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Fed courts nonbanks for FedNow growth

Payments Dive

The Federal Reserve is stressing the importance of fintechs and core providers for the future expansion of its new instant payments system FedNow.

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From Spreadsheet Chaos to Data Strategy Triumph with Perficient

Perficient

Uncovering the Challenge: Relying on Spreadsheets for Portfolio Analysis A leading wealth and asset management firm recently sought our financial services expertise for a critical challenge. Relying on complex spreadsheets for portfolio analysis, the firm faced operational hurdles due to immense computing demands. The Perficient Approach: Transforming Operations through Strategic Consulting Our team embraced the challenge, conducting a meticulous two-week analysis to uncover the root issue: a cu

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How The Market Gets Interest Rate Predictions Wrong

South State Correspondent

In a few short months, stronger economic data (higher GDP, stronger job market, and stubborn inflation) changed the market’s and the Fed’s view on the future path of interest rates. The market and the Fed are now aligning on only one rate cut in 2024 – obviously this will change over the course of the year as the economic data evolves. The market, and most economists, often get interest rate predictions wrong.

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Driving Inclusion Through Effective Communication: 5 Strategies for Financial Leaders

Jack Henry

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are more than just buzzwords ; they are essential components of a successful and sustainable business. As we celebrate National Diversity Awareness Month, I want to talk about the positive impact leaders can have on DEIB within their organizations.

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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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Top banking digital signage trends to watch

ATM Marketplace

Omnichannel experiences are driving behaviors that motivate, inspire, and stir emotions that prompt action in bank branches. Digital signage has emerged as an essential component of these experiences.

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Personal Finance Fails (and How to Fix Them)

BankBazaar

Let’s face it, talking about money isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. We all dream of financial freedom, but the road there can be paved with some pretty epic stumbles. From the infamous “bottomless cocktail brunch” every Sunday that mysteriously drained your savings account to the “surely-I’ll-win-the-lottery” mentality, personal finance fails are a universal experience.

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Is the Fed board eroding regional Fed banks' independence?

American Banker

For the better part of the past decade, the Federal Reserve Board in Washington has played a more active role in presidential searches by regional reserve banks. The shift seems to have made the system more diverse, but some argue it's at the expense of regional bank independence.

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3 Technology Predictions from the Magic 8 Ball

Jack Henry

The Magic 8 Ball might be the easiest fortune-telling device available. You simply ask it a question, shake it, then read its response through the little window.

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Making way for women leaders

ABA Community Banking

How organizations can support the advancement of women to the highest levels The post Making way for women leaders appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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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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Amex endures slow return of SMB demand

Payments Dive

Small and mid-sized businesses were fueling growth for American Express during the COVID-19 era, but not this year. That billed business grew 1% in the first quarter over last year.

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Credit Card Lingo Demystified!

BankBazaar

Confused by Credit Card jargon? Feeling lost in a sea of APRs, rewards points and interest charges? You’re not alone! This blog post is your saviour, translating complex Credit Card terminology into plain English. Dive in and learn to speak the language of Credit Cards – without getting lost in translation! Credit Cards – those handy rectangles that promise convenience, rewards and sometimes, a whole lot of confusion.

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Four hurdles for bank buyers to clear

American Banker

As recently as a few months ago, many observers predicted a surge of bank mergers this year. But longtime obstacles to dealmaking are still there and have been joined by new ones.

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UK bankers warned of ‘severe losses’ if they fail to monitor private equity exposures

TheGuardian

Bank of England executive says creeping sense of complacency and lack of data is putting lenders at risk UK banks are leaving themselves open to “severe, unexpected losses”, by failing to properly measure how exposed they are to the $8tn private equity industry, the Bank of England has warned. In a speech on Tuesday, Rebecca Jackson, a senior executive at the central bank, said there was a “creeping sense of complacency” among lenders, who – despite a boom in loans and financing to the sector –

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Goldman ditches robo-investing for masses in sale to Betterment

BankInovation

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is closing down its automated-investing business for the masses after clinching a deal with Betterment. The bank has struck an agreement to transfer clients and their assets from the unit known as Marcus Invest to Betterment, a $45 billion digital investment-advisory firm.

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Fiserv rises on international, government sales

Payments Dive

The processing and payments technology giant is increasingly selling its services abroad, but also benefiting lately from sales to government entities at home.

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du launches du Pay to augment the UAE's cashless economy

The Paypers

UAE-based du has announced the launch of du Pay to boost UAE’s transition toward a cashless economy and support the national digitalisation agenda.

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Where check fraud is driving businesses to adopt digital payments

American Banker

A new Citizens Bank survey suggests rising check-fraud incidents are driving middle-market companies to accelerate plans to fully adopt digital payments. But 70% of all businesses will continue to rely on checks for years to come, according to recent data from the Association for Financial Professionals.

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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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Coventry Building Society makes £780m offer for Co-operative Bank

TheGuardian

Tentative offer follows four months of talks and could create new banking group with almost 5m customers Coventry Building Society has tentatively offered £780m to buy the Co-operative Bank from its hedge fund owners, in what could be the latest in a string of takeovers among UK lenders. The offer follows nearly four months of exclusive talks between the two lenders, which began in December.

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Truist to invest in tech for cost savings

BankInovation

Truist Bank expects to continue investing in technology to save money as it restructures. “We continue to see improvements in productivity due to investments in technology,” Chief Executive William Rogers said today during Truist’s first-quarter earnings call.

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Ramp may target US startups this year: report

Payments Dive

After successfully raising $150 million in funding, the finance automation platform will have its choice of acquisition targets, according to research firm CB Insights.

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Paysera integrates real estate investments via InRento

The Paypers

Lithuania-based fintech Paysera has incorporated in its app the ability to directly invest in crowdfunded real estate rental projects on the InRento platform.

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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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Texas Capital reports 53% jump in criticized loans, plans for more

American Banker

The first-quarter increase stemmed from higher interest rates, partial charge-offs and certain problem loans, many involving commercial real estate, executives at the Dallas bank say. Further CRE deterioration is anticipated.

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Break the cycle of debt and dependency that stunts developing countries’ growth | Letters

TheGuardian

The Jubilee 2000 saw $130bn of debt written off, and yet we now find ourselves in a renewed global debt crisis, says Maria Finnerty of Cafod The Guardian is right to identify the global sovereign debt crisis as one of the most critical impediments to sustainable development today ( Editorial,16 April ). Debt relief is urgently needed, but we must also learn the lessons of history.

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Fiserv deploys AI for productivity

BankInovation

Financial services technology provider Fiserv is deploying AI to drive productivity and sees growth opportunities in the point-of-sale and real-time payments segments.

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Amazon defends ‘Just Walk Out’ pullback

Payments Dive

The retailer’s grab-and-go technology will be targeted to small stores, while its smart carts will be prevalent in grocery stores, the company said this week.

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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.