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Visa preps for US pay-by-bank services

Payments Dive

The card network is focused on “stubborn categories” where large account-to-account payments have taken hold, such as in healthcare, education and rent, a Visa executive said.

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The Problem With Customer Opinion Surveys and Strategy

Alex Jimenez

For the past few years I’ve noticed that more and more banking and banking technology articles about the future of banking seem to be informed by dubious claims. The writers derive these claims from customer opinion polls and immediately jump to conclusions without understanding survey methodology. Some researchers and consultants conduct customer opinion surveys with biased questions and limited responses.

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Cash App aims to add more features

Payments Dive

Block’s Jack Dorsey wants to improve Cash App’s customer service experience in order to entice more users to make it their primary bank, he said this week.

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Office Lending – Here is Why It is Not as Bad as The Market Thinks

South State Correspondent

Between now and the end of 2027, it is estimated that $2.2T of office loans is coming due. Much of this product lies on banks’ balance sheets. A high percentage of those office loans on banks’ balance sheet are balloon structures where the bulk of the loan’s principal is due. Equally worrisome is the large number of loans on banks’ balance sheets that are due for a rate reset where the interest rate will be almost double, thereby putting stress on borrowers.

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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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Inside TD Bank’s gen AI pilots

BankInovation

TD Bank is exploring the use of generative AI within its institution through pilot programs. “Understanding how generative AI can be used to augment the work of our colleagues has always been our focus,” Imran Khan, head of TD Invent, the bank’s innovation arm, told Bank Automation News.

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You Don’t Need Modern Fintech Products … You Need Extensible Products

Jack Henry

What’s more extensible than a product that allows you to solve a variety of use cases by combining components to suit your needs? Click to learn more.

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Walmart and Capital One break up

Payments Dive

The retail behemoth and its credit card issuer said in a terse, joint press release Friday that they’re parting ways.

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Bank survey: Military families cite low income, inflation as financial product challenges

ABA Community Banking

Roughly 30% of military families cite low income and lack of stability as a “primary challenge” they face with their current financial products and services, according to a new survey by the Fort Leavenworth, Kansas-based Armed Forces Bank. The post Bank survey: Military families cite low income, inflation as financial product challenges appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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JPMorgan identifies 3 gen AI uses

BankInovation

JPMorgan Chase has identified three uses for generative AI to boost efficiency. “AI, and particularly large language models, will be transformational,” Chief Operating Officer Daniel Pinto said during the bank’s Investor Day on May 20, noting that the bank has been investing in AI for “a number of years.” The $3.

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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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How vertical integration elevates customer journeys to new heights

ATM Marketplace

At a time when a seamless customer journey is more important than ever, vertical integration allows organizations to prioritize customization, increase connectivity and develop software and hardware systems that keep customers happy and engaged.

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Selling England (no longer) by the pound: currency-mismatches and the dollarisation of UK exports

BankUnderground

Marco Garofalo, Giovanni Rosso and Roger Vicquery Most international trade is denominated in dominant currencies such as the US dollar. What explains the adoption of dominant currency pricing and what are its macroeconomic implications? In a recent paper , we explore a rare instance of transition in aggregate export invoicing patterns. In the aftermath of the depreciation that followed the Brexit referendum in 2016, UK exporters progressively shifted to invoicing most of their exports in dollars

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Transactions: Fintech Lili teams up with AWS for gen AI chatbot

BankInovation

Fintech Lili, which provides a business platform for small and medium-sized businesses, has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to deploy a generative AI-driven chatbot for its customers.

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DSCR Loan Requirements for Commercial Property Investors

Commercial Lending USA

You can get commercial property financing with debt service coverage ratio loans or DSCR loan requirements.

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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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Goldman Sachs pay pot for bankers surges by more than 20%

TheGuardian

First-quarter earnings show £580m pool, reflecting increase in share price as bonus cap scrapped in UK London bankers at Goldman Sachs have seen their pay pot jump by more than 20% so far this year, as the bank’s surging share price added to the prospect of bumper payouts after bonus caps were lifted in the UK. Filings covering Goldman Sachs International’s (GSI) first-quarter earnings show that it built up a $735m (£580m) pay pool in the three months to March, averaging out at about $218,000 (£

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Paze targets nationwide coverage by year-end shopping season

Payments Dive

The big bank-backed digital wallet is now accepted by about 80,000 "primarily small" merchants according to Early Warning Services Managing Director James Anderson.

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CFPB to classify BNPL loans as credit cards under consumer laws

American Banker

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a new interpretive rule designating buy now/pay later lenders as credit card providers, subjecting those services to consumer protections like the right to dispute charges and receive refunds.

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5 questions with … J.P. Morgan Payments’ Lia Cao

BankInovation

Lia Cao, global head of embedded finance and solutions at J.P. Morgan Payments, is focused on meeting consumers where they want to be met through integrated banking services. “Consumer demand is driving significant interest in embedded banking and alternative payment methods,” Cao told Bank Automation News. To keep up with demand, J.P.

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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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HKMA and PBoC expand e-CNY pilot for cross-boundary payments

The Paypers

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority ( HKMA ) and the People’s Bank of China ( PBoC ) have advanced the e-CNY pilot for cross-boundary payments, expanding its scope in Hong Kong.

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Appraisers and Data Integration: The Vital Pipelines

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

Appraisers undervalue their worth. The bank C-Suite is largely unaware of the market knowledge depth of their own appraisal department. Their approved appraiser vendors are top-notch. Both are integral to the stability of the real estate industry.

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Debit cards face rising digital wallet competition

Payments Dive

Roughly 72% of consumers say they swipe, dip or tap a debit card at the point of sale, a larger portion than credit cards, checks and digital wallets, according to a consumer survey by research firm J.D. Power.

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Big banks face intensifying political pressure over Zelle fraud

American Banker

Executives from JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo are expected to get grilled in Congress this summer over victims of Zelle scams who don't get reimbursed. A Senate panel has spent much of the last year examining fraud on the bank-owned payments network.

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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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Scotiabank reports rising digital banking adoption in Q2

BankInovation

Scotiabank saw digital adoption among customers and its tech spend tick up during its fiscal second quarter 2024. The Toronto-based bank reported active mobile users increased 10% year over year to 4.3 million, while its digital adoption rate increased 2.7% YoY to 64.5% in Canada in the quarter ended April 30.

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eToro and Arabesque AI launch Sharia-compliant AI-based portfolio

The Paypers

Trading and investment platform eToro has partnered with Arabesque AI to launch a new Sharia-compliant portfolio for users in the Middle East.

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The link between mortgage debt servicing burdens and arrears: is there a critical threshold?

BankUnderground

Nuri Khayal and Jonathan Loke Many households in the UK have seen their mortgage payments go up since mortgage rates started to increase in 2022. In the current environment of higher rates, the question of how much a household can comfortably spend on their mortgage payments before getting into financial distress is particularly relevant. This blog shows that households which spend a larger share of their income on mortgage payments are at a higher risk of being in arrears.

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Let’s avoid legal patchwork for credit card surcharging

Payments Dive

“All parties in the payments ecosystem would benefit greatly from state laws that provide clarity and consistency between jurisdictions,” write two legal professionals.

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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.