Wed.Apr 16, 2025

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Managing the Risk Surface of a Loan Given Tariffs

South State Correspondent

When a bank makes a loan, its stepping onto a multidimensional terrain of risk. Credit, interest rate, liquidity, optionality, legal and operational risk all interplay with each other to expose the bank, and the borrower, to a set of risk that can be visualized as a three-dimensional area. Given the current state of the economy, this risk is near an all-time high.

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FASB eyes CECL relief on some receivables for private firms; What it means for financial institutions

Abrigo

This article covers these key topics: Simplyfing CECL for certain receivables Breaking down Credit Losses-Topic 606 Receivables Implications for community financial institutions Equipment-financing firms and others could benefit FASB's Credit Losses-Topic 606 Receivables project doesn't directly affect financial institutions, but it could offer insight on efforts to reduce the CECL burden.

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Klarna partners with Fiserv’s Clover

Payments Dive

A recently signed deal will bring Klarna’s installment loans to Clover checkout at merchants across the U.S.

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Bank acquisitions announced in Oklahoma, Virginia

ABA Community Banking

Equity Bancshares in Kansas, has agreed to buy NBC Corp. of Oklahoma. TowneBank in Virginia, has agreed to buy Old Point Financial. The post Bank acquisitions announced in Oklahoma, Virginia appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Commercial Lenders, Playing It Safe Is the Real Risk

Why Legacy Lending Workflows Are Costing You More Than You Think Legacy systems and manual workflows might feel familiar, but they come with growing risks—compliance gaps, costly delays, and lost opportunities. This guide breaks down why clinging to traditional processes is no longer sustainable and how automation can help lenders regain control, improve efficiency, and reduce risk across the closing process.

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Shazam sheds merchant services to focus on debit

Payments Dive

The network company divested its merchant services portfolio this month to concentrate on its core business.

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For medical debt, ‘care now, pay later’ models abound

Payments Dive

As healthcare expenses grow, fintech startups look to boost the affordability — and profitability — of medical payments.

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Rising to the challenge of new data security standards

Cisco

To ensure the safety of cardholder environments, financial institutions must understand the guidance on modern technologies and applicable controls.

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IST partners with NAPAS to optimise digital payments in Vietnam

The Paypers

IDEMIA Secure Transaction (IST) has partnered with the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam ( NAPAS ) to expand the nation’s digital payment landscape.

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Credit union oversight hobbled in warning to bank regulators

American Banker

The firing of National Credit Union Administration board members further erodes the political independence of bank regulators, experts say, in a way that could trickle up to the Federal Reserve.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Stripe rolls out Weixin Pay support across Stripe Terminal

The Paypers

Stripe has expanded its collaboration with Tencent by introducing Weixin Pay to Stripe Terminal, enabling in-person transactions in 20 countries.

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Citizens Bank posts higher earnings, sells student loans

American Banker

The regional bank noted "heightened uncertainty" in the second quarter but reaffirmed its outlook for the year.

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Klarna partners with Clover

The Paypers

Klarna has partnered with Clover , a POS system, to auto-enable its payment options into shops and service businesses across the US.

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OCC combines supervision into single unit

American Banker

In internal shakeup, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will unify supervision divisions, revive the Chief National Bank Examiner office, and elevate IT oversight as part of a broader streamlining push.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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OKX launches its solutions in the US

The Paypers

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced the rollout of its centralised crypto exchange and OKX Wallet in the US, with the company also establishing regional headquarters.

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Klarna, Payoneer buck tariffs to boost global expansion

American Banker

The Sweden-based payment firm, which recently delayed its IPO due to the trade war, will use Fiserv's Clover point of sale system as it looks to build a market in the U.S. Plus: Payoneer makes a deal in China and other news in this week's global payments roundup.

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Revolut adds five more currency wallets in its app

The Paypers

Revolut has launched five additional currency wallets, including Chinese yuan (CNY), Vietnamese dong (VND), Moroccan dirham (MAD), Icelandic króna (ISK), and Serbian dinar (RSD) that users can exchange and hold in-app.

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Credit union oversight hobbled in warning to bank regulators

American Banker

The firing of National Credit Union Administration board members further erodes the political independence of bank regulators, experts say, in a way that could trickle up to the Federal Reserve.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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RBI supports fintech innovation with On Tap Regulatory Sandbox

The Paypers

The Reserve Bank of India (RIB) has launched a ‘Theme Neutral’ app facility under its ‘On Tap’ Regulatory Sandbox (RS) framework to foster positive transformation in the fintech sector.

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U.S. Bancorp earnings beat expectations, expenses decline

American Banker

The Minneapolis-based parent company of U.S. Bank achieved positive operating leverage during the first quarter as revenues outpaced expenses.

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How To Tell Accountholders About the Zelle App’s Discontinuation

Image Works Direct

By now, you may have heard that Zelle has discontinued its standalone mobile app. As of April 1, 2025, Zelle can only be accessed through the apps and websites of financial institutions.

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eBay and Checkout.com forge payment acquiring partnership

The Paypers

Global commerce company eBay has entered into a strategic collaboration with Checkout.com , aiming to expand its payment platform and optimise the customer experience.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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FB maintains brisk branch expansion pace in wake of deal

American Banker

Nashville-based FB Financial announced the opening of a new office in Asheville, North Carolina, a week after striking a $381 million deal for an Alabama-based community bank.

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How To Tell Accountholders About the Zelle® App’s Discontinuation

Image Works Direct

By now, you may have heard that Zelle has discontinued its standalone mobile app. As of April 1, 2025, Zelle can only be accessed through the apps and websites of financial institutions.

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Ginnie Mae filling leadership void with new COO

American Banker

Chief Operating Officer Joseph Gormley's appointment fills out a thin executive team at the government corporation, which plays a key role in funding mortgages.

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Lili joins forces with ecommerce platforms to support online businesses

The Paypers

Financial platform Lili has rolled out a suite of tools aimed at assisting online merchants in expanding and scaling their operations.

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.