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Here Is The Money Leaving Your Bank For Crypto

South State Correspondent

Last week, JP Morgan opened banking’s first presence in the metaverse within the blockchain-based virtual world of Decentraland (go HERE for a primer). The “Onyx Lounge,” named after the Bank’s blockchain product, comes complete with a roaming tiger greeting visitors and an ironic portrait of CEO Jamie Dimon, who has been a crypto naysayer.

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Looking at Bitcoin ATM connectivity lessons

ATM Marketplace

Bitcoin ATMs are becoming more common across the globe, with 45,000 in North America alone. Wayne Vandekraak, CSO of OptConnect shared some guidance at how to handle Bitcoin ATM connectivity.

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Banking’s Multicultural Moment

ABA Community Banking

Banks get deliberate about multicultural markets as a path to financial inclusion—and growth. The post Banking’s Multicultural Moment appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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What hyperautomation means for the future of lending

BankInovation

The banking industry is currently in the midst of a transformative migration heavily weighted towards digitization. To make this enormous shift possible, financial institutions are increasingly turning to hyperautomation. According to a KPMG report, 59% of executives say that the pandemic has accelerated their organizations’ interest in driving digital transformation.

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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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How to end Britain’s love affair with Russian money

TheGuardian

Oliver Bullough has traced how the British financial system has sheltered ill-gotten Russian wealth over many decades. Can the system be cleaned up? In response to Vladimir Putin’s escalating assault on Ukraine, the UK has added more than 100 individuals and entities to its sanctions list. Boris Johnson says these measures are designed to “squeeze Russia from the global economy”.

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The Wait is Over - Bankers as Buyers is Back: Part 1

William Mills

It can be tough to keep up with what's new in fintech, industry trends, and competitive insight in today's fast-paced and forward-thinking environment. From ever-evolving consumer preferences to the continued uncertainty of the global pandemic, the industry has undoubtedly been "through the ringer" as of late.

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Truist finalizes its tech integration — and leaves two treasury systems in place

BankInovation

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Truist has completed the brunt of its technology integration work and, despite a digital-first strategy, has chosen to retain the two treasury systems from BB&T and SunTrust, the banks that merged Truist. Bryce Elliott, Truist’s chief information officer for wholesale and enterprise payments, said at the Bank Automation Summit 2022 today that […].

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Japan freezes Russia Central Bank's assets

The Paypers

Japan has announced on 1 March 2022 that it joined the US and its international allies in imposing additional sanctions to the Russian Federation, amid the conflict in Ukraine.

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RBC says AI-trading platform gaining traction in ‘volatile times’

BankInovation

RBC is looking to its artificial intelligence electronic trading platform “Aiden” to steer global market clients through volatile times. RBC CEO Dave McKay pointed to market and economic volatility “driven by heightened geopolitical risk, continued supply chain disruption, acute labor capacity shortages, energy market imbalances and resulting high inflationary conditions,” during the $1.4 trillion bank’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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Fiserv Reduces Fraud Losses for Small to Midsize Banks with AI

FICO

Fiserv, a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, has developed a new fraud mitigation service that has reduced fraud losses, which were already low by industry standards, by 10 to 15% for its small to midsize credit union and bank clients. False declines — legitimate transactions wrongly flagged as fraudulent — decreased by an average of 20%.

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Fed looks to streamline path to payment system amid Raskin fight

BankInovation

The Federal Reserve Board is taking a fresh look at how financial firms get coveted access to the U.S. central bank’s payment system — a controversial question that’s weighing on President Joe Biden’s pick to be Wall Street’s top bank regulator. The Fed on Tuesday proposed a plan that it said would help ensure the fairness of […].

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Digital Banking Commandment: Respect Your Customers’ Data!

FICO

Following the highly successful The 11 Commandments of Digital Banking eBook , we are kicking off a series of 5 deeper dive blog posts that group the 11 Commandments below into common themes. Digital lift-and-shift is not a strategy! Friction – not inherently good or evil. Be personable in this impersonal channel. Respect the data. Engage me, teach me – feed my TikTok obsession.

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Perfios hits $2B valuation at a trailing price to revenue multiple of 203.4x

CB Insights

Perfios , a financial statement analysis software provider, has raised $70M in a Series C. The round drew participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and Warburg Pincus. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? India-based Perfios enables financial institutions to collect and analyze structured and unstructured data in order to automate lending decisions.

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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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FDIC: Bank Profits Rise in Fourth Quarter, Full Year

ABA Community Banking

FDIC-insured banks and savings institutions earned $63.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021, a 7.4% increase from the year prior, and full-year net income increased 89.7% to $279.1 billion, the FDIC reported today in its Quarterly Banking Profile. The post FDIC: Bank Profits Rise in Fourth Quarter, Full Year appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Visa and Mastercard block Russian financial institutions

The Paypers

Global payment processors and card issuers Visa and Mastercard have blocked multiple Russian financial institutions from their network, in compliance with the US government sanctions imposed over the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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How Visa-Mastercard Russian bank ban will disrupt commerce

American Banker

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ANZ merges digital and retail divisions

The Paypers

New Zealand-based ANZ has announced it is re-merging its digital and retail divisions into one unit, as the bank gets closer to launching its customer-facing app, ANZ Plus.

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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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More states look to cap consumer interest rates at 36%

American Banker

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Australia's big four banks shut down 3800 ATMs

The Paypers

Data has shown that almost 459 Australian branches have been shut down in the last few years, while thousands of ATMs were also removed.

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Goldman Sachs advances further into embedded finance with GM partnership

American Banker

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M-Kopa secures USD 75 mln

The Paypers

M-KOPA , a fintech that provides connected financing and digital financial services to underbanked consumers across four African markets, has announced its USD 75M Growth Equity round.

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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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Higher expenses pared bank profits: FDIC

American Banker

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Singapore's Volopay raises USD 29 mln in Series A

The Paypers

Volopay , a Singapore-based fintech startup, has raised a USD 29 million Series A in debt and equity financing as it seeks to further expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific, and MENA.

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The nation's longest-tenured bank CEO will hand off job to son

American Banker

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Moneyhub proposes greater data sharing among financial firms

The Paypers

UK-based Moneyhub , an Open Data and payments platform, has called for greater data-sharing among financial firms as part of its response to the FCA ’s Consumer Duty Proposals.

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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.