Thu.Sep 22, 2022

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Extra costs biggest reason shoppers ditch online carts

Payments Dive

With cart abandonment costing online retailers up to $136 billion annually, Coresight Research’s findings suggest they might want to focus on total purchase price more closely matching shopper expectations.

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Trade groups react to FTC’s proposed Motor Vehicle Dealers Trade Regulation Rule as public comment period closes

CFPB Monitor

Expressing a range of concerns, several key industry groups submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) last week regarding its proposed rule that would impose new substantive and disclosure obligations on auto-dealers in the auto finance process. The public comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (“NPRM”) regarding the Motor Vehicle Dealers Trade Regulation Rule (the “Rule”) closed on September 15, 2022 after the FTC declined in August to extend it.

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Klarna seeks to shed more workers

Payments Dive

In acknowledging the pursuit of further downsizing, a Klarna spokesperson cited changes being made by company executive Camilla Giesecke assuming COO duties.

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CFPB expresses concern about the potential credit impact of high vehicle costs for consumers

CFPB Monitor

In a blog post on Monday , the CFPB advised that it is concerned about the impact of rising car prices on consumer’s financial health, particularly consumers with sub-prime or near prime credit scores. The most recent Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York concluded that the total dollar value of outstanding auto loans rose to $1.5 trillion last quarter, an increase of $33 billion from Q1 to Q2 this year.

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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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QR code resurges for payments

Payments Dive

“Businesses that have consigned QR technology to the tech graveyard would be wise to give it another look,” writes Mike Storiale, Synchrony’s VP of innovation development.

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Visa eyes B2B, remittances for growth

Payments Dive

Visa is eyeing certain portions of the B2B market for near-term growth, the company’s chief financial officer said during a conference last week. It’s also building out its network for remittances.

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TS Imagine Enhances Executive Team with Three Key Hires

Bobsguide

NEW YORK, September 20, 2022 – TS Imagine , a global leader in trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions for capital markets, today announced three executive leadership hires to support the firm’s rapid growth. Spencer Lee joins as Chief Markets Officer , where he will develop and grow TS Imagine’s global fixed income offering. Spencer brings extensive market structure and fixed income trading experience to TS Imagine.

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PayPal defends BNPL position

Payments Dive

The payments firm is just as popular with younger shoppers as its buy now-pay later rivals, a PayPal executive said last week.

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Corporate One Federal Credit Union Provides More Than 750 of America’s Credit Unions New Digital Solutions at Scale

BankInovation

Corporate One Federal Credit Union is a leading wholesale financial services provider for more than 750 of America’s credit unions. Recognizing that credit unions found core banking systems costly and slow to customize, Corporate One sought a technology partner with which to launch digital services that members could consume and adapt at speed and scale. […].

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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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Truss tax cuts will hand big banks and insurers £6.3bn, study says

TheGuardian

Figures compiled by House of Commons Library measure impact of freezing corporation tax and cutting banking surcharge Liz Truss’s government has been criticised for lining up tax cuts that will help big banks and insurers save more than £6bn over the next two years. The figures, compiled by the House of Commons Library, come as the chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, prepares to freeze corporation tax as part of the government’s mini-budget on Friday.

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This week’s podcast episode: A close look at the FDIC’s supervisory guidance and class action litigation regarding multiple non-sufficient funds fees arising from re-presentment of the same unpaid transaction

CFPB Monitor

We discuss each of the three categories of risk identified in the guidance (consumer compliance, third-party, and litigation), plaintiffs’ legal theories in class actions challenging NSF fees, the role of arbitration clauses and contract language in defending class actions, the FDIC’s suggested risk mitigation practices, issues to consider in navigating FDIC expectations for remediation of self-identified NSF fee issues and plaintiffs’ demands in class action settlements, the position of other f

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Liz Truss says any ‘sham referendums’ in Ukraine will not be recognised – UK politics as it happened

TheGuardian

Prime minister says Putin’s calls for mobilisation ‘are a sure sign his barbaric invasion is failing’ Here is some opposition party reaction to the energy support package for business announced by Jacob Rees-Mogg, the business secretary, this morning. Labour says the help has come too late. This is from Jonathan Reynolds, the shadow business secretary.

