Thu.Oct 19, 2023

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Ideas To Improve Your Bank’s Brand Value Proposition

South State Correspondent

If you want to know if your bank has an alignment problem, ask ten co-workers, ”What is your bank’s brand value proposition? If 80% or more say close to the same thing – that is fantastic, and you are likely in the top 1% of bank performance. If 60% of your co-workers say the same thing, move on, as that is good enough not to prioritize bank alignment.

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Fed’s Bowman urges ‘responsible innovation’

Payments Dive

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said the U.S. already has a “safe and efficient payment system” that could be disrupted by CBDCs or stablecoins.

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Abrigo awarded best loan origination software & best anti-money laundering software by G2

Abrigo

Abrigo has been awarded a G2 “Leader” badge award for its loan origination and anti-money laundering solutions. Along with these recognitions, Abrigo won “Best Support” and “Easiest to Do Business With” badges for its loan origination platform. What is a G2 award, and why is Abrigo so proud of this win? G2 is the world’s largest and most trusted tech marketplace where users can discover, review, and manage software.

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Visa’s chairman heads for exit

Payments Dive

When Al Kelly leaves the board in January, the company’s lead independent director, John Lundgren, is expected to become Visa’s new chairman.

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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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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How financial institutions can stay safe and secure online

Abrigo

Ideas for educating and promoting cybersecurity in October Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an opportunity for banks and credit unions to promote online safety and take steps to reduce cyber risks. You might also like this whitepaper: "Protecting banking customers starts with you." DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Cybersecurity Awareness Month, in its 20th year, highlights the shared responsibility of everyone to safeguard their digital data and assets.

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Senate votes to override CFPB small business lending rule 

CFPB Monitor

Yesterday, by a vote of 53-44, the Senate voted to approve S.J. 32 , the resolution introduced under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to override the CFPB’s final Section 1071 small business lending rule (1071 Rule). The Senators voting for the resolution included three Democratic Senators (Senators Hinckenlooper, Manchin, and Tester) and the two Independent Senators (Senators King and Sinema). .

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Square adds generative AI tools for sellers

Payments Dive

The point-of-sale provider's latest features include menu and website copy generators, which are designed to automate operations and increase efficiency.

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Greta Thunberg joins second climate protest in London this week

TheGuardian

Undeterred after being charged over separate demonstration, Thunberg joined fossil fuel activists outside JP Morgan in Canary Wharf UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates Greta Thunberg has taken part in climate protests in London for the second time this week, protesting outside the JP Morgan headquarters in Canary Wharf. Apparently undeterred after being arrested and subsequently charged with a public order offence after a protest on Tuesday, the Swedish campaigner jo

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Discover considers internal, external CEO candidates

Payments Dive

The card issuer is searching for a replacement after former CEO Roger Hochschild resigned abruptly in August.

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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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“Can” and “Will”: Turning Intentions into Actions

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

I know you can run a world-class appraisal department…but will you? Can you focus on your health, get a business coach, or take an amazing vacation? I know you can, but will you? Once you see this distinction, it’s everywhere.

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Live from Jack Henry™ Connect 2023 - Day 4

Jack Henry

We took our “final lap” today at the Indiana Convention Center and hope you’ve enjoyed your time with us, because we’ve loved coming together with you to form connections in Indy.

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The granular origins of exchange-rate fluctuations

BankUnderground

Simon Lloyd, Daniel Ostry and Balduin Bippus How much capital flows move exchange rates is a central question in international macroeconomics. A major challenge to addressing it has been the difficulty identifying exogenous cross-border flows, since flows and exchange rates can evolve simultaneously with factors like risk sentiment. In this post, we summarise a staff working paper that resolves this impasse using bank-level data capturing the external positions of UK-based global intermediaries

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Federal Reserve considering revisions to debit card interchange fees

CFPB Monitor

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (FRB) is holding an open meeting on October 25, 2023 to discuss proposed revisions to the Board’s debit interchange fee cap contained in Regulation II, which implemented the Durbin Amendment. For large issuers (with $10 billion or more in assets), Section 235.3(a) of Regulation II requires an issuer to charge interchange fees that are “reasonable and proportional to the cost incurred by the issuer with respect to the electronic debit transaction”

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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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Franken-finance: Piecing Together A Budget That Won’t Scare You!

