Thu.Aug 03, 2023

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Shift4 shrinks workforce

Payments Dive

The payments company cut 150 employees in the second quarter, executives said Thursday during an earnings conference call.

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Use This Hack to Grow Commercial Bank Deposits

South State Correspondent

Seasoned bankers call it “The Distributor Tactic,” and it is a little-discussed technique used for ages in banking to speed up the sales cycle to land commercial bank deposits and treasury management accounts faster. The key to this tactic is to know that very few commercial checking customers utilize any medium or high-value treasury management services at banks (see below).

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Stax names new CEO

Payments Dive

New CEO Paulette Rowe was previously at cross-border digital payments company Paysafe. Stax’s sister-brother co-founders exited quietly earlier this year.

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Nebraska enacts new licensing requirement for small dollar loans

CFPB Monitor

Nebraska Governor, Jim Pillen, signed into law Legislative Bill 92 on June 6, 2023, which amended the Nebraska Installment Loan Act (the “Act”) effective June 7, 2023 (the “Effective Date”). As amended, the licensing requirement under the Act includes “any person that is not a financial institution who, at or after the time a loan [of $25,000 or less with rates exceeding the Nebraska general usury limit] is made by a financial institution, markets, owns in whole or in part, holds, acquires, ser

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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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Apple spotlights global ambitions with ‘Pay the Apple Way’ ad campaign

Payments Dive

The marketing push follows the addition of consumer-focused features by the tech giant this year, including a buy now, pay later payments tool.

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PayPal closes in on new CEO

Payments Dive

Digital payments titan PayPal is nearing a decision on who will be its next CEO, with the company circling a short list of candidates.

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Your Tickets To A World Of Perks!

BankBazaar

Discover the magic of travel Credit Cards and unlock exciting benefits and rewards to enhance your vacations like never before. From accelerated rewards on travel to complimentary lounge access to air mile earning, travel Credit Cards offer a unique world of exciting benefits and rewards that make them necessary for any travel enthusiast. As the financial landscape evolves to cater to the needs of everyone, let us look at what travel Credit Cards have to offer and understand why they are an es

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Stripe brings tax product to platforms, taps AI

Payments Dive

The tool can help CFOs wade through a complicated tax compliance environment, easing the path to international growth, Stripe said.

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Trade groups urge CFPB to extend Texas federal court’s stay of small business lending rule compliance dates to all FDIC-insured banks

CFPB Monitor

Yesterday, we published a blog post in which I urged the CFPB to agree to extend the relief granted by the Texas federal district court in the lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s final small business lending rule (Rule) to all entities covered by the Rule. The court issued an order that preliminarily enjoins the CFPB from implementing and enforcing the Rule “pending the Supreme Court’s reversal of [ Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd.

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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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Former Google Cloud CFO heads to Stripe

Payments Dive

The transition to a new CFO comes at a time when the digital payments company might be gearing up to go public.

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This week’s podcast episode: The challenges of using the current law to address “dark patterns,” a conversation with special guest Gregory Dickinson, Assistant Professor, St. Thomas University, Benjamin L. Crump College of Law

CFPB Monitor

After discussing what are “dark patterns” and the most common forms they can take, we consider whether and how “dark patterns” used to influence consumers’ online behavior differ from traditional scams directed at consumers involving the use of deception. We then discuss the federal and state statutes and common law claims currently being used to challenge the use of “dark patterns” as well as current legislative action to more directly target “dark patterns” and the challenges lawmakers face i

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An Introduction: Generative AI Use Cases for the Financial Services Industry

Perficient

What is Generative AI? Generative Artificial Intelligence , or generative AI, is a categorical or descriptive term ascribed to algorithms using machine learning to create or ” generate” new content. Generative AI ingests data and understands guidelines incredibly well; therefore, businesses across industries are jumping to take advantage of all the possible ways the tool can help save them money and create elevated, uber-personalized customer experiences.

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Kentucky student loan servicer license application available on NMLS

CFPB Monitor

Last year, Kentucky enacted the Student Education Loan Servicing, Licensing, and Protection Act of 2022 (the “Act”), which requires student loan services to be licensed in Kentucky. The Act took effect on July 13, 2023 (the “Effective Date”). On the Effective Date, the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (“DFI”) released its new application checklist and made a license application available through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry (“NMLS”). .

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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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NAFCU, CUNA merger plans draw concerns about equal representation

American Banker

Critics of the proposed deal between the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions and the Credit Union National Association say their combination could drown out the concerns of the groups' smallest members.

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Jeremy Hunt requests inquiry into ‘debanking’ of politicians

TheGuardian

Chancellor wants Financial Conduct Authority to investigate whether practice is ‘widespread’ Jeremy Hunt has asked the financial regulator to urgently investigate whether banks are barring politicians from accounts on a “widespread” basis, after Nigel Farage had his account shut down by private bank Coutts. The chancellor said everyone must be able to express their opinions and people must have access to banking.

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The dream of sweeping post-bank failure legislation has dimmed

American Banker

Despite big talk months ago, experts don't see a lot of political appetite to change bank oversight rules — or the deposit insurance system — in the wake of three large regional bank failures that happened earlier this year.

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PayPal to launch AI-driven assistant

BankInovation

PayPal is investing in AI to increase efficiency, improve consumer experience, reduce the time to bring products to market and develop proprietary AI models to drive business growth.

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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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European banks have to upgrade their core tech. Are U.S. banks next?

American Banker

Regulators have been issuing real-time-payment requirements that push EU banks to modernize their core processing systems. U.S. banks may feel similar pressure from the movement toward real-time payments.

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Global Startup Cities Podcast: Lending, AI and alternative data

BankInovation

When considering credit underwriting for small- and medium-sized businesses, satellite heat mapping and detailed traffic patterns may not be the first data points that come to mind.

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Fintechs balk at bill that would limit their new SBA lending authority

American Banker

Critics complain a bill sponsored by the leaders of the Senate Small Business Committee would reinstate a moratorium on participation in the SBA's flagship 7(a) program by nondepository lenders. Supporters of the bill argue that widening the program could invite more fraud.

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Integration options for API consumers

BankInovation

There is a general complaint encountered by developers from among open banking participants, even after partner APIs are made available: Adoption isn’t straightforward. We’ve experienced this across hundreds of integration points. Even with the developer assistance toolbox, which includes documentation, software developer kits and sandboxes, and developer self-service consoles, partner integration timelines are intractable.

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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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Banks urge CFPB to halt small-business rule pending high court decision

American Banker

Two bank trade groups have asked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to relieve all banks from complying with its small-business lending rule until after the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether the bureau's funding is constitutional.

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Ramp expands into procurement and partners with Shopify

The Paypers

US-based finance automation platform Ramp has announced its expansion into procurement and entered a partnership with Canada-based Shopify.

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U.S. Bank takes step to boost capital after MUFG Union Bank deal

American Banker

The Minneapolis company is issuing stock to the Japanese banking giant that previously owned MUFG Union Bank in order to repay part of a $3.5 billion obligation. The move will also boost a key capital ratio, which sagged after the deal was completed, but is expected to cut into U.S. Bancorp's earnings per share.

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Uber, Safaricom partner for M-PESA payments and disbursements

The Paypers

Communication solutions company Safaricom has announced a partnership with Uber that is set to enable Kenya-based riders to pay for trips through the mobile money service M-PESA.

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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.