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Are digital wallets safer than debit cards?

Payments Dive

Research shows young people see digital wallets as a more secure option than debit and credit cards. Cybersecurity professionals mostly agree, despite caveats.

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Key takeaways from ThinkBIG 2024: Insights for banks and credit unions

Abrigo

Navigating credit quality, compliance, and technology integration The ThinkBIG conference hosted by Abrigo fosters networking and professional development for bankers. Read some hot topics discussed by the conference's opening panel. You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Navigating uncertain times: Strategies for risk management and compliance.

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Exploring Industry Shifts in Banking Compliance at XLoD

Perficient

Our banking risk and regulatory experts are excited to attend the upcoming XLoD Global event in New York on June 11th. What is XLoD Global? The world’s leading financial institutions and regulators come together at XLoD to discuss the future of non-financial risk and control. Representatives from all three lines of defense—operational management, risk management/compliance, and internal audit—attend to present, discuss, and learn about industry shifts that are impacting risk and regul

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Four ways generative AI will transform commercial banking

Accenture

We’re all still trying to get our heads around the big question confronting all commercial bankers right now: how and where will generative AI have the greatest impact? In our recent analysis of the top trends shaping the industry in 2024, we argue that each one is influenced to some degree by generative AI. In… The post Four ways generative AI will transform commercial banking appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Live Demo: How to Achieve Reconciliation Zen

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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ERC for Banks – Told You Are Not Eligible? Find Out

South State Correspondent

In discussing ERC (Employee Retention Credit) with banks over the last year, we discovered a common theme. Most banks have either been told they are not eligible or come to this conclusion on their own because they did not experience a decrease in revenues. Many banks performed better than expected during the pandemic due to offering paycheck protection program (PPP) loans.

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Elder fraud: Preventing elder financial exploitation at your institution

Abrigo

Elder fraud prevention and education Learn strategies for recognizing and reporting elder fraud and exploitation. Would you like other articles on BSA/AML training in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Elder abuse, exploitation and fraud continue to rise as the baby boomer generation ages. Takeaway 2 Learn to recognize common types of elder abuse and the red flags that may accompany them.

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We Need a New Funding Strategy

Jeff For Banks

In December 2021, when the Fed Funds Rate stood at 0-25 basis points and prior to the Fed's tightening beginning in the first quarter of 2022, there were $18.2 trillion in domestic deposits, according to the FDIC's Statistics at a Glance. In December 2023, a full three quarters after the Fed paused its tightening of the Fed Funds Rate (QT continued), domestic deposits stood at $17.3 trillion.

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BMO leans into cloud modernization, AI in Q2

BankInovation

BMO continued to deliver on its digital-first agenda during its fiscal second quarter 2024 with AI, data and overall modernization at the forefront of its efforts.

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Book festival activists are making absurd demands over Baillie Gifford | Nils Pratley

TheGuardian

Insistence on investment purity misses the point and will only lead to a decline in arts sponsorship In a ranking of climate villains in the fund management industry, Baillie Gifford would surely come a long way down most people’s list. The Edinburgh-based firm preaches long-termism and its specialism is backing technology companies, especially those with kit to accelerate the transition to cleaner energy and transport.

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New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders

Dive into the complexities of New York lien laws with our comprehensive eBook, 'New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders.' In this detailed guide, we explore the critical formalities necessary for lenders navigating ground-up construction and fix-and-flip projects in the New York market. From documentation requirements to the implications of non-compliance, learn how to safeguard your lending position and prioritize legal adherence.

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Klarna uses AI to cut marketing costs

Payments Dive

The Stockholm-based buy now, pay later company said more than a third of its first-quarter savings on sales and marketing expense was attributable to artificial intelligence.

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Ex-CEO of failed bank pleads guilty after losing $47M in crypto scheme

American Banker

Shan Hanes, who led Heartland Tri-State Bank in Kansas until it failed last year, pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement by a bank officer. He now faces up to 30 years in prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 8.

