Mon.Mar 06, 2023

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PayPal leans on Venmo for growth

Payments Dive

While the digital payments pioneer has kept its PayPal and Venmo operations separate, the parent company expects them to converge in about a year.

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How Banks Use Debt Yield Ratio For Underwriting

South State Correspondent

In an article last week ( HERE ), we discussed why real estate loans underwritten at common debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) and loan-to-value (LTV) levels may quickly become substandard credits if capitalization (cap) rates normalize, as expected because interest rates are rising. Credits will deteriorate much faster if an economic downturn stresses net operating income (NOI).

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Behind Synchrony’s decision to join Project Black

Payments Dive

The private label card issuer decided it needed to do more to support entrepreneurs of color and women business owners so it teamed up with Ariel Alternatives.

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CFPB issues new report on buy-now-pay-later

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB has issued a new report ,“ Consumer Use of Buy Now, Pay Later: Insights from the CFPB Making Ends Meet Survey ,” that looks at the financial profiles of consumers who use buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) products. The report uses data from the CFPB’s 2022 Making Ends Meet survey (responses of 2,036 consumers) and the CFPB’s Consumer Credit Panel. .

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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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Banking technology provider Amount cut 25% of staff

Payments Dive

The Chicago-based fintech, which was valued at $1 billion in 2021, recently initiated its second round of layoffs in less than a year.

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Manual Testing vs Automated Testing: It's Not a Competition!

ATM Marketplace

When it comes to payment processing, it is imperative for businesses to ensure that their systems are secure, efficient, and reliable. As the volume of cashless transactions continues to grow, the importance of thorough payment testing becomes even more critical.

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House to hold March 9 hearing on CFPB

CFPB Monitor

On March 9, 2023, the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy will hold a hearing entitled “Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Ripe for Reform.” The witnesses for the hearing have not yet been announced. The hearing will represent the first hearing held by the House Financial Services Committee focused on the CFPB since Republicans took control of the House in January 2023 and Patrick McHenry replaced Maxine Waters as Committee Chair.

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NEAR launches the Blockchain Operating System

The Paypers

NEAR has announced that it is becoming the Blockchain Operating System (BOS), introducing a common layer for browsing and discovering open web experiences, compatible with all blockchains.

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Goldman Sachs Transaction Banking develops core application, APIs

BankInovation

Goldman Sachs Transaction Banking has developed internal APIs that link into the firm’s existing core infrastructure to streamline global payment capabilities for its clients at scale.

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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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Lithuania fintechs see 80 percent revenue growth amid global downturn

The Paypers

Lithuania's fintech sector has outperformed global investment trends, according to a press release citing a report by Invest Lithuania.

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Arvest Bank building new core

BankInovation

Arvest Bank is switching from its existing core to a new one built from scratch by a development team working closely with the bank.

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Consult Hyperion partners with Osmodal Group

Tomorrow's Transactions

Consult Hyperion and Osmodal Group partner to deliver combined mass transit payment expertise to new markets. Consult Hyperion and Osmodal Group announce their strategic partnership extending Consult Hyperion’s global reach with local presence in Asia Pacific and in parallel, strengthening Osmodal Group’s offering in both the UK and US markets. In 2008, Consult Hyperion worked… Continue reading Consult Hyperion partners with Osmodal Group The post Consult Hyperion partners with Osmodal Gr

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Silvergate suspends its crypto payments network

The Paypers

US-based Silvergate Bank has made a risk-based decision to suspend its crypto payments network amid growing operability concerns.

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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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International Women’s Day 2023: #CrackingTheCode for a Gender Equal Future

Qudos Bank

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #CrackingTheCode and we asked some of our talented women what they thought about the theme, as well as what more we can do to create a gender equal future. For decades, women have faced many barriers to equality, so having access to digital technologies and education is critical, especially when championing those working in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM).

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Banque du Caire launches e-payments company Taly

The Paypers

Egypt-based bank Banque du Caire has announced the launch of its e-payments platform Taly , a fintech company arm, to expand within the digital transformation services field.

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Is there a place for ChatGPT-like tech in banks?

American Banker

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Blipay raises a USD 6,7 million fund

The Paypers

Brazil-based fintech company Blipay has secured USD 6,7 million fund from SRM Ventures for the development of its credit services and salary anticipation product.

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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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Credit union leaders share best practices to improve lobbying efforts

American Banker

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Ooredoo partners with Huawei

The Paypers

Ooredoo has signed a partnership agreement with Huawei to leverage its mobile fintech platform to provide fintech services in markets across the company’s footprint.

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OCC's Hsu suggests crypto needs 'consolidated home-country supervisor'

American Banker

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RoomRaccoon partners with Adyen for augmented payment capabilities

The Paypers

Management software RoomRaccoon has teamed up with fintech Adyen to augment its digital product’s payment capabilities and offer better payments to hoteliers.

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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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SouthState in Florida to part ways with executive chairman

American Banker

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Lloyds Bank and Castelnau Group to invest in Ocula

The Paypers

Artificial intelligence provider company Ocula Technologies has received investment funds from two financial institutions, Lloyds Bank and Castelnau Group.

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Democrats push for financed emissions reporting in SEC climate proposal

American Banker

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Nubank partners Polygon to expand Nucoin reach

The Paypers

Brazil-based Nubank has partnered Polygon to expand the reach of its Nucoin loyalty programme to around 70 million 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.