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Justice for Victims of Human Trafficking – One Transaction at a Time

Abrigo

Identify Human Trafficking via Transactions Banking professionals run across many types of transactions pointing to human trafficking. Here are tips to spot them from Love Never Fails Founder Vanessa Russell. You might also like this webinar: "Human Trafficking - Close to Home" WATCH . Takeaway 1 Some financial transactions flag human trafficking because they are from websites notorious for this behavior.

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How the cloud can transform people practices in banking

Accenture

The power of the cloud is not new for banks. But we are rapidly approaching a tipping point in the industry’s adoption of the cloud, spurred partly by the digital acceleration caused by the pandemic. Nearly every bank has adopted the cloud in some form, or are planning to get there soon. The reason for…. The post How the cloud can transform people practices in banking appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Florida Governor signs bill limiting use of automated dialing systems; new law effective July 1

CFPB Monitor

On June 29, Florida Governor DeSantis signed into law CS/SB 1120 which amends Florida law to impose new limits on the use of “automatic dialers.” The law is effective today, July 1. The new law prohibits the use of an “automated system” to make “telephonic sales call” without the prior express written consent of the “called party.” A “telephonic sales call” is defined as “a telephone call, text message, or voicemail transmission to a consumer for the purpose of soliciting a sale of any consum

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Mastercard, Bank Policy Institute weigh in on regulating AI use in financial services

BankInovation

Financial institutions that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are not in favor of new regulations determining how the techniques can be used. The Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) together with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the National Credit Union […].

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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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Job Circular: Recruitment at IFIC Bank Ltd. for the post of Transaction Service Officer

FluentBanking

IFIC is the country's 1st public-private partnership bank. The bank is a unique embodiment of reality, stability, and the highest level of professionalism in the financial sector. Through a continuous innovative process, since 1976, we built the best-in-class platform of people, process, technology, products and service proposition. We are ready to become one of the largest and most distinguished banks, both nationally and internationally.

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The Imperative of Developing the Next Generation of Bankers

ABA Community Banking

Banking has always been about people and no bank is better than its employees—so it’s incumbent on all of us to recruit the best and brightest. The post The Imperative of Developing the Next Generation of Bankers appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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President Biden signs CRA resolution overriding OCC true lender rule; Ballard Spahr to hold August 9 webinar

CFPB Monitor

The final step in the demise of the OCC’s true lender rule occurred yesterday with President Biden signing the resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) overturning the rule that was passed by the House and Senate. On August 9, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET, Ballard Spahr will hold a webinar, “Congress Overrides the OCC’s True Lender Rule: What Are the Risks for Banks and Their Loan Program Nonbank Partners?

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Let’s Get Away. Why Hospitality Sector Loans May be Worth Revisiting in 2021

Jack Henry

It might take you a second to remember what life was like prior to COVID-19. Travel was booming , people were vacationing around the world, and the hospitality sector was flourishing. In 2019 alone, direct spending by resident and domestic travelers in the United States was around $3.1 billion per day, supporting a total of 15.8 million American jobs.

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New York DFS enters into two dealer finance charge consent orders

CFPB Monitor

After announcing several years ago that it intended to pick up with fair lending enforcement in the indirect auto finance market where the CFPB left off, the New York Department of Financial Services has announced two consent orders with smaller, New York-chartered banks based on the allegation that allowing auto dealers to negotiate the retail prices of retail installment contracts resulted in a disparate impact on the basis of race and national origin.

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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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Workplace chatbot firm Moveworks reaches $2.1B valuation

BankInovation

Moveworks Inc., a startup that helps with employee technology support, is now valued at $2.1 billion, according to founder and Chief Executive Officer Bhavin Shah. The Mountain View, California-based company has raised $200 million in a new investment, Shah said in an interview. The financing was led by Tiger Global Management and Alkeon Capital Management. […].

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This week’s podcast: A deep dive into the federal agencies’ request for information on artificial intelligence, with special guest Nicholas Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer, SolasAI

CFPB Monitor

After discussing the current state of the regulators’ knowledge about artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) in underwriting models, we examine the regulators’ key areas of focus for ML models (explainability/accuracy in adverse action notices, potential hidden bias, testing for disparate impact), discuss how to test for and counteract disparate impact and how to search for less discriminatory alternatives in ML model development, and consider regulators’ possible next steps.

