Banking

Automated Business Banking Reporting System

A system designed to streamline reporting and analytics for business banking operations.

Association of Banking Fraud Units

A collaborative organization for financial institution security departments that facilitates information sharing about emerging fraud schemes, investigation techniques, and preventive measures.

Association of Banking and Retail Finance Institutions

A collaborative organization for financial service providers that operate in both banking and retail financing sectors, addressing regulatory compliance, technology integration, and consumer protection issues.

American College of Advanced Transportation Studies

A U.S. college offering advanced studies in transportation. It prepares professionals for innovative transport solutions.

Automated Community Banking Support System

A system designed to assist community banks with operational and customer service functions.

Association of Information Systems for Banking Integration

A consortium of financial institutions and technology providers that develops standards and protocols for interbank data exchange, transaction processing, and customer information sharing.

Automated Retail Banking System

A comprehensive digital platform that manages and executes retail banking operations with minimal human intervention. ARBS handles account management transaction processing loan applications and customer service inquiries using AI and rule-based automation to increase efficiency and reduce errors in everyday banking functions.

Automated Teller Machine

A specialized computer that allows bank customers to conduct financial transactions without the need for a human teller, including cash withdrawals, deposits, transfers, and account inquiries. ATMs typically require authentication through a card and PIN, operating as part of larger interbank networks that allow customers to access accounts across financial institutions.

Association of Treasury Management in Banking

A professional organization for specialists who optimize cash management, liquidity planning, and financial risk mitigation within banking and financial services organizations.

Banking Information Security Executive Council

A leadership forum for senior security officers from financial institutions who collaborate on emerging threats, regulatory compliance, and best practices in protecting banking systems and customer data.

Business Standards Institute of Forensic Studies

A U.S. institute for standards forensic education. It advances training in legal analysis standards.

Center for Financial Compliance and Banking Regulation

A research institution that studies financial regulations, develops compliance methodologies, and evaluates the impact of policy changes on banking and investment operations.

Financial Institution Payment Systems Consortium

A collaborative organization of banks and financial services companies that develops standards, security protocols, and operational practices for electronic payment processing.

International Banking Business Model Consortium

A global organization that studies and develops innovative approaches to financial services delivery, revenue generation, and customer engagement in banking institutions.

Integrated Banking and Financial Services

A business model that combines traditional banking products with investment management, insurance, wealth planning, and other financial services under a single organizational structure.

Personal Identification Number

A numeric password used to authenticate a user accessing a system, particularly in financial transactions with payment cards. PINs provide an additional security layer beyond physical possession of the card, helping prevent unauthorized use even if the card is lost or stolen, with most systems limiting authentication attempts to prevent brute-force attacks.