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What does Gen Z want from banks?

ATM Marketplace

How should your bank appeal to Gen Z? Should the branch play a role? What about digital signage?

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Future-Proofing Financial Services: Rule 3110 Updates Empower Brokers

Perficient

This post has been updated to reflect FINRA Regulatory Notice 24-02, issued January 23, 2024. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted several unprecedented shifts in society, notably impacting the workplace and necessitating the adoption of innovative technologies that facilitate collaboration and efficiency in a work-from-home (WFH) environment. For brokers, in the financial services sector, remote work became especially difficult due to the requirement for firms to register and supervise all home offic

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Synchrony to buy Ally’s POS lending unit

Payments Dive

“This wasn’t a scaled business for Ally, but on our side, this is absolutely a scaled business,” Synchrony CEO Brian Doubles said Tuesday. “This is exactly the type of acquisition that we look for.

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Banking and Non-Banking Industries Voice Concern Over Basel III Endgame Proposal’s Potentially Significant Negative Impact on Consumers

CFPB Monitor

On September 18, 2023, the Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency jointly published and sought comments on a proposal to implement new, standardized capital requirements that would, among other things, increase capital requirements for banks with $100 billion or more in total assets.

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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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Fed extends comment period on debit card fee proposal

Payments Dive

The Federal Reserve extended the time period during which it will accept public comments on its proposal to reduce the cap on debit card fees.

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Jack Henry vaults COO to CEO seat

Payments Dive

Greg Adelson, the company’s current president and chief operating officer, will take the reins from outgoing CEO David Foss in July.

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Webster Financial predicts loan growth of 5%-7% in 2024

American Banker

Several regional banks have projected minimal growth or even a decline in lending this year. But Connecticut-based Webster is bullish based on its pipeline of nonoffice commercial real estate, public finance and other credits, CEO John Ciulla says.

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Payments startups face pivotal year

Payments Dive

Many venture-dependent startups that put off fundraising will be forced to do so this year or find an exit plan.

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Synchrony says its consumer credit losses are nearing their peak

American Banker

The credit card issuer said it's "cautiously optimistic" about its borrowers' financial health, with charge-offs expected to rise not much further than pre-pandemic levels. The upbeat outlook contrasts with a key competitor's guidance of significantly higher losses.

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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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Brex lays off nearly 20% of workforce

BankInovation

Expense management company and neobank Brex announced today it will lay off 282 employees, roughly 20% of its workforce. The move will help Brex become “a high-velocity company” that is “leaner, faster and closer to customers,” Brex founder and co-chief executive Pedro Franceschi said in a release.

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Old National on track to close CapStar deal, expand in Nashville

American Banker

The Indiana bank is "on offense by continuing to invest in new client-facing and key support talent and being ready and opportunistic for acquisitions," CEO Jim Ryan says.

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Synchrony to expand payments offerings, operations in 2024

BankInovation

Synchrony Financial is expanding its distribution network through acquisition and additional product offerings in 2024. The Stamford, Conn.-based company “continued to diversify our programs in 2023, broadening the utility of our offerings and extending our reach,” President and Chief Executive Brian Doubles said today during Synchrony’s fourth-quarter 2023 earnings call.

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Pervasive Ransomware Visibility on Existing Infrastructure: How Cisco Secure Network Analytics Helps

Cisco

Cyber security attacks in 2023 reached a new level of sophistication as significant supply chain attacks and evolved malware tools have accelerated the risk facing financial institutions.

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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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Brex cuts jobs as its customers endure economic pressure

American Banker

The digital financial services firm announced layoffs Tuesday, with the goal of keeping the company steady until conditions improve for its business users.

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Fintech Klarna CEO signals IPO in U.S. may happen ‘quite soon’

BankInovation

Klarna Bank AB, the Swedish fintech that was once Europe’s most valuable startup, may soon launch a stock market listing in the US, according to Chief Executive Officer Sebastian Siemiatkowski.

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Large regional banks invest in startup deposit network

American Banker

ModernFi, which helps banks source or offload deposits in reciprocal or one-way arrangements, recently raised a Series A with participation from Huntington Bancshares, First Horizon Corp. and Regions Financial.

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Revolut launches Mobile Wallets to support international transfers

The Paypers

UK-based fintech company Revolut has launched the Mobile Wallets feature to simplify the process of sending money abroad.

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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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Zions confident in credit, despite commercial real estate risk

American Banker

The Salt Lake City bank said that it doesn't expect to see major losses, even though the amount of problem loans in its portfolio rose at the end of 2023.

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Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy in the US

The Paypers

Singapore-based Terraform Labs , the company behind the TerraUSD stablecoin, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States.

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First Horizon navigates TD deal's demise, but big tech investments loom

American Banker

The Tennessee-based bank was forced to keep operating on its own after a proposed acquisition was called off. Months later, First Horizon has picked up new customers and improved its profitability, but investors remain cautious amid plans for catch-up spending on technology.

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AXS partners with Triple-A for digital currency payments

The Paypers

Singapore-based payment solution provider AXS has partnered with Triple-A , a global digital currency payments institution, to allow for bill payments with digital currencies.

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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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I was a Fortune 500 treasurer; to me, the Basel endgame looks ominous

American Banker

The former treasurer of FMC Corp. worries that the proposed new capital rules will translate into higher costs for corporate borrowers and reduced access to key types of financing options.

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Satchel partners with Napier

The Paypers

Lithuania-based Electronic Money Institution (EMI) company Satchel has partnered with UK-based financial crime compliance regtech Napier to integrate the latter’s AML platform.

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Banning medical debt from credit reports will benefit everyone

American Banker

The CFPB is well within its authority to make these changes, which will increase the availability of credit to many Americans.

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EU to implement cash payment limit

The Paypers

The European Parliament and the Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement to reduce money laundering and limit cash payments to a maximum of EUR 10,000.

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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.