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Tops grocery starts accepting SNAP EBT payments online

Payments Dive

The food waste-reduction service worked with payments processor Forage to allow SNAP shoppers to place pickup orders for items nearing their expiration dates at participating Tops stores.

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Can cloud help banks solve the tech debt tradeoff?

Accenture

Technical debt is a well-known issue in the software world, but it is becoming increasingly top of mind for banks—particularly banks undertaking a cloud transformation. Deciding what to do about tech debt usually involves an analysis of the tradeoffs between different approaches. What is tech debt? Tech debt occurs when either: 1. Software products are… The post Can cloud help banks solve the tech debt tradeoff?

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DoorDash adds SNAP payments

Payments Dive

DoorDash added the ability to use SNAP EBT online payments for on-demand delivery of eligible grocery items as part of numerous updates to its app.

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Rep. Mooney introduces ABA-backed bill to help small banks raise capital

ABA Community Banking

Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) this week introduced a bill that would raise the threshold for small bank holding companies from $3 billion to $10 billion. T The post Rep. Mooney introduces ABA-backed bill to help small banks raise capital appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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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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Car IQ links with PDI to expand c-store payment network

Payments Dive

The partnership will make vehicle-recognition payments for fleet owners available to more retailers across the country.

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Visa to acquire Pismo for $1B

Payments Dive

Visa said it has agreed to acquire the Brazilian company to provide more card issuing and banking services to fintechs and financial institutions.

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CFPB settles action against processor of mortgage payments for erroneous processing of payments and deficient information security practices

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB announced this week that it has entered into a consent order with ACI Worldwide Corp. and one of its subsidiaries, ACI Payments, Inc., in connection with more than 1.4 million erroneous electronic fund transfer payment instructions initiated by ACI through the ACH Network (ACH Entries). In its press release , the CFPB calls the matter its “first action addressing unlawful information handling practices in processing mortgage payments.” .

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FedNow's first participants include large banks, influential tech vendors

American Banker

The list of 57 early adopters includes large banks like BNY Mellon, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, as well as large bank technology companies including Jack Henry, FIS and Fiserv.

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This week’s podcast episode: The legality of “regulation by enforcement” and other considerations, a discussion with special guest, David Zaring, Professor, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

CFPB Monitor

The use of enforcement by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other federal agencies rather than administrative rulemaking to advance novel legal theories has been widely criticized. After discussing the meaning of “regulation by enforcement,” we look at examples of the use of regulation by enforcement by the CFPB and other agencies, U.S.

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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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Regulators OK short-term accommodations for troubled CRE loans

American Banker

The Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and National Credit Union Administration have finalized guidance on handling troubled debt.

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Bill to license commercial lenders proposed in New York

CFPB Monitor

New York Senator James Sanders Jr. recently proposed Senate Bill 1450A (“S1450”), which would require those making or soliciting “commercial financing products” in New York State to obtain a license and comply with specified requirements. Section 363-A of proposed S1450 defines a “commercial financing product” as any advance of funds to a commercial or business enterprise made for the purpose of assisting the business with its capital needs. .

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Funding structures and resilience to shocks after a decade of regulatory reform

BankUnderground

Kristin Forbes, Christian Friedrich and Dennis Reinhardt Recent episodes of financial stress, including the ‘dash for cash’ at the onset of the Covid-19 (Covid) pandemic, pressure in the UK’s liability-driven investment funds in 2022, and the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in 2023, were stark reminders of the vulnerability of financial institutions to shocks that disrupt liquidity and access to funding.

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SardineX consortium forms to spot fishy real-time payments

American Banker

The risk management firm Sardine is one of several tech providers trying to build partnerships with payment companies to thwart crooks that take advantage of the short window for instant settlement.

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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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MSUFCU chatbot Fran boasts 98% accuracy rate

BankInovation

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union moved its client-facing chatbot, Fran, in front of its live chat agents in May, and the chatbot is now fielding 73% of the bank’s chat inquiries.

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JPMorgan expands mortgage assistance in Black, Hispanic communities

American Banker

Under a 2-year-old program, homebuyers receive grants of up to $5,000 for down payments and closing costs. JPMorgan Chase said the latest expansion — to some new 3,000 census tracts in 16 U.S. markets — may help an additional 1,000 customers obtain mortgages.

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Citizens Bank to go all in on cloud by 2025

BankInovation

Citizens Bank plans to take its banking operations to the cloud by 2025. “We are going to exit all of our data centers that we own today,” Chief Information Officer Michael Ruttledge said Tuesday at Fintech Connect North America in New York.

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Some simple rules would make it safer for bank customers to share data

American Banker

People love the convenience of nonbanks' financial apps. Regulators could make it much safer for them to share their data with third parties.

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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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Square launches credit card and new cash flow management products

The Paypers

Square has announced the launch of new banking and spend management solutions for US sellers, including new credit tools and features to simplify cash flow management.

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The next test: How much capital will banks return to shareholders?

American Banker

The Federal Reserve's stress tests suggested that larger banks are prepared to handle a severe economic downturn, though regional banks fared somewhat worse than their big-bank counterparts. Banks are expected to start revealing their latest capital return plans on Friday.

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Mastercard launches subscriptions control solution

The Paypers

Mastercard has partnered with fintech Subaio to offer a solution for identifying and cancelling recurring payments made via banking applications and online services.

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Can AI do the work of research analysts?

American Banker

The technology that powers ChatGPT can sift through and even synthesize massive amounts of data, though it must overcome doubts over reliability, transparency and regulatory risk before it can be harnessed to conduct useful research.

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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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Tern launches cross-border cash pickup options for foreign workers

The Paypers

US-based fintech Tern has teamed up with cross-border payment provider UniTeller to launch a cash pickup feature for cardholders remitting funds to Latin America.

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Credit unions and banks don't get along, but join forces against CFPB

American Banker

Banks and credit unions are often at odds, but when it comes to fighting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's proposed $8 late fee cap and changes to interchange fees, they have put their differences aside.

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Amadeus and Emburse to augment business travel spending

The Paypers

Travel technology company Amadeus has partnered with Emburse , a player in spend optimisation, to address the business travel demands of global enterprises.

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Citizens Financial plans more auto bond sales after exiting car lending

American Banker

The regional bank is expected to issue around three to five more bonds backed by its $11.5 billion loan book. Citizens earlier this month said it will halt new auto lending in partnership with dealers starting July 1.

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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.