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Q2 2021 US retailer payments commentary

Accenture

Credit Product Penetration of Retail Sales Shopping experience refresh “We are excited to pilot a virtual store staffed by dedicated associates … but with no physical customers. Customers can interact via chat and screen sharing to see physical products.” – Best Buy “Piloting a new holistic market approach … to leverage all our assets across…. The post Q2 2021 US retailer payments commentary appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Market Commentary: Week of October 4, 2021

SWBC's LenderHub

Last Week. It was quite an ugly week for just about everything but oil and bitcoin. Stocks were down sharply, giving their worst monthly performance since March 2020. High-Yield corporate debt showed some signs of weakening as well. It feels like the world is waking up to the real possibilities of stagflation. Energy crises in the United Kingdom and Europe are intensifying with shortages of natural gas and other fuels.

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CFPB Should Disregard Professor Sovern’s Advice to Try to Regulate Arbitration (Again)

CFPB Monitor

In a recent “ open letter ” to newly confirmed CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, Professor Jeff Sovern asks the agency not to forget about “arbitration” as it implements its regulatory agenda. He argues that “[p]re-dispute arbitration clauses remain a serious limit on consumer protection” and can even “blow up their lives.”. That’s poor advice, Professor Sovern, and hyperbole is no substitute for facts.

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State of the 2021 Auto Lending Industry

SWBC's LenderHub

Earlier this year, industry experts released a report on the full picture of auto loan debt and trends in the country. Their research data included auto loan originations, prices, term lengths, delinquencies, and other aspects of auto debt in the U.S.

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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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Texas federal court denies trade groups’ motion to extend stay of payment provisions compliance date until appeal resolved; trade groups ask Fifth Circuit to extend stay

CFPB Monitor

The Texas federal district court has denied the motion of the two trade groups challenging the payment provisions in the CFPB’s 2017 final payday/auto title/high-rate installment loan rule for an extension of its stay of the compliance date until 286 days after their appeal to the Fifth Circuit is resolved. The trade groups have appealed from the Texas federal district court’s final judgment granting the CFPB’s summary judgment motion and staying the compliance date for the payment provisions u

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Standard Chartered taps FinLync to expand reach of bank’s treasury management offerings

BankInovation

Standard Chartered has tapped Singapore-founded fintech FinLync to help expand the reach of its treasury management offerings, specifically the bank’s application programming interfaces (API) developed for corporate treasury management. APIs, or software gateways, allow applications to pull data from databases. While treasury management can otherwise involve significant manual tallying of data, API linkages can help […].

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Home Credit an Award Finalist for AI-Powered Optimization

FICO

The use of AI-powered optimization by financial services firms is surging across Europe. One of the early beneficiaries of this technology is Home Credit & Finance Bank in Russia , which has just been named a finalist in the Banking Tech 2021 Awards , in the Best Use of AI category. By using AI-powered optimization from FICO, Home Credit was able to: Increase revenue by 24%.

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UiPath aims to release on-premise solution in November

BankInovation

UiPath, the robotic process automation (RPA) vendor that went public in April, will offer its automation solution as an on-premise application called Automation Suite. The final beta is in public review through the end of the month. The release will be soon after the close of public review, which is restricted to companies that register […].

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Monetary Authority of Singapore launches data and information-sharing platform

The Paypers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that it will launch a data and information-sharing platform, Cosmic, to prevent money laundering, terrorism funding, and proliferation financing.

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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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Smoothing the bank-fintech relationship

BankInovation

The bank-fintech partnership isn't always a match made in heaven. The topic spurred the inclusion of a fintech-bank "couples counseling" session at the Association for Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists?(ACAMS) Anti-Financial Crime Conference last week in Las Vegas. While banks and fintechs have partnered for years to enable new functionalities and services for customers, with these […].

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The Postal Service’s tiny check-cashing test sparks a big reaction

American Banker

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One Identity acquires OneLogin to deliver on its vision

The Paypers

One Identity , a US-based fraud prevention company, has acquired OneLogin to deliver a complete solution by combining their identity security services.

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Where CFPB will focus fair-lending probes under new chief

American Banker

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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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FYRST and abcfinance partner for factoring

The Paypers

Germany-based digital bank FYRST and Netherlands-based SME financier abcfinance have entered into a cooperation in the area of ??factoring.

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Investors bet on tech behind buy now/pay later, open banking

American Banker

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VTEX launches global integration with Facebook

The Paypers

VTEX , a UK-based digital commerce platform, has announced the integration with Facebook that leverages online campaigns with data intelligence and improves sale conversion.

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Why Chatbots Fail in Banking

The Financial Brand

Growth of these AI-powered tools is rising, but they get mixed reviews. When they come up short, the problem usually isn't the technology. The post Why Chatbots Fail in Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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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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Quiq launches Conversational Commerce Payments and Survey

The Paypers

Quiq , a US-based AI-powered conversational platform, has announced the addition of two new product features to its cross-channel Conversational AI platform: payments and surveys.

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Regions buying California commercial real estate lender

American Banker

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AptPay and NRT Technology launch payout service

The Paypers

AptPay has partnered with NRT Technology and Mastercard to enable casinos and online gaming sites to disburse winnings into a bank account, prepaid card, or mobile wallet for players.

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End of the Road for Monzo Charter Isn’t End of the Road for U.S. Unit

The Financial Brand

Dropping the application doesn't mean the end of the U.K. neobank's ambitions to put its mobile app and white steel card in Americans' hands. The post End of the Road for Monzo Charter Isn’t End of the Road for U.S. Unit appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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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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PAYBACK launches PAY feature on its app

The Paypers

PAYBACK , an India-based loyalty programmes company, has launched the PAY feature on its mobile app, integrating QR-based UPI payments.

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Banks losing ground to nonbanks in business lending

American Banker

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SEBA Bank receives crypto asset holding license from FINMA

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Switzerland-based SEBA Bank has announced receiving a license for the safekeeping of digital assets from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

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Lax regulation of fintechs leaves consumers vulnerable to abuse

American Banker

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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.