Thu.Nov 16, 2023

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How scammers' use of AI is affecting fintech investment

American Banker

Fraudsters are likely to increase their use of generative artificial intelligence to attack banks and other payment companies. Investors are using their own influence to fight back.

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PayPal’s new CEO builds team

Payments Dive

Alex Chriss, PayPal's chief executive officer, is lining up outsiders as managers as he seeks to drive profitable growth at the digital payments behemoth.

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Eleventh Circuit rules consumers can recover statutory damages for willful FCRA violations without proving actual damages

CFPB Monitor

Joining every other circuit to address the same issue, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently ruled that a consumer does not have to prove actual damages to recover statutory damages for willful violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. In Omar Santos, et al. v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc.

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Wex CEO taps endurance to lead

Payments Dive

Melissa Smith has led the payments software and services company for nearly a decade, navigating once-in-a-lifetime events and spearheading an aggressive acquisition strategy.

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8 Signs Your Accounting Team Is Ready to Automate Month-End Close

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

How do you know if your accounting team is ready to automate the month-end close? Join us in this informative webinar, where we share the top 8 signs that indicate that a team has outgrown all existing tools and may be ready to embark upon month-end close automation. We will examine the process clues that help determine whether your team would be a good candidate for automation.

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2023 ATM & Self-Service Software Trends

ATM Marketplace

The ATM and self-service industry is here to stay, but it’s no longer business as usual. We are at the cusp of a self-service revolution where market players are required to be more efficient, innovative and customer-centric than ever before. Download this report to learn more about ATM and self-service trends in 2023.

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How Will We Fund That Low Rate, Low Covenant Loan?

Jeff For Banks

Emily McCormick 's ( Bank Director Magazine ) most recent Common Threads newsletter post on LinkedIn got me thinking? How did that 5.5%-6% loan, described by Jeff Rose, CEO of Ambank Holdings, get to committee or even make it past the lender? Banking is one of those businesses that requires bankers to be less stupid than their competitors. And when competitors start funding 6% loans with 5% money, they start pulling those in their competitive eco-system with them.

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Forter executive offers 2024 payments predictions

Payments Dive

The new instant payment rail FedNow is set for a “roller coaster” next year, according to Forter Head of Financial Partnerships Jeff Hallenbeck.

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Banks Must Up Their Social Media Game to Connect with Digital Natives

Gonzobanker

Banking leaders looking for the next wave of growth need to think differently about marketing to half the population. Traditional financial institutions that want to compete with fintech disruptors like Chime and X (formerly known as Twitter) need to up their social media game. This means a significant contribution in terms of budget and resources from the marketing department.

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Deutsche Bank looks to gen AI for coding, CX

BankInovation

Deutsche Bank is exploring generative AI within its operations as it looks to third-party startups to develop the technology. “Artificial intelligence is one of the most important technology trends for the financial industry, with significant potential to make business processes more efficient,” a Deutsche Bank spokesperson told Bank Automation News.

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Transforming Lending: Understanding the Power of Digital Platforms

Digital platforms can provide you with plenty of solutions, yet many are still intimidated by them. It's time to end that worry and embrace what could make a major difference for your bank. Understanding how they work and how to best utilize them for your banks is key toward success. In this article, Biz2X breaks down all things digital platforms, including the many advantages of embracing them.

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Profits in a time of inflation: what do company accounts say in the UK and euro area?

BankUnderground

Gabija Zemaityte and Danny Walker Inflation has been high in many countries since 2021. Some have said that companies have increased their profits over that period: so-called ‘greedflation’. We use published company accounts for thousands of large listed companies to look for signs of increased profits in the data. Consistent with previous analysis of aggregate incomes , price indices and business surveys , we find no evidence of a rise in overall profits in the UK – prices have gone up alongsid

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Seventh Circuit stays order requiring Samsung to pay millions in arbitration fees

CFPB Monitor

We previously blogged about an Illinois federal district court order requiring Samsung to pay about $4 million in arbitration fees in connection with 35,000 individual arbitration demands filed as part of a “mass arbitration.” By way of update, Samsung is pursuing an appeal to the Seventh Circuit, which recently granted Samsung’s motion for a stay of the district court’s order pending appeal. .

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How credit unions are adapting to climate change

American Banker

Whether it's bracing for a hurricane or helping members reduce their environmental impact, many credit unions are making the planet's health a focal point of community engagement.

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This week’s podcast episode: Prohibited by law and totally ineffective—just two of the many reasons why the CFPB should deny the petition for rulemaking on post-dispute consumer arbitration agreements

CFPB Monitor

Our special guest is David Sherwyn, Professor of Law at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. In September 2023, a group of consumer advocate organizations filed a Petition for Rulemaking with the CFPB that would prohibit the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in consumer contracts in favor of arbitration clauses that would permit consumers to choose between arbitration and litigation only after a dispute has arisen. .

