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3 reasons why declined transactions explain the rise in BNPL adoption

Payments Dive

Explaining three reasons why declined transactions are turning customers on to Buy Now Pay Later services for a friendlier purchasing process.

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Banks can no longer stall on sustainability

Accenture

Banks have the opportunity of a lifetime. And if they don’t act now, it’s going to slip from their grasp. I’ve just returned from speaking with senior bank executives around the US and Europe. The topic of our talks? One of the many pressing issues facing commercial banks today: sustainable credit—using banks’ capital resources to… The post Banks can no longer stall on sustainability appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Fed study highlights growth in card, ACH payments

Payments Dive

Card, ACH and check payment values climbed from 2018 to 2021, as cash was left behind, according to the Federal Reserve’s noncash payments study.

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BNPL regulation and its potential impact on UK banks

Accenture

In February 2023, the UK government released a consultation on draft legislation for Buy-Now Pay-Later (BNPL) services, which outlined the scope of the proposed legislation as well as some exemptions. The proposed legislation aims to prevent consumers getting into unmanageable debt while still allowing them the option to spread the cost of their purchases over… The post BNPL regulation and its potential impact on UK banks appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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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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DailyPay racks up bank clients

Payments Dive

Santander Bank last week became the latest in a string of financial institutions partnering with DailyPay to provide companies with on-demand pay services.

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CFPB Announces Revised Methodology for Determining Average Prime Offer Rates

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB recently announced that it is revising the methodology used to determine average prime offer rates (APORs). The revised methodology is available on the website of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC). Both the revised methodology and prior methodology are available on the FFIEC website. The CFPB has used information from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS) on three products (30-year fixed-rate mortgages, 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, and five

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Bottomline integrates with Trellix XDR

The Paypers

Fintech provider Bottomline has announced the technical integration of its user monitoring solution Record & Replay with threat detection and response platform Trellix XDR.

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Revolut’s place as UK’s top fintech firm at risk after Schroders writedown

TheGuardian

Asset manager suggests its stake could be worth less only 18 months after investing almost £10m Revolut’s position as the UK’s most valuable fintech company is under threat, after a writedown by one of its investors suggested almost $15bn (£12bn) could be wiped off the value of the firm. A UK trust run by the asset manager Schroders suggested the value of its stake in Revolut has plunged by 46% over the past year, having estimated in its annual report that the holding was worth only £5.4m as of

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Credit Suisse discloses $73M in software investments in Q1

BankInovation

Credit Suisse reported higher operating expenses during the first quarter as the financial institution invested in software, shrunk its team and continued restructuring efforts amid its acquisition by UBS following a run on the Zurich-based bank in March.

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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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First Republic Bank saw deposits fall by over $100bn as it scrambles to stabilize

TheGuardian

The bank came into focus after two regional banks collapsed in April, shaking confidence in smaller institutions First Republic Bank’s deposits fell by over $100 bn in the first quarter and it said it was exploring options including restructuring its balance sheet, overshadowing market-beating profit and sending its shares down 21% after the bell on Monday.

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Bisonai Partners with Polygon Supernet

The Paypers

Singapore-based Bisonai has partnered with Polygon Supernet to offer a scalable and customisable Web3 infrastructure to businesses.

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Revolut bank’s valuation stretches credulity despite $15bn slump | Nils Pratley

TheGuardian

It is hard to see how hopes of future growth justify the challenger bank being worth $18bn – not least as it made only £26m in 2021 A reduction of $15bn in the value of Revolut , the would-be “Amazon of banking”, sounds enormous until you remember the starting point. Back in 2021, the last time the privately owned company’s valuation created a stir, the valuation was $33bn – in that case supported by a hard transaction in which SoftBank and Tiger Global Management, two established backers, led a

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Russia's digital rouble will be able to interact with other CBDCs

The Paypers

The Bank of Russia has revealed that the digital rouble platform will support interactions with other central bank digital currencies ( CBDCs ).

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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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Credit Suisse says £55bn left bank in lead-up to rescue by UBS

TheGuardian

Results reported for what is likely to be the last time as lender’s takeover by Swiss rival nears completion Credit Suisse said customers pulled more than 61bn Swiss francs (£55bn) worth of assets from the bank at the start of the year, laying bare the scale of the panic that contributed to its failure and emergency takeover by its rival UBS last month.

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CFPB still has not notified consumers about data breach

American Banker

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Cryptomathic partners with fidentity

The Paypers

Secure server solution provider Cryptomathic has partnered with fidentity to offer automated identity verification for remotely qualified e-signing across the EU.

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VyStar Credit Union to merge with local competitor

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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Praxis Tech extends partnership with SoftGamings

The Paypers

Cyprus-based fintech Praxis Tech has enabled game developer SoftGamings to equip its operators with Merchant Initiated Transaction (MIT) and other new features.

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CrossFirst to expand Arizona footprint to Tucson

American Banker

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Finli partners with ICBA

The Paypers

Payment management platform Finli has announced its partnership with the Independent Community Bankers of America to offer its services to small businesses.

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Deposit migration to large banks would harm small businesses

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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IDEX Biometrics partners with PONE Biometrics

The Paypers

Norway-based IDEX Biometrics has partnered with cyber tech company PONE Biometrics to provide biometric sensor modules for digital authentication.

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Zimbabwe's digital-currency plan needs $100 million of gold

American Banker

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DirectID partners with Faciit to promote financial inclusion

The Paypers

UK-based Open Banking solutions provider DirectID has partnered with alternative lending platform Faciit to help new-to-UK clients access credit.

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Finance minister: Costa Rica’s fiscal consolidation on track

The Banker

Costa Rica expects to get off the EU grey list in October, its finance minister tells Barbara Pianese.

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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.