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CFPB proposes rule to rein in data brokers’ sale of consumer information

Payments Dive

With the proposal, the federal agency aims to crack down on fraudsters and others seeking to use sensitive personal information for illicit activities.

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Holiday check fraud: Protecting customers and financial institutions

Abrigo

This article covers these key topics: Holiday risks: Thieves target checks in the mail Financial institutions can educate customers about holiday check fraud A staff refresher on check fraud red flags will help Check fraud detection software, collaboration, and reporting are crucial Check fraud risks during the holiday season Holiday check fraud puts financial institutions and their customers or members at risk.

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BNPL use may rise this year for holiday shopping

Payments Dive

With credit card interest rates at a historic high, consumers are likely to gravitate to lower-cost alternatives, including potentially buy now, pay later options, industry consultants say.

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Self-Service Innovation Summit executive panel to share future predictions, strategy insights

ATM Marketplace

This year’s Self-Service and Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa, Florida from December 9-11 will culminate with “Thought leader roundtable: Executive predictions,” a panel dedicated to helping decipher fact from fiction and providing practical advice for building your business.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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4 Keys to AI Governance Driving Compliance and Accountability | FinTalk

Jack Henry

When it comes to AI, compliance and accountability are more than regulatory obligations – they are commitments to your accountholders’ trust and the integrity of your financial institution. So, what happens if you don’t have robust AI governance and accountability structures in place? Consequences like regulatory penalties, potential biases in decision-making, and privacy breaches could harm your reputation and lead to financial losses.

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Credit card delinquencies mount, Fed says

Payments Dive

Consumers’ credit card delinquencies have risen this year, along with their balances, according to an annual Federal Reserve Board report.

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BankBazaar Mobile App: All About the V2 Upgrade!

BankBazaar

The all-new version of the B ankBazaar mobile a pp for Android and iOS is here ! With sleek UI/UX changes , smarter features, and a focus on your needs, it’s more than just an update— it’s a promise to make every interaction effortless and more engaging , transforming the way you manage your finances. Explore with us now as we show you the future of finance management today!

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Russia’s rouble plunges to lowest rate since early weeks of Ukraine war

TheGuardian

Rouble hit 110 against the dollar after US introduced sanctions against Gazprombank, Russia’s third-largest bank Russia’s rouble has plunged to its lowest rate against the dollar since the early weeks of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in the wake of new western sanctions and growing geopolitical tensions. The rouble on Wednesday hit 110 against the dollar for the first time since 16 March 2022.

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Fighting Fraud in the Online Account Opening Channel | FinTalk

Jack Henry

Digital account opening solutions have undoubtedly emerged as one of the most essential initiatives a financial institution should invest in. In fact, account opening has been a very hot topic in Cornerstone’s What’s Going on in Banking report for the past four years.

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How a Managed Services Partner Can Reduce the Friction in Your RDC Program

Treasury teams at community banks face an ongoing challenge of delivering frictionless customer experiences as they support treasury products – especially RDC. This infographic focuses on the efficiencies community banks gain when partnering with a proven managed services provider. You’ll see the advantages you can gain when a managed services partner leverages online tools, skilled customer and technical support personnel, and fulfillment and logistics capabilities to streamline RDC fulfillment

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End-to-end cash management meets modern banking needs

ATM Marketplace

There is a great need for banks to optimize processes to keep cash relevant and cost effective, but also ensure that it fits within the wider payments landscape

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Lead or be left behind: Adapting to the payment needs of every generation

Payments Dive

Meet the payment needs of every generation to boost loyalty, satisfaction and on-time payments.

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High-Value Cash Transactions That Could Trigger Income Tax Scrutiny

BankBazaar

Large cash transactions, particularly those exceeding specified thresholds, can attract attention from the Income Tax Department. While these regulations are designed to uphold the integrity of the financial system and prevent illicit activities, they are not intended to discourage legitimate transactions. Understanding which transactions might draw scrutiny can help taxpayers avoid unnecessary notices or penalties.

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Where did the money go? Latest from Synapse bankruptcy, Evolve

American Banker

Banks have been returning some funds to fintech customers affected by the Synapse collapse, but a multimillion-dollar discrepancy between how much Synapse says customers are owed and how much the banks say they have remains.

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Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders — Bank and Credit Union Edition

Amid market uncertainty, banks and credit unions are faced with critical decisions about the future of their commercial lending. With fluctuating interest rates and rising competition from non-bank lenders, it's critical to allocate your 2025 budget strategically to optimize lending operations. Our Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders delivers key strategies to help you navigate these challenges, ensuring your institution is well-positioned for the coming year.

