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Payments players caught in SVB fallout

Payments Dive

As the banking crisis spread, payments players, such as FIS, and venture-backed firms, including Payoneer, were caught in the contagion.

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Silicon Valley Bank Failure – Lessons in Interest Rate Risk Management

South State Correspondent

The abrupt collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is a stunning example of bank leadership not understanding interest rate risk, running into trouble with an inverted yield curve, and ignoring the impact of a severe monetary correction on long-duration assets. There will be much more discussion and information written on this bank’s collapse, as well as the shutdown of Signature Bank and the story about Sterling Bank, and perhaps others in the weeks and months to follow.

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Cloud-enabled processing with PayiQ: The key to automating merchant onboarding

Payments Dive

In a world where merchants expect fast and easy payments, the time required for ISOs and ISVs to complete arduous technical onboarding processes can cost sales and damage reputations.

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2023 Kiosk Marketplace Census Report

ATM Marketplace

The self-serve kiosk industry pushed forward in a big way in 2022, as the recovery from the pandemic continued for the second straight year. A convergence of factors took hold: rising consumer acceptance of self service, a recovering supply chain, a growing labor shortage, improving technology, and the return of industry trade shows.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Retail brands react to Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse

Payments Dive

The merchants explained how the SVB situation had affected their sales, online commerce, payments and finances.

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Lloyds invests GBP 10 mln in Yoti's digital ID solution

The Paypers

Lloyds Banking Group has invested GBP 10 million into digital ID company Yoti to develop its app-based identity verification software, which is launching later in 2023.

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Silicon Valley Bank’s failure is predictable – what can it teach us? | Joseph Stiglitz

TheGuardian

The collapse of SVB highlights deep failures in the conduct of regulatory and monetary policy Live coverage of Silicon Valley Bank collapse Global banking shares slide as SVB fallout spreads Why did it collapse and is this the start of a banking crisis? The run on Silicon Valley Bank – on which almost half of all venture-backed tech startups in the US depend – is in part a rerun of a familiar story, but it’s more than that.

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Signature Bank clients look to Cross River Bank

BankInovation

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is having a trickle-down effect on fintechs and banks within the financial services industry, but Cross River Bank is not one— in fact, the bank is swooping in to capture business amid the fall of its competitors. For example, the $9.2 billion Ft. Lee, N.J.

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Silicon Valley Bank collapse ‘could force central banks to stop interest rate rises’

TheGuardian

Analysts say US Federal Reserve will probably reject further increase in borrowing costs next week Live coverage of Silicon Valley Bank collapse Why did it collapse and is this the start of a banking crisis? Why Silicon Valley Bank was so important to UK tech sector The world’s most powerful central banks could be forced to stop raising interest rates after the Silicon Valley Bank crisis, economists have said, amid growing signs of financial stress linked to rapid increases in borrowing costs ov

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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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Failing banks invested in fintechs

BankInovation

Signature Bank followed in Silicon Valley Bank’s footsteps Sunday when regulators overtook the spiraling financial institution. Today, First Republic Bank is drawing attention as its shares take a dive. At 2:30 p.m. ET Monday, First Republic Bank’s shares sat at $41.46, down 50% from market open.

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HSBC to buy Silicon Valley Bank UK for £1 in rescue deal

TheGuardian

Takeover, arranged by government, likely to save British startups from big losses after US bank’s collapse Live coverage of Silicon Valley Bank collapse Why did it collapse and is this the start of a banking crisis? Why Silicon Valley Bank was so important to UK tech sector The government has struck a last-minute deal for HSBC to buy Silicon Valley Bank’s UK operations, saving thousands of British tech startups and investors from big losses after the biggest bank failure since 2008.

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Challenges ahead for Nigeria and South Africa as they join FATF grey list

The Banker

FATF’s greylisting of Africa’s two biggest economies will deepen existing economic troubles in both markets. James King reports.

