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Capital One to acquire Discover in $35.3B deal

Payments Dive

The transaction would give a big boost to a bank well-known for its credit card component, yet lend regulatory gravitas and investment dollars to a struggling card network.

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What's the future hold for IADs?

ATM Marketplace

Independent ATM operators have taken hits on multiple fronts the past years. With falling cash withdrawals, customer resistance to fees and acquisitions, there are many pressures on IADs. What does the future hold for these operators?

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Cross-border payments remain focus for Fed

Payments Dive

Tools that “automate processes, reduce costs and promote effective safeguards across jurisdictions” may help improve cross-border payments, a Federal Reserve official said last week.

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Cybersecurity Expectations in 2024

Jack Henry

The new year is here, and once again I’ve compiled a summary of predictions for cybersecurity in 2024. The following are what analysts and industry experts agree are the current cybersecurity trends and threats we must prepare for as we execute plans for the year.

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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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Amex to expand ATM cash access

Payments Dive

The card issuer has partnered with ATM operator NCR Atleos to provide cash access for its checking account clients at 40,000 more machines.

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PayPal invests in AI startup Rasa

Payments Dive

The investment is the first that the digital payments pioneer is making from its new artificial intelligence venture fund.

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FTC issues annual ECOA report to CFPB

CFPB Monitor

The FTC recently sent its annual letter to the CFPB reporting on the FTC’s activities related to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B. The new letter reports on the FTC’s activities in 2023. The Bureau includes the FTC’s annual letter in its own annual report to Congress on the ECOA.

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Elizabeth Warren urges regulators to block Capital One’s takeover of Discover

TheGuardian

Senator says $35bn deal merging two of the largest US credit card firms would ‘threaten financial stability’ and reduce competition Senator Elizabeth Warren has urged regulators to block Capital One’s $35bn takeover of Discover Financial, arguing that combining two of the US’s largest credit card companies would harm consumers and challenge financial stability.

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New CFPB credit card report finds large bank issuers are charging higher interest rates than smaller issuers

CFPB Monitor

In a new data spotlight issued last week , the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) found that interest rates charged on credit cards issued by large banks are higher than interest rates charged on credit cards issued by smaller banks and credit unions. In a press release about the report , CFPB Director Rohit Chopra states that “the CFPB will be accelerating its efforts to ensure that consumers can access better rates that can save families billions of dollars per year.”.

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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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Barclays launches £2bn cost-cutting drive after drop in profits – business live

TheGuardian

Barclays shares jump as it announces cost-cutting drive to boost returns, shakes up its operations and aims to return £10bn to shareholders over the next three years U-turn and profits dip add up to tricky sell for Barclays Away from Barclays…Britain’s insecure jobs market and high housing costs are leading to the growth of a precarious middle class struggling to maintain a decent living standard on household incomes as high as £60,000 a year.

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5 key drivers of the Capital One-Discover merger

American Banker

Data, volume and potential regulatory carve-outs are among the benefits Capital One Financial would get upon the completion of its deal to buy Discover Financial Services.

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Capital One, Discover integration could cost $2.8B

BankInovation

Capital One announced its plans to acquire Riverwoods, Ill.-based Discover Financial Services and expects to spend $2.8 billion on integration costs, including tech conversion. “Capital One certainly has some good experience in the space.

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Meeting Financial Regulatory Requirements with Duo Multi-Factor Authentication

Cisco

The global cost of cybercrime in 2023 was set to hit 8 trillion U.S. dollars. The financial industry is a prime target as the rate of ransomware attacks has nearly doubled (64%) since 2021.

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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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Truist nears sale of insurance arm to Stone Point, CD&R

BankInovation

Truist Financial Corp. is nearing a deal to sell a majority stake in its insurance brokerage business to Stone Point Capital and Clayton Dubilier & Rice, people familiar with the matter said.

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Barclays to cut costs by £2bn, raising fears of further job losses

TheGuardian

Bank announces drop in profits to £6.6bn as it says it plans to return more to shareholders Business live – latest updates Barclays is to cut £2bn in costs, raising fears of further job losses as the lender shrinks its investment bank in a corporate shake-up intended to increase shareholder payouts by £10bn within three years. The bank said it did not have a “specific headcount target” for how many of its 94,800 global workforce would be cut, having already slashed 5,000 roles since October.

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Barclays drives savings through investments in tech

BankInovation

Barclays is saving money and improving its customer experience through technology investments. Total operating expenses for its investing banking arm were 7.7 billion pounds ($9.4 billion) in 2023, down 6% from 2022, reflecting that investment in talent and technology were driving down costs, according to the bank’s fourth-quarter earnings presentation.

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Visa, Checkout.com, and Stake fuel real estate investments in UAE

The Paypers

Visa , Checkout.com , and investment platform Stake have partnered to launch a cross-border account funding solution to facilitate real estate investments in the UAE.

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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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The tech that boosted a Tennessee credit union's consumer loans

American Banker

Auto-enrolling its membership for a credit-scoring tool offered by SavvyMoney helped Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union nearly double approvals across its credit card, personal and auto loan portfolios in early 2023.

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Nice targets, but scepticism is hard to shake at Barclays | Nils Pratley

TheGuardian

Pledge to return £10bn to shareholders is overshadowed by investment division concerns A 9% rise in the share price counts as an enthusiastic reception for a new strategic plan, but don’t forget the context at Barclays. The shares are still worth a fifth less than in late-2021 when the chief executive, CS Venkatakrishnan, or Venkat as he’s known, took the helm.

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Maggie Lena Walker triumphed in the Jim Crow era

American Banker

She mixed outspoken activism with business pragmatism, launching a bank that helped hundreds of African Americans buy homes in her longtime community.

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ConnexPay joins UATP network

The Paypers

US-based paytech ConnexPay has partnered with payment network UATP to launch the ConnexPay UATP card, a virtual card designed for travel payments to members of the UATP network.

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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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PNC promotes from within for president, sets up potential CEO successor

American Banker

The Pittsburgh company says its new president, Michael Lyons, will report to William Demchak, who will continue as chairman and chief executive. Lyons is positioned to become PNC's next CEO someday, observers said.

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Mollie Capital goes live in the UK

The Paypers

Netherlands-based financial services provider Mollie has announced the launch of Mollie Capital in the UK to provide retailers with up to GBP 250,000 in financing for growth.

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Capital One-Discover merger pits concentration risk against payments competition

American Banker

The recently announced merger of Capital One and Discover would create a credit card behemoth, but would also create a credible challenger to the Visa-Mastercard duopoly. Regulators will have to choose between having both or neither.

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Xalts acquires Contour Network

The Paypers

Xalts has announced its acquisition of Contour Network and its plan to launch an application ecosystem for embedded trade financial solutions for global banks.

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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.