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EDR or MDR: What Do Community Financial Institutions Need? | FinTalk

Jack Henry

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions are often recommended as a critical component of modern cybersecurity strategies. According to IBM, studies estimate that as many as 90% of successful cyberattacks and 70% of successful data breaches originate at endpoint devices.

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George Osborne collects share of £30m after record profits at City advisory firm

TheGuardian

Ex-chancellor one of three partners to share sum at Robey Warshaw, co-founded by ‘trillion-dollar man’ Simon Robey The former Tory chancellor George Osborne has collected a share of a £30m pay pot after the City advisory firm Robey Warshaw reported record profits. Osborne was one of three partners to share in the sum at the Mayfair-based boutique investment bank, which advises FTSE 100 and US clients on major corporate deals.

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Consumers grab credit cards for holiday shopping

Payments Dive

Credit card debt will not slow shoppers down as they spend for the holidays, according to a new survey of U.S. consumers.

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What you need to know about TR-31

ATM Marketplace

As we move into 2025, understanding the nuances of TR-31 is essential for financial institutions and ATM operators to ensure compliance and maintain robust security

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Is Your Current Card Platform Holding You Back?

Have you ever felt the pain and loss of a client suddenly going silent, leaving you questioning everything? Ghosting can cause heartbreak; in business, it drains resources, and emotionally, it shatters your confidence. A modern credit card program can give you the tools to deliver the digital-first experiences your customer’s demand. Our eBook, “5 Signs Your Credit Card Offering Needs an Upgrade,” will help you identify key indicators that your current card platform may be holding you back and w

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Chase and other megabanks aren't — and never will be — community banks

American Banker

"Too big to fail" banking giants like to masquerade as community banks when it suits their purposes, but they will never be able to replace real, local bankers with deep ties to their customers.

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The heterogenous effects of carbon pricing: macro and micro evidence

BankUnderground

Ambrogio Cesa-Bianchi, Alex Haberis, Federico Di Pace and Brendan Berthold To achieve the Paris Agreement objectives, governments around the world are introducing a range of climate change mitigation policies. Cap-and-trade schemes, such as the EU Emissions Trading System ( EU ETS ), which set limits on the emissions of greenhouse gases and allow their price to be determined by market forces, are an important part of the policy mix.

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Vietnamese tycoon faces scramble to raise billions to avoid death sentence

TheGuardian

Truong My Lan must repay three-quarters of $12bn she embezzled from bank in a case that shocked the country The Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan has lost her appeal against the death penalty for masterminding a multibillion-dollar fraud scandal – though she could still save her life if she can repay most of the funds she embezzled. Lan, who founded the real-estate developer Van Thinh Phat, was sentenced to death in April for embezzling $12bn (£9.95bn) from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB), i

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Black Friday winners and losers

Payments Dive

Payments players charted an increase in spending over the Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend, with e-commerce sales growth outstripping the rise in stores.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Where's cash headed in 2025?

ATM Marketplace

Where is cash headed in the 2025? What about ATM usage and recyclers?

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Tech-driven efficiency is not the proper goal for branch banking

American Banker

As the banking industry becomes increasingly technology-dependent, wise bank leaders recognize that a bank is not solely defined by its buildings, technology or pricing. It is human connections that truly set a bank apart.

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United Community in South Carolina to buy ANB Holdings in Florida

ABA Community Banking

United Community Banks in Greenville, South Carolina, has agreed to buy ANB Holdings in Oakland Park, Florida. The post United Community in South Carolina to buy ANB Holdings in Florida appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Senior UK bankers will get bonuses years earlier under plan to relax rules

TheGuardian

PRA and FCA propose changes to bonus deferrals in bid to drive growth and improve UK competitiveness Business live – latest updates Senior UK bankers will receive their bonuses years earlier under plans by the Bank of England to relax post-financial crisis restrictions. The proposals are to reduce the bonus deferral period for some of the most senior bankers from eight years to five.

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It Takes Two to Tango

With automation, you’ll reduce errors and save valuable time, allowing you to focus on what really matters: strategic analysis and insightful decision-making. Picture accurate financial reports ready at your fingertips, giving you the confidence to tackle business challenges head-on. Embracing automation not only boosts productivity but also elevates your role from number cruncher to closing rockstar.