Wed.Sep 13, 2023

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Fed officials tout FedNow, seek adoption

Payments Dive

Fed officials are on a campaign to increase adoption of the new instant payments system, noting it may have implications for other Fed services.

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Farm credit trade associations file motion seeking to intervene in Texas lawsuit challenging CFPB small business lending rule

CFPB Monitor

Last week, three farm credit trade associations filed the latest in a series of unopposed emergency motions for leave to intervene in the Texas case challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (“CFPB”) final small business lending rule implementing Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act (Rule). The intervenors – the Farm Credit Council, Texas Farm Credit, and Capital Farm Credit (collectively, “Farm Credit Intervenors”) – argue that the Rule imposes substantial burdens on agricultural len

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Visa tracks spike in retail, e-commerce fraud

Payments Dive

Fraudsters developed sophisticated techniques to evade safeguards and steal payment credentials, the card network said in its biannual report.

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Exclusive: new UK banks’ post-Brexit investment only one third of lost EU funds

TheGuardian

Thinktank says replacements for European Investment Bank have backed ‘fewer, smaller and lower-risk projects’ New public sector lenders created by the government since Brexit are investing two-thirds less than the UK was receiving from the EU’s European Investment Bank, a new report finds. Over more than four decades, the EIB backed UK projects ranging from the Channel tunnel and the Manchester Metrolink to offshore windfarms and upgrading the National Grid.

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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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Discover shares pricing error findings with regulators

Payments Dive

Discover executives met with regulators on the issue Monday, and the company expects further discussion, CFO John Greene said.

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CBA weighs in on the CFPB’s proposed expansion of what constitutes a credit report

CFPB Monitor

The Consumer Bankers Association (“CBA”) recently published a letter it sent to the CFPB describing the information that banks typically use for identity verification and fraud prevention and addressing the impact of subjecting such information to the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). The letter is a response to CFPB Director Chopra’s recent remarks detailing proposed changes to the FCRA.

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Bank Customer Experience Awards showcase financial innovation

ATM Marketplace

Bank of America, Citizens Bank and America's Credit Union all earned awards at the annual BCX Awards.

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Southeastern banks face losses after oil distributor's bankruptcy

American Banker

A handful of banks concentrated in the Southeast U.S. are facing elevated charge-offs amid the liquidation of Mountain Express Oil. First Horizon Corp., which led a syndicated loan of more than $200 million to the bankrupt company, expects to take a $70 million hit.

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iProov and Cybernetica to deliver digital identity solutions

The Paypers

UK-based iProov has partnered with Estonia-based Cybernetica to provide digital signing and authentication solutions to government and financial services organisations.

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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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Does the FHFA know what it's getting itself into?

American Banker

Any comprehensive overhaul of the Federal Home Loan Bank System will have to navigate a dense thicket of countervailing regulatory and stakeholder priorities.

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BankBazaar Aspiration Index 2023

BankBazaar

We are happy to bring to you the 6 th edition of the BankBazaar Aspiration Index – our annual study that attempts to understand what are the key aspirations of people and how they change year on year. For the first time since 2020, the All-India Aspiration Index has fallen. It now stands at 85.3, down two points from 2022 (87.3). Given the prevalent economic uncertainties around the world, we expected reports of financial challenges from our respondents.

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Federal agencies warn of rising deepfake threats

American Banker

The FBI, NSA and CISA highlighted the emerging dangers of AI-powered deepfakes in phishing campaigns and cataloged protections companies can deploy.

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MGM hack has Vegas hotels resorting to cash bars, paper vouchers

BankInovation

MGM Resorts International has been saying its hotels and casinos are “operational” following a cyberattack over the weekend that appeared to take down everything from payment systems to sportsbooks. Some of its patrons begged to differ.

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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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BNY Mellon using open banking to cut friction from B2B payments

American Banker

The bank aims to use new tech to make account-to-account transfers for merchants an easier option than credit cards.

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Transactions: NatWest modernizes payments with Icon Payments Framework

BankInovation

NatWest has selected fintech Icon Payments Framework to modernize its payments capabilities. Icon Payments Framework (IPF) is a low-code, cloud-native platform that allows financial institutions to enhance their payments technology, according to the fintech’s website.

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Employees of Verity Credit Union in Seattle launch labor union bid

American Banker

Frontline staffers are asking for better pay, internal talent development programs and more flexible work environments.

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Citizens to debut digital assistant on mobile app next quarter

BankInovation

NEW YORK — Citizens Bank will launch a virtual assistant, Digital Butler, on its commercial banking app in the next quarter, Jo Wyper, executive vice president of commercial digital operations at Citizens Bank, told Bank Automation News at Finovate Fall 2023.

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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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Visa partners with U.K. open-banking startup

American Banker

This week in global news, Ant gets bullish on AI, PayPal's stablecoin has a fan in the bitcoin world, and more.

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Banks look to tech as they slash jobs

BankInovation

Barclays, CitiGroup, Truist Financial and Santander announced layoffs this week as they look to cut costs and gain efficiencies. Truist is making “sizable reductions” to its workforce in the coming months to save $300 million in costs, the bank announced at the Barclays Financial Services Conference Monday.

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Vanuatu launches VANKLIA, a new national payment system

The Paypers

Vanuatu has adopted VANKLIA, a new national digital payment platform to strengthen its digital economy and promote financial inclusion.

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What banks do with bad loans

American Banker

Lenders either write down portions of soured credits or charge them off altogether to remove them from their balance sheets. Banks also set aside reserves to cover potential future bad loans. This allowance creates a buffer for lenders to absorb losses.

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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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Scotiabank partners with J.P. Morgan Chase

The Paypers

Canada-based Scotiabank has extended its partnership with financial services provider Chase , a J.P. Morgan subsidiary, to offer advanced banking and merchant services solutions.

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CEO of Iowa's largest credit union retires

American Banker

Jeff Disterhoft, 56, has left GreenState Credit Union after 24 years as its chief executive.

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Brite Payments powers instant A2A payments for Auctionet

The Paypers

Sweden-based fintech Brite Payments has announced a partnership with digital auction platform Auctionet to provide its users with instant account-to-account (A2A) payments.

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Will Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser's push to centralize control pay off?

American Banker

Fraser has a plan to reduce the number of management layers at Citi, shrink its workforce, speed up decision-making and give herself more control of the bank's five core businesses. "It's going to make some of our people very uncomfortable," she said.

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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.