Vol. 9
The only newsletter designed for banking execs who actually have to deliver
If core transformation feels like juggling while building the plane mid-air, you’re not alone. This week’s Core Insider is all about doing more with what you’ve already got—without blowing up your operations (or your budget).
Inside, we’re tackling:
- OptimizeCore®: a smarter way to boost performance without a full rip-and-replace
- Composable, cloud-native platforms gaining momentum across institutions
- Strategic upgrades from CSB Bank, BNP Paribas, West Brom, and Monument
- Big bank–big tech partnerships (IBM, Oracle, MDT) shaping future-ready infrastructure
- Career opportunities if you’re looking to make your next move
Whether you’re recalibrating or charging ahead, this issue brings sharp insights and practical tools to keep your transformation moving forward.
Optimize, don’t overhaul
A smarter approach to core
banking transformation
Before you commit to a pricey core “rip-and-replace,” see how the OptimizeCore® Scorecard pinpoints where tweaks—not tear-downs—unlock speed, savings, and scalability. Discover the four-part health check that shows whether to modernize or move on. Curious which path fits your bank?
Core Banking News
What’s Happening in Core Banking This Week?
This week’s core banking headlines read like a blueprint for transformation—modern platforms, bold migrations, and tech-first partnerships are taking center stage. Whether it’s a credit union flipping the switch on a cloud-native core or a global bank laying foundations for 2028, the message is loud and clear: future-ready starts now.
From CSB Bank trading in its homegrown system for Oracle Flexcube, to West Brom’s full-scale overhaul with 10x and Deloitte, institutions are doubling down on cloud-native platforms, modular infrastructure, and real-time scalability. Meanwhile, BNP Paribas is thinking big—renewing its alliance with IBM to power a continent-wide tech revamp. And players like Homeland Credit Union and Monument are proving that smaller institutions can move fast too—rolling out modern systems with tight integrations and smoother lending workflows.
If you’re tracking where the industry is headed—or wondering what your peers are up to behind the scenes—this roundup gives you a front-row seat to the systems powering tomorrow’s banking. Let’s dive in.
CSB Bank Upgrades to Oracle Flexcube Core Banking System
CSB Bank is swapping out its legacy ‘Maarvel’ system for Oracle Flexcube in a big step toward modernization. A scheduled upgrade window (May 9–11) will temporarily pause all banking services—marking a bold move to future-ready infrastructure.
BNP Paribas renews IBM partnership, unveils new cloud infrastructure for 2028
BNP Paribas is doubling down on cloud with IBM, aiming to overhaul its IT backbone and support core banking modernization across Europe by 2028. Big infrastructure, big ambition.
Monument and One Mortgage System Partnership
Monument is bolstering its core stack with One Mortgage System, integrating seamless origination into its embedded platform. Think: faster launches, smoother back-end ops.
West Brom Building Society Begins Core Banking Transformation with 10x and Deloitte
West Brom is going cloud-native with 10x and Deloitte in a major core revamp—expect better agility, faster rollouts, and an upgraded digital experience.
Homeland Credit Union Goes Live with MDT
Homeland Credit Union has migrated to MDT’s Symitar Episys platform, boosting efficiency with a managed, cloud-native core. A big step forward in digital banking.
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Dive into the highlights to see how leaders in the banking space are tackling innovation, efficiency, and scalability head-on. Let these stories inspire your own transformation journey.
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