Mon.May 16, 2022

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Three US cash trends persist, Fed report says

Payments Dive

The COVID-19 pandemic led U.S. consumers to change up their payment habits, but three long-term cash trends have mainly persisted, according to a Federal Reserve Bank report issued this month.

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Looking for Clues

South State Correspondent

Looking for Clues. Treasuries are starting the week tentatively in the green as they await more Fed speak and a look at April retail sales and housing activity. With the rise in rates and, of course, inflation the market will be looking for any sign of buckling by consumers. As far as Fed speak, there will be at least 10 officials opining on policy during the week, including Chair Powell tomorrow afternoon.

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Are restaurant operators eating too many fees?

Payments Dive

"I’ve been disappointed to see how the payments industry is constantly looking for ways to profit off of small businesses in sneaky ways," says Copper CEO Dickson Chu.

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CFPB issues annual fair lending report

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB recently issued its annual fair lending report covering its fair lending activity in 2021. . In the report’s discussion of its risk-based approach for prioritizing fair lending supervisory and enforcement activity, the CFPB indicates that much of its enforcement and supervision efforts were focused on advancing its priorities of advancing racial and economic equity and promoting economic recovery related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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Amex, Discover get top marks in direct banks survey

Payments Dive

The No. 3 and No. 4 card companies, which also hold bank licenses, scored highly in customer satisfaction among online-only banks, J.D. Power found.

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3 global cybersecurity lessons for US banks

BankInovation

Cybersecurity approaches in the U.K. and Europe provide learning opportunities for U.S. banks, despite major differences in regulatory and business structures. Following are three cybersecurity tactics that are working in the U.K. and Europe: 1. Mandatory multifactor Multifactor authentication (MFA) has been much maligned by banking customers for its clunkiness and relative inconvenience.

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Actions Items for Financial Institutions in Q3-4 2022

SWBC's LenderHub

Without a doubt, we are seeing a deceleration in the U.S. economy as the economic recovery from COVID-19 is all but complete. The unemployment rate is basically at its pre-pandemic level at 3.6% compared to 3.5% in February of 2020. Now, we enter the transition back to a more sustainable or normalized rate of growth.

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Listen: Upstart SVP Jeff Keltner discusses the pitfalls of digitalization-first approach

BankInovation

When one doctor’s office switched to virtual office visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses were given iPads and sent into private rooms to connect with patients over Zoom, then waited for the doctor to make his rounds to each iPad. While this example of an effort at digitization appears quaint, it exemplifies the perils of […].

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This week’s podcast episode: The American Law Institute’s Restatement of the Law, Consumer Contracts: An introduction for consumer financial services providers, with special guest Steven O. Weise, ALI Council Member

CFPB Monitor

With ALI’s members poised to approve the new Restatement, providers need to understand the Restatement’s impact on their consumer agreements, particularly those entered into online. After reviewing the rationale for the new Restatement and ALI’s approach to developing the rules it contains, we look at the issues covered by each section, such as the rules that deal with assent to contract terms, change in terms, unconscionability, and deception.

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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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Jack Henry adds conversations tool, automations to core product

BankInovation

Jack Henry announced at the company's investor conference last week that it is integrating elements of its digital banking repertoire into its core solution set, including a conversation tool from the company's Banno Digital Platform that "goes beyond" artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbots. Banno Conversations is a securely authenticated conversation solution that connects banks with their […].

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Preparing for the Restatement of the Law, Consumer Contracts

CFPB Monitor

For a more detailed discussion of the new Restatement, we encourage you to also listen to the episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast released today with Ballard Spahr’s Alan Kaplinsky (who is on the ALI Board of Advisers to the new Restatement) and special guest Steven Weise from the ALI Council. The American Law Institute (“ALI”) is expected to approve the Restatement of the Law, Consumer Contracts (the “Restatement”) tomorrow, May 17, 2022 at ALI’s 2022 Annual Meeting in Washington, D

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CDFI Fund Now Accepting Applications for Small-Dollar Lending Program Funds

ABA Community Banking

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund today opened its funding round for fiscal year 2022 funding for its small-dollar loan program. The post CDFI Fund Now Accepting Applications for Small-Dollar Lending Program Funds appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Q&A: the collapse of terra and what it could mean beyond crypto

TheGuardian

After the crash of the ‘stablecoin’ sparked panic, could the fall of the wider crypto market lead to a more permanent economic crunch? $7.6bn of ‘stablecoin’ tether redeemed since start of crypto crisis The collapse of a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency called terra has sparked a wave of “fear, uncertainty and doubt” across the sector, leading some, like Coinbase’s chief executive, Brian Armstrong, to suggest the industry is heading for another “crypto winter”.

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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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Remote employee management solution Deel climbs to $12B valuation. Deel competitors in the crowded remote workforce management space are Globalization Partners, Multiplier, Omnipresent, Oyster, Panther, Papaya Global, Remote, Velocity Global, and Skuad.

CB Insights

Deel , a provider of remote employee management solutions, has raised $50M in an extended Series D. The round drew participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Emerson Collective, Spark Capital, and Y Combinator. the state of venture report. Download our free report to get the TL;DR on what you need to know about venture funding and trends in Q1 2022. First name.

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Large brands to buy and rent real estate on the metaverse

The Paypers

Virtual reality platform Admix has closely worked with large brands, including McDonalds , Pepsi , Formula One , and others to buy and sell virtual real estate.

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Contract management solution Evisort raises $100M from Technology Crossover Ventures, Vertex Ventures, and Breyer Capital. Evisort competitors are Contract Wrangler, ContractPodAi, Icertis, Ironclad, LinkSquares, Seal Software, and SirionLabs.

CB Insights

Evisort , a contract management solutions provider, has raised $100M in a mix of debt and equity. The Series C round drew participation from Technology Crossover Ventures, Amity Ventures, Vertex Ventures, and Breyer Capital, among others. Debt financing was provided by undisclosed investors. the state of venture report. Download our free report to get the TL;DR on what you need to know about venture funding and trends in Q1 2022.

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letus partners with Trust Stamp to prevent fraud in real estate

The Paypers

Canada-based cloud payment platform letus has teamed with identity services company Trust Stamp to provide transaction security for renters and landlords.

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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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Kenya Tax Changes in 2022

Bankelele

A few weeks before Kenya’s August 2022 general election, Parliament is to debate and pass the Finance Bill which was published in April. Some measures it proposed will become effective in July 2022 and others in January 2023. The tax proposals are to meet the country’s 2002/23 budget with a planned expenditure of Kshs 3.4 […].

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Instant Factoring, TechVentures Bank partner for Romanian SMEs

The Paypers

Romania-based online micro-factoring fintech Instant Factoring and Romanian universal bank TechVentures Bank have partnered to support SMEs.

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California lawmakers ask FDIC to cut off high-cost consumer lenders

American Banker

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ForgeRock welcomes AI-powered fraud prevention tool

The Paypers

US-based global digital identity provider, ForgeRock , has introduced its latest AI-based solution to prevent identity fraud and cyberattacks, ForgeRock Autonomous Access.

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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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Did the TerraUSD crash tarnish the concept of stablecoins?

American Banker

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Agoda to offer instalment payments through Visa

The Paypers

Singapore-based online travel platform Agoda has partnered with Visa to offer credit card instalments across its booking platform.

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New closing target set for U.S. Bancorp-MUFG Union deal

American Banker

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The Bank of Punjab partners with Mastercard

The Paypers

Pakistan-based Bank of Punjab (BOP) has announced it will issue Mastercard debit and credit cards to its 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.