Fri.Jan 19, 2024

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Credit card surcharge bills lurk in state legislatures

Payments Dive

The state legislation relating to credit card surcharges is poised to keep percolating in a pack of states this year, following new laws in some last year.

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FHFA Again Addresses Underutilization of Appraisal Time Adjustments

CFPB Monitor

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently published another FHFA Insights blog post addressing the underutilization of appraisal time adjustments by appraisers that is a companion to an FHFA Insights blog post that we reported on previously. In the recent blog post, the FHFA presents the question “Is the racial disparity in underappraisal, or some portion of it, due to racial disparities in the practice of time adjustment?”.

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Mastercard lines up B2B payments partners

Payments Dive

The card network has grown its roster of partners in an effort to streamline transactions between businesses.

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5 rules for success in self-service

ATM Marketplace

A panel of experts shared core trends and rules for success for self-service automation at the Self-Service Innovation Summit in Miami, Florida.

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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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Regulators say they have the tools to address AI risks

American Banker

Bank regulators Friday said the existing laws governing safety and soundness and fair lending are adequate to address risks posed by artificial intelligence, noting that while AI may be used to inform lending decisions, banks are ultimately responsible for compliance.

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Regions Bank says loan demand will stay muted in first half of 2024

American Banker

The Alabama bank's executives said commercial borrowers remain cautious amid high rates and economic uncertainty. During the fourth quarter, flat lending and higher deposit costs weighed down the company's net interest income.

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Huntington CTO to retire

BankInovation

Huntington Bancshares Chief Technology and Operations Officer Paul Heller is set to retire March 1. Heller has built the technology operations throughout the $187 billion, Columbus, Ohio-based bank since 2012, according to a Jan. 10 bank release. As Heller retires, the bank’s executive team is getting an overhaul.

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Atomic brings direct deposit switching to Backbase platform

American Banker

The new service will allow financial institutions to streamline the process for moving accounts and verifying income.

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Ally sells POS financing business to Synchrony

BankInovation

Ally Financial today agreed to sell its point-of-sale financing business along with its loan books to Synchrony Financial for an undisclosed price.

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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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Ally is selling a unit to rival Synchrony. Analysts say it's a win-win.

American Banker

Investors drove up the stock prices of both companies after Ally Financial said it's selling its point-of-sale lending business to Synchrony Financial. The deal is expected to help Ally focus on its bread-and-butter auto lending business, while also aiding Synchrony's efforts to gain market share.

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Tesla partners with Origence

The Paypers

Tesla has announced its partnership with US-based lending technology company Origence in order to provide credit union financing to electric vehicle buyers.

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Jill Castilla reappointed to FCA, JPMorgan names ex-EY CEO to board

American Banker

Citizens Bank of Edmond's Jill Castilla is reappointed to Fed Advisory Council; Old National injects $1.2 billion into its existing community benefits program; former Ernst & Young CEO Mark Weinberger joins JPMorgan's board; and more in our weekly banking news roundup.

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Revolut Pay partners with Aer Lingus

The Paypers

Revolut Pay has announced its partnership with Ireland-based flag carrier Aer Lingus in order to provide clients with an optimised checkout experience.

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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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Fifth Third continuing Southeast buildout with 31 new branches in 2024

American Banker

The expansion program, entering its sixth year, gives the Cincinnati-based company a regional profile few of its competitors can match, CEO Tim Spence said on a conference call with analysts.

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Chainalysis report shows a drop in illicit cryptocurrency transactions

The Paypers

A report published by Chainalysis has shown that in 2023, illicit cryptocurrency wallet addresses received at least USD 24.2 billion worth of crypto.

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Fed, New York fine Chinese bank $32Mfor CSI, AML violations

American Banker

The Federal Reserve and New York State Department of Financial Services fined the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China for violations related to a lack of internal controls for confidential supervisory information and anti-money laundering compliance failures.

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BuyEazzy raises USD 4.25 million

The Paypers

India-based ecommerce platform BuyEazzy has announced the raise of USD 4.25 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate its expansion strategy.

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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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Huntington eyes growth markets as peers pare back

American Banker

The Columbus, Ohio-based bank expects to hike expenses by about 4.5% this year as it ramps up investments in geographic areas and specialty banking verticals where it sees growth opportunities.

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VOXI expands partnership with Moneyhub

The Paypers

VOXI by Vodafone has expanded its collaboration with Moneyhub to provide customers with 12 months of free access to its financial wellness app.

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Bankers must remain vigilant about their sources of liquidity

American Banker

Past crises have created opportunities for criminal organizations to inject their funds into the legitimate banking system. Bankers can't allow that to happen again.

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Cart.com secures USD 70 million debt refinancing

The Paypers

Unified commerce and logistics solutions provider Cart.com has announced the rise of a USD 70 million debt facility in order to accelerate its development process.

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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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AI is bringing 'Minority Report' payments and loyalty to life

American Banker

Companies like NCR Voyix, Salesforce and Sainsbury's are keen to deploy technology that used to be science fiction — such as scanning a shopper's eyes to access their accounts, or using AI to streamline checkout.

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Bitunix partners with MoonPay for crypto trading

The Paypers

UAE-based Bitunix , a crypto derivatives exchange provider, has announced a partnership with crypto payment service Moonpay.

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Morgan Stanley reorganizes wealth unit in bid to deepen client relationships

American Banker

Industry recruiters see the changes as intended to make client assets and advisory teams "stickier" and to retain executive talent.

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Mastercard's virtual cards augment medical claim settlements in India

The Paypers

Mastercard has launched a medical claim payment solution based on virtual card technology for healthcare and insurance providers in India.

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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.