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Four actions for banks to prepare for the Open Banking wave

Accenture

Compared with challenger banks, some traditional banks have been slow to adopt Open Banking. This is perplexing, given the potential $416-billion market opportunity Open Banking represents and the growth we expect to see over the next three years. Some banks have had understandable reasons to be hesitant about adopting Open Banking—but they won’t for much longer.

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Market Commentary: Week of August 30, 2021

SWBC's LenderHub

Last Week. Both risk and Treasury markets spent most of last week guessing what Fed Chairman Powell was going to say when he spoke at the annual Fed summit at Jackson Hole, WY, then reacting to the actual address on Friday. Chairman Powell provided what can be called a “dovish taper”. He acknowledged the time may be coming soon to begin tapering the Fed’s massive quantitative easing program, but that tapering would be gradual and data-dependent.

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Big Canadian banks dismissive of potential risks from open data regime

BankInovation

The big five banks of Canada faced questions about their preparedness for the risks of open banking during last week’s earnings calls, on the heels of news the ruling Liberal party would support a proposed road map for an open banking regime. Leaders at the $1.4 trillion Toronto-Dominion (TD) Bank, $1.3 trillion Royal Bank of […].

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AI and Financial Institutions—an Intuitive Combo

SWBC's LenderHub

Since the onset of the digital revolution in the 1990s, FinTech has played an increasingly vital role in streamlining operations for financial institutions. From online bill pay to mobile banking apps and biometric security features, technology is now a dominant factor in the way account holders interact with their financial service providers. In the past decade, this technology has been driven more and more by software and platforms that use artificial intelligence (AI).

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

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

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Listen: Automation Anywhere expands support for citizen developer programs

BankInovation

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) company Automation Anywhere released several updates last week designed to support citizen developers, including a new citizens developer role license. Automation 360, the vendor’s cloud-based platform, will now offer a citizens developer role for business subject matter experts to create and run bots on their own desktops.

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Business confidence in UK at four-year high but staff shortages a concern

TheGuardian

Greater optimism among companies in August about post-Covid recovery, says Lloyds See all our coronavirus coverage UK business confidence has hit a four-year high, thanks to growing optimism about the post-Covid recovery, but companies highlighted concerns about staff shortages, which could push up pay in the coming months. The vaccine rollout, removal of lockdown restrictions and changes to self-isolation rules all contributed to greater optimism among firms in August, according to the latest s

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Plaintiffs in Lawsuit Challenging Legality of CFPB Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law Move for Summary Judgment

CFPB Monitor

In June 2020, the National Association of Consumer Advocates, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, and Professor Kathleen Engel (collectively, the “Plaintiffs”) filed a lawsuit in the Massachusetts federal district court challenging the legality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law (the “Taskforce”).

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Anti-money laundering fines rocket to $2.2bn worldwide in 2020

Banking Exchange

Banks and financial institutions hit hard by soaring anti-money laundering fines Compliance AML & Fraud BSA/AML Feature3 Feature.

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Colombia's financial regulator launches fintech sandbox

The Paypers

Superfinanciera has enabled the controlled test space to promote technological innovation in the financial system, according to the official press release.

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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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SouthPoint and Merchants banks agree on Merger

Banking Exchange

Move will see SouthPoint extend franchise into Cullman and Marshall counties Management Feature Feature3 M&A Community Banking.

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Frontline Worker Hiring Platform Workstream Raised A $48M Series B

CB Insights

Workstream , a frontline worker hiring platform, has raised $48M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Coatue Management, BOND, Dreamers Fund, and Founders Fund, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? San Francisco-based Workstream primarily caters to small businesses and hourly workers. The company has grown 10x over the past year.

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Huntington Sets Out Private Banking Strategy In Twin Cities Area

Banking Exchange

Merger with TFC opens up new opportunities and recruitment drive Community Banking Feature3 Feature Management M&A.

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Listen: Automation Anywhere expands support for citizen developer programs

BankInovation

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) company Automation Anywhere released several updates last week designed to support citizen developers, including a new citizens developer role license. Automation 360, the vendor’s cloud-based platform, will now offer a citizens developer role for business subject matter experts to create and run bots on their own desktops.

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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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Australia considers new regulations for Apple, Google, and WeChat digital wallets

The Paypers

The Australian government has announced it is considering new laws that would tighten the regulation of digital payment services by tech giants such as Apple and Alphabet's Google.

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This Property Management Platform Raised $100M In A Series C Round Led By Highland Europe And Brookfield Technology Partners

CB Insights

Plentific , a property management platform, has raised $100M in a Series C. The round drew participation from Brookfield Asset Management, Highland Europe, and Target Global, among others. How’s the company performing? UK-based Plentific assists property managers and landlords with launching and managing contractor supply chains for repair and maintenance services.

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Tiger Brokers uses Onfido's technology for the onboarding process

The Paypers

Tiger Brokers , an online brokerage that lets users trade and manage their investments through its Tiger Trade platform, has partnered Onfido.

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This Pakistani B2B Marketplace For Merchants Raised $30M In Series A Funding To Expand Geographically

CB Insights

Bazaar , a B2B marketplace for merchants, has raised $30M in a Series A. The round drew participation from Indus Valley Capital, Alter Global, Wavemaker Partners, and Defy Partners among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Karachi-based Bazaar provides B2B e-commerce services to 750,000 small merchants across Pakistan. It provides users with digital ledger services for bookkeeping and credit collection.

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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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Italy-based Switcho parnters with Salt Edge

The Paypers

Italy-based digital fintech platform for expense management Switcho has upgraded its services by teaming up with Open Banking provider Salt Edge.

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U.S. banks give embedded finance a whirl. Will it catch on?

American Banker

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Data analytics platform Fobi completes Shopify integration

The Paypers

Canada-based data analytics company Fobi has completed integration of platform with Shopify by launching Fobi App on the Shopify App Store for purchase by Shopify retailers.

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Popular SBA loan program could run dry this week

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.

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Amazon to offer Buy Now, Pay Later option through Affirm

The Paypers

Amazon has announced teaming with US-based payments company Affirm to offer online shoppers a Buy Now, Pay Later option that does not involve credit cards.

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Kenya’s Money in the Past: Kenneth Matiba

Bankelele

“Aiming High” is an autobiography of Kenneth Matiba that covers his life as a civil servant, businessman, farmer, corporate leader, member of parliament, cabinet minister, and presidential candidate. It’s also a good business book that’s well written and detailed. Excerpts: Scaling Farming Ventures While exporting beans to Europe, he faced freight challenges.

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How the delta variant upended banks’ return-to-work plans

American Banker

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PhonePe to reportedly act as account aggregator

The Paypers

Walmart-owned PhonePe has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Account Aggregator (AA), according to moneycontrol.com.

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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.