industry-leading technology to deliver a best-in-class merchant services experience. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qsG34f

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Being on mobile isn’t enough. Optimizing for mobile is what drives conversions. These best practices show how banks and credit unions can turn mobile traffic into measurable growth.

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