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Nicole Pienkos

Nicole Pienkos Head of Regional Banking at FIS

Is your bank merger ready?

Headlines anticipate a rise in bank mergers Banking industry observers agree that 2025 will show significant growth in bank merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. Recent headlines highlight the coming tide: “Bank M&A deal sizes poised to surge in 2025” American Banker “CEO confidence and stock market performance listed as top factors that ...

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Nicole Pienkos

Nicole Pienkos Head of Regional Banking at FIS

Managing Risk in Turbulent Times

The expanded scope of risk management in banking Chief Risk Officers (CROs) must stay vigilant on current threats and risk issues while also keeping an eye on future risk management trends. Bankers face various threats, and for CROs – when it comes to safeguarding their institution from both traditional risks and emerging challenges – “the buck s...

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Nicole Pienkos

Nicole Pienkos Head of Regional Banking at FIS

Four Strategies to Grow Deposits

Fundamental activities establish a foundation. Gathering low-cost core deposits is a foundational activity for successful commercial banking, especially in these times of high interest rates. “As interest rates have risen, depositors have new options for earning a return on their money,” says Joe Fielding, senior partner and lead of the Americas ba...

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Nicole Pienkos

Nicole Pienkos Head of Regional Banking at FIS

Exploring Responsible AI Adoption

“AI banking, or Artificial Intelligence in banking, refers to the application of various AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and robotic process automation within the banking and financial services industry. These technologies enable banks and financial institutions to automate processes, enhance customer service...

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