Fri.May 13, 2022

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Hawkish Fed Speak and Profit-Taking has Treasuries on the Back Foot

South State Correspondent

Hawkish Fed Speak Continues. Treasuries are weaker this morning as some hawkish commentary late yesterday from Chair Powell and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly reiterated the Fed’s commitment to squash inflation. Powell’s comments were interpreted differently by various outlets but he repeated his comment from the FOMC press conference that should inflation continue stronger than expected the Fed is prepared to do more.

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Build digital transformation on a foundation of security and compliance

BankInovation

As widespread remote work has expanded the attack surface, we’ve seen the threat landscape become increasingly sophisticated, with cybercriminals continuing — even escalating — their activity amid crisis. Ransomware attacks are increasingly successful, crippling governments and businesses, and the profits from these attacks are soaring. As the global cybercrime supply chain continues to mature, anyone […].

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Don’t hold your breath, Professor Sovern!

CFPB Monitor

In Wednesday’s edition of Consumer Law & Policy Blog , Professor Jeff Sovern laments that during Director Rohit Chopra’s recent testimony before the Senate Banking Committee and the House Financial Services Committee, neither he nor any member of the Committees mentioned “arbitration” as an action item on the CFPB’s agenda. Professor Sovern expresses hope that the arbitration issue will nevertheless appear on the CFPB’s regulatory agenda when it is soon published.

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Envestnet’s acquisition of Truelytics to ‘extend’ SMB capabilities

BankInovation

Envestnet announced Wednesday its acquisition of business intelligence firm Truelytics, a move in part to expand the wealth management giant’s offerings for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). While financial details were not released, the deal is part of Envestnet’s new focus on linking wealth, banking and technology verticals with an eye toward SMBs, Farouk Ferchichi, […].

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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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Treasury Dept. revenue proposals address tax treatment of earned wage access programs

CFPB Monitor

A key issue for earned wage access (EWA) programs is whether they constitute “credit” for purposes of federal consumer financial protection laws such as TILA, ECOA, and the CFPA, or under state law. The Treasury Department’s General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue Proposals includes a proposal concerning how EWA programs should be characterized for tax purposes.

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Webinar examines cash automation, recycling

ATM Marketplace

A webinar examined how banks can cut costs and increase efficiency by adopting cash automation and recycling technologies.

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Back and Better Than Ever

William Mills

The uncertainty over the past two years has changed how the financial services industry approaches events. For many, it contributed to the realization of the vital role that industry conferences and trade shows play in the marketing and sales cycle, highlighting the need for in-person events to support lead generation efforts outside of inbound marketing strategies.

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Latin American proptech company Habi hits $1B valuation. Habi competitors are EmCasa, Flat.mx, La Haus, QuintoAndar and TrueHome.

CB Insights

Habi , a Latin American proptech, has raised $200M in a Series C. The round drew participation from Homebrew, SoftBank Latin America Fund, and Tiger Global Management, among others. the state of venture report. Download our free report to get the TL;DR on what you need to know about venture funding and trends in Q1 2022. First name. Last name. Email.

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EU Commission considers ban on large-scale stablecoins

The Paypers

The European Commission has considered curbs on the ability of stablecoins to become widely used in place of fiat currency, according to CoinDesk.

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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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African digital payments company Interswitch raises $110M. Interswitch competitors are Chipper Cash, Flutterwave, Mono, Ogaranya, Opay, and Pngme.

CB Insights

Interswitch , an African fintech company, has raised $110M in private equity funding. The round drew participation from LeapFrog Investments and Tana Africa Capital. <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-desktop center-copy &

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ABA vice chair: Don’t mess with FHLB system’s success

ABA Community Banking

In a recent op-ed, ABA’s vice chair pushes back at FHLB critics, saying the system plays a critical lender role in supporting the economy with liquidity in good times and bad. The post ABA vice chair: Don’t mess with FHLB system’s success appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Trade finance survey: only 6% of companies 'entirely happy' with current processes

The Paypers

Surecomp has announced the results of a recent survey with CFOs and Treasurers focusing on trade finance processes in varying companies across the globe.

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Grocery shoppers hunger for buy now/pay later, Affirm says

American Banker

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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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Unlimint integrates PicPay payment method

The Paypers

UK-based financial interface Unlimint has expanded its payment methods portfolio with Brazil-based digital wallet PicPay.

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Fintech lender on the hook for millions in fraud from one client's losses

American Banker

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Standard Chartered launches sustainable Demand Deposit Account

The Paypers

UK-based Standard Chartered Bank has launched ‘Demand Deposit Account’ for corporate clients to align with their sustainability agenda and treasury needs.

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Remote notarization is becoming a must-have offering

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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Finku secures USD 2.8 mln seed funding

The Paypers

Indonesia-based financial services application platform Finku has raised USD 2.8 million in its latest seed funding round.

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As the Federal Home Loan banks turn 90, we shouldn't mess with success

American Banker

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Startup Mara raises USD 23 mln to build Pan-African crypto exchange

The Paypers

Startup Mara has secured USD 23 million in funding from organisations like Coinbase Ventures to build a Pan-African crypto exchange.

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Truliant Federal Credit Union in North Carolina names diversity leader

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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Viva Wallet adds the Discover Global Network Cards payment solutions

The Paypers

Greece-based neobank Viva Wallet has enabled merchants across Europe to accept Discover, Diners Club , and network alliance cards.

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Aggressive Fed throws wrench into banks' deposit-cost plans

American Banker

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Banking Circle partners with Gresham for cash reconciliation

The Paypers

UK-based fintech Gresham Technologies has announced that banking service provider Banking Circle adopted the former’s solution for cash reconciliation.

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Wells Fargo names new head of its financial advisory unit

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.