Thu.Oct 26, 2023

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Early Contract Renewals: Trick, Treat or Trap?

Gonzobanker

Trading terms for cost in contract negotiations can be a win-win for bankers – if they’re smart about it. In the spirit of Halloween, here’s a hypothetical question: You have a 5-year CD at a bank with two years left on its term. Your rate is below current rates. The bank offers you the option to renew for five years today at a rate higher than what you’re earning now but lower than the bank’s current new money rate.

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CFPB: Consumers paid record credit card fees in 2022

Payments Dive

"With credit card debt crossing the trillion dollar mark, we will be working to prevent bait-and-switch tactics when it comes to rewards,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a Wednesday press release.

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Recap of Money 20/20 USA 2023 and 10 Banking Thoughts

South State Correspondent

Money 20/20 (M2020) is the only conference in the industry where it is both possible and expected to pull off two breakfasts, two lunches, three cocktail parties, and two dinners PER DAY. It’s a whirlwind of education, deal-making, eating, and hugging. In this article, we detail our thoughts and the trends we saw last week in Las Vegas from a banking perspective in hopes of giving you the flavor and insight from the conference without you having to walk 10 miles per day and listen to endle

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BNPL, EWA bills surface at House hearing

Payments Dive

The legislative proposals emerged at a Wednesday hearing during which lawmakers queried witnesses on payments and fintech issues.

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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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NatWest decision to close Nigel Farage’s bank accounts was lawful, says report

TheGuardian

Investigation for bank finds ‘serious failings’ in handling of Coutts move and treatment of ex-Ukip leader Business live – latest updates NatWest’s decision to close Nigel Farage’s bank accounts was lawful but there were “serious failings” in how it treated the former Ukip leader, an independent review commissioned by the bank has found. Lawyers hired by NatWest Group said the lender had acted “in accordance with the relevant bank policies and processes” when it decided to shut the accounts Fara

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OppFi Hat Trick: Third Federal Court Upholds Arbitration Clause

CFPB Monitor

Earlier this month, in Fama v. Opportunity Financial LLC , a Magistrate Judge of the federal district court for the Western District of Washington held that the arbitration provision in OppFi’s installment loan agreement is enforceable and rejected the plaintiff’s contentions that the provision is substantively and procedurally unconscionable. This is the third federal district court decision—out of four putative class actions filed to date against OppFi by the same plaintiff’s counsel stating t

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Payments M&A bounces back in October

Payments Dive

A burst of industry acquisition activity this month, after a mid-year lull, is expected to continue for the rest of the year.

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Rhode Island federal court nixes stand-alone class action waiver

CFPB Monitor

A Rhode Island federal district court recently refused to enforce a stand-alone class action waiver in the consumer plaintiff’s automobile lease agreement on the ground that it violates state public policy. The court in Metcalfe v. Grieco Hyundai LLC held that the class action waiver contravened Section 6-13.1-5.2 of Rhode Island’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), which provides that consumers “may … bring an action on behalf of themselves and other similarly injured and situated persons t

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Court puts CFPB small-business data collection rule on hold nationwide

American Banker

A federal court extended an injunction that halts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's rule until the Supreme Court rules on the bureau's constitutionality.

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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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This week’s podcast episode: The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd. v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Who will win and what does it mean?  Part I

CFPB Monitor

On October 3, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in CFSA v. CFPB , a case with profound potential implications for the future of the CFPB. The Court will rule on whether the CFPB’s funding mechanism violates the U.S. Constitution’s Appropriations Clause and, if so, what the appropriate remedy should be. .

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Podcast: Neobanks fight fraud with rich data points

BankInovation

Neobanks can lean on data and rich client information to protect themselves from fraud attacks. Almost all neobank activity is accomplished through mobile devices, which makes digital institutions targets for fraudsters, Matt DeLauro, chief revenue officer at fraud prevention and anti-money laundering platform Seon, tells Bank Automation News on this episode of “The Buzz” podcast.

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ABA releases recording of program on Supreme Court revisiting of Chevron judicial deference framework

CFPB Monitor

Last month, I moderated a live and virtual program at the American Bar Association Business Law Section 2023 Fall Meeting in Chicago. The program was entitled: “U.S. Supreme Court to Revisit Chevron Deference: What the SCOTUS Decision Could Mean for CFPB, FTC and Federal Banking Agency Regulations.” My co-panelists were Professor Jonathan S.

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Office loans are the snag in a strong quarter for New York Community

American Banker

The Hicksville, New York, company beat analysts' expectations on net interest income, but a pair of souring office loans contributed to a 68% increase in nonperforming loans from the prior quarter.

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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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OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC issue final Community Reinvestment Act rule

CFPB Monitor

On October 24, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued a final rule amending their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act. Although the final rule is effective April 1, 2024, the compliance date for the majority of the rule’s provisions is January 1, 2026. .

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Lloyds focuses on disciplined spending

BankInovation

Lloyds Bank continued to prioritize the optimization of people, technology, and data in the third quarter. As part of its effort to gain efficiencies, the $1.9 trillion bank is focused on cost-effectiveness, Chief Financial Officer William Chalmers said during the bank’s Q3 earnings call on Wednesday.

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Bottomline's Paymode-X opens access to its B2B payment network

The Paypers

Financial technology provider Bottomline has reportedly opened access to its B2B payment network to financial institutions, fintechs, and others.

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Navient says losses in CFPB case could be as high as $250 million

American Banker

The student loan servicer said that it's open to settling a high-stakes lawsuit filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau during the Obama administration. It recorded a $45 million charge and said that the range of reasonably possible losses is between $0 and $250 million.

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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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Opinions I regret

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

I’ve had so many opinions that I’ve lived to regret. I’ve had opinions about appraising, software developers, coaching, productivity, chief appraisers, personal growth, therapy, AI, spirituality, sales, fee appraisers, weightlifting, education, marketing, running, marriage, reviewers, martial arts and a long list of random opinions, too many to mention.

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Old National strikes $344M deal to expand in Nashville

American Banker

The Indiana bank said it agreed to acquire CapStar Financial in an all-stock deal that would hasten its growth in Tennessee.

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JP Morgan’s JPM Coin processes $1 billion daily | Google pitches offline CBDC to central banks | NVIDIA Report: State of AI in Financial Services

Bussman Advisory

Join Oliver Bussmann at the Singapore FinTech Festival with 800+ speakers, policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators. Attend the premier FinTech, AI, ESG, Digital Assets conference in Singapore from November 15-17. Register using the code ‘SFFDISC_OLIVERBUSSMAN’ and link or a 20% discount! This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space: JP Morgan’s JPM Coin processes $1 billion daily Google pitches offlice CBDC to central banks NVIDIA Report

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CellPoint Digital and Sabre join forces

The Paypers

CellPoint Digital has announced a new partnership with Sabre to combine payment services with modern airline and travel retailing.

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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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IBM's CEO Arvind Krishna outlines pivot to generative AI

American Banker

In the company's third-quarter earnings call, Krishna emphasized new and existing AI models banks and others could use to help developers, customer service people and workers in general become more efficient.

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J.P. Morgan Payments partners with Trulioo

The Paypers

J.P. Morgan Payments has partnered with identity platform Trulioo to enable global identity verification services and support a more simplified payment experience.

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Bread hit by card-spending slowdown, rising delinquencies

American Banker

Intensifying economic pressures caused Bread Financial's customers to cut their credit card spending by 13% during the third quarter as the rate of delinquent accounts rose.

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Buckaroo partners with Silverflow

The Paypers

Netherlands-based payment service provider Buckaroo has partnered with Silverflow to provide merchants with improved processing solutions.

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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.