Wed.Oct 27, 2021

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Merchants’ Strong Earnings Allows for Dividend Declarations?

MerhantsBanks

Merchants Financial Group, Inc. (MFGI) has announced financial performance results for the third quarter and two forthcoming dividend payments to shareholders, according to MFGI President & CEO Gregory M. Evans. As a result of strong earnings performance, during its October meeting the MFGI Board of Directors authorized an increase in the semiannual dividend payment from […].

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Money 20/20: Employee demand rises for instant payments

BankInovation

Growing employee demand for being paid instantly rather than biweekly ? led by today's gig economy ? is soon expected to spill over into more traditional employers' payroll systems. That was the consensus among a panel of payments and research executives speaking about the opportunities for instant payments at the Money 20/20 conference in Las […].

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Americans paying 25% more towards car loans than 10 years ago

TheGuardian

Consumer Reports study finds many pay high annual percentage rates despite good credit scores while car loan debt soars to $1.4bn Americans with new car loans are paying about 25% more for their vehicles every month compared with a decade ago, according to a new investigation from Consumer Reports, with auto loan debt in the US now surpassing $1.4tn.

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PointPredictive announces new fraud risk tech at Auto Finance Summit

BankInovation

LAS VEGAS – PointPredictive announced Wednesday during the Auto Finance Summit it has launched a new tool aimed at helping auto lenders minimize fraud risk. The risk management solution provider’s Case Manager and Rules Engine solution is designed to protect lenders against fraud while increasing origination speed, Vice President of Marketing and Growth Dennis Behrman […].

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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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Santander profits soar as UK mortgage lending keeps growing

TheGuardian

Bank, which is Britain’s third-largest mortgage lender, reports pre-tax profits of £687m for third quarter Profits at Santander UK more than quadrupled in the three months to the end of September, as the bank benefited from further growth in mortgages and improving economic conditions. The bank, which is the country’s third largest mortgage lender, reported pre-tax profits of £687m for the third quarter, up 350% from £151m during the same period in 2020.

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TSB and Co-op Bank among lenders set to benefit from £4bn City tax cut

TheGuardian

Treasury confirms that 35 bank groups and building societies will avoid sector-specific surcharges entirely TSB, Co-operative Bank and Leeds Building Society are among the lenders expected to escape a levy imposed on the sector, following the chancellor’s announcement of a £4bn City tax cut in his budget speech on Wednesday. Rishi Sunak said the government would increase the proportion of profits exempt from the bank surcharge from £25m to £100m from April 2023.

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Credit Human Ups 36-Month CD Rate

BankDeals

Credit Human (easy membership requirement) has increased the rate on its 36-59 month CD to a competitive level. Minimum opening deposit is $1k. Also as an IRA CD.

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Mastercard to introduce special cards for the visually impaired people

The Paypers

US-based payment processing company Mastercard has launched an accessible card standard designed to help partially sighted and blind people, called the Touch Card.

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Podcast: The Fine Art of Leadership in Banking

ABA Community Banking

Meet newly elected ABA Chair Scott Anderson. On the podcast, Anderson discusses his goals for ABA during his chairmanship and his perspective on being "creatively entrepreneurial" as a banker. The post Podcast: The Fine Art of Leadership in Banking appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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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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Stripe Joins Sequoia Capital India And Y Combinator In Backing India-Based Tax Filing Software Firm Clear

CB Insights

Clear , a tax filing software firm, has raised $75M in a Series C. This round drew participation from Stripe, Think Investments, and Kora Management, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? India-based Clear offers an online platform for tax filing and processes over 10% of India’s business invoices. The company has grown by 5 times over the last 18 months.

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Merchants’ Strong Earnings Allows for Dividend Declarations

MerhantsBanks

Merchants Financial Group, Inc. (MFGI) has announced financial performance results for the third quarter and two forthcoming dividend payments to shareholders, according to MFGI President & CEO Gregory M. Evans. As a result of strong earnings performance, during its October meeting the MFGI Board of Directors authorized an increase in the semiannual dividend payment from […].

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Building Operations Platform Company Building Engines Is Acquired For $300M By JLL

CB Insights

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a commercial real estate (CRE) services firm, has acquired Building Engines , a property management software provider, for $300M. The deal is expected to close in Q4’21. WHO ARE THE PARTIES TO THE DEAL? Building Engines: Boston-based Building Engines’ platform, Prism, brings together the technology and applications required for building management in one place.

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Protect yourself against scams.

PopularBank

Our priority is to keep your account safe and secure. With an increasing number of customers falling victim to scams, we want to help you identify common scam tactics so that you can better protect yourself and your account. Common scams to look out for. 1. Unsolicited requests. Scammer sends you an unsolicited request or impersonates a valid contractor or supplier to update payment details (such as beneficiary account information or a change to payment method).

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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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Fighting Bias: How Interpretable Latent Features Remove Bias in Neural Networks

FICO

One of the biggest challenges of working with data and building predictive models is identifying and handling inherent biases in the data. Here, bias can arise for a number of reasons, including how the data was collected, why it was collected, and simply because bias is inherent in our society. While techniques exist to detect whether a model produces biased results among protected groups, there are insufficient methods to uncover the biased relationships a machine learning model may learn from

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QR – codes the comeback (they never really went away)

Tomorrow's Transactions

Our most recent webinar was on the topic of QR Codes. As the discussion showed over the past year, driven by the pandemic, businesses have started to realise that QR codes can be used to transform the payments experience – meaning that the utility of QR codes seen in their widespread use in eastern markets… Continue reading QR – codes the comeback (they never really went away).

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Zelle, Fiserv partner for real-time P2P payments

The Paypers

Early Warning Services , the network operator behind Zelle , and Fiserv , have partnered with financial institutions to empower minority and underserved communities to access real-time payments through Zelle, according to Crowdfund Insider.

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'Lots of good' will come from open banking: Citi’s innovation chief

American Banker

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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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PlayUp taps into Paysafe's payment solutions

The Paypers

Australia-based PlayUp has partnered with Paysafe to support its offering in regulated gaming and sports betting markets.

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IRS reporting plan ‘on life support,’ but banks not celebrating just yet

American Banker

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Zolve neobank startup raises USD 40 mln in Series A

The Paypers

India-based Zolve , a neobanking startup helping US immigrants to gain access to financial services, has raised USD 40 million in a new financing round as it begins to roll out its offerings.

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Smaller banks should know their strengths and play to them

American Banker

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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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Monzo to raise GBP 300 mln, at GBP 3 bln valuation

The Paypers

UK-based digital bank Monzo has planned discussions with a number of investors about raising at least GBP 300 million in new funding, according to Sky News.

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Hawaii banks' outlook tempered by threat of new travel restrictions

American Banker

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Open Systems Technologies partners with Shufti Pro for KYC provision

The Paypers

UK-based digital identity verification platform Shufti Pro has partnered with Open Systems Technologies to help financial institutions in mitigate identity fraud while in line with AML/KYC regulations.

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FHFA proposes new disclosure requirements for Fannie and Freddie

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.