Mon.Feb 12, 2024

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Card networks to implement gun code in California: report

Payments Dive

Visa, Mastercard and American Express are moving forward with use of a new gun merchant category code for credit card purchases in California, according to CBS News.

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Analyst Insights: Two Banks that Deliver to Shareholders

Jeff For Banks

Be curious. That's how I approach Twitter ("X"). Yes, there are some dumpster fire opinions. But then again, there are some real valuable insights that I and we can learn from. And this most recent string by bank analyst Perry Weinstein is one of them that I thought should not be lost to a tweet stream. Perry's perspective is clearly focused on shareholder value and may be viewed as shareholder primacy, a sometimes derogatory term because pursuing shareholder value could be done at the expense o

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More than half of P2P fraud victims lose money: AARP

Payments Dive

“When it comes to addressing instances of financial exploitation, consumers are less likely to trust P2P platforms than banks and credit unions,” an AARP survey reported.

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Fintech trade group sends letter to Director Chopra urging CFPB to develop regulatory approach for earned wage access products

CFPB Monitor

The American Fintech Council (AFC), a trade group whose members include providers of earned wage access (EWA) products, has sent a letter to Director Chopra urging the CFPB to take steps towards development of a “pragmatic regulatory approach” for regulating EWA products. In its letter, AFC discusses the “patchwork approach” to regulating EWA products that is emerging at the state level. .

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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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Affirm takes cautious approach to six-month outlook

Payments Dive

The buy now, pay later company’s forecast for the rest of the fiscal year was conservative, analysts said, even though revenue and merchandise volume jumped over the prior year during the holiday season.

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Bill Holdings, Bank of America revamp contract

Payments Dive

The provider of bill-pay software services was expecting to extend its services to more of the bank's clients, but now the bank is changing its plans.

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Failed Kansas bank rapidly borrowed $21 million from FHLB system

American Banker

Heartland Tri-State Bank, which failed after its CEO allegedly embezzled money to fund cryptocurrency investments, received $21 million in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank system prior to failure.

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Fintech Funding: Overflow raises $20M in series B 

BankInovation

Investors expect funding activity to rebound in 2024 following a year of uncertain macroeconomic conditions. In 2023, global fintech equity deals amounted to $39.2 billion, compared to $78.6 billion in 2022, recording a 50% year-over-year drop, according to a Jan. 18 State of Fintech report by CB Insights, a data intelligence company.

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Do fintechs for kids do enough to protect their privacy?

American Banker

Fintechs that "bank" children and teens should collect far less data about their young users, erase it sooner and be more transparent in policies that are often buried, say privacy advocates.

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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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JPM builds its own omnichannel payments offering

BankInovation

J.P. Morgan Payments introduced its omnichannel checkout solution in January to offer a retail shopping experience that is native across shopping channels. “Merchants need to provide journeys that natively go across channels,” Jean-Marc Thienpont, managing director of omnichannel and biometric solutions at J.P. Morgan Payments, told Bank Automation News.

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15 credit unions that have acquired banks since 2023

American Banker

In the largest deal based on the bank's assets announced since January 1, 2023, the credit union has nearly $12 billion in total assets and the target bank more than $1.5 billion in total assets.

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OKX launches crypto exchange services in Argentina

The Paypers

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced its expansion into the Argentinian market as part of its ongoing strategy to tap the Latin American market.

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An AI helper for third-party risk management

American Banker

A new generative artificial intelligence tool from Ncontracts can assist in summarizing lengthy agreements with fintech partners and identifying important clauses.

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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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The Guardian view on the digital pound: an impetuous idea with a risky momentum of its own | Editorial

TheGuardian

A ‘Britcoin’ would trade convenience for societal dangers that hard cash keeps in check Two years ago, the House of Lords looked into whether the Bank of England should issue digital pounds to be held in electronic wallets. Peers were unconvinced, asking if this wasn’t “ a solution in search of a problem ”. Last December, MPs on the Treasury select committee said the same thing.

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Regulators push Citi to move faster on risk management fixes: Report

American Banker

The megabank recently received three notices of matters requiring immediate attention, and it also failed regulatory exams, Reuters reported. Since 2020, Citigroup's regulators have been pressuring the company to clean up its risk management systems.

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Philippines announces non-blockchain CBDC plans

The Paypers

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has revealed the intention to launch a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) by 2026.

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Credit unions' CRA exemption helped sink Navy Federal

American Banker

The nation's largest credit union allegedly engaged in racial discrimination resulting in calls for further investigations and regulations. Had Navy Federal been subject to the Community Reinvestment Act it may have avoided this problem.

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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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FHA/ HUD Loans

Commercial Lending USA

FHA/ HUD LoansCommercial Lending USA is proud to offer FHA/HUD loans ranging from $2 million to $100 million. With our strong relationships with larger lenders and in-depth understanding of HUD’s evolving regulations and policies, we are well-equipped to guide our clients through the complex loan process successfully. We provide diverse FHA lending solutions for refinancing, acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction across various sectors, including nursing homes, assisted living facilit

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The rise of the bank chief AI officer

American Banker

Most large banks now have a C-suite officer overseeing AI. Here's why and what such a job entails.

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Moneyhub to provide Open Banking to the UK government

The Paypers

Moneyhub has announced that it has been named as a supplier of CCS’s Open Banking Dynamic Purchasing System framework for the UK government.

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Will California's gun law place a target on card networks?

American Banker

Mastercard, Visa and American Express are reportedly preparing to add merchant codes to identify firearm purchases, forcing the networks to straddle a hot-button issue in an election year.

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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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BitGo acquires Brassica

The Paypers

US-based crypto custodian BitGo has announced the acquisition of Brassica , a provider of investment infrastructure for private securities and alternative investments.

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How JPMorgan Chase defends its position as the nation's top acquirer

American Banker

With countless fintechs nipping at its heels, the bank is working harder to be a one-stop shop for e-commerce, retail store management, payments and authentication.

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Visa to expand its digital wallet features and availability

The Paypers

American corporation Visa has extended digital wallet capabilities within its suite of B2B payment solution, Visa Commercial Pay, as well as its availability.

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Bowman, Hsu to speak at ABA’s Conference for Community Bankers

ABA Community Banking

Conference attendees will also hear from the presidents and senior leadership from all 11 Federal Home Loan Banks and attend sessions on core platforms, FedNow, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, small business lending and more. The post Bowman, Hsu to speak at ABA’s Conference for Community Bankers appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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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.