Tue.May 07, 2024

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Fed, TCH joust over interoperability

Payments Dive

When it comes to bridging the FedNow and RTP networks, officials at the Federal Reserve and The Clearing House have slightly different priorities.

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What Banks Can Learn from the Republic Bank Failure

South State Correspondent

On April 26, 2024, Republic First Bank (DBA Republic Bank) was seized by state regulators and the long running bank drama came to an end. With the assistance of the FDIC, Fulton Financial acquired certain assets, debt and deposits of Republic Bank. This first bank failure in 2024 is reported to cost the Deposit Insurance Fund $667mm. A slew of articles have been published explaining the reason for this bank’s failure.

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Will EWA payments expand with real-time?

Payments Dive

While some earned wage access providers use real-time payments to make distributions to employees, the big payroll services provider ADP doesn’t see employers gravitating to that option.

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CFPB fines Chime $3.25M

BankInovation

Chime Financial was fined $3.25 million by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today as the digital bank has failed to give timely consumer refunds. According to Chime’s refund policy, the company is required to issue consumer refunds within 14 days.

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.

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Block integrates Afterpay with Cash App card

Payments Dive

The test offering provides buy now, pay later financing to a limited number of users of Block’s Cash App debit card for “a small fee.

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Banks left in limbo as regulators mull path forward for Basel

American Banker

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said there have been "no decisions" on the controversial capital reform plan, but banks and others who have criticized the proposal are eager for an indication about what's next.

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No refund after I was sold a stolen £3,300 bike on eBay

TheGuardian

I phoned the police and the bike was seized, but eBay and my bank won’t help over reimbursement I bought a used electric cargo bike on eBay for £3,300 but, when it arrived, I discovered a cut in the frame. I put the frame number into the national BikeRegister database , which confirmed it had been stolen. The seller did not reply when I contacted them, so I phoned the police and the bike was seized.

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Staying Ahead of the Curve: Six PR Trends We’re Keeping an Eye On

William Mills

The PR industry is constantly evolving to keep up with new technologies, media platforms, and consumer preferences. As PR pros, staying ahead of the latest trends and practices is key to crafting successful campaigns. Here’s a look at six trends we’re tracking this year.

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House set to vote on nullifying SEC crypto custody guidance for banks

American Banker

The full House is scheduled to vote Wednesday on a Congressional Review Act resolution that would overturn a staff accounting bulletin from the Securities and Exchange Commission. Banks argue that the guidance would effectively cut them out of the crypto custody business.

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New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders

Dive into the complexities of New York lien laws with our comprehensive eBook, 'New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders.' In this detailed guide, we explore the critical formalities necessary for lenders navigating ground-up construction and fix-and-flip projects in the New York market. From documentation requirements to the implications of non-compliance, learn how to safeguard your lending position and prioritize legal adherence.

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ATM features: 5 to include

ATM Marketplace

Want your ATM to succeed? Consider adding these five essential features.

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Visa develops a gen AI model to combat card-testing fraud

American Banker

By training a core payment card fraud-detection platform on more than 15 billion transactions, the card network is honing the accuracy of warnings sent to issuers about suspicious purchases.

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Podcast: How Mastercard deploys APIs

BankInovation

Payments behemoth Mastercard uses APIs to develop a wider range of products for business clients. The company processes roughly 125 billion transactions annually and managing data flow through APIs makes Mastercard’s operations efficient, Chad Wallace, executive vice president of B2B solutions, tells Bank Automation News on this episode of “The Buzz” podcast.

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Chime to pay $4.5 million for illegally delaying consumer refunds

American Banker

Thousands of consumers had to wait more than 90 days for funds after their accounts were suddenly closed, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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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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FIS launches embedded finance platform

BankInovation

NEW YORK — Tech provider FIS debuted its embedded finance platform, Atelio, in its Investor Day presentation today as its tech leaders discussed growth strategies.

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Exclusive: Barr offers supervisory appeals legislation

American Banker

Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is introducing a bill to establish an Office of Supervisory Appeals at each of the banking regulators and that would give banks more power over the appeals process.

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Bank Automation Summit Europe 2024 takes place in Frankfurt

BankInovation

Bank Automation News is pleased to announce that the inaugural Bank Automation Summit Europe 2024 will take place Oct. 7-8 in Frankfurt, Germany, at the Hilton Frankfurt.

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Large member banks help lower the cost of Home Loan bank advances

American Banker

As the Federal Housing Finance Agency considers revising Federal Home Loan bank membership standards, it should consider the benefits of scale that large member banks make possible.

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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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‘Unfair banking’ and ‘damaging’ financial rules harming UK’s small firms, MPs warn

TheGuardian

Treasury committee says ‘debanking’ and use of personal guarantees for loans is putting small businesses at risk Unfair banking practices and “damaging” financial regulators are harming small businesses and putting innovation and growth at risk, parliament’s Treasury committee has warned. A report from the committee’s inquiry into access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) said a lack of supportive policies were compounding problems for firms that had survived a “torrid” fiv

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Bank Automation Summit Europe 2024 taking place in Frankfurt

BankInovation

Bank Automation News is pleased to announce that the inaugural Bank Automation Summit Europe 2024 will take place Oct. 7-8 in Frankfurt, Germany, at the Hilton Frankfurt.

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The Guardian view on Labour’s big idea: organising the state effectively matters for jobs and growth | Editorial

TheGuardian

Rachel Reeves missed a chance to recast a policy that cuts government spending while shovelling state cash into private banks The Labour party has in mind new institutions that will capitalise future-facing industries, create good jobs and see Britain catch up with its peers. That is one message from Rachel Reeves’s speech. Her Labour colleague John Eatwell suggests she is inspired by Alexander Gerschenkron, whose seminal work concludes that the way the state was organised influences its ability

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Cloud consolidation is eroding cyber resilience of payments, CISOs warn

American Banker

Cybersecurity leaders for Visa, Deluxe and Fiserv said powerful cloud players have been unresponsive to their requests to monitor the vendors' security postures.

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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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Private Lender vs. Traditional Financing: Pros and Cons

Commercial Lending USA

Companies can find Commercial Lending USA, which helps them pick the best plan for their company. Private lenders vs.

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'The law was very clear': Inside the Fed master account debate

American Banker

Custodia Founder and CEO Caitlin Long says the Federal Reserve has rewritten the rules around accessing the government's payments system. The central bank and a federal court judge disagree.

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Visa partners with J.P. Morgan Payments

The Paypers

Visa has announced its partnership with J.P. Morgan Payments in order to provide faster money movement for customers in the US through Visa Direct.

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FDIC workplace probe outlines pervasive culture of misconduct

American Banker

An independent examination of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. workplace culture revealed an atmosphere of sexual harassment, discrimination and misconduct at the agency and raised the need for significant reforms.

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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.