Mon.May 22, 2023

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NY Fed teams with Singapore on CBDC study

Payments Dive

The two central banks tested digital ledger technology for payments across multiple currencies in less than 30 seconds.

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Applying Second-Order Thinking In Banking

South State Correspondent

We have used the term “second-order thinking” in our writings, and some bankers were curious about what exactly we mean. The term came to popularity in banking after Howard Marks wrote his seminal work on investments – The Most Important Thing. The “most important thing,” as described in the book, is the ability to drill down in order to get to the heart of an issue.

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Legislators spar over stablecoin proposals

Payments Dive

Lawmakers agree stablecoin legislation is needed to ensure the U.S. establishes itself as a leader in the space.

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Kansas Passes an Act Requiring Mortgage Companies, Supervised Lender, and Money Transmitters to Create Information Security Standards Consistent with GLBA’s Consumer Information Safeguard Rule

CFPB Monitor

On April 24, the Governor of Kansas signed into law Kansas Senate Bill 44 , which enacts the Financial Institutions Information Security Act (the “Act”). The Act requires credit services organizations, mortgage companies, supervised lenders, money transmitters, trust companies, and technology-enabled fiduciary financial institutions to comply with the requirements of the GLBA’s Safeguards Rule, as in effect on July 1, 2023.

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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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Mortgage Lenders That Do Not Require Tax Returns

Commercial Lending USA

Mortgage lenders that do not require tax returns are a great option for self-employed individuals or those with non-traditional income sources. These lenders typically use bank statements and other financial documents to verify income instead of tax returns.

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UK government sells £1.26bn of NatWest shares

TheGuardian

State bailed out lender, formerly known as RBS Group, in near-£46bn deal during 2008 financial crisis The UK government has sold £1.26bn of NatWest shares back to the bank, which it bailed out in a near £46bn deal in 2008. The sale will reduce the taxpayer’s stake in the high street bank, formerly known as the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, from 41.4% to 38.6%.

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TD Bank invests in credit card solutions, digital experiences

BankInovation

TD Bank is investing in its digital experience as the bank upped tech spend in the first quarter and launched two new credit cards in May. The Cherry Hill, N.J.-based bank introduced monthly subscription-based, no interest credit card TD Clear and flexible payment credit card TD FlexPay, according to a release from TD Bank.

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ACI Worldwide adds Swift Go to cross-border payment offering

The Paypers

ACI Worldwide has extended its partnership with Swift with the addition of Swift Go to its offering to provide banks with new cross-border, real-time payment services.

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Mercantile Bank to offer real-time B2B payments

BankInovation

Mercantile Bank is using a new instant payments manager from digital banking fintech Q2 to assist with facilitating real-time payments for business-to-business transactions via The Clearing House and eventually the FedNow payments rail. Q2’s instant payments manager will help the $4.9 billion, Grand Rapids, Mich.

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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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Tether partners KriptonMarket to facilitate stablecoin access

The Paypers

Tether has partnered with on/off ramp solution KriptonMarket to provide users in Argentina with stablecoin access at the Central Market of Buenos Aires.

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Why OCR Is Incompatible with True Digital Transformation

BankInovation

Optical character recognition (OCR) has been around for decades, and it’s still a technology that banks regularly use to scan and process paper or PDF forms, such as loan applications or account servicing requests.

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CaixaBank partners with Google Cloud

The Paypers

CaixaBank , a Spain-based financial institution, has partnered with Google Cloud to accelerate the bank's transition to the cloud and drive innovation using data and analytics technologies.

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Home Loan banks could be doing much more to support affordable housing

American Banker

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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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Japan evaluates joining India's UPI payments system

The Paypers

Japan has taken into consideration adopting India’s UPI payments system as both governments look at promoting interoperability through ease of cross-border payments.

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Small, far-flung institutions see a lifeline in instant payments

American Banker

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Paymob secures Saudi Arabia's PTSP certification

The Paypers

Financial service company Paymob has secured Saudi Arabia’s Payment Technical Services Provider certification to offer secure payment solutions to merchants in KSA.

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What would it take to close America's racial wealth gap?

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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Brite Payments launches Instant Payments Network

The Paypers

Sweden-based instant bank payments fintech Brite Payments has announced the launch of its Instant Payments Network to power instant payments and payouts across Europe.

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Fintechs expand AI auto-lending tool for credit unions

American Banker

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Tranglo Lulu Money augment cross-border payouts

The Paypers

Malaysia-based cross-border payment hub Tranglo has partnered with Lulu Money , a subsidiary of Lulu Financial Holdings, to accelerate cross-border transactions.

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Credit Card Revolvers vs. Transactors: Understanding Their Behavior to Optimize Marketing Strategies

The Financial Brand

This article Credit Card Revolvers vs. Transactors: Understanding Their Behavior to Optimize Marketing Strategies appeared first on The Financial Brand. Credit card transactors have different spending habits and lifestyles than credit revolvers. Here's how marketers can use these insights. This article Credit Card Revolvers vs. Transactors: Understanding Their Behavior to Optimize Marketing Strategies appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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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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NPCI uses bank partnerships to promote RuPay credit cards

The Paypers

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has looked to push up the usage of RuPay credit cards in the market and leans of bank partnership to do this.

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Inflation Is Changing People’s Money Habits: 7 Studies Show the Trends

The Financial Brand

This article Inflation Is Changing People’s Money Habits: 7 Studies Show the Trends appeared first on The Financial Brand. Inflation is wearing on consumers, who are buying groceries on buy now, pay later plans & hiding cash in the fridge. Yet small splurges rise. This article Inflation Is Changing People’s Money Habits: 7 Studies Show the Trends appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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N26 Bank launches new insurance services

The Paypers

Germany-based digital bank N26 has launched new insurance services for ‘You’ and ‘Metal’ personal and business account holders.

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HomeStreet chief laments short sellers as he leads turnaround

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.