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How to Optimize Your Collections Efforts to Handle Rising Delinquencies

SWBC's LenderHub

As the U.S. continues to see consumer balance sheets deteriorate due to inflation and real wages decreasing, financial institutions must step up their collections efforts to stay on top of delinquencies in 2023.

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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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Finastra named a top global provider in IDC FinTech Rankings

Bobsguide

Finastra named a top global provider in IDC FinTech Rankings. IDC’s prestigious annual ranking highlights the leading companies in financial technology. London, UK – September 21, 2022 – Finastra is proud to be ranked one of the top providers in the 2022 IDC FinTech Rankings. Vendors on the elite list are recognized based on 2021 calendar year revenues attributed to financial services and fintech industries, and have demonstrated their commitment to their customers and the industry.

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Japan forced to prop up yen after bank keeps to negative interest rates

TheGuardian

Central banks are putting rates up as currencies slide against dollar but Japan and Turkey buck trend Japan has intervened to prop up the yen for the first time since 1998, after it hit a 24-year low as its central bank resisted the trend for higher interest rates. Tokyo was forced to take action in the foreign exchange market to shore up its weakening currency, after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy on Thursday.

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13 major European fintechs launch the Open Finance Association

The Paypers

A group of 13 fintechs including the likes of Token, TrueLayer, Plaid, Worldline or Yapily have launched the Open Finance Association (OFA) to further open up financial data and payments through API tech.

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Corporate One Federal Credit Union Provides More Than 750 of America’s Credit Unions New Digital Solutions at Scale

BankInovation

Corporate One Federal Credit Union is a leading wholesale financial services provider for more than 750 of America’s credit unions. Recognizing that credit unions found core banking systems costly and slow to customize, Corporate One sought a technology partner with which to launch digital services that members could consume and adapt at speed and scale. […].

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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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Wipro partners Finastra to support corporate banks in India

The Paypers

India-based information technology company Wipro has partnered UK-based Finastra to support the digital transformation of corporate banks in India.

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Open banking will reach 304M users by 2026

BankInovation

Open banking is predicted to grow nearly 680% by 2026 to 304 million users as regulations, technology and consumer awareness of their data improves. Along with growth in usership, open banking payments are expected to reach $116 billion by 2026, up from $4 billion in 2021, Ryan Christiansen, senior vice president of data at Mastercard’s […].

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Podcast: How middleware can accelerate community bank innovation

ABA Community Banking

Christian Ruppe co-founded a fintech firm when he was in college — and later he brought his experience in-house in the community banking space. On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — sponsored by Jack Henry — Ruppe talks about Colony Bank’s strategy to build middleware that will enable more rapid innovation. “Were [.].

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Mastercard’s Finicity speeds data sharing for lenders

BankInovation

Finicity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mastercard, is partnering with banks to allow customers to instantly verify their identities, employment status and assets for quicker loan underwriting. “On the lending side, it's just a very high-friction space and has been traditionally if you think about it,” Ryan Christiansen, senior vice president of data access at […].

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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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Goldman Sachs is rolling out its transaction banking service in the EU

The Paypers

US-based financial services company Goldman Sachs has decided to expand its transaction banking service to the European Union.

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Truist improves CX with smartphone biometrics

BankInovation

Truist is enhancing its mobile banking capabilities to allow customers to validate their identities online, at the branch or an ATM. The Charlotte, N.C.-based bank sees an opportunity to leverage smartphones as “an extension” of the branch, in turn creating “a better client experience across all of our channels,” Ken Meyer, chief information officer of […].

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Living abroad, with tokens

Tomorrow's Transactions

Living abroad, with tokens. I have just completed a three-month stint building our business in Australia, and expect to return for a similar period in the near future. How were payments, for me? The first thing to note (to coin a phrase) is that I used no cash whatsoever and don’t recall seeing anyone else… Continue reading Living abroad, with tokens.

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Transactions: Farmers & Merchants Bank selects Fiserv’s Mobiliti

BankInovation

The $336 million Farmers & Merchants Bank of Colby, located in Colby, Kan., is one of seven financial institutions that chose Fiserv’s Mobiliti mobile banking and payments platform in August, according to an FI Navigator report provided to Bank Automation News. The other FIs include: $324 million CIBC National Trust Company, based in Atlanta; $309 […].

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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.