Fri.Jan 21, 2022

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New Launch: TurboLoan powered by Chola

BankBazaar

Unveiling BankBazaar’s first co-branded Personal Loan – TurboLoan, powered by Cholamandalam Finance. With a completely digital, paperless process, superfast money is now super easy. Here’s everything you need to know and more! . If you’re looking for a little extra moolah for any reason, a Personal Loan is a good option. And if you’re shopping around for a Personal Loan at competitive rates with a quick and hassle-free process, may we suggest BankBazaar’s first co-branded Personal Loan – Tur

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Deals and dollars: Qraft pulls down $146M in series C round

BankInovation

Fintechs worldwide saw sizeable funding rounds this week, with investment fintech Qraft closing a $146 million series C round and crypto exchange Rain nabbing $110 million in a series B round. Qraft hauls in $146 million Investment management fintech Qraft has closed a $146 million series C funding round led by $402 billion Japanese financial […].

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Bank of the West Offers $250 Checking Account Bonus

BankDeals

Bank of the West is currently offering a $250 bonus when opening a new Any Deposit Checking account. Available in 19 Western and Mid-West states now through 4/15/2022.

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KeyBank grows loan originations with help from digital lending platform

BankInovation

KeyBank continues to reap dividends from its 2019 acquisition of online lending business Laurel Road, citing the transaction, along with residential mortgages, as a key driver for its recent growth in consumer loan originations. “As far as consumer loans, that relatively stable outlook for total loans would assume consumer loans in aggregate grow about $2 […].

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

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

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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CFPB to begin examining post-secondary schools that loan directly to students

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB has announced that it will begin examining post-secondary schools, such as for-profit colleges, that extend private loans directly to students and/or parents to fund undergraduate, graduate, and other forms of postsecondary education. The announcement was accompanied by the CFPB’s issuance of an update to its Education Loan Examination Procedures manual.

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CFPB Acting General Counsel addresses “confusion” caused by CFPB advisory opinion on earned wage access program

CFPB Monitor

In a letter to three representatives of consumer advocacy groups, CFPB Acting General Counsel Seth Frotman indicated that due to “repeated reports of confusion” caused by the CFPB’s November 2020 advisory opinion (AO) on earned wage access (EWA) programs, he plans to recommend to Director Chopra “that the CFPB consider how to provide greater clarity on these types of issues.”.

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ATMs make travel easy with currency exchange tools

ATM Marketplace

COVID-19 has made traveling an even bigger challenge than before. ATMs are helping make travel a bit simpler with currency exchange tools.

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Credit Suisse boss at Euros on same day he allegedly broke rules to attend Wimbledon

TheGuardian

António Horta-Osório resigned last week after bank looked into alleged repeated breaches of Covid rules Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Former Lloyds boss António Horta-Osório watched England’s defeat in the final of football’s European Championship at Wembley on the same day as he allegedly breached quarantine rules to watch the Wimbledon men’s tennis final, according to a person briefed on his movements.

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2022 predictions: the future of banking

ATM Marketplace

The banking industry has seen many changes in 2021, both in Europe and around the globe. We witnessed cases of banks modernising their infrastructures, the adoption of ATM pooling initiatives, and a continued focus on access to cash by governments and consumers alike.

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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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Entrust enables eIDAS-certified cloud signing services

The Paypers

US-based identity, payments, and data protection specialist Entrust has announced the completion of the Common Criteria evaluation of its Remote Qualified Signature Creation Device (QSCD).

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Indonesian E-Commerce Enablement And Bookkeeping Technology Firm Lummo, Formerly BukuKas, Raises $80M From Sequoia And Tiger Global — Lummo’s Competitors Include Bukalapak, BukuWarung, And Tokopedia

CB Insights

Lummo , an e-commerce enablement and bookkeeping services provider, has raised $80M in a Series C. The round drew participation from Sequoia Capital India, Tiger Global Management, and CapitalG, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Indonesia-based Lummo offers e-commerce enablement solutions and a bookkeeping app for SMEs. Lummo’s annualized bookkeeping transaction volume currently stands at $25.9B, and its gross merchandise value (GMV) grew 11x in 2021.

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JPMorgan plots $12B tech spend to beat FinTechs | Microsoft to buy Activision in $68.7B deal |Facebook & Instagram exploring plans to make & sell NFTs

Bussman Advisory

FinTech Ecosystem Insights by Bussmann Advisory is our weekly newsletter with over 40’000 subscribers across different social media channels, summarizing relevant news and reports related to ecosystems around disruptive technologies, highlighting key updates from the industry as well as our portfolio companies: JPMorgan plots ‘astonishing’ $12B tech spend to beat FinTechs Microsoft to buy Activision in $68.7 billion all-cash deal Facebook and Instagram are reportedly exploring plans to mak

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OKR Software Maker Lattice Hits $3B Valuation — Its Competitors In The Hyper Competitive Employee Engagement And Performance Management Space Include Gtmhub, Fellow, Ally, CultureAmp, TINYpulse, Peakon, And 15Five

CB Insights

Lattice , an employee engagement and performance management platform, has raised $175M in a Series F round that drew participation from Thrive Capital, Tiger Global Management, and Dragoneer Investment Group, among others. How’s the company performing? California-based Lattice enables companies to manage objectives and key results (OKRs), performance reviews, employee feedback, and conversations between employees and their managers.

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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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Truist reduces overdraft fees

The Paypers

Truist Bank has reduced its overdraft fees, becoming the latest big bank to announce an overhaul of overdraft policies that often impact the most vulnerable customers.

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Handshake, A Recruiting Platform For Gen Z, Hits $3.5B Valuation — Its Competitors Include Symplicity, WayUp, LinkedIn, And Indeed

CB Insights

Handshake , an early career community and recruitment platform, has raised $200M in a Series F. The round drew participation from Base10 Partners, Coatue Management, and Valiant Capital Partners, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? San Francisco-based Handshake connects students and new graduates with employers and higher education institutions.

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Mastercard, Chase, and Instacart partner to launch new credit card

The Paypers

US-based co-brand card issuer Chase and Instacart , an online grocery and delivery platform in North America have announced the launch of Instacart’s first credit card, alongside Mastercard.

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FFIEC Modernization Project Yields Best-Practice Recommendations

ABA Community Banking

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council issued a statement of principles on examination information requests. The post FFIEC Modernization Project Yields Best-Practice Recommendations appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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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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Amazon launches physical clothing store with high-tech fitting rooms

The Paypers

Amazon has announced its first clothing store, called Amazon Style, with the first location situated in the Los Angeles, US.

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Alternative payment firms capitalize on Amazon-Visa tensions

American Banker

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Veriff and Starship enable autonomous delivery of age-restricted goods

The Paypers

Estonia-based identity verification company Veriff has partnered with Starship to provide authentication and re-verification services for the latter’s fleet of autonomous delivery robots in the UK.

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Mastercard using AI to enable instant B2B payments

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.

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authID.ai launches augmented Verified Platform Version 2.4

The Paypers

US-based identity verification company authID.ai has delivered Verified Platform Version 2.4 with a more streamlined experience, increased speed, and augmented AI.

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A chat channel for banks, tech firms to swap cyber-threat intel

American Banker

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Mastercard launches virtual card solution for instant B2B payments

The Paypers

Mastercard has delivered a new solution, ‘Track Instant Pay’, which uses machine learning to analyse and automatically initiate instant payment for supplier invoices.

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Ally's lending to inventory-challenged auto dealers shows signs of life

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.