BankBazaar

In personal finance, budgeting is often viewed as a necessary but daunting task. For many, the very idea of creating a budget conjures up images of endless spreadsheets, complex formulas, and a whole lot of number crunching. But what if we told you that budgeting doesn’t have to be terrifying? Just like Dr. Frankenstein pieced together his monster, we’ll assemble a budget that’s not only manageable but also a vital tool for achieving your financial goals.

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This week’s podcast episode: Understanding the Credit Card Competition Act a/k/a Durbin 2.0

CFPB Monitor

Our special guest is Zarik Khan, Founder and Managing Director of Finsolute Advisors. Congress is now considering whether to enact the CCCA, a bill that would require credit card issuers with assets over $100 billion to include at least two possible network processors on each card. We first look at the roles of the various parties involved in a typical transaction in which a consumer makes a purchase from a merchant using a credit card. .

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Loan Growth KPIs Lenders Aren’t Discussing but Should Be

Gonzobanker

Could lending performance data be the secret to limitless growth? Most lenders have a decent handle on their data—at least, the data they know. However, many lenders struggle with accessing additional data that can help them get more loans and increase penetration in certain loan products. And because current data is frequently siloed, lenders who are unable to “read between the lines” of the data miss out on the ability to identify tangible outcomes.

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California ends automatic stays of litigation when orders denying motions to compel arbitration are appealed

CFPB Monitor

Currently, California trial court proceedings are automatically stayed when a party appeals an order denying a motion to compel arbitration. However, on October 10, 2023, Governor Newsom signed California Senate Bill No. 365 (SB365) into law. Effective January 1, 2024, SB365 will amend California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1294 to state that “the perfecting of such an appeal [of an order denying a motion to compel arbitration] shall not automatically stay any proceedings in the trial cou

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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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Why U.S. fintechs favor Singapore as a crypto payments hub

American Banker

Ripple, Coinbase and Circle all received licenses to operate under the nation's stablecoin regulations, which offer more clarity than American rules do.

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CFPB enters into consent order with remittance transfer provider

CFPB Monitor

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it has entered into a Consent Order with Chime Inc., a nonbank fintech company, to settle alleged violations of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA), Subpart B of Regulation E (Remittance Transfer Rule), and the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA). The Consent Order requires Chime to refund approximately $1.4 million in fees to consumers and pay a $1.5 million civil money penalty to the CFPB. .

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Truist moves speedily to implement its $750 million cost-cutting plan

American Banker

Six weeks after unveiling a broad restructuring plan, the North Carolina bank said it has already taken several steps to lower expenses, and that various cost-reduction initiatives are on parallel paths.

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Intuit Introduces QuickBooks Bill Pay

The Paypers

US-based Intuit has announced the launch of QuickBooks Bill Pay, in order to expand its money platform and deliver B2B payments with AP automation to small businesses.

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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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Truist looks to save $750M

BankInovation

Truist Financial continues its effort to save $750 million as the bank prioritizes efficiency and eliminates redundancies. The savings are to be addressed by: $300 million in reductions, $250 million in organizational alignment and $200 million in rationalizing technology spend, according to today’s earnings presentation. No specific examples of reductions were provided by the bank.

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Ameris Bancorp agrees to pay $9 million in redlining settlement with DOJ

American Banker

The Department of Justice alleged that Ameris failed to open a single bank branch or provide home loans in minority neighborhoods in Jacksonville, Florida. Attorney General Merrick Garland said that many similar redlining investigations are currently underway.

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Discover invests in tech, advanced analytics in Q3

BankInovation

Discover Financial Services continues to invest in technology and advanced analytics within customer service, originations, risk and compliance, fraud detection and application processes. During the third quarter of 2023, the financial institution spent $149 million on information processing, an increase of 20% year over year, according to the its earnings presentation.

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Cyber Attack on Payments: $3.5T Global Cost | OpenAI Eyes $86B Valuation | Australia’s $11B Tokenization Savings

Bussman Advisory

This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space: Payments system cyber attack could cost the world $3.5 trillion OpenAI is in talks to sell shares at $86 billion valuation Reserve Bank Australia: tokenization could save US$11 billion annually in Australia Plus, 9 more exclusive stories to help you stay ahead of the curve!

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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.