Cover Report: Strategizing
for Check 21
Paper
to Pixels
by Kenneth Cline
— Check 21 poses challenges for large and
small banks alike, yet the entire industry will
benefit from a swift transition from paper to electronic
processing.
Sprint
or Marathon?
by Chris Costanzo —
Check 21 will require some action by all financial
institutions, but the options and opportunities
vary greatly depending on asset size.
Transition Quandary
by Kenneth Cline —
Managing the transition between paper and electronic
payments processing will require discipline and
vision, according to Wells Fargo's Mitch Christensen.
Investing
in Imaging
by Chris Costanzo
— While most large banks, at least, are ready
to implement Check 21, additional investments are
needed to reap all the benefits of electronic payments.
Leading the Way
by Lauri Giesen
— To ease customer concerns about Check 21,
banks must lead the way
in demonstrating its benefits.
Silo
Busters
by Julie Monahan
— Developing an effective response to Check
21 requires a manager who can marshal resources
company-wide. |