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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 6: Transnational Organized Crime (TOC)

Abrigo

Transnational Organized Crime Reaches Far and Is Growing One of FinCEN's first priorities for AML/CFT policy is to combat transnational organized crime (TOC). Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Transnational organized crime includes phishing, trafficking, illicit firearm sales, and more. . Takeaway 2 The U.S. in 2001 began outlining strategies to combat transnational organized crime.

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Webinar addresses next stage of ATM software

ATM Marketplace

ATM software is about to enter a new stage of innovation with the launch of the XFS4IoT standard. A free webinar, hosted on ATM Marketplace and sponsored by KAL ATM Software, focused on the standard and what it means for the industry.

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Corporate bankers turn over a new leaf with data-driven intelligent automation

BankInovation

Amid sweeping disruptions instigated by Covid 19 globally, the banking diaspora has its task cut out. Unlike the financial crises of yesteryears, the pandemic has imposed a unique predicament by creating an indefinite physical barrier between the banks and their customers, owing to social distancing norms. As the situation continues to take a toll on […].

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Youths Participate in Banking Basics Webinar with Popular Bank and NPRDP

PopularBank

90 Recipients of the 2021 National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship Program Learn How to Manage Their Finances. Popular Bank proudly supported the National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) and made a $25,000 gift toward the 2021 NPRDP National Scholarship Program. The NPRDP Scholarship Program rewards outstanding students of Puerto Rican descent with scholarships of $2,000 as they pursue higher education.

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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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Listen: Separating AI cybersecurity hype from reality

BankInovation

In this episode of “The Buzz,” Bank Automation News speaks with cybersecurity research analyst Micah Musser of Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technologies, and a co-author of the recent report, “Machine Learning and Cyber Security: Hype and Reality” about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in creating sophisticated attacks. […].

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Blend Labs integrates acquisition’s mortgage automation process

BankInovation

Fintech Blend Labs is integrating a title and escrow company it acquired June 30 into its platform as part of a push to automate the mortgage process, the company said on Thursday’s earnings call. The San Francisco-based digital lending platform provided an update on the integration of Title 365, saying it was hitting milestones, from […].

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The Guardian view on high pay: the fat cats are still there | Editorial

TheGuardian

Vast disparities in income may have lost some of their power to shock. But they remain a gross injustice Public anger about the vast salaries extracted from business by the highest-paid people surfaces less often than one might expect, given highly conspicuous levels of inequality and rising poverty. Sir Philip Green and Fred Goodwin are rare in having become notorious big earners: Sir Philip because of the collapse of BHS , as well as his own inflated rewards and oligarchic lifestyle; Mr Goodwi

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Monetary Authority of Singapore builds a Bitcoin inspired currency

The Paypers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced it is planning to change how money moves across borders using Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) inspired by Bitcoin.

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Amazon enters Indian Wealth Management | Elon Musk unveil Tesla’s advanced humanoid robot | Horizon Workrooms: Facebook’s metaverse is a VR meetaverse

Bussman Advisory

FinTech Ecosystem Insights by Bussmann Advisory is our weekly newsletter with over 40’000 subscribers across different social media channels, summarizing relevant news and reports related to ecosystems around disruptive technologies, highlighting key updates from the industry as well as our portfolio companies: Amazon enters Indian Wealth Management with bet on Smallcase Elon Musk unveil Tesla’s advanced humanoid robot Horizon Workrooms: Facebook’s metaverse is a VR meetaverse.

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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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Klarna rolls out its 'Pay in 30 days' solution in Poland

The Paypers

Klarna has announced it officially launches in Poland, introducing its ‘Pay in 30 days’ option, in partnership with H&M, as well as the Klarna app.

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Indiana bank buys out investor — and other shareholders are fuming

American Banker

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Red Bird Ventures to launch Buck

The Paypers

Westpac New Zealand subsidiary Red Bird Ventures has announced it will launch a P2P smartphone payments app named Buck, enabling customers of all major NZ banks to make payments without entering a bank account number.

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Fiserv lets businesses use Venmo, PayPal for payouts

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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Discover Global Network, Flutterwave to extend payment acceptance for African merchants

The Paypers

Discover Global Network and Flutterwave have signed an agreement that will support the expansion of online payments acceptance for both African and international ecommerce merchants.

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JPMorgan Chase aims to build Zelle-like network for B2B payments

American Banker

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BNPL provider Uplift launches partnership with Tripster

The Paypers

Travel BNPL provider Uplift has announced a new partnership with Tripster , allowing customers to pay their vacations over time with surprise-free monthly instalments through Uplift.

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Energy lenders optimistic about demand but braced for setbacks

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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MegaFon exits AliExpress Russia, Mail.Ru injects USD 60 mln to support company expansion

The Paypers

AliExpress Russia, a cross-border ecommerce leader and major player on the domestic market, has announced it will receive USD 60 million from Mail.ru Group, one of its shareholders, EWDN reports.

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HSBC steps up Asia shift with Singaporean insurance acquisition

The Banker

The UK bank’s pivot to the region faces challenges amid fierce competition and Western tensions with China.

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BIO-Key launches biometrically-enabled Android POS terminal

The Paypers

BIO-key International , a provider of customer identity and access management (IAM) solutions featuring Identity-Bound Biometrics, has announced the availability of BIO-key MobilePOS Pro, a handheld, biometrically-enabled Android POS terminal.

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Surge of credit unions buying banks continues with deal in Illinois

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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Retailers face a new era of attacks and a 350% increase in fraud pressure, Signifyd reports

The Paypers

A report published by Signifyd has predicted that US retailers will face a new era of online fraud this holiday season featuring attacks that are more abundant, more automated and more diversified in terms of techniques and targets.

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Kansas City Fed shifts Jackson Hole symposium to virtual event

American Banker

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Financial institutions fined 47% less in H1 2021

The Paypers

A study conducted by Fenergo has shown that for the 6 months of 2021, penalties for financial institutions have totalled USD 937.7 million.

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It's a myth that regulators rubber-stamp bank M&A

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.