Fri.Oct 20, 2023

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Fed to review debit card fee cap next week

Payments Dive

The Fed hasn’t changed a debit card fee cap since it was put in place in 2011, but it's planning to take up the issue at a meeting next week.

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CFPB Appoints New Members to Advisory Committees

CFPB Monitor

On October 5, the CFPB published the list of new members appointed to serve on the Consumer Advisory Board and each Council group. As background, Dodd-Frank requires the CFPB to maintain and work with a Consumer Advisory Board, comprised of industry leaders who are recommended by the presidents of each Federal Reserve Bank across the country.

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CFPB unveils open banking proposal

Payments Dive

The rule makes it easier for consumers to share deposit account and credit card data with fintechs, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said.

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Chopra: Open banking helps small banks 'steal the lunch' of big banks

American Banker

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director Rohit Chopra said Friday that a recently proposed data-access rule will provide a competitive edge to small banks, leveling the playing field between them and their larger competitors.

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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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Same-day payments keep climbing: Nacha

Payments Dive

Businesses are increasingly turning to same-day ACH payments this year, according to Nacha, a national clearinghouse that manages electronic money movement.

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Amex adds cards at a slower rate

Payments Dive

As the company’s marketing spending dipped in the third quarter, Amex acquired fewer new cards than it has in recent quarters.

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Banking and community advocacy groups trade accusations of dirty pool

American Banker

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition and the American Bankers Association have sent dueling letters to the Federal Reserve over whether NCRC advocates pressured ABA member banks to denounce the ABA's litigation against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Data Zoo expands digital identity solution to North America

The Paypers

Australia-based fintech has Data Zoo expanded to the North American Market by leveraging a US patent to deliver digital identity solutions for banks and prevents identity theft.

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Comerica foreshadows cost cuts

American Banker

"We'll be taking steps to offset expense pressures," CEO Curtis Farmer told analysts after the company reported an 11% year-over-year jump in costs and falling profits.

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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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Huntington focuses on sustained efficiencies in Q3

BankInovation

Huntington Bancshares remained steadfast in its commitment to control expenses during the third quarter, allowing it to maximize efficiency. “This focus on sustained efficiencies — including Operation Accelerate business process, offshoring and the other actions — will yield multiyear benefits,” Chief Financial Officer Zach Wasserman said during today’s earnings call.

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American Express CEO brushes off Delta's controversial rewards shift

American Banker

Steve Squeri says the outcry over the airline's changes to its loyalty program has not hurt spending on co-branded Amex cards.

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KeyBank ups tech spend by $12M

BankInovation

KeyBank remained focused on expense management and improving its technology to stay competitive in the third quarter. The Cleveland-based bank’s noninterest expense increased to $1.1 billion in the quarter, up by 0.4% year over year, driven by an increase of $12 million in tech spend, according to its quarterly earnings report.

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Regulators extend comment period on Basel III endgame proposal

American Banker

Regulators will now accept feedback until Jan 16, 2024 — a six-week extension — concurrent with a Federal Reserve effort to gather additional information about the potential implications of the proposed capital changes.

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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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CFPB proposes Open Banking rule in the US

The Paypers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed a Personal Financial Data Rights rule set to expedite the shift to Open Banking in the US and jumpstart competition.

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OCC's Hsu: 'Lending has to go up' under new CRA rule

American Banker

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said Friday morning that regulators' forthcoming Community Reinvestment Act implementation final rule "has to be better and it's got to be faster" than the status quo.

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Sift announces new reseller and technology integration partners

The Paypers

Sift , a digital trust and safety solution provider, has announced new reseller and integration partnerships to expand its reach and enable complete customer journey protection.

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Persistent inflation, CRE register as top financial stability concerns

American Banker

The Federal Reserve released its semiannual financial stability report highlighting elevated asset values, funding issues and pockets of leverage as top concerns.

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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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BT's Global Fabric enables multi-cloud connectivity for businesses

The Paypers

UK-based communications services company BT has launched Network-as-a-Service solution Global Fabric to connect multiple clouds businesses have and boost productivity.

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DTCC to buy Securrency as asset tokenization rises on Wall Street

American Banker

The global clearinghouse inked the deal with Securrency as part of its push to expand the use of the emerging technology in capital markets.

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Centific partners with Prove Identity

The Paypers

AI and data services provider Centific has partnered with Prove Identity to improve the digital security landscape and enhance customer experiences.

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New York bank fined $30 million over pandemic-era unemployment fraud

American Banker

The New York State Department of Financial Services and the Federal Reserve Board penalized Metropolitan Commercial Bank for failing to prevent $300 million in fraud in a prepaid card program. It is the latest example of a bank being sanctioned in connection with rampant fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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Mastercard partners with Remitly

The Paypers

Mastercard has announced its partnership with Remitly in order to expand access to cross-border payments and remittances to the latter’s US-based clients.

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JPMorgan pilots bill-payment tech, housing association chief retires, new VC rounds

American Banker

JPMorgan Chase pilots Mastercard's open-banking tech for U.S. bill payment; Benson F. "Buzz" Roberts will retire at year-end as CEO of the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders; and venture capital firms pour funds into bank vendors.

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UNO Digital Bank, Collabera Digital to integrate with GCash

The Paypers

UNO Digital Bank has partnered with Collabera Digital to expand and increase its user base by developing and integrating a mini-app in Philippines-based GCash.

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Bucking the trend, Huntington forecasts higher expenses, eyes growth

American Banker

Other regional banks are vowing to cut costs, but Huntington Bancshares CEO Steve Steinour says the Columbus, Ohio-based lender is well positioned to "play offense" in 2024.

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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.