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Earned wage access programs are an alternative to predatory loans

American Banker

California's bid to regulate EWA programs as though they are loans would harm workers, companies and the state's economy.

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3 cybersecurity trends banks should watch

BankInovation

Fraud rates continue to climb each year as fraudsters scale operations. For banks seeking to protect themselves from financial crime, it can feel like a losing battle. The Federal Trade Commission received more than 2.

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JPMorgan Chase using ChatGPT-like large language models to detect fraud

American Banker

One area of focus for the bank is using advanced artificial intelligence to detect business-email compromise. The payment messaging network Swift and online gambling host Caesars are also using AI to stop people from gaming their systems.

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Banks accused of closing accounts such as Nigel Farage’s on ‘political grounds’

TheGuardian

Ministers respond to Farage’s claims, as Treasury to review whether banks are blacklisting those with controversial views It should be “completely unacceptable” for banks to close accounts on “political grounds”, a Home Office minister has said, as Conservatives weighed in on a so-called freedom of speech row prompted by claims from Nigel Farage. Tom Tugendhat, the security minister, was speaking in parliament after the culture secretary, Lucy Frazer, urged regulators to take action against bank

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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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How the big student-debt ruling will affect U.S. consumer lenders

American Banker

The Supreme Court's decision to strike down billions in debt forgiveness could make it harder for millions of Americans to pay back other kinds of debt. It also threatens to further curtail lending in an already sluggish credit market.

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VyStar Credit Union aims mortgage app at new homebuyers

American Banker

It's been a tough housing market for first-time homebuyers. To ease their pain, VyStar has launched Dream2Own, which provides a credit simulator that doesn't hurt these prospective borrowers' credit scores.

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FIs cautiously approach AI

BankInovation

Financial institutions are looking to AI to create tools for coding, marketing and customer experience. However, use of AI by banks is being monitored as risk remains top of mind for bank executives.

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With the chip shortage fading, in-car payments gain speed

American Banker

JPMorgan Chase and Discover are among the firms developing new technology to allow more people to shop from behind the wheel.

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The Earl of Airlie obituary

TheGuardian

Merchant banker who served as lord chamberlain and brought much-needed reforms to the royal household David Ogilvy, the 13th earl of Airlie, who has died aged 97, was a reforming lord chamberlain who, as head of the royal household from 1984 until 1997, reorganised many time-honoured but not necessarily efficient royal practices. Among his achievements, he persuaded Queen Elizabeth II to cut the number of royals financed through the civil list paid by the government and to rationalise the manage

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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: FIs invest in tech, AI for customer retention

BankInovation

Financial institutions are looking to their digital capabilities as customer retention becomes more dependent on technology and less on loyalty.

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The 10 top-performing banks with $10B to $50B in assets

American Banker

In this annual list, American Banker examines key metrics of the 10 highest performing small regional banks.

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Lemonero secures additional seed funding round

The Paypers

Czech Republic-based embedded financing platform Lemonero has raised an extended seed round and growth capital for the acceleration of its development process in Europe.

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Bank of America says it started talks with Fed after stress-test results

American Banker

Discussions began with the Federal Reserve after the central bank's annual stress tests projected more favorable results than the lender is forecasting. BofA is seeking clarity so it can proceed with its dividend plans.

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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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illimity Bank partners with Engineering Group

The Paypers

Italy-based illimity Bank has partnered with the Engineering Group , with the consideration of a EUR 55.5 million funding round included in the agreement.

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Revolut to stop offering Solana, Cardano, Polygon tokens for U.S. users

American Banker

The change comes as the Securities and Exchange Commission labeled the tokens as unregistered securities in its lawsuits against the crypto exchanges Coinbase Global and Binance Holdings in June.

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AAZZUR partners with Thinslices

The Paypers

Germany-based AAZZUR has partnered with Thinslices in order to streamline the procedure of launching and embedding fintech services for their customers.

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Yellen heads to China this week advancing U.S. bid to fix ties

American Banker

In Beijing, Yellen will meet with senior Chinese government officials to discuss the importance of responsibly managing the U.S.-China relationship, communicating directly about areas of concern, and working together to address global challenges.

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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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Revolut expands in New Zealand

The Paypers

Revolut has announced the launch of its services in New Zealand in order to offer Kiwis an improved digital experience and to drive market competition.

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Topsy-Turvy Student Loan Battle Means Lenders Need to Re-Educate Themselves

The Financial Brand

This article Topsy-Turvy Student Loan Battle Means Lenders Need to Re-Educate Themselves appeared first on The Financial Brand. The moratorium on student loan payments is ending (sort of) & the Biden debt forgiveness plan is dead (sort of). But really neither is kaput. This article Topsy-Turvy Student Loan Battle Means Lenders Need to Re-Educate Themselves appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Ingenico partners with Axerve

The Paypers

Payment acceptance solution provider Ingenico has announced a partnership with Italy-based merchant service provider Axerve to improve merchant onboarding and in-store payments.

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Mountain Wolf partners with iDenfy for KYC, KYB compliance

The Paypers

Lithuania-based regtech iDenfy offering ID verification and fraud prevention solutions has partnered with cryptocurrency and digital payment service provider Mountain Wolf.

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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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Tinaba extends partnership with Ant Group to facilitate payments

The Paypers

Tinaba has further expanded its partnership with the Ant Group in a joint effort to enable its Italians customers to make direct payments in Asia via its app.

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Flix partners with Congrify to enhance payments data management

The Paypers

Germany-based mobility provider Flix has partnered with Italy-based payments intelligence solution company Congrify to improve payment data management.

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Spare secures KSA Open Banking certification

The Paypers

Kuwait-based fintech Spare has obtained the KSA Open Banking certification, based on the Open Banking Framework released by the Saudi Central Bank.

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TerraPay partners with Attijariwafa and expands in Morocco

The Paypers

TerraPay, a payments infrastructure company, has joined forces with Attijariwafa bank to enable cross-border transactions in Morocco.

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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.