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The Hybrid Workplace is One Huge Work-In-Process for Banks

Gonzobanker

It’s time for bank leaders to intentionally design a hybrid workplace that recognizes the new reality. As bank executives navigate rising rates, margin compression and recession risk in 2023, a striking reality has seeped into leadership meetings: the hybrid workplace is here to stay, and there’s a ton of strategic ramifications to this new aspect of the business.

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Payments companies pursue AI

Payments Dive

Card network giant Visa and digital payments company Block are among those tapping artificial intelligence to save money and serve customers in new ways.

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How A Credit Department May Increase Risk

South State Correspondent

We estimate that approximately 50% of the community banks in the industry have a credit department that exerts influence or sets standards on loan pricing. While this process appears appropriate and benign, it increases credit risk, decreases bank profitability, and undermines the proper function of bank credit/yield tradeoff. Many bankers feel that since credit officers review all loans underwritten by the bank, a credit officer’s role should also be to opine and compare loan pricing to

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Why many of the biggest credit unions saw earnings fall this summer

American Banker

Seven of the 11 largest credit unions in the country by assets experienced a year-over-year drop in earnings in the second quarter, with increased deposit costs being a primary culprit.

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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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Courts split on whether cryptocurrency is a security

CFPB Monitor

To understand the regulatory requirements for cryptocurrency, one must first ask the question what is money. This question is of paramount importance because the federal law definition of “money transmitting” depends in large part on state law definitions and regulator interpretations, and there is no uniform legislation that defines cryptocurrency as money for the purposes of state licensing requirements. .

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This week’s podcast episode: A deep dive into cryptocurrency and its risks to investors and the banking system, with special guest, Arthur E. Wilmarth, Professor Emeritus, George Washington University Law School

CFPB Monitor

After discussing what fluctuating- value cryptocurrencies and stablecoins are, their differences, and their primary uses and risks, we discuss the factors that led to the crypto boom and crash of 2020-22. We then look at the role of banks in crypto-related activities, the response of federal and state bank regulators, and the role of crypto in recent bank failures. .

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Credit unions' expansion in California fuels bankers' ire

American Banker

Critics slam their proposed reach as unfair competition.

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6 ways to safeguard your AML program against surprise staffing needs

Abrigo

Assessing and preparing for staffing needs AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation for financial institutions. Here are several tips for keeping your AML program running smoothly when staffing needs arise. Get more tips for managing the AML program from this webinar: "Conquering BSA challenges: Best practices for managing a successful AML program" DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 A safe and sound financial institution is adequately staffed, but when staffing needs arise, it can be challenging to

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Texas community bank and community bank trade groups seek leave to intervene in lawsuit challenging CFPB small business lending rule

CFPB Monitor

Texas First Bank (Texas First), Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), and Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) (collectively, Proposed Intervenors) have filed an unopposed motion seeking leave from the court to intervene in the lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s final small business lending rule (Rule). Texas First is a Texas community bank, IBAT is a trade association that represents Texas community banks, and ICBA is a national trade association that represents community ban

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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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Discover finds tech upskilling model in Chicago hub

Payments Dive

The card issuer looks at the Chatham call center and technology hub as a model for site selections, hiring procedures, customer service experience and community development.

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Modern Core Systems – It’s Time to Get a “Sidecar”

South State Correspondent

When banks talk about a “sidecar,” they speak about a modern, lightweight, real-time core system alongside a traditional core. The concept is that a “big bang” type conversion will never happen, so a slower, controlled transition is the path to getting a more modern core architecture. In this article, we argue why banks should consider a modern core system in the form of a sidecar as part of their long-term strategy.

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Effective CECL model validation: A framework

Abrigo

Applying model risk management to CECL What's involved in CECL model validation? Learn what banks, credit unions, and others subject to CECL accounting can expect from this risk management process. You might also like this webinar, "Conquering CECL model validation: Prepare for success." LISTEN Takeaway 1 An area of risk financial institutions can’t afford to overlook is risk posed by models used for developing estimates and making decisions, including CECL models.

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IBM automates AI model training for banks with watsonx

BankInovation

IBM has automated the training model process to allow enterprise clients, including financial institutions, to use generative AI in a safe and compliant way that can be implemented and scaled quickly. “Conventional machine learnings, as good as they are, take a huge amount of time.

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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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Why the ‘click-to-cancel’ amendment makes sense

Payments Dive

“This proposal reflects the growing consumer demand for an easier subscription cancellation process,” writes a payments industry CEO. “However, this isn’t only in the interests of consumers.

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Appraisal Department More Than Just Necessary

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

A Chief Appraiser friend of mine sometimes laments that the C-suite and lenders perceived him as a regulatory hurdle to overcome rather than a valuable resource. But, he and his team were determined to change that perception. Seth Godin’s book, Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable reminds us not be invisible.

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Non-bank ATM deployers expand in changing climate

ATM Marketplace

Non-bank ATM operators bounce back from the pandemic with acquisitions of bank terminals to expand their reach, boosting fleet numbers and increasing functionality.

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Bank Automation News to host webinar: Global ideas for better banking AI

BankInovation

Registration is now live for the upcoming Bank Automation News webinar Global Ideas for Better Banking AI, set for Thursday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. ET. The webinar will focus on how financial institutions are approaching AI, open- and closed-source solutions and regulatory considerations.

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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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T-Mobile, AT&T follow Verizon on discouraging credit cards for bill-pay

Payments Dive

The telecom carriers are incentivizing customers to use their debit cards or bank accounts, as opposed to credit cards, in automatic bill-pay programs.

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3 Lessons I Learned by Rebranding a 45-Year-Old Company

Jack Henry

It is not often in someone’s career they get a chance to learn how to rebrand a business, let alone a 45-year-old well-respected company. If you get that chance … don’t blow it!

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Ninth Circuit rules text messages not “prerecorded voice messages” under TCPA

CFPB Monitor

A unanimous panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that text messages are not “prerecorded voice messages” for purposes of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (TCPA) prohibition on using “an artificial or prerecorded voice” to make non-emergency calls to cell phone numbers without the called party’s consent.

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5 questions with … Citizens Bank CIO Michael Ruttledge

BankInovation

Citizens Bank Chief Information Officer Michael Ruttledge is focused on AI, training and employee retention as the bank continues its digitalization. In the second quarter, the $222 billion bank explored use cases for generative AI to identify added efficiencies, Ruttledge previously told Bank Automation News.

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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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PayPal launches stablecoin

Payments Dive

PayPal is planting a flag in the stablecoin space despite the slow uptake of digital assets in consumer payments and the lingering crypto chill.

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How ATMs can improve airports with currency exchange

ATM Marketplace

Exchanging between currencies can be a challenge while traveling. ATMs are making this easier, alongside informative digital signage.

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New York federal court stays lawsuit filed jointly by CFPB and New York Attorney General pending SCOTUS decision in CFSA

CFPB Monitor

In January 2023, the CFPB filed a lawsuit in a New York federal district court jointly with the New York Attorney General (NYAG) against an auto finance company alleging violations of the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) and New York law. The CFPB and NYAG both allege that the defendant violated the CFPA by engaging in deceptive and abusive acts or practices and substantial assisting CFPA violations by the defendant’s affiliated auto dealers. .

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Podcast: The future of mobile payments

BankInovation

Financial institutions look to omnichannel offerings to meet clients where they want to be met, and most consumers now prefer a mobile experience — even to pay their bills.

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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.