Tue.Mar 15, 2022

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PopID aims to expand demand for its face-pay tech

Payments Dive

As payments technology evolves, the use of biometrics is poised to take off. Software firm PopID is seeking to raise about $50 million in capital to scale its face verification services for payments applications in the U.S. and abroad.

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OCC Releases Latest CRA Evaluations for March 2022

Perficient

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released 11 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations. These evaluations are based upon on-site examinations performed by OCC-trained staff that are conducted every other year, and they assess an institution’s performance in helping to meet the specific credit needs of the communities they serve.

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Online/Digital Account Opening: A Bridge and A Moat

Abrigo

Offering Digital Consumer and Commercial Accounts Benefits Financial Institutions Banks and credit unions that enable online/digital account opening win new customers and members and retain existing ones. . Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Many financial institutions are adding or improving online or digital account opening capabilities. .

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Tips to tackle ATM security

ATM Marketplace

Last time we looked at some critical ATM security issues such as software vulnerabilities, jackpotting, physical key issues and more. But how does one address such issues?

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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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Summary: Visibility is the cornerstone of a digital strategy in financial institutions

Cisco

Leaders and organizations embarking on any digital initiative need to ensure that experience monitoring is a cornerstone of their strategy. A leading Financial Services company headquartered in Asia found this to be true. With about 30,000 staff and operations spread across several countries in multiple continents, moving to remote work posed new and unexpected network and infrastructure visibility issues for them.

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Auriga sponsors The Digitalisation & Self-Service Banking Conference

Bobsguide

Auriga is sponsoring this year’s Digitalisation & Self-Service Banking Conference taking place at The Law Society Hall, London, on 24th March. We will have the honour to present Paola Acciai, Head of Marketing and Communication at Banca Carige, who will be speaking about their Carige Smart branch model at 9:40am. It is a great example of how the bank of the future incorporates behaviour and technology inside the branch to be smarter and better.

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Cross River moving core to Amazon Web Services by end of March

BankInovation

CHARLOTTE, NC — Cross River Bank’s custom core will be fully deployed on Amazon Web Services by the end of March. The Fort Lee, N.J.-based bank is moving its custom core off a private cloud for increased transaction per second (TPS) power and scalability, both horizontally and vertically, Jesse Honigberg, senior vice president and technology […].

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OppFi files complaint to block “true lender” challenge by California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

CFPB Monitor

Opportunity Financial, LLC (OppFi) has filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief in a California state court against the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), seeking to block the DFPI from applying California usury law to loans made through OppFi’s partnership with Fin Wise Bank (Bank), a state-chartered FDIC-insured bank located in Utah.

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Listen: University Credit Union saved $2M in 1 year with AI-powered bot

BankInovation

University Credit Union saved nearly $2 million in expenses and revenue gains in the first 12 months after launching its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual assistant Royce in August 2020. The savings easily amounted to more than the cost of the technology and allocations made to support the bot, says David Tuyo, president and CEO of […].

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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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Personal Finance 101: Save More Money Without Even Realising It

BankBazaar

Although money management is such a simple concept yet saving money can be quite demanding and strenuous. With many unwanted expenses waiting to happen and a million distractions vying for attention, your wallet pays the price. The ever-entertaining streaming/OTT media services, splurging at your favourite retailer, binging at the café you frequent the most or an unplanned staycation, these distractions are definitely hard to resist.

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HSBC to close 69 more bank branches as Covid speeds shift online

TheGuardian

Which? describes number of bank closures as ‘alarming’, with many customers unable to go digital HSBC is to shut a further 69 branches, on top of the 82 it axed last year , claiming the pandemic has accelerated the shift to digital banking. It is the latest in a line of banks to announce it is reducing its network in response to changing customer habits.

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Absa Kenya resumes dividends after record FY2021

Bankelele

Banking seems to have gotten over the shocks of the last two years, going by the outlook of Absa Bank Kenya. The bank released its 2021 financial results in Nairobi today and signalled a recovery with a resumption of dividend payouts similar to pre-Covid times. The bank recorded assets of Kshs 429 billion and pre-tax […].

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Indian BNPL provider MoneyView reaches a $625M valuation. MoneyView competitors include ePayLater, Flexmoney, LazyPay, Simpl, ZestMoney, and Capital Float.

CB Insights

MoneyView , a personal finance management app, has raised $75M in a Series D. The round drew participation from Accel, Dream Incubator, Tiger Global Management, and Winter Capital, among others. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div class="cta has-desktop"><div class=&

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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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IRIS adds embedded finance with UNIPaaS

The Paypers

IRIS Software Group has partnered with UNIPaaS , bringing its embedded finance solutions platform to SMEs, according to enterprisetimes.co.uk.

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Non-dilutive startup financing provider Capchase raises $80M. Capchase competitors include Pipe, Founderpath, Clearco, Vitt, Uncapped, Levenue, and Arc Technologies.

CB Insights

Capchase , a provider of non-dilutive financing, has raised $80M in a Series B. The round drew participation from 01 Advisors, Invesco, QED Investors, SciFi VC, Thomvest Ventures, and Tusk Ventures, among others. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div class="cta has-desktop"

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Playter raises USD 1.7 mln to bring BNPL to the B2B space

The Paypers

UK-based Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider Playter has secured USD 1.7 million in a seed funding round co-led by Fin Capital and 1818 Ventures to sustain its growth plans.

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The Most Influential Women in Payments, 2022

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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Arm’s CHERI-Based Morello Prototype Adopts New Approach to Security

Tomorrow's Transactions

Developing secure software and systems is hard. Even if the most experienced engineers use the best tools and follow best practices, bugs and vulnerabilities can slip through. Add to that the amount of legacy or 3rd-party code in use today, developer turnover and the use of outsourcing, and we can see that it is very… Continue reading Arm’s CHERI-Based Morello Prototype Adopts New Approach to Security.

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Fintech for landlords introduces a banking platform

American Banker

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EU rejects proposal to prohibit proof-of-work crypto

The Paypers

The EU has rejected the proposed rule that could have banned the cryptocurrency Bitcoin across the bloc but set new draft rules to protect consumers and make mining more sustainable.

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Investors call Wells Fargo’s 18-page human rights report ‘disappointing’

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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Token-based digital securities marketplace 21finance collects EUR 3.4 million

The Paypers

Lichtenstein-based fintech 21finance has announced collecting EUR 3.4 million in a Pre Series A financing round.

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CFPB urged to act quickly on buy now/pay later loans

American Banker

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Bixie teams up with UBX

The Paypers

Bixie , an AI-powered finance platform for women, has tapped UBx , an Open Finance platform by Union Bank of the Philippines , in providing digital solutions for beneficiaries.

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Hawaiian bank recruits social media influencers to promote digital account

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.