Wed.Mar 30, 2022

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Visa urges cautious approach to BNPL regulations

Payments Dive

"The CFPB should tailor its approaches to preserve consumers’ and merchants' ability to access a wide variety of installment options and maintain competition among BNPL solutions," Visa said in commenting to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Relationship Pricing is Key to Performance

South State Correspondent

Community banks pride themselves on superior customer service. Approximately 90% of all community banks believe that they provide an above-average level of customer service (of course, the math cannot work that way, as half of all banks should be providing a below-average level of customer service). Research by various consultants shows that 80% of companies across industries rate themselves as providing superior service, but only 8% of these companies genuinely deliver such service.

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Transit app incorporates Apple Pay, Google Pay for fares

Payments Dive

An integration between public transportation app Transit and mobile ticketing provider Token Transit aims to make these mobile wallet payment methods available to more commuters across the U.S.

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March Jobs Report Not Likely to Move Markets

South State Correspondent

March Jobs Report Not Likely to Move Markets. To the surprise of nobody who’s been paying attention, the feel good news around peace talks yesterday has dissipated today as Russian military activity suggests no real pull back, but rather a feint to buy some time. The markets want to believe the good news stories, but Putin’s objectives for Ukraine remain, so we would fade any market moves off supposed good news from “peace talks” for the time being.

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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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Transactions: Discover, HSBC select IBM for cloud and quantum computing

BankInovation

Discover announced today that IT consultancy IBM will shift the card provider’s core processes onto a hybrid cloud. IBM will help Discover automate and scale its digital financial solutions, Amir Arooni, chief information officer at Discover, said in the announcement. “As we accelerate our digital transition journey as a leading direct bank and payments company, […].

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Russia offers SWIFT alternative to India for ruble payments

BankInovation

India’s government is considering a proposal from Russia to use a system developed by the Russian central bank for bilateral payments, according to people with knowledge of the matter, as the Asian nation seeks to buy oil and weapons from the sanctions-hit country. The plan involves rupee-ruble-denominated payments using Russia’s messaging system SPFS, the people […].

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4 Tasks To Complete Before The End Of The Financial Year

BankBazaar

Here are a few things you may have pending as FY 21-22 ends. Read on to ensure that you wrap things up and start FY 22-23 on a good note! What a year it’s been for money. With COVID-19 still looming over us, it certainly hasn’t been easy. Lots of highs and lows across industries. How did you handle your finances? Amidst all the chaos, if you missed something important, we’re here for you.

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U.S. Bank pilot enables real-time payments for online auto dealer Driveway

BankInovation

Driveway.com will be the first online auto dealer to offer real-time payments (RTP) to sellers, the result of a new partnership with U.S. Bank announced last week that leverages The Clearing House’s RTP Network. A pilot is currently underway with Driveway customers in the Portland area and will roll out to all customers after the […].

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Fides Multibanking Suite Named Best Cross-Border Payments Solution for Corporates

Bobsguide

Global Finance recognizes multibanking and payments solution leader with World’s Best Treasury & Cash Management Systems & Services Award. Fides Treasury Services Ltd. , the global leader in multibank connectivity and communications, has received this year’s World’s Best Treasury & Cash Management Systems & Services award for Best Cross-Border Payments Solution for Corporates from Global Finance.

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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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Podcast: Breaking Ground as a Community Bank Chief Diversity Officer

ABA Community Banking

While many larger banks have created "chief diversity officer" roles over the past several years, that role has been more of a rarity at smaller banks. Until now. The post Podcast: Breaking Ground as a Community Bank Chief Diversity Officer appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Fides Honored With 2021 TMI Innovation & Excellence Award for Bank Connectivity

Bobsguide

Multibanking solution leader wins bank connectivity award for second consecutive year. Fides Treasury Services Ltd. , the global leader in multibank connectivity and communications, has been named the winner of the 2021 TMI Technology Innovation Award for Bank Connectivity. This is the second consecutive year that Fides has received this Innovation & Excellence award.