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‘It was frantic’: the scramble to save SVB UK and avert a banking crisis

TheGuardian

A small army worked through the weekend to ensure 3,500 UK customers – largely tech firms – still had cash on Monday From the moment Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on Friday afternoon, banking regulators knew they had just two days to shore up confidence and prevent contagion spilling over in the UK. In offices, spare bedrooms and kitchens across the UK, it was all hands to virtual battle stations as a small army worked through the weekend and well into the early hours of Monday morning to try to

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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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APEXX Global raises USD 25 mln in Series B funding round

The Paypers

Payments orchestration platform APEXX Global has closed its Series B funding round with USD 25 million raised to expand in North America and develop its products and technology.

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Big tech has long thought itself above the state. Silicon Valley Bank’s meltdown is stark proof that it isn’t | James Ball

TheGuardian

In the US, the Federal Reserve has stepped in to guarantee deposits. The tech sector should realise it can’t go it alone Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) became one of the 20 largest banks in the US by being the darling of west coast tech startups, but it transpires that it expanded at the expense of managing its exposure to risk. The bank provided services to more than 2,500 venture capital firms (VCs) – companies that invest in startups with the hope that they’ll achieve long-term growth – and nearly

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European banks still in Russia: should they stay or should they go?

The Banker

As the prospect of selling their operations in Russia becomes increasingly challenging, should European banks walk away from their Russian operations or wait it out? Anita Hawser reports.

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Barclays could save £200m by pausing payments to staff pension scheme

TheGuardian

Former staff voice concern after scheme’s assets plunge in value by £10bn in a year Barclays could save itself more than £200m a year after deciding to take a break from paying into its staff pension scheme, despite the fund’s assets plummeting by £10bn in 12 months. Barclays last month declared profits of £7bn for 2022, but its “contribution holiday” means the cost of the payments it would normally make towards former employees’ retirement benefits will now have to be met by the pension scheme

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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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Egypt's central bank approves rules governing payment card service codes

The Paypers

The Central bank of Egypt (CBE) has approved the rules for payment card service codes, allowing contactless transactions via mobile apps within the framework of the NPC.

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Relief in the UK over Silicon Valley Bank. Panic in the US | Nils Pratley

TheGuardian

Sale of SVB’s British subsidiary to HSBC is a satisfactory fix but Fed emerges with less of a worthy halo Live coverage of Silicon Valley Bank collapse Why did it collapse and is this the start of a banking crisis? Comment: SVB’s failure is predictable – what can it teach us? The good news is that it took only a long weekend to find a fix – a good one – for the UK end of the doomed Silicon Valley Bank.

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HID signs MoU with iPassport

The Paypers

Identity solutions company HID has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with iPassport to launch an identity verification solution for the transportation industry.

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Australia’s record run of interest rate rises more likely to end after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

TheGuardian

Some traders are even pricing in a cash rate cut in Australia later this year, a position that had little support just a week ago Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Bets are rising that Australia’s record run of rate rises is about to end, as fears triggered by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sweep global markets and sink bank stocks.

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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.

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ID-Pal expands into the US market

The Paypers

Ireland-based identity verification solution provider for SMEs and enterprises ID-Pal has announced its expansion into the US market, backed by Enterprise Ireland.

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A hastily assembled WhatsApp group, then relief: UK tech firms react to SVB

TheGuardian

Rescue of Silicon Valley Bank’s British arm followed fears sector would be plunged into crisis HSBC to buy Silicon Valley Bank UK for £1 in rescue deal SVB: global banking shares slide as fallout spreads Nils Pratley: relief in the UK over SVB. Panic in the US UK tech firms breathed a collective sigh of relief on Monday after a rescue of Silicon Valley Bank’s British arm was announced, amid fears that failure to broker a deal would have plunged the industry into an immediate crisis.

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Silicon Valley Bank collapses – HSBC acquires UK branch

The Paypers

HSBC has acquired the UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank , securing the deposits of thousands of British tech firms that hold money at the lender, amid the US collapse.

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Tell us: are you affected by the Silicon Valley Bank collapse?

TheGuardian

We’re interested to hear how affected SVB investors and workers in the tech and start-up sector view the bank failure and what the wider implications might be We’re keen to hear from investors who have been affected by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank , which failed after a run on the lender that was originally sparked by fears over the a multibillion-pound shortfall on the US parent company’s balance sheet.

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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.