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How FedNow may affect businesses

Payments Dive

The launch of the instant payments system FedNow last week has the potential to change how businesses manage cash flow and corporate processes. Here are six ways that could play out.

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Discover publishes ML research to benefit banks

BankInovation

Discover Financial Services is making its machine learning research publicly available to peers in an effort to help the industry reach common standards with the technology.

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Will payments M&A pick up after slow start?

Payments Dive

Despite a flurry of payments acquisitions recently, deal activity was slow in the first half of the year and some factors are still suppressing M&A.

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Rishi Sunak says net zero strategy must be ‘proportional and pragmatic’ – as it happened

TheGuardian

Uxbridge and South Ruislip byelection win has led to some Tories arguing green measures that drive up costs for people should be delayed or abandoned Q: Why should anyone believe you will build 300,000 homes a year when the government has not been doing that? Gove said he was someone who, when he made a promise, delivered on it. Continue reading.

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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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Payments venture funding skids

Payments Dive

Venture capital interest in payments startups plunged in the second quarter, according to a CB Insights report.

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How a Texas credit union leader drove auto lending during the pandemic

American Banker

Valarie Ivester, assistant vice president of indirect strategy and development for Greater Texas Credit Union, has helped update strategy from the start of the pandemic through the recent chip shortage.

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Former bank compliance chief seeks appellate review of OCC administrative enforcement proceeding dismissal

CFPB Monitor

In an unusual move, Laura Akahoshi, former Rabobank (the “Bank”) Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”), filed on July 6, 2023 an opposition to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (“OCC”) dismissal of its own administrative enforcement proceeding against her. Akahoshi filed her petition in the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing in part that the Administrative Procedures Act and 18 U.S.C.

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Banks lean into credit card growth, pointing to resilient U.S. consumers

American Banker

Credit metrics are deteriorating as more cardholders fall behind on their payments. But bank CEOs detect few causes for alarm, saying they plan to stay in growth mode since most consumers have stayed current.

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Happy Twelfth Anniversary CFPB and Consumer Finance Monitor

CFPB Monitor

Last Friday, July 21, 2023, marked the CFPB’s twelfth anniversary. To publicize the occasion, the CFPB published a blog post on July 20 in which it touted its achievements and ongoing initiatives. July 21 also marked the twelfth anniversary of our award-winning blog, Consumer Finance Monitor. Originally named CFPB Monitor, we launched our blog to coincide with the CFPB’s first day. .

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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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TotallyMoney partners with Bud to launch AI-powered payments tracker

The Paypers

UK-based credit provider TotallyMoney has chosen data intelligence platform Bud Financial (Bud) to enable customers to manage finances with the support of AI.

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Minnesota Omnibus Bill includes consumer loan law amendments for all-in APR cap and anti-evasion, new money transmitter laws, and more

CFPB Monitor

Minnesota recently enacted the Commerce Omnibus Finance Bill , which includes amendments to several provisions of Minnesota law related to consumer loans and financial institutions. Interest Rate Caps on Consumer Small Loans and Short-Term Loans Minnesota laws related to consumer small loans and consumer short-term loans (as those terms are defined under Minnesota law) are amended to define the annual percentage rate (APR) for the covered loans to be an all-in rate including all fees and charge

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15 banks, credit unions confirm MoveIt data breaches

American Banker

One security researcher said the total number of consumers who had data stolen in MoveIt breaches exceeds 20 million, and more are expected to be reported.

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BBC writes to Farage to apologise over Coutts bank account report

TheGuardian

Corporation admits information in story and headline about former Ukip leader ‘turned out not to be accurate’ UK politics live – latest updates The BBC has written to Nigel Farage to apologise for its reporting of the closure of the former Ukip leader’s Coutts bank account. The broadcaster reported earlier this month that the private bank had closed the account because he was no longer sufficiently wealthy to hold one.

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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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15 banks, credit unions confirm MoveIt data breaches

American Banker

One security researcher said the total number of consumers who had data stolen in MoveIt breaches exceeds 20 million, and more are expected to be reported.

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Q2 earnings roundup: Tech spend up as hiring slows among FIs

BankInovation

Financial institutions looked to automation in the second quarter to reduce costs and create more efficient operations. The $3.2 trillion Bank of America, for one, saw its Q2 noninterest expenses increase by 5% year over year to $16 billion. U.S.

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The 10 top-performing banks with over $50B of assets

American Banker

American Banker's annual list reviews the financial results for the best-performing large institutions.

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Revolut launches Joint Accounts in the UK

The Paypers

Global financial super app Revolut has announced the launch of its Joint Accounts product in the UK, following the successful April feature release to European markets.

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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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Bankers question regulatory crackdown on NSF fees

American Banker

Bankers say it isn't a crazy notion for a bank to charge multiple NSF fees on the same transaction because merchants often resubmit transactions for payment a second time, and the bank has no way of knowing if or when that happens.

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Netspend launches new X World Wallet

The Paypers

Netspend has announced the launch of its new X World Wallet, designed to provide clients with a multi-currency account for payments and services accepted globally.

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Citi acquires Deutsche Bank's Mexico license in step toward IPO

American Banker

The license allows New York-based Citigroup to separate the institutional and private bank businesses from its consumer, small-business and middle-market operations in Mexico.

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PhonePe launches income tax payment feature

The Paypers

India-based fintech PhonePe has announced the launch of an income tax payment feature developed in partnership with digital B2B payments service provider PayMate.

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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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Jamie Dimon is boss bankers crave, investor survey shows

American Banker

Nearly three out of five respondents to a Bloomberg survey said they would most like to work for the CEO of JPMorgan Chase. That was enough to make Dimon the most popular choice out of a list of the leaders of six big banks.

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JP Morgan to expand its online bank Chase to Germany

The Paypers

US-based financial services firm JP Morgan has announced its plan to expand its online bank Chase to Germany and other countries from the European Union.

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Visa invests in borderless money-movement network

American Banker

The card brand participated in a $72 million funding round in Thunes, expanding both an existing collaboration and a larger initiative to support mobile money networks.

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Conduent and BNY Mellon to leverage FedEx's instant payment rail

The Paypers

US-based Business Process Solutions (BPS) company Conduent and BNY Mellon have leveraged FedEx ’s instant payment rail to boost payment solutions.

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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.