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The Power of Generative AI for Financial Services

Perficient

As the financial services industry continues to evolve, companies are looking for ways to stay ahead of the competition and increase their market share. One way to do this is by leveraging the power of generative AI. Generative AI is an advanced form of artificial intelligence that can create content from scratch, taking the burden off of manual labor and allowing companies to focus on their core business.

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Google aims to bulk up wallet

Payments Dive

The tech behemoth is adding features that will let consumers stuff more information, such as healthcare insurance credentials and state IDs, into its digital wallet.

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Discover 3 top trends for Specialty Finance in 2023

Accenture

Is it just me or does it seem like everything’s happening at warp speed this year? New tools and technologies are coming online every day, prompting some unexpected conversations around my dinner table—about how our lives might change as we incorporate these new tools into our day-to-day personal and professional activities. Everyone I know is… The post Discover 3 top trends for Specialty Finance in 2023 appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Worldpay taps Affirm for BNPL

Payments Dive

The multi-year partnership allows Worldpay’s merchant clients to integrate Affirm’s BNPL options at checkout.

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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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In Rough Times, a Confident Board is the Best Asset

Gonzobanker

A recent Gallup survey notes 48% of Americans are worried about the safety of their money in banks. How worried are bank boards? So Gonzo Bankers, are you feeling like the worst of the banking chaos is behind you, or are you peering around the corner like you’re in a classic horror-movie scene? Lately, it feels like a “B” movie where the villain has just been slain and you’ve let your guard down only to have the villain open their eyes!

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What can we learn about monetary policy transmission using international industry-panel data?

BankUnderground

Sangyup Choi, Tim Willems and Seung Yong Yoo How does monetary policy really affect the real economy? What kinds of firms or industries are more sensitive to changes in the stance of monetary policy, and through which exact channels? Despite advances in our understanding of the monetary transmission mechanism, existing studies have not reached a consensus regarding the exact mechanics of transmission.

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Dwolla appoints new CFO

Payments Dive

The company also appointed two new board members as it seeks to capitalize on rising A2A payments demand.

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Stay bold amid techno-panic; long-term tech relationship is positive-sum

BankInovation

The arrival of ChatGPT and similar products has reignited a decades long debate about whether advanced automation, supported by artificial intelligence, will usher in the “end of work,” leading to mass layoffs as businesses replace humans with machines. The artificial intelligence (AI) hype cycle has been building since the 1970s.

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Highest national ranking from Chambers USA awarded again to Ballard Spahr’s Consumer Financial Services Group

CFPB Monitor

We are pleased to report that Ballard Spahr’s Consumer Financial Services Group has once again received the highest national ranking from Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The Group was ranked in the highest tier nationally in the Compliance category of Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance. The Group was also ranked nationally in the categories of Litigation and Enforcement & Investigations.

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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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Inflation’s Impact on the Housing Market

SWBC's LenderHub

Everything happening in our economy today hinges on inflation. If inflation continues to fall quickly, robustly, and smoothly, we can expect the U.S. economy to rebound well. Consider it a softish landing, as the Fed continues to work on lowering inflation rates by raising interest rates. But if inflation refuses to come down as quickly as economists would like, that may put pressure on the Fed to continue raising rates—and keep them elevated longer.

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This week’s podcast episode: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final Section 1071 rule on small business data collection: what you need to know, Part I

CFPB Monitor

At the end of March 2023, the CFPB issued its long-awaited final rule to implement Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act. Section 1071 amended the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require financial institutions to collect and report certain data in connection with credit applications made by small businesses, including women- or minority-owned small businesses. .

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Google fattens its Wallet to counter Apple Pay

American Banker

The search giant is adding travel, health care and other consumer services to encourage users to stay within its ecosystem.

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CFPB report shows nearly 50% decline in overdraft/NSF fee revenues from pre-pandemic levels

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB has issued a data spotlight that shows bank overdraft/non-sufficient funds (NSF) fee revenues have declined significantly from their pre-pandemic levels. The report states: Overdraft/NSF revenue for the fourth quarter of 2022 alone was approximately $1.5 billion lower than in the fourth quarter of 2019 – a decrease of 48% compared to before the pandemic, suggesting an annual reduction of over $5.5 billion going forward. .

