Wed.May 10, 2023

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Marqeta to cut workforce by 15%

Payments Dive

The card-issuing fintech plans to dismiss about 150 employees in an effort to become profitable. It aims to reduce annual costs by as much as $45 million.

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CFPB defends constitutionality of its funding in SCOTUS brief

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB has filed its brief with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking reversal of the Fifth Circuit panel decision in Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd. v. CFPB. In that decision, the panel held the CFPB’s funding mechanism violates the Appropriations Clause of the U.S. Constitution and, as a remedy for the constitutional violation, vacated the CFPB’s payday lending rule (Payday Rule).

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Affirm, FICO to create BNPL credit-scoring model

Payments Dive

The “first-of-its-kind” model will enable buy now, pay later loans to be factored into lending decisions, Affirm’s CEO said.

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Auriemma Roundtables comments on CFPB credit card penalty fee proposal

CFPB Monitor

Auriemma Roundtables, a leading provider of business intelligence solutions to the consumer finance industry, together with First National Bank of Omaha and a group of several other premier consumer financial services firms, has filed a comment (the “Auriemma Roundtables Comment”) on the credit card penalty fees proposal (the “Proposed Rule”) issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). .

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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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What does the buy now, pay later boom mean for food retailers?

Payments Dive

More shoppers turning to short-term loans to buy groceries could signal a permanent shift in how people think about paying for essential goods, experts say.

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Wells Fargo Auto sees AI opportunity

BankInovation

NEW YORK — Wells Fargo Auto is looking to the bank’s enterprise-level AI for potential applications. “For the auto business, we have the benefit of being able to leverage those tools that are being developed at the enterprise level,” Head of Wells Fargo Auto Tanya Sanders said today at Fintech Nexus.

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Social media firms should reimburse online fraud victims, say UK bankers

TheGuardian

Boss of industry body UK Finance accuses tech companies of ‘profiting’ from scams on their platforms The boss of the banking industry body UK Finance has called on social media companies to reimburse victims of online fraud, accusing them of “profiting” from scams taking place on their platforms. Figures from its fraud report show that 78% of authorised push payment scams, where a victim is tricked into approving a transaction, started online in the second half of last year, with about three-qua

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Protect Your Bottom Line With 3 Proven Strategies

BankInovation

Countless American consumers and businesses are struggling to manage their money in meaningful ways that allow them to take advantage of long-term financial opportunities – living paycheck-to-paycheck, operating with minimal to no cash buffers, and trying to borrow without access to affordable credit.

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MiCA: what does it mean for banks?

The Banker

The new regulation indicates increasing market maturity and creates a higher bar for compliance, levelling the playing field. Bill Lumley reports.

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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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Transactions: Visa, Tarabut Gateway to develop open-banking solutions

BankInovation

Payments giant Visa and open-banking platform Tarabut Gateway are coming together to develop products and solutions through open-banking technology. “Together with Visa, we will leverage our data infrastructure to bring new and improved products to customers,” Abdulla Almoayed, chief executive of Tarabut Gateway, said in a release.

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CertifID launches seller identity verification service

The Paypers

Global wire fraud protection company CertifID has launched its seller identity verification service, built for enabling firms to combat seller impersonation fraud.

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Citigroup Plans New Credit Card for Use With Multiple Retailers

BankInovation

Citigroup Inc. plans to debut a new credit card with multiple retailers that consumers will be able use for larger purchases. The new card, known as Citi Pay Credit, comes from the lender’s retail-services unit and will be digital only, according to a statement Wednesday.

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Splitit signs instalments partnership with Visa

The Paypers

US-based Splitit has signed a two-year agreement with Visa to provide merchants with a payment instalments solution embedded within their credit card process.

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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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First Citizens to capitalize on SVB tech

BankInovation

First Citizens Bank today announced plans to up its tech focus by leveraging capabilities acquired from its March purchase of the failed Silicon Valley Bank.

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Washington state will provide mortgage assistance as remedy for historical discrimination

American Banker

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Analyzing Wells Fargo’s growth strategy: How the banking giant is investing in fintech

CB Insights

Wells Fargo is the fourth-largest bank in the US by total assets, with a market capitalization of around $138B. Its customer base of over 70M spans across 8,700+ locations worldwide. Over the last few years, the company has turned to fintech startups to help meet customer demand for secure, seamless, and customized banking experiences. Its recent investments and partnerships have targeted solutions that enhance its offerings to business banking and wealth management clients.

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Visa partners with Tarabut Gateway

The Paypers

Tarabut Gateway , an Open Banking platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced a strategic partnership with Visa , the global digital payment provider.

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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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'Very tenuous environment': Another bank merger falters

American Banker

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iDenfy, Fincapital Partners to offer automated KYC and AML checks

The Paypers

Global fraud management service provider iDenfy has partnered with Fincapital Partners to deliver a seamless customer onboarding process with automated KYC and AML checks.

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Latest global payments news

American Banker

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VIXIO launches PaymentsCompliance Horizon Scanning

The Paypers

UK-based payments and gambling compliance company VIXIO has launched Horizon Scanning, a SaaS solution that provides real-time intelligence for payments compliance.

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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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CFPB warns banks about reopening closed deposit accounts

American Banker

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Kasada teams up with Signifyd to seamlessly eliminate ecommerce fraud

The Paypers

US-based cybersecurity company Kasada has partnered with Signifyd to increase retail and ecommerce profit margins while setting new standards for fraud prevention.

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Outdated laws are denying banks access to a vast source of capital

American Banker

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Banking Circle joins UK FPS with direct GBP

The Paypers

Banking Circle has joined the UK Faster Payments Service (FPS) as a direct participant for GBP, aiming to build a super-correspondent bank for global B2B payments.

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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.