Mon.Oct 16, 2023

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Fiserv exec talks Carat competition, growth

Payments Dive

Carat’s recent expansion of its relationship with customer Inspire Brands “is what ‘good’ looks like in many ways for us,” said Casey Klyszeiko, the head of Fiserv’s global commerce platform for large clients.

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Top AML concerns for credit unions: A BSA Officer’s perspective

Abrigo

Advice from a former credit union BSA Officer A former compliance officer offers considerations for creating a successful and compliant AML program at your credit union. You might also like this resource: "Building a strong future: Succession planning strategies for you AML program." Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions.

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Consumer group pushes for stricter EWA protections

Payments Dive

In a recent web post, the National Consumer Law Center issued a number of policy recommendations for states seeking to regulate earned wage access companies.

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Top AML concerns for credit unions: A BSA Officer’s perspective

Abrigo

Advice from a former credit union BSA Officer A former compliance officer offers considerations for creating a successful and compliant AML program at your credit union. You might also like this resource: "Building a strong future: Succession planning strategies for you AML program." Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Q3 2023 Economic Outlook for Financial Institutions

SWBC's LenderHub

Overall, the financial sector appears well positioned for an economic downturn. Arguably, the predicted recession has been one of the most forecasted in economic history. As such, financial institutions have had plenty of time to prepare their balance sheets accordingly, which they have.

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Buildings that are there for good

ABA Community Banking

Why community banks should look like they belong in the community. The post Buildings that are there for good appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Live from Jack Henry™ Connect 2023 - Day 1

Jack Henry

“Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines…” The green flag has been waved this week in Indianapolis and we’re off to a great start! There is a distinct buzz here at the Indiana Convention Center surrounding new technology, new connections, and new possibilities.

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SCOTUS agrees to hear second case challenging Chevron deference

CFPB Monitor

Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a second case, Relentless, Inc. v. U.S. Department of Commerce , in which the question presented is whether the Court should overrule its 1984 decision in Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. Nat. Res. Def. Council, Inc. That decision produced what became known as the “ Chevron framework”–the two-step analysis that courts typically invoke when reviewing a federal agency’s interpretation of a statute. .

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Former Bank of China boss arrested on corruption charges

TheGuardian

Liu Liange charged with accepting bribes and illegally granting loans amid country’s anti-corruption drive China has arrested the former head of one of the country’s largest commercial banks on charges of accepting bribes and illegally granting loans, amid a two-year anti-corruption drive targeting the financial sector. China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), which is investigating corruption within the ruling Communist party, said on Monday that Liu Liange had been arrested

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper

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Want to prevent another SVB? Have banks disclose their duration gap.

American Banker

The simple act of disclosing their sensitivity to interest rate changes would bring market discipline to the banking industry's choices about interest rate risk.

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Digital bank Zopa raises $95M

BankInovation

London-based Zopa Bank has $95 million in Tier 2 capital to fund its growth, according to the company. The digital bank provides technology for its customers to gain access to better credit products, to transfer card balances in a way that helps pay down credit and improve their financial well-being.

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How one credit union aims to generate buzz for FedNow

American Banker

California-based Star One is sharing its experience with smaller banks and credit unions, in an effort to get more to offer the government-backed real-time payment rail.

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Gamification: A way to drive financial wellness and engagement?

BankInovation

Total credit card debt has surpassed $1 trillion for the first time ever this year, with total household debt reaching $17 trillion, according to a report from the N.Y. Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, the U.S. personal savings rate dipped to 3.5% in July, less than half the average going back to 1959, according to the U.S.

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202

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Why banks remain confident in senior housing loans as staffing, interest costs rise

American Banker

It's been a rocky few years for senior housing as the sector recovers from its COVID occupancy drop and its profitability takes a hit. But bankers see long-term opportunities amid an aging U.S. population and say their portfolios are healthy.

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Highnote expands payment platform to power consumer credit programmes

The Paypers

US-based card platform Highnote has expanded its debit, prepaid, and fleet issuing card platform to enable consumer credit card products.

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Can banks win at AI?

American Banker

On JPMorgan Chase's third-quarter earnings call, CEO Jamie Dimon debated with Wells Fargo Securities analyst Mike Mayo over whether recent advances in AI present an advantage to traditional banks or to their challengers.

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Adyen, NewStore launch Tap-to-Pay on iPhone in Australia

The Paypers

Financial technology platform for businesses Adyen has launched Tap-to-Pay on iPhone for Australia-based retailer customers in partnership with NewStore.

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Why Is CRE Lending Stuck in the Past? Top 3 Reasons for Digital Resistance

Commercial lending is on the verge of a resurgence, but traditional processes are an obstacle. Explore the top 3 reasons for resistance to digital transformation and how overcoming them can pave the way for growth and efficiency. Discover why embracing automation and digital solutions is crucial for success in today's competitive landscape. Discover how GoDocs helps commercial lenders in the digital era with seamless integration and a borrower-focused approach.

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Blue Ridge Bank's CEO describes plan to get out of the penalty box

American Banker

Billy Beale joined the small Virginia bank in May, several months after its fintech partnership strategy landed it in hot water with regulators. "There's still a lot of just blocking and tackling that we've got to do to get the bank to work the way it's supposed to," he says.

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Al Etihad Payments launches instant payments platform

The Paypers

Al Etihad Payments , a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE , has announced the launch of Aani, an instant payments platform set to transform the digital payments landscape in the UAE.

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MUFG plans to sell dollar AT1 bonds in first for Japanese banks

American Banker

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has mandated banks to sell dollar-denominated additional tier 1 bonds, in what looks set to be the first such offering in the U.S. currency by any Japanese lender.

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IDEX Biometrics fast-tracks Mastercard certification

The Paypers

Norway-based card manufacturer IDEX Biometrics has gained Mastercard approval for IDEX Pay biometric smart cards, fast-tracking production with efficient certification processes.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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Glen Point trial casts Morgan Stanley as hedge fund's victim

American Banker

Glen Point co-founder Neil Phillips, whose trial begins Monday in Manhattan federal court, is accused of defrauding Morgan Stanley as the counterparty on a $20 million option pegged to a "barrier" exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and South African rand.

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Airwallex partners with Alpaca

The Paypers

Global payments and financial platform for businesses Airwallex has partnered with developer-first API brokerage platform Alpaca to support its payments and foreign exchange (FX) needs.

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Wells Fargo, JPMorgan start banks' post-earnings bond spree

American Banker

The issuances may be driven by the companies' needs to meet their total loss-absorbing capacity requirements, which require banks to hold a certain amount of debt at the level of their holding companies that can be converted to equity in an emergency.

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Shufti Pro's IDV services now available on omnispay

The Paypers

Shufti Pro , an ID verification service provider, has announced its partnership with omnispay to provide the latter with an IDV authentication solution.

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Top 10 Benefits of Automating Loan Modifications for Commercial Lenders

Get ready for the wave of $1.2 trillion in commercial debt maturing in the next 24 months with GoDocs' ModDocs® platform. Traditional loan modifications are slow, expensive, and prone to errors, which put lenders at risk. But with ModDocs®, you can enjoy an innovative solution that eliminates attorney fees, allows on-the-fly loan modifications, and ensures compliance.