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Toomey bill would put stablecoin oversight in OCC’s hands

Payments Dive

The outgoing senator said he wanted to shield stablecoin activity from the Fed, which is still debating whether to issue a central bank digital currency. Toomey noted the Fed’s “significant skepticism” of stablecoins.

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CFPB Addresses Mortgage Financing Options In a Higher Rate Environment

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB recently addressed mortgage financing options in view of the current higher mortgage loan interest rate environment. The CFPB comments on adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) loans, temporary buydowns, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans, loan.

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Investors press FIS, Fiserv for divestitures

Payments Dive

The big processors mushroomed in 2019 acquisitions, with promises that scale would pay off, but shareholders now urge them to consider divestitures.

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This week’s podcast episode: A look at the consumer financial products offered by fintechs and the regulatory issues they raise, with special guests Penny Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Technology Association (FTA), and Gerron Levi, Senior Vice President and Head of Government Affairs, American Fintech Council (AFC)

CFPB Monitor

We begin with a discussion of the goals and themes of FTA’s recent summit and AFC’s advocacy regarding retention of the strategic plan option under the Community Reinvestment Act. We then discuss consumer benefits of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) and regulatory concerns.

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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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Payments funding plummets in 2022

Payments Dive

This year’s venture capital funding activity in payments paled in comparison to 2021’s record-setting year.

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Worldline ePayments India licenced as a payment aggregator

The Paypers

Digital payment processing firm Worldline ePayments India has received in-principle authorisation to act as a payment aggregator (PA) from the Reserve Bank Of India (RBI).

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JPMorgan Asset Management, Trovata collaborate on corporate investing

BankInovation

J.P. Morgan Asset Management and cash management fintech Trovata are collaborating to offer access to higher yields on corporate investments amid rising interest rates and economic uncertainty through its Morgan Money platform, a multicurrency, trading and risk management system that launched in 2019. The collaboration will combine J.P. Morgan’s investment capabilities with Trovata’s ability to […].

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Cogni launches noncustodial web3 wallet

The Paypers

US-based neobank Cogni has debuted its noncustodial wallet as it seeks to follow a flurry of fintech firms into web3.

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5 Questions with … Bank of America SVP Jorge Camargo

BankInovation

Bank of America Senior Vice President Jorge Camargo is focused on delivering a high-tech, high-touch strategy to improve customer experiences. The $3.1 trillion bank continues to invest in both tech talent and in the bank’s virtual assistant, Erica — an effort that Camargo has led. Bank Automation News recently caught up with Camargo to discuss […].

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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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Sygnus acquires stake in B2B logistics service

The Paypers

Private equity investment company Sygnus Deneb Investments has acquired a 42.2% stake in integrated B2B logistics services provider CS&T through a partnership with the Facey Group.

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The decade-long transition away from Libor is almost complete

American Banker

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Wells Fargo fined USD 3.7 bln for illegal activities

The Paypers

Federal regulators have fined Wells Fargo a record USD 1.7 billion for ‘widespread mismanagement’ over multiple years that harmed over 16 million consumer accounts.

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10 biggest financial data breaches of 2022

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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Bank of Africa selects NetGuardians for fraud prevention

The Paypers

Swiss fintech NetGuardians has announced that Bank of Africa (BOA) will use NetGuardians’ fraud prevention software to safeguard its assets and branches in Morocco against internal and payment fraud.

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Embattled Republic First in Philadelphia names permanent CEO

American Banker

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DAC8 puts crypto operators in charge of collecting crypto asset data

The Paypers

The European Commission has put forward the DAC8 proposal, which makes crypto operators responsible for collecting crypto asset information.

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Credit unions ramped up bank-buying in 2022

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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Equifax makes Boa Vista acquisition offer

The Paypers

Data, analytics, and technology company Equifax has made an offer for the acquisition of consumer credit bureau Boa Vista to expand its reach in Brazil.

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Dover Federal Credit Union in Delaware names new chief executive

American Banker

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GitHub partners WeChat to improve user privacy

The Paypers

Internet hosting service for software development and version control GitHub has partnered Tencent’s WeChat to improve user privacy.

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Community-based lenders object to SBA plan to open up 7(a)

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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Uniswap users can purchase crypto with debit and credit cards

The Paypers

Decentralized exchange Uniswap has partnered Moonpay in order to allow users to purchase cryptocurrencies using credit and debit cards.

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Sam Bankman-Fried's $250 million bail bond approved by judge in N.Y.

American Banker

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LexisNexis Risk Solutions shows how AI can improve APP scam detection

The Paypers

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has conducted a trial with two major banks in order to showcase a new AI-based APP scam detection system.

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JPMorgan announces new climate targets covering aviation, cement

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.