Fri.Aug 27, 2021

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 7: Fraud and COVID-19

Abrigo

COVID-19 creates new opportunities for fraudsters Fraudsters have taken advantage of COVID-19-related fraud schemes with the influx of money from government stimulus and vulnerable individuals. Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 COVID-19 has sparked new fraud schemes, and cyber-enabled fraud is on pace to reach new highs.

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Credit union uses ITM to handle COVID-19

ATM Marketplace

Banks have struggled to keep branches operational during COVID-19. Credit unions in particular, had major issues adjusting since many unions thrive on that in-person, family environment. However, for one credit union, ITMs helped keep that personal touch alive.

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Independent Loan Review: 3 Advantages for Financial Institutions – Video

Abrigo

Gain an Edge with Loan Review Function Independent loan review helps financial institutions achieve growth goals and win over competitors, Consultant Ancin Cooley explains in this video. You might also like this webinar: "Create & Maintain a Successful Loan Review Function" WATCH . Takeaway 1 Independent loan review might be seen as an irritation or annoyance, but it is vital for financial institutions' growth.

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Listen: Startup seeks to leverage AI, automation to reach unbanked population

BankInovation

In this episode of “The Buzz,” Bank Automation News speaks to Alok Prasad, CEO of startup CashRepublic, about using automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to help communities of color take advantage of banking services. CashRepublic serves the unbanked currently with check cashing, wire transfers and other services at two Florida locations. It plans to launch […].

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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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Extinction Rebellion targets City of London in ‘blood money’ protest

TheGuardian

Activists tour financial institutions to highlight firms they believe to be culpable in climate crisis Extinction Rebellion protesters poured red paint over the entrances of City institutions as they marched through London’s financial district in a protest against the ‘“blood money” on which they say the UK economy is built. In what appeared to be the biggest mobilisation so far this week by the environmental protest group, several thousand demonstrators took a tour of the City, stopping off at

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This Digital Book-Keeping Startup For Indian Merchants Raised $100M At A Valuation Of $600M

CB Insights

Khatabook, a fintech company specializing in digital bookkeeping and credit collection, has raised $100M in a Series C. The round drew participation from Tribe Capital, Tencent Holdings, Unilever Ventures, Moore Strategic Ventures, and Sequoia Capital India, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Bangalore-based Khatabook provides digital bookkeeping services, primarily to MSMEs.

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Digital Simulations: The Secret Weapon for Solving Complex Issues

FICO

It’s the limbo you don’t want to find yourself as a bank executive- your existing risk models are now out of compliance, yet you don’t have any data on the potential impact of your new predictive models on pricing strategy and overarching business conversions. Digital simulations provide the solution to these types of complex problems. Digital simulations allow you to safely hypothesize and test “what if” scenarios and use the resulting insights to push through pain points in your business and i

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This Deer Park Road-Backed Residential Real Estate Marketplace Raised $75M In Series C Funding

CB Insights

Bungalow , a residential real estate platform, has raised $75M in a Series C. This round drew participation from Deer Park Road, Founders Fund, and Khosla Ventures, among others. How’s the company performing? California-based Bungalow provides communal rental options and streamlines rent and utilities payments as well as service requests. There are over 3,000 residents living across Bungalow’s 700 properties.

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ACFCU (TX) Has Two Competitive Short-Term CDs

BankDeals

ACFCU (Texas Panhandle) is currently offering competitive rates on its 6-month Certificate ($2.5k minimum) and 12-month Certificate ($5k minimum).

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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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This Brazilian Digital Lending Platform Raised $116M In A Series B Round Led By Greenoaks

CB Insights

Cora , a digital lending platform, has raised $116M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Greenoaks Capital Management, Tiger Global Management, and Tencent Holdings. How’s the company performing? Brazil-based Cora develops digital finance tools for small and medium businesses. The company offers digital accounts and payment wallets to roughly 140,000 small and medium enterprises.

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BaaS provider Finaptic chooses Acuant for onboarding services

The Paypers

Acuant , a global Trusted Identity Platform for fraud prevention and AML compliance, has teamed up with Finaptic , a Canada-based end-to-end, white-label Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider.

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New bill-pay partnership targets cash crowd

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Revolut seeks banking licence in Australia

The Paypers

UK-based Revolut has plans for a banking licence in Australia and is engaged in talks with the country's regulator to be allowed to take customer deposits, according to Reuters.

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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 jumps on the the buy now/pay later train

American Banker

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Contactless card payment limit in UK to rise to GBP 100 from 15 October

The Paypers

UK Finance , the regulatory body representing banks, has announced that shoppers in the UK will be able to spend up to GBP 100 using contactless card payments from 15 October 2021.

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The number of credit unions is shrinking. Can the trend be slowed?

American Banker

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Atom Bank reports operating loss of GBP 36 mln

The Paypers

Atom Bank has reported an underlying operating loss of GBP 36 million in the year ended March 2021, down from GBP 46 million in the previous year.

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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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Most banks aren't ‘future ready’ — and bankers know it

American Banker

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Indonesia's Ringan partners with OneConnect to offer digital lending solutions

The Paypers

Inonesia-based P2P lending app Ringan has deployed a suite of digital lending solutions built by OneConnect , a technology-as-a-service platform provider.

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Barclays buying $3.8 billion Gap card portfolio from Synchrony

American Banker

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Aumni secures USD 50 mln Series B led by JP Morgan

The Paypers

US-based investment analytics firm Aumni has secured USD 50 million in a Series B investment round led by JP Morgan , according to financemagnates.com.

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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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'Night and day': FHFA's priorities rapidly changing under new leader

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Contactless card payment limit in UK to rise to GBP 100 from 15 October

The Paypers

UK Finance , the regulatory body representing banks, has announced that shoppers in the UK will be able to spend up to GBP 100 using contactless card payments from 15 October 2021.

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Credit unions enlist fintechs to vie with commercial, challenger banks

American Banker

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Gap acquires ecommerce startup Drapr

The Paypers

US-based retailer Gap has acquired Drapr , an ecommerce startup and online application based on technology that enables customers to quickly create 3D avatars and virtually try on clothing.

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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.