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6 Alternative Lending Strategies for a Shifting Landscape

In the ever-evolving commercial lending landscape, adaptability is key to survival and growth. As lenders navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the state of the market, alternative lending strategies have emerged as powerful tools for success. We will explore six strategies with the potential to transform lenders’ business. Understanding alternative lending strategies is crucial.

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Bank, credit union advocates seek regulatory clarity in wake of AI order

American Banker

Experts across the financial services space hold that the White House's new mandates won't bring wholly new rules to the industry, but will hopefully explain what the path forward for governing agencies will look like.

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Open banking: Catalyst for innovation, competition

BankInovation

Open banking regulation is in the works — finally. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced in October 2022 a plan to propose a rule in 2023 requiring financial institutions to share consumer data upon request by the consumer. One year later, on Oct. 19, 2023, the bureau unveiled its Personal Financial Data Rights proposal.

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Banker of the Year: PNC's Bill Demchak

American Banker

2023 proved to be a rocky year for large regional banks. But under CEO Bill Demchak's guidance, the Pittsburgh-based company has navigated the turmoil better than many of its peers.

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Create your own comic books with AI Comic Factory

Dataconomy

Do you have a great comic book idea in mind but have no interest or talent in drawing? With AI Comic Factory, designing your dream comic book will only take seconds and the best part is that this comic book generator is completely free! As the use of artificial intelligence increases, new models develop, and as these develop, brand-new AI-powered applications emerge.

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The Blueprint for a Customer-Centric Digital Lending Experience

Creating a winning digital lending experience requires plenty of focus on the needs of customers and more. Biz2X Chief Product Officer Aaron Traub covers everything from how to create such an experience, areas to hone in on, pitfalls to avoid, and plenty more in this insightful article. Discover how to utilize new technology without alienating existing customers, what to emphasize when working on your platform, and how to utilize the data at your disposal while not becoming overly reliant on it.

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Regional bank CEOs in no rush to shift to fast payments

American Banker

The chief executives of U.S. Bancorp, PNC and Comerica say that fraud, regulatory uncertainty, technological challenges and other concerns are making them approach the adoption of real-time payments with caution.

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Meet Microsoft Loop, the Notion competitor you waiting for

Dataconomy

Microsoft Loop has arrived, a dynamic and intuitive co-creation app designed to revolutionize the way teams work together. Akin to Notion in appearance but distinctly Microsoft in functionality, Loop provides flexible workspaces and pages, making it easier for teams to cooperate efficiently on various projects. This guide will take you through what Microsoft Loop is and how to make the most of its features.

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The CFPB must turn off its fire hose of new regulations

American Banker

The agency's insistence on churning out new requirements — even as courts question its constitutionality — is harming the very consumers it purports to help.

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Azure AI Speech is here to streamline avatar-making 

Dataconomy

Step into a world where words not only speak but come alive with the magic of Azure AI Speech. In this exploration of Microsoft’s groundbreaking suite, we’re not just talking about voice interaction; we’re diving into the realm of creating digital avatars that breathe life into your words. It’s not just about what you say; it’s about the avatars that say it for you.

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Addressing Top Enterprise Challenges in Generative AI with DataRobot

The buzz around generative AI shows no sign of abating in the foreseeable future. Enterprise interest in the technology is high, and the market is expected to gain momentum as organizations move from prototypes to actual project deployments. Ultimately, the market will demand an extensive ecosystem, and tools will need to streamline data and model utilization and management across multiple environments.

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West Virginia governor sues Virginia lender for $1 billion

American Banker

Gov. Jim Justice alleges that Carter Bancorp engineered a technical default on a multi-million lending relationship and has blocked his company's efforts to refinance with other lenders. The lawsuit extends a dispute that started after the death of the bank's founder in 2017.

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A deeper look into Microsoft Copilot Studio and its features

Dataconomy

Microsoft Copilot Studio is only one of the important announcements made during the Microsoft 2023 Ignite event. Still, it surely carries an important role if you look at its use areas, capabilities, and more. In today’s guide, we will show you every important thing you need to know about it! Microsoft has once again leaped forward with the introduction of Copilot Studio.

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White House, Sherrod Brown weigh in on allegations against FDIC

American Banker

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown is the first Democrat to join Republicans in calling for an independent allegations of sexual harassment and other misconduct at the FDIC. The White House called for speedy confirmation of an FDIC inspector general.

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Onyx and Apollo explore tokenization in investments across blockchains

The Paypers

Axelar, Oasis Pro, and Provenance Blockchain have joined forces with Onyx by J.P. Morgan and Apollo in Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian.

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Managing Default Rates: A Balancing Act in a Multistate Lending Environment

Unlock the secrets to optimizing returns while navigating complex state regulations. With this webinar, gain exceptional insights from industry leaders, each with vast experience and expertise in commercial lending. They will delve into critical aspects of managing default rates in today’s dynamic lending landscape, including the formidable task of managing default rates across diverse states, each with its own legal intricacies and restrictions.