Tue.Mar 26, 2024

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Visa, Mastercard reach landmark credit card settlement

Payments Dive

The two biggest U.S. card networks agreed to cap interchange fees for five years, among other terms, to settle merchant litigation that has lasted nearly two decades.

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5 Variables That Help Commercial Relationship Profitability

South State Correspondent

In our previous articles ( here and here and here ) we discussed some of the drivers of commercial relationship profitability. In this article, we consider and define relationship banking and how relationship banking can increase commercial loan profitability. What is Relationship Banking We define relationship banking as a model focused on a consultative banking approach.

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DOJ calls Apple card fees ‘significant expense’ for banks

Payments Dive

The tech giant’s fees for credit card transactions “cut into funding for features and benefits that banks might otherwise offer smartphone users,” the Department of Justice said in suing the company earlier this month.

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Non-bank ATMs have hidden opportunities amid challenges

ATM Marketplace

IADs have taken big hits in recent years, but consumers still want their services. This industry has a lot of untapped potential, if they take certain strategic steps for success.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Capital One pledges to give Discover’s network a boost

Payments Dive

Dominated by Visa and Mastercard, card network markets “sorely need an injection of competitive rivalry,” Capital One argued in its application to regulators to purchase Discover.

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Next-gen Financial Document Processing: A Must for Modern Banking

BankInovation

Document processing is a routine task in the finance industry, but does it have to be manual? In an era where the banking sector is grappling with a growing volume of documents, the need for efficient, accurate, and swift document processing systems has never been more critical.

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Capital One seeks community plan on Discover deal, even as some activists balk

American Banker

The credit card giant says that it is "proactively meeting" with advocacy organizations to gather feedback that would help with the creation of a community benefits plan. The National Community Reinvestment Coalition, which has negotiated 21 such deals since 2016, opposes Capital One's proposed acquisition of Discover.

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Co-operative Bank to axe 400 jobs in bid to cut costs

TheGuardian

Lender says move is unrelated to takeover talks with Coventry Building Society The Co-operative Bank has unveiled plans to cut 400 jobs as part of the lender’s largest cost-cutting and restructuring programme since it was bailed out by hedge funds in 2017. The job cuts aim to reduce the size of its 3,000-strong workforce by about 12% Redundancies will affect staff across the business, including at its 50 branches.

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Virginia banks merging in $47 million deal

American Banker

First National has agreed to buy Touchstone Bankshares. The combined company would have more than $500 million each of deposits and loans.

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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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US Treasury imposes sanctions on Russian fintech operations

The Paypers

The US Treasury has announced that it imposed sanctions on Russian financial services and technology participants for providing services in virtual assets intended to evade Ukraine.

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KeyBank focuses on gen AI COE

BankInovation

KeyBank is establishing a generative AI center of excellence to navigate the new technology before it is regulated. “One of the things we’re hyper-focused on now is really establishing a COE,” Dominic Cugini, chief transformation officer at KeyBank, said March 19 at Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.

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ANEXT Bank secures USD 148 million from Ant Group

The Paypers

Singapore-based digital bank ANEXT Bank has secured USD 148 million in added capital from Ant Group , its parent company, as per regulatory filings tracking.

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PNC faces setbacks in fraud lawsuit

American Banker

Preliminary rulings by a Pennsylvania judge will allow a jewelry company that claimed it lost $1.1 million to fraud to move forward with suing individual bank employees.

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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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Foam Fades, Knowledge Stays: Rethinking Appraiser Education

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

The valuation profession’s education is like the car wash guy at the tunnel entrance. It’s a rinse-and-repeat mindset. Car wash guy waives his hand to align your tires and points to the sign that says: car in neutral, wipers off, hands off the steering wheel and foot off the petals.

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Podcast: Mastercard developing gen AI tool for businesses

BankInovation

Payments behemoth Mastercard this year plans to launch a generative AI tool that will cater to businesses.

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Industry groups sue over Colorado's crackdown on high-cost lending

American Banker

A lawsuit filed by the American Fintech Council and two other trade groups has implications for other states that also want to keep out high-cost consumer lenders.

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Uzum raises USD 114 million in funding

The Paypers

Uzbekistan-based digital services ecosystem Uzum has announced that it raised USD 114 million in funding, securing its unicorn status with a post-money valuation of over USD 1 billion.

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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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Banks targeted by activist investors brace for proxy season

American Banker

Each spring during the rush of annual meetings, a handful of financial institutions take heat from shareholders who demand new strategies, management shakeups and, at times, even a sale of the company.

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The Swiss FINMA fines Bank Audi

The Paypers

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has announced that it fined private financial institution Bank Audi for violating money laundering regulations.

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Resistance to the CFPB's late fee rule exposes banks' bigger problems

American Banker

Banks, especially big ones, have become too dependent on hidden-fee income. As the consumer credit market evolves toward greater transparency, the CFPB's rules will be the least of their problems.

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New alliance in Africa aims to explore remittance solutions

The Paypers

Coronation Group , Access Holdings , Safaricom , and M-PESA Africa have formed a strategic partnership to provide remittance corridors between East and West Africa.

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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.

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KeyBank focuses on gen AI COE

BankInovation

KeyBank is establishing a generative AI center of excellence to navigate the new technology before it is regulated. “One of the things we’re hyper-focused on now is really establishing a COE,” Dominic Cugini, chief transformation officer at KeyBank, said March 19 at Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.

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Philippines to prohibit access to the Binance exchange

The Paypers

Philippines has planned to block the Binance exchange by June 2024, giving time for investors to close their positions held via the exchange.

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SBF faces decades in jail as prosecutors plug crypto loophole

American Banker

A month after the collapse of FTX, federal prosecutors filed eight charges against crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried. Four of them involved wire fraud.

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Form3, Feedzai launch APP fraud solution for the UK market

The Paypers

UK-based A2A platform Form3 has launched an innovative APP fraud prevention solution powered by Feedzai , a company specialising in fraud prevention.

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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.