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Cash App enforcement action expected this year

Payments Dive

Federal regulators reviewing whistleblower allegations related to Block’s Cash App may act on the complaints this year, predicted an attorney for the complainants.

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SCOTUS oral argument in Cantero v. Bank of America provides no clear indication of likely outcome; Ballard Spahr to host April 3 special webinar roundtable on Cantero oral argument

CFPB Monitor

On February 27, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Cantero v. Bank of America, N.A. , a case involving the effect of the Dodd-Frank Act on the scope of preemption under the National Bank Act (NBA). The question before the Court is whether, post-Dodd-Frank Act, the NBA preempts a New York statute requiring banks to pay interest on mortgage escrow accounts. .

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Mastercard, Fiserv execs take sides on debit regulation

Payments Dive

A Mastercard executive painted Regulation II as potentially harmful to consumers, while Fiserv’s CEO said it was an appropriate update due to the rise of online transactions.

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Embedded Fintech Differentiates Your Digital Experience

Jack Henry

Building financial technology can be an expensive undertaking for a bank or credit union. It’s generally reserved for the largest banks in the U.S. that have entire teams dedicated to R&D and building – rather than buying – custom solutions.

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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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Zelle transactions jumped 28% last year to $806B

Payments Dive

The peer-to-peer payment app provided a performance update, with transactions volume and value both up about 30% from the previous year.

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More States Mull Interest Rate Preemption and “Anti-Evasion” Legislation

CFPB Monitor

Rhode Island, Minnesota, and Nevada have joined the list of jurisdictions considering proposals to legislatively opt out of federal interest rate preemption established under the federal Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 (DIDMCA). Although the legal effect remains unclear, the apparent objective of these proposed laws is to prevent interest rate “exportation” by state-chartered financial institutions.

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Lloyds prioritizes cybersecurity, regtech investment

BankInovation

Lloyds Bank is looking to invest in cybersecurity and technology related to insurance and regulatory monitoring in 2024 amid uncertain macroeconomic conditions. “I like regtech because it’s important to keep on innovating in that space,” Robin Scher, head of fintech investment at Lloyds Bank, said at FinovateEurope last week.

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CBA “checks the math” on recent CFPB credit card report finding large bank issuers charge higher interest rates than smaller issuers

CFPB Monitor

After targeting credit card late fees in its proposed rule , the CFPB has set its sights on further attacking credit card pricing through interest rates. The CFPB published a blog late last month stating that credit card interest rate margins are at an all-time high, with an average 14.3% margin in 2023 compared to 9.6% margin in 2013, and have fueled the profitability of revolving balances.

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Puerto Rican bank seeks $150 million in damages in Fed lawsuit

American Banker

Banco San Juan Internacional is suing the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Board of Governors in Washington claiming they wrongfully terminated its access to the federal payments system.

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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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Podcast: Citizens approach to new tech

BankInovation

Citizens Bank takes a measured approach to adopting new technology. The best new products are created with an abundance of identified use cases, Jo Wyper, executive vice president and head of operations at Citizens Commercial Bank, tells Bank Automation News on this episode of “The Buzz” podcast.

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The AI bringing zen to First Horizon's call centers

American Banker

A large language model detects signs of agent burnout and sends stressed-out employees calming videos created by Ariana Huffington's company Thrive Global.

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Lord Rothschild obituary

TheGuardian

Scion of the famous banking dynasty who was an admired cultural philanthropist in the arts and heritage worlds Jacob Rothschild, Lord Rothschild, who has died aged 87, combined a ruthlessly successful business career, following in the family tradition as a financier in the City of London, with philanthropic projects. These mainly centred on the arts and heritage, including the restoration of the dynasty’s enormous 19th-century replica of a French chateau Waddesdon , in the middle of the Buckingh

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Troubles at NYCB highlight pain in rent-regulated real estate

American Banker

Long Island-based New York Community Bancorp has a large concentration in loans on New York City apartment buildings with rent restrictions. Property values in that sector have tanked amid higher interest rates, inflation and 2019 revisions to state law.

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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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Nigeria fines Binance with USD 10 billion in damages

The Paypers

Nigerian authorities have called for a USD 10 billion penalty against Binance , as the platform caused financial losses within the country by manipulating exchange rates.

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Zelle transactions reached $100 million an hour in fourth quarter

American Banker

The peer-to-peer network moved $219 billion in the final three months of 2023, with scams and fraud accounting for about 0.1% of all volume, according to Early Warning Services, which operates Zelle and is owned by a consortium of banks.

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TrueNorth partners with Brim Financial

The Paypers

Global fintech services company TrueNorth has partnered with Brim Financial to provide consumer, SME, and commercial credit card solutions to banks and fintechs in the US and Canada.

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JPMorgan's Anu Aiyengar on what lies ahead in M&A

American Banker

Anu Aieyengar, Global head of M&A at JPMorgan discusses her career and her outlook for M&A activity in the year ahead.

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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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Flipkart partners with Axis Bank

The Paypers

Flipkart has announced the launch of a new UPI service in partnership with Axis Bank , aiming to optimise fund transfers and checkout payments for Android users.

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Decoding the CFPB's puzzling position on earned wage access programs

American Banker

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it is in favor of consumer choice, but its shifting position on earned wage access calls that commitment into question.

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Microsoft launches AI-powered Copilot for Finance

The Paypers

Microsoft has rolled out Copilot for Finance to provide AI-powered, role-based workflow automation, recommendations, and guided actions in the flow of work.

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J.P. Morgan hires three ex-Citi workers as it moves to beef up munis

American Banker

The bank has also hired some analysts to its infrastructure group over the past several weeks as it plans to beef up its muni team.

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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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WLPayments partners with Payplug

The Paypers

Global payment processing and orchestration platform WLPayments has collaborated with Payplug to deliver improved payment options for the former’s merchants and partners.

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Bankers Say BaaS Turmoil Primes Future Growth

The Financial Brand

This article Bankers Say BaaS Turmoil Primes Future Growth appeared first on The Financial Brand. Bankers now say upheaval in the industry has spurred the refinement needed to bring banking-as-a-service to the front of the table. This article Bankers Say BaaS Turmoil Primes Future Growth appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Fairbanc secures USD 13.3 mln in debt financing

The Paypers

Singapore-based B2B embedded finance startup Fairbanc has received USD 13.3 million in debt financing to expand operations in Indonesia.

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It’s Time for Banks to Shift to Trust-Centered Customer Relationships

The Financial Brand

This article It’s Time for Banks to Shift to Trust-Centered Customer Relationships appeared first on The Financial Brand. Consumer attitudes about data privacy are changing — and the dynamics of power are shifting in their favor. This article It’s Time for Banks to Shift to Trust-Centered Customer Relationships appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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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.