Apple unveils new iPhone touch and pay feature
Payments Dive
JUNE 12, 2024
The P2P ‘Tap to Cash’, which enables iPhone users to transfer money by holding their phones together, was unveiled along with a slate of other features Monday.
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Here is our Digital Banking Playbook
South State Correspondent
JUNE 14, 2024
You might need a new digital banking platform. Chances are your bank chose your current digital platform because it was easy. Maybe your core vendor provided it, or perhaps you were sold a platform by a vendor you happened to meet at a conference. Likely, your vendor has little relationship to your strategic needs and future architecture. In this article, we uncover what a modern digital platform looks like, why your bank might need to plan to change over the next three years, and if you are goi
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Key considerations for North American retail banks amid ongoing uncertainty
Accenture
JUNE 13, 2024
In May of 2024, the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights were on full display for the largest proportion of the United States in decades. The Northern Lights are caused by geomagnetic flairs or “solar storms” from the sun, which can lead to extremely disruptive events on Earth. In 2003, an extreme solar… The post Key considerations for North American retail banks amid ongoing uncertainty appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.
ING gen-AI chatbot pilots in the Netherlands
BankInovation
JUNE 12, 2024
ING is running a generative AI-driven chatbot pilot in the Netherlands before it plans to scale the technology. The pilot funnels only 2.5% of clients’ chats into its gen-AI chatbot, Chief Analytics Officer Bahadir Yilmaz told Bank Automation News at the recent Money2020 Europe event in Amsterdam.
Case Study: First Mid Bank Fast-Tracks New Market Entry in Commercial Lending
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US bank Wells Fargo fires employees for ‘simulating’ being at their keyboards
TheGuardian
JUNE 14, 2024
Workers were sacked after review found they were ‘creating impression of active work’, says filing Business live – latest updates The US bank Wells Fargo has fired more than a dozen workers for alleged “simulation of keyboard activity”, in an apparent bid to fool their employer into thinking they were working. The employees were “discharged after review of allegations involving simulation of keyboard activity creating impression of active work”, according to a filing with the Financial Industry
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Statistical Evidence on What Hurts Bank ROE
South State Correspondent
JUNE 11, 2024
FDIC-insured “Problem Banks” list has been increasing over the past two years. For the community banking industry (banks under $10B in assets), this is particularly troubling as the number of community banks earning negative return on equity (ROE) spiked to 237 institutions in Q1/24, or 5.71% of all community banks. Bank ROE is now a problem. We aim to explain the reason for this spike in the percentage of unprofitable community banks so that bankers can better manage their business model.
How to avoid customer transformation pitfalls
ATM Marketplace
JUNE 11, 2024
How can banks successfully deliver customer transformation initiatives? A panel at the upcoming Bank Customer Experience Summit from Sept. 9 to 11 in Charlotte will offer the secret ingredients to a successful transformation.
Community banks are oddly silent on the looming stablecoin threat
American Banker
JUNE 13, 2024
Legislation enabling new banklike stablecoin issuers would create direct competition for deposits, with small U.S. banks in the most danger. Where is the pushback from the industry?
World’s top banks ‘greenwashing their role in destruction of the Amazon’
TheGuardian
JUNE 11, 2024
Institutions alleged to have given billions of dollars to oil and gas companies involved in projects that are harming the rainforests Five of the world’s biggest banks are “greenwashing” their role in the destruction of the Amazon, according to a report that indicates that their environmental and social guidelines fail to cover more than 70% of the rainforest.
Exploring the Liability Shift: A Comprehensive Guide to Fraud Loss Responsibility and Mitigation
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Shifting liability for digital fraud losses represents a significant challenge for financial institutions and payment service providers. In response to the global surge in digital fraud, regulators are introducing policies that transfer the cost of fraud from defrauded customers to financial institutions. ThreatMark’s newly released white paper, "The Liability Shift: Understanding Fraud Losses Responsibility and Mitigation," provides an in-depth analysis of this shift, its implications, and stra
Apple adds BNPL offerings from rivals
Payments Dive
JUNE 13, 2024
The tech giant will allow installment plans from Affirm, as well from certain debit and credit cards, onto Apple Pay alongside its own BNPL service.
AI Now: Your Guide to Surviving the Rise of Machine Intelligence
William Mills
JUNE 13, 2024
While technologies come and go, AI is making seismic waves, permeating every corner of the business world. No longer a futuristic concept but a present-day reality, AI is seamlessly integrating into various sectors with remarkable efficacy. As we continue to witness AI reshaping industries and the future itself, it’s important we do a deep dive into its profound implications for society and work.
