Tue.Jul 26, 2022

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Amazon opens a new wallet for sellers

Payments Dive

The e-commerce juggernaut said it’s offering a new digital wallet service to its sellers and planning to roll it out more broadly over the “next few months.

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Business Resiliency and Agility: The Need for Speed and Security

Cisco

It’s Blockbuster Night! Say that to any Gen-Xer and it should bring a smile and recollection of days gone by. Netflix took Blockbuster by storm and grew from mail order DVDs to the streaming behemoth they are today. One day, will we reminisce about brick and mortar financial services companies being replaced by digital-first financial services companies like Alipay, Block, Grab, Klarna and Paypal?

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Balance raises $56M for B2B payments

Payments Dive

The B2B payments services provider has quickly attracted investors, including Forerunner and Salesforce Ventures, since its founding in 2020.

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Cash discounting with ATMs delivers win-win for deployers, merchants

ATM Marketplace

By utilizing a Cash Discount Program, merchants can save money and pass on those savings to customers.

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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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Attorneys weigh case against Discover

Payments Dive

After Discover disclosed an internal investigation into its student loan practices, the company’s stock price dropped more than 8% on July 21, attorneys noted.

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Inside Marketing: Tips And Best Practices For Applying To Industry Awards

William Mills

We all know the credit union philosophy is “people helping people.” Credit unions across the country and worldwide are committed to supporting their members and communities by doing whatever it takes to lend a helping hand. Many credit unions regularly and freely give praise and recognition by sharing a member shout-out or a community spotlight. Something they’re not always so quick to do?

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Bosses at City firms could face fines for failing to prioritise consumers

TheGuardian

FCA’s new rules are expected to help reduce call wait times, end rip-off charges and make it easier to change investments Senior bosses at City firms could face fines and have their bonuses docked if they fail to put consumer needs first, in one of the biggest overhauls of financial regulation in a decade. Rules being rolled out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will force financial firms – including banks, insurers and investment firms – to focus on delivering “good outcomes” for custome

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State of Blockchain Q2’22 Report

CB Insights

Venture capital investors scaled back crypto investments in Q2’22 due to macroeconomic pressures and concerns about crypto valuations and stablecoins. Global funding fell by 29% quarter-over-quarter. Below, take a look at a few highlights from our 192-page, data-driven State of Blockchain Q2’22 Report. For all the record figures, private market data, and deeper insights, download the full report.

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Equifax to acquire post-transaction fraud solution Midigator

BankInovation

Equifax announced today its plans to acquire fraud solution Midigator to enhance its digital identity and fraud prevention capabilities as chargebacks and transaction disputes rise. In 2022, global e-commerce sales are expected to reach $5.5 trillion, and as e-commerce transactions rise, fraud, too, is expected to surge, according to an Equifax statement.

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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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CBDC’s – wallets, liability and acceptance

Tomorrow's Transactions

CBDCs are everywhere – and nowhere. Everyone is discussing them, but almost no one is actually deploying them. Sure, this is in part due to the early stage thinking that is going into working out what is actually required but it’s also due to the tricky business of actually working out how they would be… Continue reading CBDC’s – wallets, liability and acceptance.

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3 BNPL strategies for financial institutions

BankInovation

Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) use in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2020. “[T]hat’s not much of a surprise if you follow digital payment trends throughout the pandemic,” Jordan McKee, principal research analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said recently during the company’s “Financial Services and Tech Companies at the Crossroads” webinar.

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IDEX Biometrics and Turkey-based issuer to launch biometric payment cards

The Paypers

Norway-based IDEX Biometrics has partnered with a Turkey-based issuer to launch biometric payment cards for the local market.

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Learn how Salesforce powers banks and credit unions

BankInovation

To survive in the market long-term, financial service companies today are focusing on customer and member success. With evolving customer expectations, recent technology advancement, and growing competitive threats, it’s more important than ever for banks to create digital, personalized and connected experiences for their customers. The current economic conditions and recessionary concerns are pushing banks […].

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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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10 technologies helping retail banks manage fraud, identity, and risk — and which ones leaders should prioritize now

CB Insights

Retail banks are tasked with protecting their customers and businesses from fraud, financial crime, cyber threats and other risks in order to preserve the well-being of their organizations and the global financial system. In this report, we evaluate 10 tech markets that retail banking leaders should monitor , vet , and prioritize toward this effort, including: Cloud security.

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Shopify will cut 10% of its staff, with most workers gone by day’s end

BankInovation

Canadian e-commerce firm Shopify Inc. will cut about 10% of its workforce Tuesday, as Chief Executive Officer Tobi Lutke acknowledged the company’s decision to expand rapidly coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic didn’t pay off. The move will eliminate about 1,000 jobs out of 10,000 or so total employees at Shopify. Most of the affected […].

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FIMBank partners with Finverity to offer global SCF and factoring solutions

The Paypers

Finverity , a mid-market supply chain finance platform focused on emerging markets, and FIMBank , a provider of trade finance, factoring, and forfaiting solutions, have partnered to improve supply chain finance (SCF) and factoring solutions to mid-market companies globally.

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Fiserv innovates via acquisitions, investments

BankInovation

Core provider Fiserv continues to seek innovation opportunities for its customers through acquisitions and organic investments. "These investments and accelerated revenue growth resulted in higher capital expenditures and working capital leading to free cash flow of $658 million for the quarter and $1.3 billion year to date," Frank Bisignano, chief executive at Fiserv, said during […].

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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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GoCardless launches Variable Recurring Payments

The Paypers

UK-based A2A payments provider GoCardless has rolled out Variable Recurring Payments, enabling financial providers to prepare for CMA as the ‘sweeping’ approaches.

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Banks continue to pursue banking as a service despite headwinds

American Banker

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Ripple helps FOMO Pay with ODL for crypto-powered treasury management

The Paypers

US-based Ripple , enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions provider, has announced a partnership with Singapore-based payments institution FOMO Pay.

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The turnaround of Texas Capital Bank

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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Finexio closes USD 30 mln funding round

The Paypers

Finexio , a B2B accounts payables (AP) Payments-as-a-Service company, has announced the first close of its USD 30 million funding round at a USD 100 million pre-money valuation.

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Hyundai fined $19 million for submitting false consumer payment histories

American Banker

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MAS and Google Cloud to launch Point Carbon Zero Programme

The Paypers

Singapore's central bank and Google 's cloud computing arm have teamed up to drive the growth of technology-enabled climate finance solutions in Asia over the next three years.

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It’s time to curtail overdraft fees

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.