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NCR ATM-as-a-Service

ATM Marketplace

With rising costs, tighter regulations, and more frequent security attacks, Financial Institutions can trust NCRs ATM-as-a-Service model to help take complexity out of running the ATM network.

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This Goldman Sachs-Backed Unicorn Raised $125M To Scale Its Workforce Analytics Platform

CB Insights

Visier , a people analytics and workforce planning platform, has raised $125M in a Series E round with participation from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Foundation Capital, and Adams Street Partners, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Canada-based Visier offers a workplace platform that analyzes data to suggest accurate salaries, promotion, and hiring budgets.

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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.

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The ai Corporation, University of Southampton extend research partnership

The Paypers

The ai Corporation (ai) has extended its partnership with University of Southampton (UoS) working together to improve fraud risk strategy automation through machine learning.

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NCR Activate Enterprise NextGen

ATM Marketplace

Unlock exceptional experiences at the ATM

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Open Banking enters next phase in Australia

The Paypers

Australia’s Open Banking scheme has reached its next milestone, with all banks and credit unions now expected to share basic consumer data with individuals and registered data holders, according to itnews.com.au.

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Thomas Bravo Acquired This Manufacturing Software Company For $2B

CB Insights

Thomas Bravo , a private equity firm, has acquired QAD , a provider of cloud-based enterprise software. The deal, valued at $2B, is an all-cash transaction and is expected to be complete by Q4’21. WHO ARE THE PARTIES TO THE DEAL? QAD: California-based QAD provides cloud-based planning and resource management software to manufacturing companies.

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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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Fed: CECL Tool for Community Banks to Launch July 15

ABA Community Banking

The Federal Reserve today said it plans to launch a new tool, the Scaled CECL Allowance for Losses Estimator, or SCALE, to help community banks implement the current expected credit loss standard. The post Fed: CECL Tool for Community Banks to Launch July 15 appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Belgian identity app itsme gets EUR 24.7 mln to finance growth plans

The Paypers

Belgian digital identity app itsme has received EUR 14.5 million from Federal Holding and Investment Company (FPIM/SFPI) to develop a Europe-wide digital identity app.

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Thoma Bravo Acquired This Manufacturing Software Company For $2B

CB Insights

Thoma Bravo , a private equity firm, has acquired QAD , a provider of cloud-based enterprise software. The deal, valued at $2B, is an all-cash transaction and is expected to be complete by Q4’21. WHO ARE THE PARTIES TO THE DEAL? QAD: California-based QAD provides cloud-based planning and resource management software to manufacturing companies.

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Ukraine adopts law for Open Banking, e-money, and non-bank cards

The Paypers

The Verkhovna Rada (the Ukraine-based parliament) has approved a bill on payment services aimed at consumers to improve the quality of payment services, according to finance.ua.

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Top 10 Benefits of Automating Loan Modifications for Commercial Lenders

Get ready for the wave of $1.2 trillion in commercial debt maturing in the next 24 months with GoDocs' ModDocs® platform. Traditional loan modifications are slow, expensive, and prone to errors, which put lenders at risk. But with ModDocs®, you can enjoy an innovative solution that eliminates attorney fees, allows on-the-fly loan modifications, and ensures compliance.

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What is FHFA's next move?

American Banker

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RippleX announces investment in Mintable

The Paypers

RippleX , an open platform for money, has invested in Mintable , an NFT marketplace that allows users to create, buy, and sell digital items using fiat or cryptocurrency.

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Lessons for banks from subprime lender Amigo’s woes

The Banker

A UK high court decision means that if a bank wants to bind customers into a compensation scheme, it needs to consider what is a ‘fair level’ of compensation.

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Elucidate launches open database for scoring the financial crime risk vulnerability

The Paypers

Elucidate , a financial crime risk scoring platform, has launched the Elucidate FinCrime Risk Monitor (EFRM), an open database for scoring the financial crime risk vulnerability of financial institutions.

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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.