Thu.May 19, 2022

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Amazon Fresh spearheads East Coast expansion

Payments Dive

The chain plans to open locations on Long Island and in the Garden State, expanding its use of the cashierless payment technology and hiring "hundreds" of workers.

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4 strategies banks can implement to launch digital transformation

BankInovation

SAN FRANCISCO — Digital transformation is trending in the lending community, but while many banks initiate the process “very few actually succeed,” Starling Bank founder and Chief Executive Anne Boden said Wednesday at FinovateSpring 2022. “Everybody wants to transform, everybody wants to be a new, innovative, creative player,” Boden said. “But actually, launching a digital […].

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SoundHound, Square launch tool for restaurant orders

Payments Dive

The voice app company SoundHound AI is rolling out a service for restaurants with Block's Square that answers phone calls, takes orders, accepts modifications and sends confirmations to complete payments.

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By the Numbers: Commercial customers’ interest in digital banking grows

BankInovation

Commercial banks are still playing catch-up when it comes to digital account opening, even as more business banking customers move online. Commercial customers are moving their businesses online, with 32% of 127 banking executives surveyed saying their clients now primarily interact via mobile and 29% interact by desktop, according to a recent report by Phoenix-based […].

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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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Restaurant payments startup SpotOn raises $300M

Payments Dive

SpotOn plans to use the capital to develop new products and services, the San Francisco-based company said. The funding round was led by Dragoneer Investment Group.

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Fiserv shareholders approve severance curbs

Payments Dive

A proposal to subject certain severance agreements to a shareholder vote — which the board was not in favor of — was approved during Fiserv’s annual meeting Wednesday.

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5 questions with … Arvest Chief Product and Strategy Officer Richard Pulliam

BankInovation

As the $26 billion Arvest Bank looks to modernize its technology stack and move to the cloud, APIs will be key. Chief Product and Strategy Officer Richard Pulliam, an API veteran, was hired earlier this month by the Fayetteville, Ark.-based bank to help revamp its legacy systems. Pulliam has been working with APIs going back […].

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Mastercard to launch biometric checkout tool for retailers

Payments Dive

The company plans to try out facial recognition and hand-scanning technology in multiple countries.

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OppFi asks court to reject California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s “true lender” challenge to loans made through bank partnership

CFPB Monitor

Opportunity Financial, LLC (OppFi) has filed a Demurrer to the cross-complaint filed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) in which it asks the California trial court to reject the DFPI’s attempt to apply California usury law to loans made through OppFi’s partnership with FinWise Bank (Bank) by alleging that OppFi is the “true lender” on the loans.

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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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SpotOn, a provider of payments tech and software for retail and restaurant SMBs, reaches $3.6B valuation. SpotOn competitors are Toast and Block.

CB Insights

SpotOn , a software and payments processing company, has raised $300M in a Series F. The round drew participation from Dragoneer Investment Group, Andreessen Horowitz, and DST Global, among others. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div class="cta has-desktop"><div clas

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CFPB announces launch of new system for providing guidance and issues first Circular; FDIC issues final rule on misuse of FDIC name or logo or making misrepresentations about deposit insurance

CFPB Monitor

Just one day after announcing that it was launching a new system to provide guidance to other agencies with consumer financial protection responsibilities on how the CFPB intends to enforce federal consumer financial laws, the CFPB released its first Consumer Financial Protection Circular (2022-02) addressing deceptive representations involving the FDIC’s name or logo or deposit insurance.

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The Credit Thing implements TrueLayer's recurring payments API

The Paypers

TrueLayer , a UK-based Open Banking platform, has announced that The Credit Thing has implemented its recurring payments API.

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Connecticut Banking Dept. issues cease and desist order to stop fintech loan finder from operating without small loan license

CFPB Monitor

The Connecticut Department of Banking (“Department”) has issued a temporary cease and desist order (“Order”) that directs SoLo Funds, Inc., (“SoLo”) a fintech company that uses peer-to-peer technology to assist consumers in obtaining small dollar loans from third-party lenders, to immediately stop engaging in such activity because it is not licensed as a small loan company in Connecticut.

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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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European BNPL provider in3 raises $85M. in3 competitors are Butter, ClearPay, Divido, Klarna, Laybuy, and Scalapay.

CB Insights

in3 , a buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup, has raised $85M in a mix of debt and equity. The Series B equity round drew participation from Finch Capital and Force Over Mass Capital, and the debt financing was provided by Waterfall Asset Management. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div

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Big Brain on Campus: Dr. Scott Zoldi Talks Responsible AI at MIT, UCSD and Duke

FICO

FICO’s chief analytics officer Dr. Scott Zoldi is not just an in-demand speaker on the hot topic of Responsible AI for industry events – his recent engagements include talks at Urban League, The American Physical Society, FinRegLab and FICO World – but also at top universities teaching the next generation of data science and business leaders. We caught up with FICO’s “big man on campus” after his recent college tour, at which he lectured and/or met with students at the Massachusetts Institute of

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The Credit Thing implements TrueLayer's recurring payments API

The Paypers

TrueLayer , a UK-based Open Banking platform, has announced that The Credit Thing has implemented its recurring payments API.

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7 data breach reporting rules banks need to understand

American Banker

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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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MarketFinance raises GBP 100 mln from Deutsche Bank

The Paypers

UK-based fintech credit and payment company MarketFinance has received GBP 100 million from Deutsche Bank to support new lending to UK SMEs.

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Red flags for farm banks: Soaring inflation, deep drought

American Banker

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Mastercard deploys biometric checkout in the UAE

The Paypers

Global payment processor and card issuer Mastercard has announced it launched a new Biometric Checkout programme in the UAE.

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CFPB is 'no longer sleeping' on payments, former regulators say

American Banker

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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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APEXX Global partners with Global Payments on BNPL

The Paypers

UK-based payments platform APEXX Global has teamed with fintech Global Payments to offer multiple Buy Now, Pay Later providers.

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Two years after PPP, small businesses still struggle to access capital

American Banker

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Plaid launches biometric ID verification, KYC, and AML checks

The Paypers

US-based fintech Plaid has added a biometric identity verification solution with KYC and AML capabilities for its onboarding platform.

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EAPI Summit showcases African property opportunities

Bankelele

The 9th annual East Africa Property Investments (EAPI) Summit was staged in Nairobi this week after a two-year hiatus and brought together over 300 people who are involved in investments, the management and financing of commercial real estate and other property developments. The break in between occasioned, by covid-19 did not result in a disruption […].

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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.