Financial Institutions are constantly seeking ways to maximize revenue and minimize risk. While they focus on external investments, they may be overlooking significant cost-saving opportunities with their technology providers. Long-term contracts can hide hidden costs and limit future strategic options. By approaching core contract negotiations with a financial lens, banks can improve ROI and reduce risk. This session will explore the importance of peer pricing, ROI calculations for core renewals, potential pitfalls of poor contracts, and the value of strong Service Level Agreements.