Wed.Aug 23, 2023

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Shining light on ‘shadow credit’ – what is Buy-Now-Pay-Later and who uses it?

BankUnderground

Gerry Gunner and James Waddell Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) is a relatively new form of consumer credit that you might have noticed as a payment option when shopping online or in person. However, there is little analysis in the public domain about who is using BNPL credit in the UK and its contribution to total household debt. We have used the Bank’s NMG Consulting survey to reveal that BNPL borrowers are typically younger adults and renters, and are more likely to report signs of financial distress

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New Jersey enacts law capping surcharges

Payments Dive

New Jersey’s governor signed a new law capping credit card surcharges, limiting the amount merchants can charge for processing a transaction.

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Missouri joins state efforts to regulate earned wage access providers

CFPB Monitor

On August 28, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), SB 103 , signed into law by Missouri’s governor, will become the nation’s second statutory framework for earned wage access (EWA) providers. The Missouri law closely resembles Nevada’s recently enacted law to license and regulate EWA providers. SB 103 enacts a new RSMo § 361.749(2), which expressly provides that “[n]o person shall engage in the business of earned wage access services in [Missouri] without first registering as an earned wage access serv

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FIS hires outsider for CFO

Payments Dive

The mega-processor tapped a seasoned CFO, with experience from Walgreens and Kraft, to replace a company insider elevated to the role a year ago.

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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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CFPB files opposition to preliminary injunction motion of intervenors in Texas lawsuit challenging CFPB’s small business lending rule

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB has filed its opposition to the motion for a preliminary injunction filed by the intervenors in the Texas federal court lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s final small business lending rule (Rule). The intervenors are several credit unions, community banks, and credit union and community bank trade associations. In the Texas lawsuit, the court entered an order on July 31 that preliminarily enjoins the CFPB from implementing and enforcing the Rule “pending the Supreme Court’s reversal of [ C

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Alan Kaplinsky to moderate ABA program on pending SCOTUS case revisiting Chevron deference

CFPB Monitor

On September 7, 2023, at the ABA Business Law Section Fall Meeting in Chicago, Alan Kaplinsky, Ballard Spahr Senior Counsel in the firm’s Consumer Financial Services Group, will moderate a program, “U.S. Supreme Court to Revisit Chevron Deference: What the SCOTUS Decision Could Mean for CFPB, FTC, and Federal Banking Agency Regulations.” .

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The bank-branch café is still booming

American Banker

Banks like Capital One, U.S. Bank and Santander are updating their floor plans and their menus — often with a discount on food or beverages for cardholders — to reach more millennial and Gen Z consumers.

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Plaintiffs in Kentucky lawsuit challenging CFPB final small business lending rule file motion for preliminary injunction

CFPB Monitor

The Kentucky banks and Kentucky trade association that filed a lawsuit in a Kentucky federal district court challenging the CFPB’s final small business lending rule (Rule) have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction. The court has ordered the CFPB, if it objects to the motion, to file a response by September 3, 2023.

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The credit card climate crisis

American Banker

The payments industry produces billions of cards each year, contributing to the massive amounts of plastic that end up polluting the planet. Key players have stepped up to adopt more environmentally friendly options.

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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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Beyond launches payment processor for vacation rentals

The Paypers

US-based revenue management platform Beyond has launched Tally, a modern, ready-to-use payment processing solution designed for the vacation rental industry.

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California bars unfair, deceptive practices in small business lending

American Banker

A new state regulation brings consumer-style rules to the small business realm, extending California regulators' ability to crack down on nonbank lenders that engage in questionable practices. Observers believe that it could be a model for other states.

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Citi ensures payment stack is future-ready with Venmo

BankInovation

Citigroup is investing in alternative payment methods as client needs and technologies evolve. The goal is “making sure that our payment stack is future-ready,” William Artingstall, global co-head of cross-border payments and receivables at Citi, told Bank Automation News. For example, in March, the $2.

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Solar loans, tracking carbon footprints: Ken LaRoe pursues green goals

American Banker

Despite ESG headwinds in Florida, Climate First Bank in St. Petersburg continues to make "green" loans and plans to show consumers how their purchases affect the environment.

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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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Transactions: Edward Jones partners with Citi for BaaS

BankInovation

Wealth management company Edward Jones selected Citibank on Aug. 15 to provide bank accounts to its more than 8 million clients. The St. Louis-based company will also integrate Citi Alliance, the bank’s lending service, into its platform to provide loans to its customers, according to an Edward Jones release.

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Gen Z favors word of mouth over marketing

American Banker

Forget special offers, ubiquitous branches and promises of convenience. Younger clients want to see state-of-the-art technology and hear good things from friends and family, according to a recent Arizent survey.

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J.P. Morgan Payments adds Tap-to-Pay on iPhone for US merchants

The Paypers

J.P. Morgan Payments has announced the launch of Tap-to-Pay on iPhone for US-based merchant clients to accept in-person, contactless payments, with Sephora as the first customer.

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5 ways banks use data science

American Banker

Banks handle vast amounts of data, and understanding and making the most of that data is key to staying competitive.

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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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Flutterwave to further IPO plans

The Paypers

Nigeria-based fintech Flutterwave has reportedly planned to further its initial public offering (IPO) after progress in resolving allegations of financial impropriety in Kenya.

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Silicon Valley Bank names global payments chief, Turkey getting digital bank

American Banker

SVB promotes its head of payments infrastructure, Turkey approves Colendi to open a digital bank and more.

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True Digital partners with Ncontracts to improve vendor data management for financial institutions

The Paypers

True Digital Group , a provider of digital vendor optimisation network services, has partnered with Ncontracts , a vendor, compliance, and risk management solutions provider in the financial industry.

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AI won't replace financial advisors in the complex products market

American Banker

No matter how good generative artificial intelligence gets, consumers navigating the purchase of complex financial products will always demand the attention of expert human advisors.

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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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Reserve Bank of Australia and Digital Finance CRC conclude CBDC research project

The Paypers

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) have jointly unveiled the results of a collaborative research endeavour focused on the potential implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Australia.

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FDIC to propose long-term debt rule for large banks

American Banker

The agency will hold an open meeting next month to issue the proposal for banks with at least $100 billion of assets. It will also discuss changes to resolution plan standards.

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Telesign survey: millennials more prone to experience fraud

The Paypers

Telesign , a provider of customer identity and engagement solutions, has released more data from its 2023 Telesign Trust Index , highlighting the dynamic of online fraud.

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Powell is using Jackson Hole as final push in inflation fight

American Banker

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is expected to tout the economy's brightening prospects while communicating to markets that the central bank's fight against inflation is not yet over in his address at an economic summit in Jackson Hole, Wyo. on Friday.

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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.