Tue.Jan 16, 2024

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PayPal elicits skepticism from analysts

Payments Dive

Analysts have soured on PayPal’s prospects, at least for now, noting competition is encroaching on the payment pioneer’s turf as a new CEO tries to make gains.

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Risk of Derivatives – The Fall of an Index

South State Correspondent

There are many historical examples of some sophisticated and some less sophisticated entities imploding from the risk of derivatives. Barings Bank, Orange County (CA), Enron, Long-Term Capital Management, and other entities misused derivatives or didn’t understand the difference between hedging and speculating. Some bankers will soon hear about another example of banks using derivatives that, unfortunately, will lead to losses.

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Amex to sell fraud prevention firm Accertify

Payments Dive

The card issuer is selling the business, which offers online fraud monitoring services to merchants, to the joint venture investment firm Accel-KKR.

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CFPB issues two new FCRA advisory opinions on background screening reports and disclosure of credit files to consumers

CFPB Monitor

On January 11, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued two new advisory opinions: Fair Credit Reporting; Background Screeni ng and Fair Credit Reporting; File Disclosure. The advisory opinions are part of the CFPB’s ongoing efforts to clean up what the CFPB describes in its press release as allegedly “sloppy” credit reporting practices and ensure credit report accuracy and transparency to consumers.

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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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Apple, Google face legal challenges to their payments businesses

Payments Dive

Both tech giants will spend this year fighting off rivals hungry for a piece of their payments revenue.

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Maximizing the value of B2B payments

Payments Dive

Here are three ways that B2B payments can be a source of growth.

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How have neobanks changed banking?

ATM Marketplace

Customers have the choice of using traditional banks, neobanks or both, but their choice is dependent on their needs and how well the bank can respond.

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Lights, Insurance, Action: An Epic Financial Adventure

BankBazaar

Lights, camera, action! Welcome to the blockbuster world of financial planning, where your future takes centre stage and financial security is the ultimate hero. In this Bollywood-inspired script, we’ll weave together a tale of money, dreams and the importance of insuring your future. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, drama and dance numbers – all while learning the essentials of financial planning!

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SCOTUS to hear oral argument on February 20 to determine timing for facial challenges to federal regulations

CFPB Monitor

The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled oral argument for Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in Corner Post, Inc. v Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The question that the Supreme Court will decide is when a right of action first accrues for an Administrative Procedure Act (APA) Section 702 challenge to a final rule issued by a federal agency—when the final rule is issued or when the rule first causes injury.

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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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Fraud cost $500B, illicit money topped $3T in 2023: Report

American Banker

Payments fraud is the most expensive kind, at $450B; anti-financial-crime execs are the most worried about real-time payments, a survey from Nasdaq and Oliver Wyman found.

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A special podcast episode: Will Chevron deference survive in the U.S. Supreme Court? An important discussion to hear in advance of the January 17th oral argument.

CFPB Monitor

This special podcast episode, hosted by Senior Counsel and former Consumer Financial Services Practice Leader Alan Kaplinsky, sets the stage for the upcoming oral argument in the two U.S. Supreme Court cases where the fate of Chevron deference hangs in the balance. This episode provides an essential roadmap for anyone who will listen to the oral argument or is following this critical challenge to this important doctrine.

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How Amazon uses generative AI to reinvent retail

American Banker

When the e-commerce giant designs and revises new store models like Just Walk Out, it faces a challenge: How do you train technology that requires real-world data that doesn't yet exist?

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PNC to spend $425M on improvement plan in 2024

BankInovation

PNC Financial plans to spend $425 million this year on its ongoing improvement plan, which funds business and technology investments. As the Pittsburgh-based bank looks to continue to improve operations, it is pulling back on spending in other areas, including headcount, Chief Financial Officer Robert Reilly said during today’s fourth-quarter earnings call.

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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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Walls are closing in on the Basel capital reforms

American Banker

In official comments on bank regulators' Basel III endgame capital proposal, concerns are being raised by a wide array of stakeholders — including civil rights advocates and consumer advocacy groups — suggesting major amendments or re-proposal may be necessary for the rule to cross the finish line.

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Goldman Sachs tech spend up 5% to $1.9B

BankInovation

Investment banking behemoth Goldman Sachs ramped up technology investment while pulling back on retail banking operations during the fourth quarter. The $538 billion bank’s communication and tech spend increased 5% year over year to $503 million during Q4 while its annual tech spend increased 6% YoY to $1.9 billion, the bank said Jan.

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Rebound in dealmaking could boost Goldman Sachs after rocky 2023

American Banker

The Wall Street giant did a lot of backtracking last year, abandoning its plans to become a bank for everyone. Now it's refocusing on growing its tried-and-true businesses of dealmaking and asset management.

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PNC tech leaders join Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2024

BankInovation

Technology leaders from PNC Financial Services will speak at Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2024 to discuss automation and creating a culture for AI. The speakers are Scott Kinross, senior vice president and software engineering director, and Anuj Shah, head of intelligent automation. Kinross will speak Monday, March 18, at 4 p.m.

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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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New Morgan Stanley CEO trims outlook, pledges to stay the course

American Banker

Two weeks after Ted Pick rose to CEO, the company slightly revised its long-term targets for efficiency, return on tangible common equity and other metrics. Yet, Pick says, "there's not a change in strategy" after the departure of his predecessor, James Gorman.

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Opening Doors to the Appraisal Profession

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

On my Indispensable Appraisers podcast, I spoke with Dr. Randy Flowers, the President of Operations at RSDS Appraisal Diversity. He just broke the 200th appraiser in his company in 55 cities. He’s graduated almost 45 trainees in the last year.

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As charge-offs rise, PNC says it's positioned to weather the cycle

American Banker

The Pittsburgh-based regional bank reported a jump in soured commercial and consumer credits during the fourth quarter. Still, PNC executives said the company is appropriately reserved for a mild recession.

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Plooto launches enhanced all-in-one payment automation solution

The Paypers

Plooto has launched a payment orchestration offering support to the complex workflows and security requirements of scaling businesses.

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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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'We are picky': Inside Amex's fintech strategy

American Banker

American Express has built platforms to help smaller brands quickly bring credit cards to market and for B2B software companies to embed virtual cards.

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Venezuela terminates petro cryptocurrency programme

The Paypers

The government of Venezuela has ended the Petro (PTR) cryptocurrency, founded in 2018 to support the nation’s currency due to an overwhelming economic crisis.

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HomeStreet to sell itself after tough year

American Banker

The Seattle bank's stock price fell in 2023 amid concerns over rising interest rates and its concentration of multifamily loans. The buyer is FirstSun Capital Bancorp, which raised $175 million as part of the deal.

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Paymob receives CBO's PSP licence

The Paypers

UAE-based financial services enabler Paymob has announced that it secured the Central Bank of Oman ’s (CBO) Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence.

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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.