Fri.May 03, 2024

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Pay-by-bank holds promise

Payments Dive

“The value proposition of pay-by-bank is clear: merchants win from drastically lower payment costs and consumers win from lower prices,” writes one fintech executive.

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Tech agility is key for M&A, Fiserv exec says

BankInovation

Financial institutions that have gained agility through long-term technology investments are better prepared to complete mergers and acquisitions with limited client disruption. Technology integration during M&A activity is a customer-centric issue for banks, Danny Baker, vice president of market strategy at technology provider Fiserv, told Bank Automation News.

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Automatic age verification comes to self-checkout

Payments Dive

Artificial intelligence is speeding up store checkout in a pilot by banking tech company Diebold Nixdorf using tech to verify a customer’s age.

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AI-powered avatars: Next stage in banking CX?

ATM Marketplace

Digital avatars, could hold the key to unleashing a new era of AI-powered excellence in customer service, especially at the digital banking level.

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.

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Block’s Dorsey rebuffs compliance allegations

Payments Dive

The head of the payments company began an earnings call Thursday with a defense against a former employee’s allegations of compliance improprieties.

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Small banks 'feel like hostages' to their core systems: OCC's Hsu

American Banker

A set of panels discussing minority depository institutions and digitization found that cost is a significant challenge to minority depository institutions, especially in the core processing space.

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Payments, cloud services contribute to Apple’s $23B services revenue

BankInovation

Tech giant Apple reported record revenue from its services businesses, which include payments and iCloud, and is going knee-deep in its generative AI foray. “We set an all-time revenue record in services with $23.9 billion, up 14% year over year,” Chief Executive Tim Cook said during the company’s second- earnings call May 2.

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Regulators' rhetoric about bank failures doesn't match their actions

American Banker

On both sides of the Atlantic, regulators have failed to live up to their promises about how they would approach bank failures. Until they do, the industry operates in legal limbo.

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Block shares CashApp, Afterpay integration update

BankInovation

Block’s Cash App profit and number of users grew in the first quarter as the payments provider integrated buy now, pay later provider Afterpay.

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New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders

Dive into the complexities of New York lien laws with our comprehensive eBook, 'New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders.' In this detailed guide, we explore the critical formalities necessary for lenders navigating ground-up construction and fix-and-flip projects in the New York market. From documentation requirements to the implications of non-compliance, learn how to safeguard your lending position and prioritize legal adherence.

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Block CEO Dorsey touts stronger Q1, previews crypto plans

American Banker

Tighter merchant connections between Square and Cash App helped Block produce stronger-than-expected results during the first quarter, while Jack Dorsey said the firm will launch its first remittance product later this year leveraging decentralized finance.

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Avalanche integrates with Stripe

The Paypers

The Avalanche C-Chain network has integrated with payment firm Stripe , allowing verified Stripe users to buy Avalanche’s AVAX and send it to their wallets.

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Geopolitical tensions and Covid crisis: Noel Quinn’s five years at HSBC’s helm

TheGuardian

CEO is making a surprise exit after successfully slimming down the global bank and winning over its tough chair HSBC’s chief executive, Noel Quinn, is seen by many as ending his five-year tenure on a high note. The 62-year-old stunned the banking world this week by saying he planned to retire after an “intense” five years in the role to get a better work-life balance.

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STC Bahrain integrates Samsung Wallet for contactless payments

The Paypers

STC Bahrain has expanded its contactless payment options for customers by integrating Samsung Wallet into its services.

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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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FirstSun to switch regulators due to delays tied to HomeStreet deal

American Banker

In talks with OCC officials, "it became obvious that we would not gain near-term approval given their recent experience with multifamily and CRE positions," FirstSun CEO Neal Arnold says. The companies announced other revisions to their deal, too.

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Iress partners with Nomo Bank

The Paypers

Iress has partnered with Nomo Bank , the UK-based Sharia-compliant digital bank, in order to incorporate the latter’s mortgage products in its suite of solutions.

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Fed weighs expanding operating hours for Fedwire, NSS

American Banker

The Federal Reserve has proposed that the two payments services run seven days a week, meaning they'd no longer close on weekends or holidays. The public has 60 days to comment.

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Brite Payments and Shopware team up for instant payments across Europe

The Paypers

Brite Payments , a provider of instant bank payments, has teamed up with Shopware , an ecommerce platform in Europe, to introduce Open Banking-based instant payments to businesses across the continent.

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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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Comerica hires former SVB risk exec, Huntington names wealth chief

American Banker

Former Silicon Valley Bank exec Floyd Kessler joins Comerica as executive vice president and chief business control officer; Melissa Holding succeeds Michael Robinson as head of wealth management at Huntington; Goldman Sachs' Alexander Mayer is set to take on a senior position at JPMorgan Chase; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

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Cashflows updates Developer Portal to enhance merchant onboarding

The Paypers

Cashflows has launched the new Cashflows Developer Portal, an enhanced portal for a one-stop-shop to empower merchants and partners with access to all of Cashflows’ products and services.

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Columbia struggled after Umpqua merger. Is the math starting to work?

American Banker

The combination of two Pacific Northwest banks was supposed to create a regional powerhouse, but rising deposit costs have stung. CEO Clint Stein says he's "laser-focused" on making Columbia a top performer again.

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EU Parliament to institute additional AML laws

The Paypers

The European Parliament has passed a suite of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations that target several financial services and entities, including cryptocurrency.

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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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Regulators issue guidance to community banks on third-party risks

American Banker

The Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a 30-page guidebook on managing affiliate risks. The report builds on formal guidance issued last year.

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dLocal partners with Open English

The Paypers

dLocal , a cross-border payment platform, has partnered with Open English , an online English-learning platform operating across more than 30 countries globally.

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TD probe tied to laundering drug money, Journal says

American Banker

Toronto-Dominion disclosed last year that it was under investigation by the department. Canada's second-largest lender also faces probes by three U.S. regulators over its handling of suspicious customer transactions.

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DNA Payments and Aero Commerce join forces

The Paypers

DNA Payments an omnichannel payments company has partnered with Aero Commerce aiming to provide online retailers with high-performance, simple, unified payments.

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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.