Fri.Jul 07, 2023

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Wise CFO nets larger pay than CEO

Payments Dive

CFO Matt Briers took home higher compensation as he prepares to step down from the company. The money transfer service’s CEO also is leaving for a planned sabbatical in September.

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HSBC targets cyberthreats with quantum computing

BankInovation

HSBC is increasing its investment in quantum computing innovation after teaming up with Quantinuum in May. The $3 billion bank joined a quantum-secured network by BT and Toshiba that will use quantum key distribution (QKD) technology to protect against advanced cyber threats, according to a Wednesday HSBC release.

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Affirm to shutter Returnly

Payments Dive

Two years after purchasing Returnly for $300 million, Affirm said it’s divesting the returns management platform business.

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Home Improvements: Should You Use a HELOC or a Home Equity Loan?

Ublocal

As home values have increased in VT and NH in the last few years, you may have more equity in your home than you think. That equity can be borrowed against with a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), or a Home Equity Loan to fund home improvements and renovations. Keep reading to learn about the differences between these two types of home financing, what they are best used for, and what to consider before applying.

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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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Stripe cuts additional jobs

Payments Dive

The digital payments services provider pared its workforce last week, following on more extensive cuts last year.

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Lloyds Bank continues ISO 20022 migration

BankInovation

Lloyds Bank is continuing its migration to the ISO 20022 and identifying use cases for the network’s data as its capabilities roll out in phases.

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Financial education delivers solid foundations

ATM Marketplace

Avoiding financial traps is critical to increasing financial resilience and helping consumers to achieve their financial goals.

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FDIC examiners may need higher pay, freer voice to bolster supervision

American Banker

The FDIC's New York regional office faced staffing shortages throughout its supervision of now-failed Signature Bank. Experts say more competitive wages, culture shifts and whistleblower protections could help regulators attract and retain talent and improve oversight.

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Floid launches Open Finance tool for the factoring industry

The Paypers

Open Banking and Open Finance fintech Floid has announced the launch of an Open Finance product designed for the factoring industry in Colombia.

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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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Here's how banks are using and experimenting with generative AI

American Banker

Some of the biggest names in banking have started using large language models to organize their institutional knowledge, but use cases like chatbots remain experimental.

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How one credit union prioritizes automation projects

BankInovation

AMOCO Federal Credit Union is identifying internal processes that will benefit from workflow automation built by software company IMM. The $1.5 billion credit union has used IMM for e-signature and electronic documentation for more than 19 years, Nathan Ashworth, senior vice president of technology at AMOCO, told Bank Automation News.

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First Bank in New Jersey gets regulatory approvals to close deal in Philly

American Banker

The acquisition of Malvern Bancorp, expected to close this month, would hasten First Bank's efforts to further fortify its footprint stretching from Philadelphia to New York City.

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AI | Payments | Social Media

Bussman Advisory

elink.io | See Original The post AI | Payments | Social Media appeared first on Bussmann Advisory AG.

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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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Santander joins a still-maturing market for early payroll

American Banker

The bank is offering earned wage access, a product that can reduce overdrafts and employee retention, but which may someday run afoul of regulators.

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BigCommerce updates multi-storefront offering

The Paypers

Open SaaS ecommerce platform for B2C and B2B brands BigCommerce has updated its multi-storefront (MSF) offering to help merchants grow internationally with localised shopping experiences.

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China ends probe of Ma-backed Ant with $984 million fine

American Banker

The sanctions were in response to violations of laws and regulations in areas including financial consumer protection, payment and settlement business and anti-money laundering obligation in the past years, according to China's central bank.

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The MACH Alliance taps PayPal as its first Supporter member

The Paypers

Non-profit organisation MACH Alliance has selected US-based payment platform PayPal as the first company to join its new Supporter membership category.

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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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Banks are frustrated with the Fed's stress testing, but it's not getting easier

American Banker

Banks say more transparency is needed in the annual scenario testing regime to make capital planning more predictable. But amid a flurry of regulatory reforms, the expectation is that capital requirements are only going up from here.

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PhonePe launches POS solution for merchant partners

The Paypers

India-based fintech PhonePe has rolled out its Point-of-Sale (POS) device aimed at simplifying the checkout process for merchants and provide a seamless experience.

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Banking news roundup

American Banker

California Bankers Association taps insider as next CEO, Spotify cuts off subscribers who use Apple's high-cost payments, Relay Payments backs auto-racing team and more in this week's banking news roundup.

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DBS launches an e-CNY merchant collection solution

The Paypers

The Chinese branch of Singapore-based DBS Bank has launched an e-CNY merchant collection solution to support the growing consumer usage of China’s CBDC.

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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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Digital pound may verify age for alcohol and U.K. citizenship

American Banker

A digital version of the British pound may feature a way to verify the holder's age and citizenship status, potentially smoothing the purchase of alcohol and tobacco and transactions with government agencies.

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RTGS.global partners with MDO Humo and Credo Bank

The Paypers

Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) for cross-border settlements RTGS.global has partnered with MDO Humo and Credo Bank to simplify cross-border payments.

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Alabama credit unions targeted in ATM fraud conspiracy

American Banker

Deposits of Listerhill and Avadian credit union customers were compromised by fraud conspirators, one instance in a rise of card skimming cases across the country.

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Printemps Paris integrates Alipay Plus

The Paypers

France-based luxury department store Printemps has integrated Alipay+ to offer Asian customers a seamless checkout experience with their home e-wallets.

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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.