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Operations to be key focus in 2022, say bank execs

Accenture

Far-sighted banks in Europe, such as BBVA, are moving quickly to overhaul their operations systems, processes and procedures. By streamlining these key functions and pulling in intelligent digital technologies to support their workforces, they’re set to achieve big gains in efficiency. Some banks have already cut operating costs by as much as 40 percent in….

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Economic pressures stress payment fintechs

Payments Dive

PayPal, Klarna and Bolt have chopped their workforces in the face of mushrooming macro-economic pressures, suggesting a potential fintech shakeout in the offing.

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Ask the Experts: Tips on Taking the CAMS Exam

Abrigo

Taking the CAMS exam: Are you ready to be a student again? These expert tips for studying and reviewing ACAMS material can help you pass the CAMS exam with flying colors. Would you like other articles on BSA/AML training in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Determine your learning style to find study practices that will help you learn and retain information. Takeaway 2 Focus on your weakest areas and use ACAMS flashcards and practice exams for review.

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Klarna taps Marqeta for card

Payments Dive

The partnership comes as buy now-pay later providers seek to expand their customer bases amid market volatility and regulatory pressure.

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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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Wells Fargo employees pushing to organize union across bank’s workforce

TheGuardian

Third largest bank in the US has faced a series of scandals, from fake accounts to mass overtime pay violations Workers at Wells Fargo, the third largest bank in the US, are pushing to organize a union across the bank’s workforce with Wells Fargo Workers United , a campaign with the Committee for Better Banks , which successfully won the first union contract in the banking industry in 40 years at Beneficial Bank in 2021.

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Ninth Circuit rejects CashCall’s challenge to CFPB’s constitutionality, affirms liability of CashCall and its CEO for CFPA violations, and sends case back to district court to reassess civil penalty amount and revisit denial of restitution

CFPB Monitor

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in CFPB v. CashCall , has rejected CashCall’s constitutional challenge, affirmed the district court’s finding that the corporate defendants and its CEO were liable for engaging in deceptive practices in violation of the CFPA in connection with CashCall’s tribal loan program, ordered the district court to reassess the civil penalty amount using a higher tier, and vacated the district court’s denial of restitution.

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Here’s how rocketing rents and unaffordable house prices can be fixed | Leilani Farha

TheGuardian

We have the chance to guarantee the human right to housing – rather than a real-life game of Monopoly. We must take it Leilani Farha was the UN special rapporteur on the right to housing from 2014-2020 Two years ago, when Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, I had a strange sense of optimism. I wondered if this crisis might be one of opportunity, rather than opportunism.

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CA Supreme Court rules FTC Holder Rule’s recovery limit does not include attorney’s fees when state law provides for attorney’s fees against a holder

CFPB Monitor

The California Supreme Court has ruled in Pulliam v. HNL Automotive Inc. that the FTC Holder Rule’s limit on a consumer’s “recovery” to the “amounts paid by the debtor” under the contract does include the consumer’s attorney’s fees where a buyer seeks fees from a holder under a state prevailing party statute. The decision has the potential to significantly increase the amount of money a plaintiff can recover when proceeding against a dealer/seller under the FTC Holder Rule.

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Movers and Shakers: UiPath lures Google Cloud executive, Temenos adds Americas president

BankInovation

Automation vendor UiPath in May added a former Google Cloud executive as its co-chief executive. Robert Enslin became co-CEO on May 16, joining co-founder Daniel Dines as the robotic process automation (RPA) vendor looks to clear $1 billion in revenue for the year. Enslin most recently served as president of cloud sales at Google Cloud, […].

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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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European BNPL provider for B2B companies Mondu raises $43M from Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures and others. Mondu competitors are Tranch, Previse, Billie, and Hokodo.

CB Insights

Mondu , a B2B buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform, has raised $43M in a Series A. The round drew participation from Valar Ventures, Cherry Ventures, and FinTech Collective, 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 class="cta-d

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Bad bot attacks surge 156% at financial services websites

BankInovation

Attacks on financial institutions’ websites by bad bots are on the rise, with their penetration tactics growing more sophisticated and challenging to detect. Data security services provider Imperva tracked a spike in advanced bad bot traffic to financial services’ websites during the fourth quarter of 2021 — including a 156% leap in October. “This breed […].

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Talk360 secures USD 4 mln seed round to build African payment platform

The Paypers

Netherlands-based calling app Talk360 secured USD 4 million in funding to expand operations and to launch a new pan-African payment platform in mid-2022.

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Green IT: Automation is key to sustainability, experts say

BankInovation

JPMorgan is committed to facilitating $2.5 trillion for sustainable green projects or companies investing significantly in green projects — and most global banks have a similar commitment. Rama Variankaval, global head of the Center for Carbon Transition at JPMorgan, revealed the trend during the recent Bank for International Settlement (BIS) Innovation Summit.

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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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ICICI Bank introduces new digital solutions

The Paypers

ICICI Bank has announced the launch of an array of new facilities on its online outward remittances platform, ‘Money2World’ (M2W).

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California’s top regulator launches effort to regulate crypto financial products

American Banker

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ecolytiq raises EUR 13,5 mln

The Paypers

Germany-based Sustainability-as-a-Service solution provider ecolytiq has closed their investment round, raising EUR 13,5 million from Visa.

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Fintechs focus on supporting people caught in the justice system

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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Spirit Airlines and Uplift announce extended partnership for BNPL services

The Paypers

US-based BNPL platform that serves world’s top travel brands, Uplift , has announced an extended partnership with ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines to offer limited-time interest-free installment payments for qualified customers.

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As banks feel heat on climate change, PNC’s chief executive pushes back

American Banker

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LexisNexis Risk Solutions acquires US-based property insurtech Flyreel

The Paypers

US-based fraud prevention company LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired Flyreel , a property insurtech that uses AI and machine learning to enable self-service property inspections.

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Bank CEO compensation soared last year alongside surging stock prices

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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Sumsub releases KYC guide for the crypto industry

The Paypers

UK-based identity verification software provider Sumsub has recently published a new guide: KYC for the crypto industry: how to successfully balance compliance and pass rates.

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Huntington finds a big appetite for small-dollar business loans

American Banker

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DigiDoe launches new BaaS solution

The Paypers

DigiDoe , a UK-based startup, has launched a Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solution which enables businesses to launch a new digital bank withing 72 hours.

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Former small-bank CEO convicted on bribery, theft charges

American Banker

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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.