Fri.Aug 25, 2023

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Don't whitewash the history of bank regulators' abusive practices

American Banker

An effort to ensure banking services are available to legal businesses is being undermined by groups trying to rewrite the history of regulatory overreach related to supposed reputational risk.

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Affirm takes slow approach to card

Payments Dive

After recasting its card strategy, the buy now, pay later provider is taking a gradual approach to adding new cardholders, teasing more rewards to come.

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Trade Associations File Amici Brief Supporting Townstone Financial’s Position on ECOA Scope

CFPB Monitor

The Mortgage Bankers Association and Housing Policy Council (the “Associations”) recently filed an Amici Curiae brief supporting the position of Townstone Financial regarding the scope of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) in the case CFPB v. Townstone Financial which is now before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

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Marqeta expands embedded finance clientele

Payments Dive

Embedded finance accounted for over half of fintech’s new bookings in the first half of 2023, and it’s lining up more clients for the service.

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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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Cannabis dispensaries turn to cash in wake of Mastercard ban

ATM Marketplace

With Mastercard's recent move to ban cannabis purchases, dispensaries must turn to cash.

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Wells Fargo-SEC settlement on advisory fees underscores M&A challenges

American Banker

The company is paying $75 million in penalties and restitution in connection with SEC allegations that its investment advisory arm overcharged customers it inherited in its Wachovia acquisition in 2008. The settlement is said to show the importance of conducting extensive compliance checks in a rapidly consolidating industry.

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RBC invests in tech, employees in Q3

BankInovation

Royal Bank of Canada’s discretionary and technology-related spending accounted for 23% of the bank’s non-interest expenses in the third quarter. In Q3 2023, the $1.4 trillion bank’s non-interest expenses increased 22% year over year to $5.

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NCUA greenlights record credit union membership expansion in Florida

American Banker

The National Credit Union Administration approved Dade County Federal Credit Union's application to add almost 2 million potential members — giving it a total field of membership of 4.6 million. It's the largest-ever community charter expansion in terms of total resulting potential members.

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TD Bank’s non-interest expenses up 5% YoY

BankInovation

Canada’s TD Bank increased its investments in technology in the third quarter to remain competitive and serve a growing number of technology entrepreneurs. The $1.9 trillion bank saw its non-interest expense increase to $1.

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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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In Farmington State Bank, some see poster child for charter stripping

American Banker

The small community bank was bought up by crypto-focused investors and quickly repositioned to cater to tech innovators. Is this problematic or perfectly legitimate?

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CommentSold moves into D2C commerce with Popshoplive acquisition

The Paypers

North America-based live video commerce platform CommentSold has acquired the assets of mobile live streaming marketplace Popshoplive , moving into direct-to-consumer (D2C) commerce.

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Affirm's debit card growth sparks more consumer borrowing

American Banker

Half of the transactions on the buy now/pay later lender's new plastic card become interest-bearing loans.

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Citi makes strategic investment in Peruvian fintech Rextie

The Paypers

Citi has made an investment in Rextie , a Peru-based fintech specialised in FX services, while also integrating its FX technology into the latter’s currency exchange services.

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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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How banks can adopt generative AI

American Banker

Financial institutions must adopt generative AI and large language models, or risk falling behind, experts said.

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LHV Bank completes business transfer

The Paypers

LHV Bank , a new UK-based licensed bank, has finalised the business transfer from its Estonian affiliate, AS LHV Pank’s UK branch, to its newly licensed entity.

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Comerica Bank's CEO and CFO sued for statements on Treasury program

American Banker

Comerica's CEO Curt Farmer and CFO James J. Herzog, along with the bank, face a purported class-action lawsuit by shareholders for allegedly making false and misleading statements about its oversight of the Treasury Department's Direct Express program.

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REPAY develops eCash payment acceptance

The Paypers

US-based REPAY has expanded its eCash acceptance functionalities for lenders and other businesses to receive bill and loan installment payments from their customers.

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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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12 countries with the most fintech financings so far in 2023

American Banker

The top three countries have 861 combined fintech financings through June 2023.

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TSG launches TruMonitor

The Paypers

The Strawhecker Group (TSG) has announced the launch of TruMonitor, a SaaS product and component of the company’s Global Experience Monitoring (GEM) platform.

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Powell says Fed has "long way to go" in reaching inflation goal

American Banker

In his highly anticipated speech in Jackson Hole, the Federal Reserve chair acknowledged the progress made in cooling down inflation, but said the central bank would not hesitate to raise rates further if needed.

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FSS unveils BLAZE, a future-proof payments platform for banks

The Paypers

India-based Financial Software and Systems (FSS) has launched BLAZE, a payments technology platform, to meet the needs of banks and financial institutions.

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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, Visa step back from Binance card partnerships

American Banker

Mastercard and Visa stepped back from their card partnerships with Binance Holdings, distancing themselves from the cryptocurrency platform that's under threat from regulators worldwide.

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Nedbank and Synthesis to enable contactless payments on smartphones

The Paypers

South Africa-based bank, Nedbank , has integrated with Synthesis , an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, to develop a software-based point-of-sale system.

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U.S. nears completion of three quantum-proof encryption algorithms

American Banker

Following six years of development, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has released draft standards for three algorithms that can resist future attacks by quantum computers.

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Standard AI integrates Google Cloud in their checkout offerings

The Paypers

US-based checkout solution Standard AI has incorporated Google Cloud into their core checkout offerings to augment the retail experience.

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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.