Wed.Sep 06, 2023

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U.S. Regulators to Bank Boards: “Debt is Good”

Perficient

Just before Labor Day, the federal banking regulators – The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Fed), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) – labored to issue a proposed rule for comment that would require require certain financial institutions to issue and maintain outstanding a minimum amount of long-term debt (LTD).

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Mastercard CEO counters WSJ fee increase story

Payments Dive

In a Tuesday presentation, Mastercard’s CEO rebutted Wall Street Journal reporting last week about prospective credit card fee increases for merchants.

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Behavioral Deposit Pricing – Optimizing the Three-Package Offer

South State Correspondent

We have discussed the importance of bundling or packaging deposit account services to speed up customer choices, increase profitability, and enhance deposit performance. However, many banks still offer just two choices, whereas if they offered three, they would increase profitability. In this article, we examine how behavioral deposit pricing works and how to use it to your bank’s advantage.

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Check fraud detection tips for AML professionals

Abrigo

Takeaway 1 Check fraud detection is a critical component of AML programs because it is one type of fraud that continues to trend upward in financial institutions. Takeaway 2 According to the FBI, reported losses from check fraud total $1 8 billion annually. AML professionals must constantly monitor for ways this could affect their customers or members.

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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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Shopify integrates Buy with Prime feature

Payments Dive

In a move that alters the companies' relationship, competitors Shopify and Amazon partnered to give Prime customers the payment option.

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Discover expands board with former regulator

Payments Dive

The card issuer added a former FDIC regional director to its board as it grapples with regulatory scrutiny.

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The Journey to Mastery: The Chief Appraiser’s Path

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

What makes a Chief Appraiser great? Mastery and success don’t come from the monumental moments but from the diligent, everyday tasks. The path to greatness is paved by consistent effort, patience and commitment. Joshua Medcalf’s Chop Wood Carry Water highlights the goal of how to fall in love with the process of becoming great.

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CFPB files opposition to preliminary injunction motion of plaintiffs in Kentucky lawsuit challenging CFPB’s small business lending rule

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB has filed its opposition to the motion for a preliminary injunction filed by the plaintiffs in the Kentucky federal court lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s final small business lending rule (Rule). The plaintiffs in the Kentucky lawsuit are the Kentucky Bankers Association and several Kentucky banks. The Kentucky plaintiffs chose to file a separate lawsuit rather than intervene in the lawsuit pending in a Texas federal district court challenging the Rule filed by the American Bankers Asso

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Brazilian postal workers seek $2B in lost pension funds from BNY Mellon

American Banker

Protesters gathered outside the New York bank's headquarters last week, demanding restitution for what they allege was mismanagement. The bank did not give ground in its response to the demonstration.

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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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DNB’s chatbot has 83% accuracy rate

BankInovation

LONDON — DNB’s internal chatbot fielded more than 2.1 million queries last year and boasts an 83% accuracy rate.

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How banks and credit unions are serving the growing Latino market

American Banker

As the Latino population in the U.S. expands, so does the business case for banks and credit unions that want to tailor services for this audience.

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Transactions: JPMorgan increases share in digital bank C6

BankInovation

JPMorgan Chase increased its share in digital bank C6 Bank to 46% from 40% last week, pending regulatory approval. JPMorgan first invested in C6 in 2021. Since then, the Sao Paulo, Brazil-based bank has grown to 25 million customers from 8 million, according to a C6 release.

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PayPal stablecoin draws pushback, Santander warns of 'love scams'

American Banker

A member of the European Central Bank's board said private sector digital coins like PayPal's could harm competitive balance, Santander makes candy harts with romance scam slogans, and more.

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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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Myths and facts about the Federal Home Loan Bank System

ABA Community Banking

Rebutting erroneous claims about the FHLBs and the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. The post Myths and facts about the Federal Home Loan Bank System appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Mastercard, Western Union prep for CBDCs' uncertain future

American Banker

Central bank digital currencies may be years away in larger countries, but payment companies are building international networks now. Here's why.

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NatWest names ex-Centrica boss as chair after Farage saga

TheGuardian

Rick Haythornthwaite, who leads boardrooms of Ocado and the AA, will succeed Howard Davies NatWest has announced that a former Centrica boss will be its next chair, as the lender continues to deal with the fallout from the scandal surrounding the threatened closure of Nigel Farage’s bank accounts. Rick Haythornthwaite – who previously chaired Network Rail and Mastercard as well as the British Gas owner and now leads the boardrooms of Ocado and the AA – will succeed Howard Davies, the bank announ

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Discover, bracing for FDIC penalty, adds ex-agency official to its board

American Banker

The consumer lender's stock price has fallen more than 30% since its disclosure of a looming regulatory action, which was followed by the sudden departure of its CEO. To help meet its compliance challenges, the company's board added a former FDIC regional director.

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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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NatWest plays it safe with new chairman Rick Haythornthwaite

TheGuardian

Sir Howard Davies’ replacement has enough City experience to move bank on from Coutts fiasco In a business career of 40-plus years, Rick Haythornthwaite has never been a banker. The closest he’s come was a long stint as chairman of Mastercard – but that’s a payment processor, which is a different type of financial beast. His chief executive life was as an industrialist: Blue Circle cement and Invensys, as the old BTR engineering conglomerate was rebranded.

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Bankers, be honest with small businesses about international payments

American Banker

From hidden fees to misleading marketing, small businesses face too many challenges when making and receiving cross-border payments.

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Ntropy partners with Yapily

The Paypers

AI-powered solution Ntropy has partnered with Open Banking platform Yapily to improve financial information and transaction data for customers across Europe.

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Dime Community advances its commercial banking makeover

American Banker

The New York-based company announced the launch of a health care lending unit after capitalizing on recent bank failures to add seven deposit-focused banking groups this spring and summer.

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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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Grab-led digital bank GXBank is approved to operate by BNM

The Paypers

Digital bank GX Bank Berhad ( GXBank ), led by superapp Grab has received approval from the Minister of Finance and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to commence operations.

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CFPB agrees to settle employee discrimination lawsuit for $6 million

American Banker

The settlement resolves allegations dating to 2014 and covers 85 minority employees who alleged they were paid lower wages than their white counterparts and faced retaliation.

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Salt Edge partners with Cloud Finance

The Paypers

Open Banking solutions provider Salt Edge has announced a partnership with Italy-based corporate finance software solution Cloud Finance to boost business finance management.

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Credit unions turn to tech to step up their small-business offerings

American Banker

Mountain America Credit Union and Lafayette Federal Credit Union are two institutions making concerted efforts to target small-business owners with digital tools.

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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.