Fri.Dec 03, 2021

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OCC Provides Roadmap for National Banks and Savings Associations To Conduct Crypto Activities

Perficient

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) issued a letter (1179) that national banks and federal savings associations must demonstrate that they have adequate controls in place before they can engage in cryptocurrency, distributed ledger, and stablecoin activities. The OCC had issued multiple Interpretive Letters in 2020 and earlier this year related to this matter.

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OTP Bots Are a Growing Threat: What Financial Institutions Need to Know

Abrigo

OTP bots are the latest fincrime trend. Financial institutions must know how to combat the threat of OTP bots and educate their customers. Learn more about detecting and containing cyber threats at your financial institution. READ MORE. Takeaway 1 OTP bots are designed to socially engineer a victim into divulging sensitive information associated with online accounts.

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Can we build an unhackable ATM?

ATM Marketplace

Is it possible to build an ATM that cannot be hacked or fall victim to skimming? Researchers based in Canada and Switzerland believe they may have found the answer in zero-knowledge proof cryptology.

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‘HMRC gave me £775,000 by mistake – and it’s turned into a nightmare’

TheGuardian

Staff processing a £23 parcels duty rebate paid the life-changing sum into a woman’s bank account A woman who woke up to find more than three-quarters of a million pounds had been deposited in her bank account by HMRC has described how she spent a year waiting for it to realise its mistake and reclaim the money and worrying about what would happen when it did.

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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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Crypto opportunity for community banks and credit unions

BankInovation

According to a survey recently commissioned by Finder, 23% of Americans own some form of cryptocurrency, reflecting an increase of more than 60% over the past two years. As consumer interest in digital currency grows, community banks and credit unions need to find ways to bring these digital assets and capabilities to their customers. For […].

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Listen: Weekly Wrap explores lessons learned from Canadian earnings week

BankInovation

In this week’s podcast, the Bank Automation News editors discuss the technology lessons that can be gleaned from the earnings calls this week from the “Big Six” Canadian banks. The Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, National Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reported earnings. Technology-related announcements played a […].

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Digital Temping Agency Jobandtalent — Which Matches Workers To Casual Gigwork In Warehousing, E-Commerce, And Logistics — Raises From Kinnevik At $2.35B Valuation

CB Insights

Jobandtalent , a recruitment software company, has raised $500M in a Series E round that drew participation from Atomico, DN Capital, SoftBank Group, Kinnevik, and Kibo Ventures, among others. It also secured $75M in debt financing from BlackRock. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Spain-based Jobandtalent’s platform connects employers with job candidates, and it also offers staff management services to streamline hiring, onboarding, and other HR processes.

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TD Bank touts digital progress, posts 20% growth in 2021

BankInovation

Noting its digital banking advancements, TD Bank Group reported net income 26% lower year over year for the fourth quarter, but up 20% overall for the fiscal year ended Oct. 31. The $1.3 trillion TD Bank Group is focused on its long-term strategy and enterprise priorities, which include leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) […].

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The Payments Association releases report about SCA adoption in the UK

The Paypers

The Payments Association has announced a new report, which takes the pulse of the payments industry to determine the status of SCA compliance.

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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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Deals & dollars: Thought Machine secures $200M in funding, raises valuation to $1B

BankInovation

A pair of $200 million funding series C rounds capped off a strong week for fintechs, with major financing going toward core banking development, buy now pay later (BNPL) technology, and data-centric credit solutions for businesses and consumers. Thought Machine hits $1B valuation in latest funding round London-based fintech Thought Machine closed out a $200 […].

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First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) and Marqeta partner to expand credit ecosystem

The Paypers

Modern card issuer Marqeta has announced its partnership with FNBO to expand its partner ecosystem and allow customers to launch modern credit card programmes.

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CIBC cites digital, cloud as key to 7% YOY growth

BankInovation

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) credits digital investments and a cloud-first strategy with its 2021 growth, which saw adjusted revenue increase 7% year over year. The $653.6 billion bank reported $15.6 billion in adjusted revenue for 2021 on Thursday’s earnings call. Adjusted net income was $1.3 billion, up from the $1 billion reported in […].

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i2c, BEYON Money and Visa to launch first Open Banking super app in Bahrain

The Paypers

i2C has partnered with BEYON Money, a mobile super app that hosts a digital wallet, enabling retail, bill, peer-to-peer payments, and other financial services for its users.

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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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Dwolla's plan to capitalize on interchange-fee war

American Banker

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Moody's acquires PassFort and expands KYC and compliance capabilities

The Paypers

Moody’s Corporation has acquired PassFort and entered into an agreement to acquire kompany – two European providers of onboarding and KYC solutions.

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Banks stuck in old ways have little time to modernize: McKinsey

American Banker

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Ondato launches AI-enabled spoofing detection tool

The Paypers

Ondato has rolled out an AI ID forensics system that denies the submission of spoof documents and deep fake videos, which take part in onboarding processes.

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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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Inside one credit union’s migration to the cloud

American Banker

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Acuant's identity verification solution receives FedRAMP authorisation

The Paypers

Tusted identity platform Acuant has achieved FedRAMP, JAB, and P-ATO authorisations for its AssureID, Ozone, and facial recognition system (COSFR) offerings.

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Delaware court blocks Republic’s bid to force Green Dot to buy tax unit

American Banker

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Hang Seng Bank and Price.com.hk joint launch online payment service

The Paypers

Hong Kong-based Hang Seng Bank has launched a new online payment service, Pay with Hang Seng, and invited price.com.hk to become its first online merchant.

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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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It’s time for banks to reassess how they pay hourly workers

American Banker

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Unimoni taps Buckzy Payments' cross-border payment infrastructure

The Paypers

UAE-based fintech Unimoni has partnered with Canada-based payment service provider Buckzy Payments to make international payments more reliable across the globe.

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BMO tops estimates as clients boost borrowing in U.S. and Canada

American Banker

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ClearCourse to acquire Secure Collections

The Paypers

Technology group ClearCourse has announced a deal to acquire Bacs-approved bureau Secure Collections for its complementary services and to expand to a larger customer base.

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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.