Tue.Sep 05, 2023

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Food for Thought: A Policy on Credit Exceptions

Abrigo

When and how to cite credit exceptions A policy on credit exceptions can address many factors that can lead financial institutions to diverge from loan policy and miss signs of potential trouble. You might also like these on-demand webinars on tackling common credit risk questions. WATCH Takeaway 1 Credit exceptions should be an indicator of risky behavior but are too frequently cited without real merit.

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Toast CEO resigns

Payments Dive

Chris Comparato, who has been CEO since 2015, told the restaurant payments company’s board on Friday that he’ll exit his leadership posts on Jan. 1.

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Bank Customer Experience Summit registration closing

ATM Marketplace

The Bank Customer Experience Summit, held jointly with the Interactive Customer Experience Summit from Sept. 11 to 13 in Charlotte, North Carolina, will focus this year on customer experience trends across multiple industries. Online registration for the joint event closes this week on Sept. 8.

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Visa leans into stablecoin efforts

Payments Dive

Visa has tapped new partners, including Worldpay and Solana, to build on a digital currency experiment it began in 2021 with Ethereum and Crypto.com.

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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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Is there a better route to nationwide relief than multiple preliminary injunction motions in the Texas lawsuit challenging the CFPB small business lending rule?

CFPB Monitor

This past Thursday, August 31, another preliminary injunction motion was filed in the Texas lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s small business lending rule (Rule). The latest motion was filed by XL Funding, LLC d/b/a Axle Funding, LLC (Axle) and the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) (collectively, the ELFA Intervenors), following the court’s entry of an order granting their motion for leave to intervene and their filing of an intervenor complaint. .

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Further thoughts on consumer understanding of arbitration clauses

CFPB Monitor

Professor Jeff Sovern recently blogged about the FTC’s June 2023 revisions to its Endorsement Guide. The Guide helps advertisers and endorsers make sure that their advertising using endorsements or testimonials is truthful and not misleading. The blog focused on the FTC’s adoption of a definition of “clear and conspicuous” as meaning that “a disclosure is difficult to miss (i.e.

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A new anti-money-laundering paradigm is needed for digital wallets

American Banker

Legislation before Congress would violate individuals' digital privacy by requiring digital wallet providers to intrusively gather and report highly personal information.

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Podcast: Consumers gravitate toward AI-driven banks

BankInovation

Financial institutions must determine where they can apply AI within their operations to stay competitive with other players using AI for predictive analytics and call centers.

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Prosecutors: Ex-Wells Fargo executive deserves one year in prison

American Banker

The Department of Justice is recommending a sentence of 12 months behind bars for Carrie Tolstedt, a former Wells executive who has pleaded guilty to obstructing a bank examination. That's harsher than the recommendation of the U.S. Probation Office.

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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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Israeli cybersecurity startup backed by Steph Curry’s Penny Jar raises $50M

BankInovation

Israeli cybersecurity startup Upwind raised funds in a round that values the company at $300 million. The year-old cloud security firm raised $50 million in the round, which was led by Greylock Partners, Cyberstarts and Leaders Fund, Upwind said in a statement to Bloomberg on Tuesday.

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Credit unions handing reins to next generation of leaders

American Banker

With a slew of older executives nearing retirement, the credit union sector will have a big management void to fill. But finding and developing new talent will be easier said than done.

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GenTwo raises USD 15 million in Series A funding round

The Paypers

Switzerland-based B2B fintech platform GenTwo has raised USD 15 million in Series A funding round, to expand internationally and develop its suite of services.

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Fed hits Kansas-based Small Business Bank with enforcement order

American Banker

The $100 million asset bank ran afoul of various regulatory standards, including credit oversight, anti-money laundering controls and third-party risk management.

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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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Major growth forecasted for the mobile payment security software market

The Paypers

A recent study from HTF MI has evaluated the mobile payment security software market, expecting it to grow significantly by 2028.

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What regulators must do to promote bank startups

American Banker

Despite regulatory efforts, applications for traditional new banks often now require lengthier review periods for approval than in the last several decades. Here are some key ways to lighten this burden.

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Paymentology partners with HyperPay

The Paypers

UK-based global issuer-processor Paymentology has partnered with Saudi Arabia-based HyperPay to improve the latter’s payment solutions in the Middle East.

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Capital rules may have 'poisoned the well' for bank policy on the Hill

American Banker

Cannabis banking, the Durbin-Marshall credit card bill and executive compensation legislation could be on the agenda this fall, but banking regulators' Basel III endgame proposal has made bipartisan compromise more complicated.

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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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FutureBank partners with IDVerse to counter cybercrime

The Paypers

Embedded finance platform FutureBank has partnered with digital ID verification company IDVerse to augment its customer onboarding with secure digital identity verification.

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How Visa's rising support for stablecoins could popularize the tech

American Banker

By partnering with processors Worldpay and Nuvei to use Circle's USDC for B2B transactions, the card network can demonstrate the utility of digital assets on a broad scale.

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Signicat integrates SPID for digital IDV in Europe

The Paypers

Pan-European digital identity company Signicat has announced an integration with Italy-based e-identity system SPID (Sistema Pubblico di Identità Digitale) into its electronic identity portfolio.

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Five innovations in earned wage access

American Banker

The market for services that allow employees to access funds ahead of their two-week payday is a hotbed of activity, even as financial services regulators in some states seek to rein it in.

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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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J.P. Morgan Payments partners with Network International

The Paypers

Network International , a digital commerce enabler across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region has partnered with J.P. Morgan Payments to strengthen the bank’s acquiring offering.

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How big should the Fed's balance sheet be?

American Banker

The Federal Reserve has been reducing its liabilities steadily since last March, and those effects are starting to be felt. But how low it should ultimately go — and how long it can stay low — is a tricky question.

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Weavr's whitepaper showcases the approach of UK banks on embedded finance

The Paypers

Weavr has compiled a whitepaper from independent research and surveys to provide a comprehensive look on embedded finance offerings and aspirations of financial institutions.

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FDIC to market $33 billion of Signature's commercial real estate loans

American Banker

The FDIC is launching joint ventures to market $33 billion of commercial real estate loans from the failed Signature Bank, prioritizing its statutory obligation to preserve low-income housing availability.

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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.