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New FDIC Reports Chart Continued Effect of Pandemic on Banks

ABA Community Banking

Two reports released today by the FDIC provide data on consumer lending, deposit rates and branch closures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The post New FDIC Reports Chart Continued Effect of Pandemic on Banks appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Fides Hires Mark O’Toole to Head Sales and Strategic Business Development in North America

Bobsguide

Industry veteran joins multibank connectivity and payments provider in the U.S. to expand visibility and customer acquisition. Fides Treasury Services Ltd. , the global leader in multibank connectivity and communications, has announced the expansion of its business development team, hiring Mark O’Toole to head its expansion efforts in North America.

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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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Activists launch Ukrainian Rescue Token

The Paypers

A group of crypto activists has launched Ukan Token (UKAN), a rescue token designed as a decentralised community for humanitarian purposes.

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Bernhard Kaiser Joins Fides as Chief Information Officer

Bobsguide

IT leader brings extensive payments and project management experience to multibanking firm. Fides Treasury Services Ltd. , the global leader in multibank connectivity and communications, has announced the hire of Bernhard Kaiser as the firm’s new Chief Information Officer. Kaiser will manage Fides’ information technology strategy and execution, focusing on innovation to meet the changing needs of the market.

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Apple working to bring more financial services in-house | Visa launches NFT program | Goldman Sachs is buying pension robo-advisor NextCapital

Bussman Advisory

FinTech Ecosystem Insights by Bussmann Advisory is our weekly newsletter with over 40’000 subscribers across different social media channels, summarizing relevant news and reports related to ecosystems around disruptive technologies, highlighting key updates from the industry as well as our portfolio companies: Apple working to bring more financial services in-house Visa launches NFT program Goldman Sachs is buying pension robo-advisor NextCapital.

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Community banks see value migrating to Finastra’s Fusion Phoenix modern, open core banking system

Bobsguide

Among the migrations recently completed or underway, banks are already seeing material results. Finastra announced that 27 community bank customers are working with Finastra to upgrade their legacy core banking solutions to Fusion Phoenix. This is in addition to 15 banks which went live last year. Among the banks that have recently gone live on Fusion Phoenix is Deerwood Bank.

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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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?eská spo?itelna Modernizes Operations With Debt Collection Optimization

FICO

Improving customer outcomes. ?eská spo?itelna, the Czech Republic’s oldest and largest bank, has modernized its operations by optimizing its decisions around customers in early collections. The use of FICO prescriptive analytics, in this case, debt collection optimization, has improved customer satisfaction and reduced agent call minutes by 25 percent.

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Digital bookkeeping and accounting software Digits hits $565M valuation after a new financing round by Benchmark, Softbank, GV, and Harry Stebbings’ 20VC. Digits competitors include Pilot, Bench Accounting, Zeni, and inDinero.

CB Insights

Digits , a provider of financial management tools, has raised $65M in a Series C. The round drew participation from SoftBank Group, Google Ventures, 20VC, and Benchmark. <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="cta-desktop center-co

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Santander announces instant payments for companies in Europe and Brazil

The Paypers

Spain-based Santander Bank has launched a new international payments solution for companies from Europe and Brazil.

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ABA to Congress: Don’t Restrict Overdraft Services Consumers Value

ABA Community Banking

In a statement for the record of a House Financial Services Committee hearing tomorrow, the American Bankers Association urged lawmakers to preserve consumer choice regarding financial products and services, including overdraft protection. The post ABA to Congress: Don’t Restrict Overdraft Services Consumers Value appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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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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Genome waives fees for Ukrainians

The Paypers

Genome , an Electronic Money Institution licensed and supervised by the Central Bank of Lithuania , has waived its fees for Ukrainian citizens to help them open EUR accounts.

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Applications are now open for the 2022 Young Women's Leadership Award college scholarships

American Banker

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Tribe Payments secures Discover to expand scheme access

The Paypers

UK-based payment technology provider Tribe Payments has announced the integration of Discover Global Network into its API-led platform ISAAC to broaden scheme access.

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SBA gives Community Advantage lending a shot in the arm

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.