Saudi Central Bank joins mBridge for CBDC cross-border trade
The Paypers
JUNE 10, 2024
Saudi Central Bank has joined Project mBridge, collaborating with China, Thailand, Hong Kong, and UAE to test central bank digital currencies for cross-border trade and payments.
How a Mississippi credit union attracted $8 million in new deposits
American Banker
JUNE 14, 2024
Statewide Federal Credit Union in Flowood used its partnerships with Bankjoy and Strum Platforms to identify untapped communities in its field of membership and aggressively market its inaugural high-yield savings account.
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Labour election victory would be ‘net positive’ for markets, says JP Morgan
TheGuardian
JUNE 10, 2024
Win would benefit banks, builders and supermarkets, say analysts, showing appeal of ‘centrist platform’ for City UK general election live – latest updates A Labour election victory will be a “net positive” for financial markets, strategists at the US bank JP Morgan have said, in an analysis that underlines the appeal of Keir Starmer’s “centrist platform” to the City of London.
Rivals Adyen, Stripe partner with Capital One to combat fraud
Payments Dive
JUNE 10, 2024
The three companies announced last Wednesday that they are teaming up to launch a free service intended to combat fraud and reduce the amount of transactions that are improperly declined.
Judge likely to reject $30B Visa, Mastercard fee deal
BankInovation
JUNE 14, 2024
A $30 billion settlement between Visa Inc., Mastercard Inc. and retailers to cap credit-card swipe fees is likely to be rejected by a federal judge in Brooklyn, a setback in the two decade-long litigation.
How to fight ATM fraud
ATM Marketplace
JUNE 14, 2024
ATM security experts spoke about cutting edge fraud techniques and how banks can fight back.
The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report
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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
Powell says fixing inflation is 'the best thing we can do' for housing
American Banker
JUNE 12, 2024
The Federal Reserve chair said a rate cut would not solve the underlying issues driving up shelter costs, even as housing becomes a disproportionate driver of inflation.
London Stock Exchange CEO honoured in king’s birthday list
TheGuardian
JUNE 14, 2024
Julia Hoggett awarded damehood for services to business, while HSBC chair Mark Tucker receives knighthood • Business live – latest updates The head of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the chair of HSBC are among the business leaders to be recognised this year in King Charles’s birthday honours list. Julia Hoggett, a former banker who has been the chief executive of the London Stock Exchange since 2021, has been awarded a damehood for her services to business and finance.
eBay to accept Venmo
Payments Dive
JUNE 12, 2024
A week after dropping American Express, the online auctioneer said it will now accept payments through Venmo, which is popular among Gen Z and millennials
BNY Mellon’s Pershing X modernizes API strategy
BankInovation
JUNE 14, 2024
BNY Mellon’s technology arm Pershing X’s clients are looking to the tech provider for improved wealth management capabilities. Clients want to upgrade their internal wealth management technology but maintaining the users’ brand is a big part of the conversation, Noam Tasch, head of revenue at BNY Pershing X, told Bank Automation News.
2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector
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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.
Apple Intelligence: ChatGPT coming to iPhones | Affirm buy now, pay later will be embedded into Apple Pay | Microsoft to delay launch of AI Recall
Bussman Advisory
JUNE 14, 2024
This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space. The latest edition of the FinTech Ecosystem Newsletter is here: Image Credit: shutterstock.com The post Apple Intelligence: ChatGPT coming to iPhones | Affirm buy now, pay later will be embedded into Apple Pay | Microsoft to delay launch of AI Recall appeared first on Bussmann Advisory AG.
Regime change at JPMorgan Payments: What to expect
American Banker
JUNE 13, 2024
Long-time payments chief Takis Georgakopoulos is leaving the bank. New co-heads Umar Farooq and Max Neurkirchen are inheriting a powerhouse, but they face lots of challenges.
NMI launches Shopify integration for seamless merchant experiences
The Paypers
JUNE 12, 2024
NMI has announced a new Shopify integration that provides ISO partners with more choices for merchant payment offerings, along with better security and compliance.
Landmark Visa, Mastercard settlement in peril
Payments Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
The judge's likely rejection would scuttle a $29.79 billion deal that was two decades in the making.
New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders
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