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How does Gen Z feel about credit cards? It's complicated.

Payments Dive

Each generation has approached credit differently; Gen Z is no exception. As they turn toward credit cards, industry analysts say these consumers are likely to keep card companies on their toes.

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Bold banks can grow by shattering the value chain

Accenture

There are times when you have to break something apart in order to make it better. For banks, it’s time to break down the traditional value chain and replace it with a more future-friendly set of business models. Until now, the value chain in banking has relied on a vertically integrated business model. But in…. The post Bold banks can grow by shattering the value chain appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Wealthy BNPL consumers give Affirm a boost

Payments Dive

A new survey from one equity analyst suggests installment financing from the buy now-pay later company Affirm has appeal for rich and poor alike. "The demand for our service is going up because consumers are trying to ration their money,” Affirm CEO Max Levchin told CNBC.

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The Tightening Cycle Begins

South State Correspondent

Fed Begins Rate Hikes. More to Come. As expected, the Fed raised the overnight target rate 25bps to 0.25% – 0.50%. The updated Dot Plot now shows a total of seven 25bps hikes in 2022, including today’s, and another three hikes in 2023 reaching 2.75%. The longer-run fed funds terminal rate is forecast to be 2.4%, reached in 2024. There was speculation that the terminal rate would be raised in recognition of the generationally high inflation numbers but it essentially remained unchanged (see

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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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Moving big money is about to get faster

Payments Dive

In the next few weeks, the two U.S. automated payments systems are set to increase the speed with which $1 million can be sent between two parties.

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Transactions: Community banks automate loan pricing, move off legacy cores

BankInovation

Huntingdon Valley Bank announced Tuesday that it will use nCino for artificial intelligence (AI)-based loan pricing and profitability modeling. The Huntingdon Valley, Pa.- based bank’s previous pricing models were inefficient and built around time-intensive manual procedures, Hugh Connelly, executive vice president and chief lending officer at the community bank, said in a release.

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Countdown to Rate Liftoff Begins

South State Correspondent

Countdown to Rate Liftoff Begins. The March FOMC meeting concludes this afternoon with a 25bps rate hike a foregone conclusion. As we mentioned on Monday, the real focus for investors will be in the forecast for further rate hikes this year, and the updated economic forecast with inflation and GDP key items of interest in the wake of the war in Ukraine.

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5 back-office pain points to automate

BankInovation

For financial services firms wanting to compete against an ever-growing number of fintech players, the road to parity goes through the back office — specifically in reevaluating and upgrading technology and processes. Many banks, credit unions, wealth management firms and other financial services companies are already feeling the pain of being anchored to legacy technology […].

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With 2-Year Revenue Growth of 1726%, NXTsoft Is #5 on Inc. Magazine’s List: Fastest-Growing Private

Bobsguide

With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 1726%, NXTsoft Ranks No. 5 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. “NXTsoft is thrilled to be named one of the fastest-growing companies in the Southeast,” said David Brasfield, CEO of NXTsoft. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team of employees and because NXTsoft delivers quality APIs to the financial and Fintech community that facilitate connectivity and enable digital

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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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TIAA Bank to expand use of unstructured data for complaints management

BankInovation

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — TIAA Bank plans to expand its use of unstructured data to improve complaints management. Use of unstructured data will provide the bank with better insights into potential trends, John Elton, chief information officer of $40 billion TIAA Bank, said at the Bank Automation Summit. During the fireside chat, Bank Automation News Publisher […].

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Lloyd’s of London issues £1m fine over firm’s bullying and ‘boys’ night out’

TheGuardian

Lloyd’s issues largest ever fine to Atrium for mishandling of harassment case and ‘tolerating’ inappropriate staff event The insurance market Lloyd’s of London has issued the largest fine in its 336-year history after a member firm mishandled a bullying and harassment case and hosted an inappropriate “boys’ night out” event for staff. Lloyd’s announced on Wednesday that it had fined Atrium Underwriters more than £1m due to “serious failures” by the firm, which was shown to have tolerated discrim

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GoTo announces IPO on Indonesia Stock Exchang

The Paypers

The fusion between ride-hailing startup Gojek and ecommerce company Tokopedia, trading under the name of PT GoTo has announced its plan to carry out an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) market.

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Real estate investing platform Roofstock reaches $1.9B valuation. Roofstock competitors include Fundrise, Doorvest, HomeUnion, AlphaFlow, Mynd, and Unison.

CB Insights

Roofstock , a property technology company, has raised $240M in a Series E. The round drew participation from SoftBank Group, Khosla Ventures, SVB Capital, and JLL Spark, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? California-based Roofstock enables retail and institutional investors to purchase and sell rental homes. The platform has processed more than $5B in transaction volume.

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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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Miracle Cash&More opens physical cryptocurrency store in the Netherlands

The Paypers

Estonia-based crypto fintech Miracle Cash&More has announced launching its first physical cryptocurrency store in Amsterdam.

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GAO: Regulators Lack ‘Outcome-Oriented Measures’ in Assessing Efforts to Increase Banking Access

ABA Community Banking

A recent report issued by the Government Accountability Office found that some banking regulators lack “outcome-oriented measures” in assessments of their efforts to increase banking access to unbanked and underbanked consumers. The post GAO: Regulators Lack ‘Outcome-Oriented Measures’ in Assessing Efforts to Increase Banking Access appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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WorldFirst launched GBP 100 mln growth package for UK ecommerce businesses

The Paypers

UK-based fintech WorldFirst has partnered with RITMO to launch a GBP 100 million growth package that supports fast-growing ecommerce SMEs in the kingdom.

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ABA Raises Concerns With Treasury’s Emergency Capital Investment Program

ABA Community Banking

The American Bankers Assocaition raised concerns today regarding documentation for the Treasury Department’s Emergency Capital Investment Program, a program aimed at helping community development financial institutions and minority depository institutions support access to capital in underserved communities. The post ABA Raises Concerns With Treasury’s Emergency Capital Investment Program appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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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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collectAI becomes exclusive partner of OTTO Payment development company

The Paypers

Germany-based payment solution provider collectAI has announced cooperating with the payment development company of the ecommerce company Otto Group (PEG).

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Citi’s latest political foray: Abortion-related travel expenses

American Banker

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Canadian tech firms ask for implementation of Open Banking recommendations

The Paypers

Canadian tech leaders have asked Canada’s federal government to appoint an Open Banking lead and implement the recommendations made by the Advisory Committee on Open Banking.

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TAB Bank dragged into seedy world of puppy mill loans by fintech partner

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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Shufti Pro secures USD 20 mln is Series A to support growth

The Paypers

UK-based identity verification platform Shufti Pro has announced it raised USD 20 million in Series A funding to expand and augment its product suite.

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Brinda Bhattacharjee's mission: Bring Goldman Sachs to small businesses

American Banker

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IXOPAY partners with Hawk AI

The Paypers

Austria-based payment orchestration platform IXOPAY has selected Hawk AI for fraud prevention solutions aimed at its white-label clients.

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The biggest bank M&A deals of the last decade

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.