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Five Considerations for Improving Fintech Sales through Strategic Communication

William Mills

Fintech companies face a formidable challenge: communication gaps that threaten to undermine their sales performance. These disconnects, often manifesting between departments, teams, and even with customers, can lead to misaligned strategies, missed opportunities, and a weakened competitive edge. Addressing these communication barriers is crucial for fintech firms striving to maintain their market position, enhance customer relations, and drive growth in an industry where precision and clarity a

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Podcast: AI prescription for banks

BankInovation

Financial institutions look to their tech providers to help them embrace new technologies, including AI. At cloud-based fintech nCino, Chief Industry Innovation Officer Anthony Morris works to identify technologies that banks need to implement to keep up with the “industry ahead of them,” he tells Bank Automation News on this episode of “The Buzz” podcast.

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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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European and Canadian central banks expected to cut interest rates this week

TheGuardian

New lower rates of 3.75% and 4.75% respectively are likely to be introduced this week after drops in inflation Borrowers in the eurozone and in Canada are expected to get some relief from high interest rates this week. After recent drops in inflation, the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of Canada (BoC) are forecast to lower their benchmark rates in the coming days.

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Zelle faces Senate probe on fraud

Payments Dive

“The scale of fraud on the Zelle platform is unacceptably high,” National Consumers League Vice President John Breyault said.

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Is Walmart ready to take on banks after its divorce from Capital One?

American Banker

The retail giant has scrapped its credit card partnership with Capital One, its second public spat in recent years with a partner bank. Analysts say it may be a sign that Walmart wants to launch its own credit card on what it hopes will be a financial super-app.

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Is biometrics the answer to ATM security issues?

ATM Marketplace

When asked by a reporter why he robbed banks, Willie Sutton famously replied: "Because that's where the money is." Can biometrics prevent would-be-thieves from stealing from ATMs?

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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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New Study Highlights Tech Trends and Top Priorities for Banks in 2024 and 2025

BankInovation

The highly anticipated 2024 Jack Henry™ Strategy Benchmark results are in! Jack Henry’s sixth annual study uncovers key insights and valuable takeaways from bank and credit union CEOs to help you capitalize on market shifts and new opportunities, refine your strategic plan, and compete successfully in 2024 and 2025.

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‘Fleecing the man off the street’: Car dealers investigated over high interest rates

TheGuardian

The FCA is considering opening a compensation scheme for customers after an influx of complaints When Gary Hill took out a £12,500 loan to pay for a new family vehicle in late 2014, he had no idea that the north London dealership he had travelled to from his home in Bedfordshire could have sway over his monthly payments. But the 45-year-old was in a bind, having started a new job that no longer gave him access to a company car.

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Cash App exec hints at Square integration

Payments Dive

Block is working to make its peer-to-peer payments tool, Cash App, a consumer app for interacting with merchants using its Square point-of-sale software.

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Embedded finance opportunities beckon large banks

American Banker

The rise of ecommerce and vertical software-as-a-service platforms are prime opportunities for large banks to sell payment processing, card issuance and other banking capabilities.

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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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Visa, Thunes launch survey on cross-border payment interoperability

The Paypers

Singapore-based Thunes , in collaboration with Visa , has launched a survey which highlights conflicted opinions among Europe-based companies on cross-border payment interoperability.

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New rule makes BNPL sustainable in long term, experts say

BankInovation

The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule putting buy now, pay later providers in the same category as credit card issuers can fuel the industry’s growth, experts say.

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NB Bancorp added to ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index

ABA Community Banking

ABA added NB Bancorp, headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, to the ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index, or ABAQ. The post NB Bancorp added to ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Top JPMorgan payments executive exits

Payments Dive

Takis Georgakopoulos, a 17-year veteran at the bank, will be replaced by two colleagues being promoted to co-head roles.

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.