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title: Most CFOs Would Switch Banks for Direct ERP-to-Bank Connection
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# 85% of CFOs Say They’d Switch Banks for Direct ERP-to-Bank Connection

Discover what 200 senior corporate finance professionals revealed about their banking expectations—and what it means for your institution.

### Why This Research Matters

Corporate finance leaders are clear: **direct ERP-to-bank connectivity is now in high demand.** Our independent survey shows that without it, banks risk losing valuable clients—and with it, banks can win loyalty, expand services, and grow relationships.

**Key Findings**

- **82%** say it would increase their loyalty to their bank.
- Teams save **5.6 hours per week** with direct connections.
- **52%** cite **better security** as the #1 benefit.

### Why Ninth Wave

Ninth Wave is the leading provider of secure data connectivity between financial institutions and third-party applications—including aggregators, fintechs, ERP systems, tax preparation platforms, and more.

Trusted by **7 of the top 10 U.S. banks** and **8 of the top 10 wealth managers**, Ninth Wave powers connections for **2,000+ institutions and 120 million accounts**.

[Learn how we help banks deliver direct, secure ERP integrations.](https://ninth-wave.com/ninth-wave-platform/embedded-finance/)

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