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Contactless payment uptake offers opportunity for advance financial security

ATM Marketplace

Nick Maynard, senior vice president and Charvi Gandotra, senior innovation manager at the nonprofit, Commonwealth, share their thoughts and insights on how the pandemic actually helped increase contactless payments.

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Fintech Discovery startup Upswot signs co-sell deal with Microsoft

BankInovation

Fintech platform Upswot has signed a co-sell agreement with tech giant Microsoft that includes support from Microsoft’s sales team as well as a free proof-of-concept of its business finance management platform on Microsoft’s Azure cloud. Upswot CEO and founder Dmitry Norenko announced the deal via a LinkedIn post from his personal account Wednesday.

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Merchants Financial Group, Inc Reports Strong Performance and Shareholders Re-elect Three Directors

MerhantsBanks

WINONA, Minn. – During its annual shareholder meeting, which was held virtually on Thursday, April 8, Merchants Financial Group, Inc. (MFGI), reported strong 2020 earnings growth and shareholders re-elected three Directors to the MFGI Board. MFGI formally reported net income of $21,511,521 for 2020, an 8.8% increase over 2019 earnings. The year’s results were impacted […].

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Smarter tech, newer threats: data poisoning’s effect on AI powered tools

BankInovation

Artificial intelligence is increasingly seeping into our financial lives. While the experiment started with algorithmic decisioning for social media feeds, AI systems now run chatbots, monitor for fraud, sniff out money laundering, and even underwrite loans. While pop culture versions of AI bring up images of sentient systems trying to take over the world, currently […].

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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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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce Plans to Purchase Only New General Qualified Mortgage Loans

CFPB Monitor

As previously reported , the CFPB proposed to delay the mandatory compliance date for the new general qualified mortgage (QM) rule that amends the Regulation Z ability to repay/QM rule from July 1, 2021 to October 1, 2022. Comments on the proposal were due by April 5, 2021. Currently, for applications received before July 1, 2021, lenders may originate loans using the original 43% debt-to-income (DTI) ratio QM loan, the new general QM loan based on an APR limit, and the temporary QM loan based o

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How lease-to-own can be a buy now/pay later alternative for the underbanked

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KCB 1923 AGM: Optimism amid political disturbances

Bankelele

In May 1923, the East African Standard published a report from a bank AGM. Mr. Robert Williamson, the deputy chairman of the National Bank of India addressing shareholders at the annual meeting yesterday, made a brief reference to the position in East Africa today and in the course of his remarks, suggested considerable improvement in […]. The post KCB 1923 AGM: Optimism amid political disturbances appeared first on Bankelele.

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By moving beyond 'just cards,' banks can use payment tech to stay relevant

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Day Air Credit Union (OH) Kasasa Products Remain Competitive

BankDeals

Day Air Credit Union (Miami Valley, OH) has been offering competitive Kasasa Cash Checking, Kasasa Cash Back, and Kasasa Saver accounts for more than five years.

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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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Stripe-Backed Ramp Hits $1.6B Valuation On Goal Of Reinventing Corporate Cards

CB Insights

Ramp , which helps businesses track and manage their expenses, has raised a $115M Series B in two tranches. D1 Capital Partners led the first $65M investment while Stripe led the second $50M investment. How’s the company performing? New York-based Ramp is a corporate card provider and helps companies track and manage their expenses through a spend management platform.

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Shufti Pro launches Near Field Communication solution

The Paypers

UK-based Shufti Pro has launched a Near Field Communication product that is able to verify chip-based documents like e-ID cards, e-passports, and e-driving licence.

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Fortune will favor banks that adjust for climate risks

American Banker

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EBANX, MACH to offer digital wallet in Chile

The Paypers

Brazil-based fintech EBANX has partnered with Chile-based digital bank MACH , according to the official press release.

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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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Why Gravity Payments isn’t pursuing a bank charter — yet

American Banker

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Citigroup and IADB test blockchain-based cross-border payments 

The Paypers

Citigroup has announced cooperating with the Inter-American Development Bank ( IADB ) to carry out a proof of concept for blockchain-based cross-border payments.

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Howard Bank tests subscription model account. Will customers pay for it?

American Banker

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Bank of Russia presents new CBDC concept

The Paypers

The Bank of Russia has presented a new concept for the digital RUB (ruble), a central bank digital currency the regulator has been contemplating since late 2020.

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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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How two CEOs reshaped their banks’ cultures

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Synder, GoCardless, IntegraPay partner to facilitate cashless payments

The Paypers

Synder , a smart accounting software for SMBs and accountants, has partnered with GoCardless and IntegraPay to facilitate cashless payments via direct debit or credit cards for SMBs.

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Longtime CEO of NuMark Credit Union retires

American Banker

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Snapchat acquires fashion recommendation app Screenshop to expand its ecommerce efforts

The Paypers

Snapchat has acquired Screenshop, an app that scans your photos to identify your desired style choices, then provides clothing recommendations based on those findings.

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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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Alliance of women CEOs aims to save small credit unions

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CannaOne completes acquisition of 51% equity interest of Payright

The Paypers

Canada-based software technology company CannaOne Technologies has announced that it has formally closed the acquisition of a 51% equity interest of Singapore-based PSP Payright.

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Financial literacy is key to broader inclusion efforts

American Banker

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Elrond partners with Shopping.io to enable eGold payments

The Paypers

Romania-based blockchain platform Elrond has announced a partnership with the cryptoshopping platform Shopping.io to introduce eGold as a payment option on US ecommerce websites.

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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.