Vol. 13
What your vendor won’t tell you.
What your team needs to hear.
One issue a week.
Is Your Core a Catalyst—or a Cage?
| In this issue, we’re pulling back the curtain on the hidden traps of core banking transformation—starting with the fine print that could be locking you into more than just a vendor relationship.
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| 📦 The Vendor Prison – Vendor lock-in turns core contracts into cages—know how to escape before growth gets trapped.
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| 📰 Core Banking News – Core transformation is shifting into high gear as banks embrace cloud-native platforms, modular cores, and bold innovation to stay ahead—or risk falling behind.
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| 📈 The ROI of Optimization – True transformation starts with optimization—not overhaul—helping banks avoid recycled strategies and unlock faster, smarter results.
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| 💰 The Hidden Price of Replacement – Core swaps carry hidden costs that can quietly sink your transformation.
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| ⏳ The Migration That Never Ends – Core upgrades dragging on for years cost more than time—they drain trust, momentum, and impact.
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| ⚠️ The Hidden Risks of Rip-and-Replace – Replacing your core sounds bold—but can backfire with disruption, delays, and deeper complexity.
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| 👩💻 Careers in Core Banking – From hybrid to fully remote, new roles in core banking are open for top talent—no H1B required.
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| Ready to sidestep the usual pitfalls and lead with sharper vision? Let’s dive in. |
The Vendor Prison
When Your Core Contact
Has the Keys—and You Don’t
| Many banks discover too late that their core vendor relationship feels more like a prison sentence than a partnership. From sky-high switching costs to innovation paralysis, vendor lock-in is a silent growth killer. But it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to break free—or better yet, avoid getting trapped in the first place. |
What’s Happening in Core Banking This Week?
Core banking transformation isn’t slowing down—it’s hitting a new gear.
If you’re not modernizing your core, you’re already behind.Ready to explore? 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. |
Why Banks Underestimate the
True Cost of Core Replacement
Behind every slick core banking pitch lies a web of hidden costs: scaling license fees, tricky integrations, surprise staffing needs, and compliance curveballs. This guide unpacks the five most overlooked budget traps—and how to steer clear of them before your transformation hits choppy waters.
The Migration That Never Ends
Become Permanent ProblemsWhy Your Core Upgrade Shouldn’t Last Longer than a Skyscraper Build
Still stuck in “almost live” mode years into your core migration? You’re not alone—and you’re not doomed. This piece unpacks why so many core upgrades drag on indefinitely, what it really costs your bank, and how to break the cycle with sharper alignment, smarter priorities, and real accountability.
The Hidden Risks of Ripping and Replacing Your Core
A full core replacement might seem like the fastest path to modernization—but it can trigger costly disruptions, data headaches, talent shortages, and compliance risks. This article unpacks why “rip and replace” isn’t always the silver bullet—and what smarter, safer alternatives banks should consider first.
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