Wed.Mar 13, 2024

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National bank preemption is good for consumers and for the nation

American Banker

The Supreme Court should preserve the preemption of state banking laws by federal laws, a key element of the dual banking system that has served the country well for generations.

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Klarna’s IPO prospects grab spotlight

Payments Dive

The BNPL provider’s CEO has suggested the company could IPO “quite soon,” but fintech investors expect the market will first want to see a stronger track record of profitability.

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CRE loan distress: Spot the symptoms, diagnose, and treat problem loans

Abrigo

How to respond to CRE loan distress Use these tips for banks and credit unions to identify and handle commercial real estate loans that are showing signs of being problem CRE credits. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Engaging the bank or credit union loan workout team or an outside expert can help restore CRE loans in distress or mitigate their impact.

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Stripe reports payments volume increase

Payments Dive

The digital payments company processed $1 trillion in total payments volume last year, according to its annual letter released Wednesday.

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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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Diverse Group Expresses Support for Bills to Limit Trigger Leads

CFPB Monitor

As previously reported , bills were introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 7297) and U.S. Senate (S. 3502) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to curtail the practice of trigger leads with mortgage loans. Recently, a diverse group sent a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the House Committee on Financial Services and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs expressing support for the bills.

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Trade groups file lawsuit in Texas federal court challenging CFPB final credit card late fee rule and ask for preliminary injunction

CFPB Monitor

Just two days after the CFPB issued its final credit card late fee rule (Rule) last week, a lawsuit was filed in a Texas federal district court seeking to invalidate the Rule. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit are the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Longview Chamber of Commerce, American Bankers Association, Consumer Bankers Association, and Texas Association of Business. .

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CBO report pegs $6.9B government subsidy to Federal Home Loan banks

American Banker

The Congressional Budget Office put an estimate on the net government subsidy provided to the Federal Home Loan Bank System, including the so-called "implied guarantee," on bonds priced and sold to investors.

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On the job with … Director of Innovation Management at Mastercard Foundry

BankInovation

Mastercard Foundry, the innovation hub for product development at the card giant, is creating a new technology-focused position, as it continues its tech investment. The company’s operating expenses in 2023 increased 11% year over year to $11.1 billion, according to Mastercard’s Jan. 31 earnings presentation.

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Dime in New York launches national deposits group

American Banker

The new team at Dime Community Bancshares intends to attract funding from an array of niche business segments, including medical billing, so-called death care services and hedge funds.

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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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Transactions: Greylock FCU selects Alkami for digital banking

BankInovation

Greylock Federal Credit Union has selected Alkami to improve its digital banking offerings. The $1.5 billion credit union will implement the Alkami Digital Banking Platform to provide online and mobile banking to its retail and business clients, according to Alkami’s March 5 release.

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BNY Mellon, Microsoft jointly market data management platform

American Banker

The custody bank will offer clients technology from Microsoft that lets them analyze their data in near-real time, hosted on the latest versions of Microsoft's public and private clouds.

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Metro Bank increases job cuts to 1,000 and ends seven-day branch model

TheGuardian

Lender nearly triples size of cost-cutting plan to £80m after autumn rescue deal Business live – latest updates Metro Bank is cutting 1,000 jobs and ending its trademark seven-day branch model, after nearly tripling the size of its cost-cutting plan after its autumn rescue deal. The lender said on Wednesday that it had expanded an original £30m cost savings plan , first announced in October, to £50m – after axing about 200 more staff than it had initially aimed for – and now planned to slash a f

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Banks knock FDIC over growing tab for last year's failures

American Banker

Larger banks are responsible for a special assessment to cover the costs of the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. The price tag has ballooned by $4.1 billion, and trade groups are criticizing the FDIC's process, arguing that it lacks transparency.

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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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Mangopay partners with Eleanor

The Paypers

UK-based luxury hotel guest experience management platform Eleanor has partnered with Mangopay in order to launch a tailored payment solution for its clients.

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5 issues affecting bank M&A in 2024, from redlining to regulation

American Banker

Bank M&A activity has been in the doldrums in recent years, but a number of CEOs are predicting an increase in bank consolidation in 2024.

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GoCardless becomes an authorised Open Banking supplier

The Paypers

UK-based bank payment company GoCardless has announced that it became an approved supplier of Crown Commercial Service ’s (CCS) Open Banking Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework.

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Credit Suisse client in tax dodge case gets $15 million bail

American Banker

Prosecutors claim Dan Rotta, 77, hid more than $20 million from the IRS, using "pseudonyms, complicated corporate structures, and nominees" to conceal offshore assets and income.

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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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Adatree partners with Mogo and CMCU

The Paypers

Adatree has announced its partnership with MogoPlus and CMCU in order to launch the Loan Serviceability Solution (LSS) and improve lending experiences.

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Pressure mounts on Fed to play its part in modernizing discount window

American Banker

Federal Reserve officials have hammered home the importance of bank readiness to borrow from the discount window. Getting banks to actually do so may require the Fed to make structural improvements to the system.

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NPCI to approve Paytm's TPAP licence

The Paypers

The National Payments Corp of India (NPCI) has planned to authorise a third-party application provider (TPAP) licence for Paytm , an India-based digital payments app.

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New Jersey bank swims against the tide in growing its wealth business

American Banker

Peapack-Gladstone's wealth unit is pursuing an ambitious de novo expansion in New York and perhaps elsewhere because M&A has become expensive as private equity money has inflated seller expectations.

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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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ID fraud to surge by 2025

The Paypers

UK-based database operator Synectics Solutions has uncovered new research indicating that ID fraud represents the most prominent fraud type reported by banks.

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Senators urge FDIC to act on pending ILC applications

American Banker

A bipartisan group of senators called on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to exercise transparency and expedience in evaluating industrial loan company applications, which grant a type of charter industry experts say is unlikely to be issued in this administration.

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emerchantpay partners with FitBank

The Paypers

emerchantpay has announced its partnership with FitBank in order to optimise and develop its cross-border payment offerings for customers in Latin America.

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CBO report pegs $6.9B government subsidy to Federal Home Loans banks

American Banker

The Congressional Budget Office put an estimate on the net government subsidy provided to the Federal Home Loan Bank System, including the so-called "implied guarantee," on bonds priced and sold to investors.

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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.