Synchrony to sell pet insurance subsidiary for $750M gain
Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
As part of the sale, Synchrony will also acquire an equity interest in Independence Pet Holdings.
Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
As part of the sale, Synchrony will also acquire an equity interest in Independence Pet Holdings.
CFPB Monitor
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced the conforming loan limits for residential mortgage loans acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2024. Fannie Mae addresses the limits in Lender Letter 2023-09. As was expected based on the continuing increase in housing prices, the limits increased significantly. The standard loan limit for a one-unit home increased from $726,200 in 2023 to $766,550 for 2024.
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Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The biggest bank in the U.S. erroneously declined some credit card users’ purchases on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year.
CFPB Monitor
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
On November 27, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published proposed Automated Decision-Making Rules to be discussed by the CCPA board at its upcoming meeting on December 8, 2023. While the proposed rules are far from final—indeed, they are not even official draft rules—they signal that the CPPA is considering rules that would have significant impact on businesses subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
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ATM Marketplace
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
In the U.S., automated cash recycling is just now emerging as a compelling solution that provides substantial benefits to financial institutions.
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Realwired Appraisal Management Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
When your bank says “no new initiatives” does that mean all productivity ideation halts? Reframe “no new initiatives” into a “train in the off-season” mindset. Be a leader for your team. Limited resources can curb banks’ innovation and competitiveness. Your appraisal management technology partner is potentially key to bridging the gap.
CFPB Monitor
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
On November 21, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved in a 3-0 vote a resolution authorizing the use of compulsory process in nonpublic investigations involving products and services that involve or claim to involve artificial intelligence (AI). Compulsory process is akin to a subpoena, and it allows the FTC to request the production of information, documents, or testimony relevant to an investigation. .
Jeff For Banks
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
I asked Google Bard, a large language model tool, the following: "Describe the future of banking in the United States in buzzwords." Here is what it came up with. ∞ Sure, here is a description of the future of banking in the United States in buzzwords: Hyperpersonalization : Banking services will be tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each customer, using data analytics and artificial intelligence.
American Banker
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Diverse employee resource groups and skill set development programs for identifying rising professionals are key methods for enticing — and retaining — the next generation of tech and business experts, said executives.
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CFPB Monitor
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The CFPB recently approved an application ( Application ) from the Independent Community Bankers Association (ICBA) for alternative disclosures under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)/Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rule for construction-to-permanent loans. The Application is for a Trial Disclosure Program Waiver Template (TDP Waiver Template).
BankInovation
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Scotiabank reduced its headcount and branch footprint in its fiscal fourth quarter as part of its restructuring initiatives to pull back on costs. The Canadian bank’s headcount fell 2% year over year to 89,483 and total branches also fell 2% YoY to 2,379, according to the bank’s earnings supplement for the quarter ended Oct. 31.
CFPB Monitor
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled oral argument for January 17, 2024 in the two cases in which the question presented is whether the Court should overrule its 1984 decision in Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. Nat. Res. Def. Council, Inc. That decision produced what became known as the “Chevron framework”–the two-step analysis that courts typically invoke when reviewing a federal agency’s interpretation of a statute.
BankInovation
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
European fintech funding experienced a massive drop in funding and number of deals in the third quarter. In Q3, European fintechs raised $1.
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CFPB Monitor
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
In October 2023, the FTC issued a proposed “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees” targeting so-called “junk fees.” Our special guest is Stacy Cammarano, Staff Attorney in the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Advertising Practices, and a lead attorney on the proposal. After reviewing how the FTC has previously used its enforcement authority to address “junk fees,” we discuss some of the key issues identified in comments received by the FTC on its October 2022 Advance Notice of Propo
ATM Marketplace
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Wanting to grow, ATMs 4 Sale turned to DPL, a leading global managed IoT connectivity provider whose portfolio management platform leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to help operators do more with less.
American Banker
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Two dozen institutions fell into this midtier asset category for American Banker's Best Banks to Work For ranking this year.
The Paypers
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The Paypers has released of the 7th edition of the Open Finance report, titled ‘ The Open Revolution: From Open Banking to Open Finance. The Road to Open Data Continues.
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American Banker
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The pressures and frustrations of daily work lose some of their ability to aggravate when you consider how much real choice you have in the matter.
The Paypers
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Payment services provider Worldline has announced it was granted Payment Institution Authorisation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK.
American Banker
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The tech company recently sent a proposal to the bank to exit their contract within approximately 12 to 15 months, the newspaper said.
The Paypers
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
US-based security software provider Entrust has announced the launch of a new digital account opening solution that aims to improve the banking experience.
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American Banker
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The hike was driven by modest home price gains this year, following a larger conforming loan limit boost in 2022 in reaction to then-double-digit home price growth.
The Paypers
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The European Payments Council (EPC) has announced the launch of a new payment scheme designed for international instant credit transfers.
American Banker
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Financial firms claim a proposal by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would restrict lending, raise borrowing costs and result in more denials of credit to consumers.
The Paypers
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Payment software solutions provider Payment Components has announced its strategic partnership with Fimple in order to offer an improved experience for banks and FIs.
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