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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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Libor ends next month. Some borrowers may be in for a nasty surprise.

American Banker

When the once-ubiquitous interest rate goes away at the end of June, some businesses that have older loans may see a sudden jump in their payments. Banks, lawyers and business leaders are doing last-minute work to avoid that scenario.

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New account pays 9% interest as UK savers offered highest rates for more than a decade

TheGuardian

Building societies offer rates over 7% – but deals have strings attached and are limited to existing members A new savings account has been launched that pays an inflation-beating 9% interest – hours after a rival institution unveiled an account paying 7.5%. The Bank of England’s 12 interest rate rises in a row have spelled pain for millions of people with existing mortgages and those looking to take one out, but the flipside is that savers are now being offered some of the highest rates for mor

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Republic First names new chairman amid investor fight and steep loss

American Banker

An activist investor blasted the appointment of Andrew Cohen, saying he has long served on the Philadelphia bank's board and shares responsibility for its financial troubles.

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Artificial Intelligence: From Hollywood to the Mainstream

FICO

Home Blog Feed test Artificial Intelligence: From Hollywood to the Mainstream Artificial intelligence has gone from Hollywood concept to an everyday fact. This post explores applications and considerations for AI in financial services. Thu, 06/01/2023 - 09:03 Saxon Shirley by TJ Horan Vice President, Product Management expand_less Back to top Thu, 06/01/2023 - 09:00 Up until just a few years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was something you mainly heard about in movies like 2001: A Space Odyss

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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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Fed, California agency issue enforcement against Silvergate, will monitor wind-down

American Banker

The Federal Reserve Board and California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation want to ensure the shuttered bank makes good on its commitment to self-liquidate and make depositors whole. It also wants full cooperation on an investigation into FTX ties.

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Bank runs in the digital age

The Banker

Bank runs will always happen, but there are ways lenders can limit the damage, writes Etay Katz.

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5 takeaways from the banking crisis fallout

American Banker

The banking crisis set in motion by the failure of three banks has the industry focusing once more on how to avoid the same scenario.

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Why Apple’s VR headset could succeed | JPMorgan Chase cut technology jobs this week | OpenAI is pursuing a new way to fight A.I. ‘hallucinations’

Bussman Advisory

Join our community of 50,000+ subscribers and stay informed on the latest trends and news in the FinTech & AI world with the weekly newsletter provided by Bussmann Advisory. Gain insights into disruptive technologies, industry updates, and success stories from our portfolio companies. This week’s must-know stories: 1. Why Apple’s VR headset could succeed where every similar product has failed 2.

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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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BNY Mellon collabs with startups through its own accelerator

BankInovation

BNY Mellon looks to startups to address internal and client-facing technology challenges throughout the bank. The $31.9 million bank communicates with executives and clients to identify areas of friction, Zakie Twainy, digital partnerships and enterprise innovation at BNY Mellon, said at the recent Finovate Spring 2023 event in San Francisco.

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US Bankcards Industry Benchmarking Trends: 2023 Q1 Update

FICO

Home Blog Feed test US Bankcards Industry Benchmarking Trends: 2023 Q1 Update Bankcard delinquencies exceed pre-pandemic levels, higher losses are forecasted ahead Sat, 05/20/2023 - 09:58 Saxon Shirley by Leanne Marshall expand_less Back to top Thu, 06/01/2023 - 15:00 FICO releases quarterly United States Bankcard Industry Benchmarking trends, to catch up on the last quarter click here. 2023 started off with unexpected growth, mild recession still predicted this year Reviewing earlier forecasts,

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Planned layoffs have quadrupled so far this year in the US

BankInovation

US companies have announced more job cuts this year than during all of 2022, according to executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. Planned layoffs reached about 417,500 jobs through May, more than four times the job cuts during the same period last year, Challenger said in a report.

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The CFPB's late-fee proposal would harm the consumers it seeks to help

American Banker

The ill-conceived proposed rule would increase costs for a significant majority of credit card customers.

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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.