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7 Fraud and AML compliance reports for bank boards and credit unions

Abrigo

Share these reports on AML activities to inform directors Reporting to the board on AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation. Here are several types of reports that provide vital information. You might also be interested in this AML/CFT risk assessment checklist. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Board members have a responsibility to maintain a safe and sound financial institution, and they rely on the BSA Officer's reports to help.

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3 efficient ways to win the payments innovation race

Accenture

Banks and other incumbent payment players face an intriguing paradox right now. They must innovate to stay relevant, but their discretionary budgets for innovation are limited. They must find a way to do more with less. Rapid growth in the payments market, which is attracting a wide range of new value propositions and competitors, adds… The post 3 efficient ways to win the payments innovation race appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Banks can meet Gen Z where they are, via platforms like Spotify

American Banker

Younger customers want personalized engagement, including in their music playlists, experts said at American Banker's recent Digital Banking conference.

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ISO 20022 For Banks – What You Need To Know

South State Correspondent

ISO 20022 is an international standard, a language for electronic data exchange between financial institutions, and was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It’s a way for banks to speak with each other, and it started to be phased in during the first quarter of this year with the goal of a complete conversion by 2025.

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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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Banks take stress tests in stride, but regionals fare worse than others

American Banker

The Federal Reserve's highly anticipated stress tests indicate that all banks are sufficiently capitalized to weather an economic downturn, but midsize banks were among those with the lowest minimum capital levels.

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3 trends driving payments innovation, according to Bank of America exec

BankInovation

Consumer trends and needs directly affect payments innovation through the application of AI in finance, real-time payments enhancements and global transaction capabilities.

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3 avoidable disadvantages of agent-assisted payments

Payments Dive

PayNearMe recently conducted a survey of lenders to determine how they are perceiving and preparing their organizations for this period of economic uncertainty.

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Why Banks Can’t Underestimate Consumers’ Growing Comfort with Fintechs

The Financial Brand

This article Why Banks Can’t Underestimate Consumers’ Growing Comfort with Fintechs appeared first on The Financial Brand. A traditional bank or credit union is still the primary institution for most, but a survey shows openness to digital alternatives is accelerating. This article Why Banks Can’t Underestimate Consumers’ Growing Comfort with Fintechs appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Inside Wise's plans to manage economic turbulence

American Banker

The fintech's revenue has soared as interest rates jump to contain inflation. CFO Matt Briers discussed the firm's strategy to navigate the inevitable decline.

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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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Can cloud help banks solve the tech debt tradeoff?

Accenture

Technical debt is a well-known issue in the software world, but it is becoming increasingly top of mind for banks—particularly banks undertaking a cloud transformation. Deciding what to do about tech debt usually involves an analysis of the tradeoffs between different approaches. What is tech debt? Tech debt occurs when either: 1. Software products are… The post Can cloud help banks solve the tech debt tradeoff?

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FedNow battles conspiracy theories

Payments Dive

The Federal Reserve’s new instant payments system is confronting disinformation as it gears up for a launch, likely late next month.

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Maximize Growth with Optimizely Tools: A Strategic Approach

Perficient

In today’s digital landscape, having a solid digital strategy and embracing cutting-edge technology are key factors for business success. However, many enterprise organizations face challenges when it comes to coordinating the rollout of new marketing technology products and achieving scalable growth. Without a Digital Strategy, your Business may Fail.

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What Relationship Pricing Means for Bank Performance

South State Correspondent

Many banks pride themselves on superior customer service, and approximately 90% of all community banks believe that they provide an above-average level of customer service (the math cannot work that way). The reason bankers should want to provide an above-average level of service is to increase profitability, which translates to charging customers more in the form of higher loan rates, lower deposit rates, and more charged fees.

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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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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Real estate markets are vulnerable to money laundering and fraud because of their transaction size and appreciation over time. Regulations such as Geographic Targeting Order updates help identify AML risks by requiring identification for certain real estate purchases. Institutions should stay current on any regulatory changes, including GTO updates, and train staff to recognize red flags.

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Alivia Analytics scans for healthcare payments fraud

Payments Dive

With new leadership installed since October, including a new CEO and board member, Alivia Analytics is fighting payments fraud in the healthcare sector.

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HUD Requires Use of Supplemental Consumer Information Form for FHA Mortgage Loans

CFPB Monitor

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced in Mortgagee Letter 2023.13 that lenders must use the Supplemental Consumer Information Form (SCIF) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in connection with FHA insured mortgage loans with application dates on or after August 28, 2023. As previously reported , in May 2022 the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that for residential mortgage loans to be sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac with application dates on or after M

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Thinking about retiring from appraising 

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

With the current bank slowdown, many in the valuation field are considering retiring. In the past, retiring meant taking less jobs but not a full stop. Does green golf courses or fishing on the bay in your center console boat sound alluring? Maybe it’s thoughts of getting to all those house projects.

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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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Inside look: Discover Financial Services’ approach to responsible AI

BankInovation

Vetting new technology and jumping through compliance hoops is nothing new for financial institutions — and implementing AI should be no different. In theory. As technology advances and large language models (LLM) improve daily, financial institutions (FI) are finding new applications for it.

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Tops grocery starts accepting SNAP EBT payments online

Payments Dive

The food waste-reduction service worked with payments processor Forage to allow SNAP shoppers to place pickup orders for items nearing their expiration dates at participating Tops stores.

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FTC settles lawsuit against Publishers Clearing House involving alleged use of “dark patterns”; Ballard Spahr to hold Aug. 8 webinar

CFPB Monitor

Less than a week after announcing that it had filed a civil case against Amazon alleging that the company used “dark patterns” to enroll people in its Prime program, the FTC announced that it has entered into a settlement with Publishers Clearing House (PCH) to settle charges involving PCH’s use of “dark patterns.” .

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Rep. Mooney introduces ABA-backed bill to help small banks raise capital

ABA Community Banking

Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) this week introduced a bill that would raise the threshold for small bank holding companies from $3 billion to $10 billion. T The post Rep. Mooney introduces ABA-backed bill to help small banks raise capital appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Addressing Top Enterprise Challenges in Generative AI with DataRobot

The buzz around generative AI shows no sign of abating in the foreseeable future. Enterprise interest in the technology is high, and the market is expected to gain momentum as organizations move from prototypes to actual project deployments. Ultimately, the market will demand an extensive ecosystem, and tools will need to streamline data and model utilization and management across multiple environments.

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IBM to acquire Apptio for $4.6B

BankInovation

Tech giant IBM will buy technology expense management provider Apptio, from Vista Equity Partners for $4.6 billion, according to a Monday announcement. Apptio provides services to Bank of America, Allstate, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, and was acquired by Vista Equity in 2019 for $1.94 billion, according to the company’s news.

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NCR outlines ATM spin-off strategy

Payments Dive

The separation of NCR’s ATM business and its digital commerce operations is expected to occur in the fourth quarter.

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Americans paid 14% more for financial services last year: Report

American Banker

Rising interest rates on loans, greater borrowing and higher fees on deposit accounts all contributed to the increase. "Altogether, this paints a picture of debt that could really start to strain the checkbooks of American families," said Meghan Greene, a researcher at the nonprofit organization that authored the report.

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How house prices respond to interest rates depends on where they are in the country

BankUnderground

Danny Walker Many people expect the rise in interest rates over the past 18 months to lead house prices to fall. Average prices have already fallen by 1–2% in the UK and by more in the US. In this post I show that historically there have been large differences in how an interest rate shock affects prices in different areas of the country, even though interest rates are determined nationally.

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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.