Mon.Jan 03, 2022

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AML Quality Control: Strong QC Can Prevent BSA Violations

Abrigo

Tips to strengthen financial institution BSA/AML quality control AML quality control helps financial institutions make certain that suspicious activity monitoring meets program expectations. . Have you combined your BSA & Fraud Departments, or are you considering it? You might like this webinar. WATCH. Takeaway 1 Recent fines against a bank in Texas remind financial institutions of the importance of AML quality control.

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Market Commentary: Week of January 3, 2022

SWBC's LenderHub

Last Week. The news during the holiday week centered squarely around Omicron as super-high infection rates played havoc in the U.S. and Europe. However, growing uncertainty around how to run an economy with a quarter of the workforce home in bed didn’t stop equities as the S&P 500 set its 70 th all-time high for the year before retreating a bit at week’s end.

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Simmons Bank SVP Nick Kieffer to speak at Bank Automation Summit

BankInovation

Nick Kieffer, senior vice president of customer service at Simmons Bank, will speak at Bank Automation Summit 2022 in a panel examining the latest business automation ideas. The panel, “Moving Financial Institutions Rapidly into the Future,” takes place Tuesday, March 1, at 2:15 p.m. ET at the JW Marriott in Charlotte, N.C. It will address […].

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Economic Review and 2022 Forecast for Lenders [+ Free White Paper]

SWBC's LenderHub

In my latest white paper , I take a deep dive into current data to identify the following opportunities and concerns for banks, credit unions, and other lenders in 2022:

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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: Automating loan documents

BankInovation

For banks looking to achieve a positive return on automation investment, loan documents are a low-hanging fruit. In this episode of “The Buzz," Bank Automation News speaks with financial services and technology attorney Josias “Joe” Dewey on automating financial contracts. A software developer who is also a partner at the international law firm Holland & […].

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2022 Predictions: Fraud and fintech innovations

BankInovation

In 2022, banks must counter the continued growth of fraud, which saw increased frequency in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, while also acknowledging competitor fintechs as equal players in the financial services space. That will be key to combating the growing fraud wave, Naftali Harris, co-founder and CEO of identity verification fintech SentiLink, told […].

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Fintechs join the open APIs pilots in Russia

The Paypers

The Financial services of the Moscow Exchange and Sravni.ru have announced they will take part in pilot projects of the Russia FinTech Association (RFA) to create services using open APIs.

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Customers Bancorp hires team to lend to tech, venture-funded clients

American Banker

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Wallyt and All Link Pay to launch cross-border payments platform

The Paypers

Wallyt has partnered with All Link Pay to allow global business and cross-border ecommerce merchants to collect funds and send payouts around the world.

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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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Tap-to-pay app developers work to maintain security without POS readers

American Banker

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Mastercard announces that US retail sales grew 8.5% this holiday season

The Paypers

Mastercard SpedingPulse has revealed that holiday retail sales, excluding automotive, increased 8.5% year-over-year, running from 1 November 2021 through 24 December 2021.

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As SOFR gains favor, other benchmark rates face uncertain future

American Banker

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Fintech Transigo receives USD 70 mln in funding

The Paypers

US-headquartered provider of SaaS software Transigo has announced it raised USD 70 million in funding in a round led by Israeli firms Nawi Brothers and E.N. Shoham Business.

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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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NCUA liquidates Portsmouth Schools Federal Credit Union in Virginia

American Banker

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Scienaptic's engine augments Avail's credit decisions

The Paypers

Scienaptic has partnered with Avail Finance to help it with credit financing decisions for India’s blue-collared workforce.

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First Republic co-CEO resigns in latest succession twist

American Banker

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Morgan Stanley settles data security lawsuit for USD 60 mln

The Paypers

Morgan Stanley has agreed to pay USD 60 million to settle a lawsuit by customers who said the bank exposed their personal data when it twice failed to retire some of its older information technology.

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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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Labor shortage in banking will persist long after pandemic subsides

American Banker

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India's Competition Commission to order probe against Apple

The Paypers

The anti-trust regulator Competition Commission of India has announced a probe against American tech Apple over power abuse allegations.

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India investigates Apple's payment rules for antitrust violations

American Banker

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Indian state initiates e-RUPI payment for scholarship fees

The Paypers

NPCI , State Bank of India , and Department of e-Governance, Government of Karnataka have partnered for enabling and implementing e-RUPI, a cashless and contactless payment solution for Indian students.

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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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Credit unions in southern Iowa to merge

American Banker

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Cinnamon Hotels and HNB partner to provide LANKAQR payments

The Paypers

Sri Lanka-based private sector bank HNB PLC and local hotel chain Cinnamon Hotels have partnered to launch the LANKAQR facility for the hospitality chain’s restaurants.

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Two California credit unions, one in conservatorship, merge

American Banker

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Indian crypto exchanges searched after alleged tax evasion

The Paypers

India’s tax authorities have conducted searches at some of India’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges including CoinSwitch Kuber, CoinDCX, BuyUCoin, and Unocoin.

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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.