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How intelligent prospecting will grow commercial banking

Accenture

When I started as a commercial banking relationship manager (RM) in the early ‘90s, a big part of my job was prospecting for new customers. This was an era when public information on privately held, mid-sized companies was extremely limited. The filings book I used to search for information—a thick paperback known as the Uniform…. The post How intelligent prospecting will grow commercial banking appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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The Unthinkable Has Occurred – Can You Recover Your Data?

Jack Henry

Although ransomware has been a threat for organizations across diverse industries for decades, we are all aware that recently it has reached a prominence on the international stage never seen before – with multiple headlines and supply chain disruptions that affected millions of Americans. Not surprisingly, both bankers and regulators have taken up a renewed interest in how financial institutions can better protect themselves from this nightmare scenario.

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ESG: It’s not easy being green

BankInovation

Maybe it’s the pandemic, or millennials’ superego manifesting upon the collective consciousness. Maybe it’s the zeitgeist. Whatever the reason, environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) programs are increasingly finding favor with financial institutions. That’s especially true now, said Mukund Rao, chief business officer for banking, financial services and insurance for IT services and outsourcing company […].

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Adrienne Harris nominated to serve as Superintendent of the NY Department of Financial Services

CFPB Monitor

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week that she has nominated Adrienne Harris to serve as Superintendent of the state’s Department of Financial Services. If confirmed by the New York Senate, Ms. Harris would succeed Linda Lacewell whose last day at the DFS was August 24. Ms. Harris previously served as a Senior Advisor in the Treasury Department during the Obama Administration.

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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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How APIs are driving financial innovation

BankInovation

Technology innovation isn’t just making embedded finance possible, it’s opening up new business channels. Embedded finance — or financial services integrated into a variety of software and applications from non-banking digital providers — is made possible by application programmable interfaces (APIs), cloud computing, and the ubiquity of smartphones, agreed a panel of five banking and […].

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Open Source Junkies: How Much Analytic Power Do You Need?

FICO

. I’m a big fan of the Ford Bronco. In addition to the trusty Bronco I take off-roading, I’m near the top of the 125,000-person waiting list for the new model. In my years of negotiating impossible inclines and boulder-strewn roads I’ve realized that driving a Bronco is a lot like solving analytics challenges — it’s counterproductive to use more horsepower than you need.

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Australian banks shut down internal appeal avenue for unhappy customers

TheGuardian

Asic changes mean banks will no longer allow their internal ‘customer advocates’ to hear appeals against adverse decisions Get our free news app ; get our morning email briefing Banks have quietly removed the ability of borrowers to appeal adverse decisions to internal customer advocates, because they fear running out of time to decide claims under new rules brought in by the corporate regulator.

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Intergiro expands its finance solutions with Currencycloud

The Paypers

Sweden-based Banking-as-a-Solution (BaaS) provider Intergiro has partnered with UK-based payments company Currencycloud to integrate Currencycloud Spark into its portfolio of API solutions.

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Rebuke for Hammond over use of government contacts to assist bank

TheGuardian

Former chancellor’s actions in relation to OakNorth, who he is paid to advise, ‘not acceptable’ The former chancellor Philip Hammond has been rebuked for using his government connections to assist a bank he is paid to advise. Eric Pickles, who chairs the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba), said it was an “unwise step” for Hammond to contact a senior Treasury official about a project developed by OakNorth.

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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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Why PayPal and its rivals are building investment platforms

American Banker

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Paysafe finalises PagoEfectivo acquisition

The Paypers

Paysafe has finalised the acquisition of Peru-based fintech company Pago Efectivo to increase its presence in Latin America.

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Texas Capital's expansion plan greeted with skepticism

American Banker

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Spotify and Tinkoff partner in Russia

The Paypers

Spotify has partnered with Tinkoff in Russia to allow Tinkoff ecosystem customers to subscribe and set up automatic payments for the music service via the Tinkoff super app or at Tinkoff.ru.

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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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CIBC nabs Costco credit card partnership in Canada

American Banker

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Financial Data Exchange reports 22 mln consumer accounts using its FDX API

The Paypers

The Financial Data Exchange (FDX) has reported that 22 million consumer accounts are now using its FDX API for Open Finance data sharing.

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Community banks to Congress: Tax credit union-bank mergers

American Banker

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Users can checkout using Facebook Pay directly on the websites of their favourite businesses

The Paypers

Facebook has started to roll out Facebook Pay as a payment option directly on merchant websites, starting with Shopify sellers in the US.

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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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Robinhood plans early-deposit feature that rivals PayPal

American Banker

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The value of instant payments to exceed by 470% by 2026

The Paypers

Juniper Research data has shown that the value of instant payments will exceed USD 27.7 trillion in 2026, representing a 470% increase from the USD 4.8 trillion recorded in 2021.

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FTC fines Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank over stock awards

American Banker

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France fines JP Morgan USD 29.6 mln in tax fraud settlement

The Paypers

US-based bank JP Morgan has agreed to a EUR 25 million euros (USD 29.6 million) fine in a settlement of a tax fraud case, French financial prosecutors' office said, according to Reuters.

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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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JPMorgan settles French tax-fraud case for $30 million

American Banker

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Most Europeans want their governments to regulate cryptocurrency

The Paypers

A poll for Euronews has found that a majority of Europeans want their own governments to regulate cryptocurrency while a growing number would also support the creation of national digital currencies.

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Surviving Uncertainty: Customized Credit Insurance Programs

SWBC's LenderHub

Each year, Dictionary.com chooses a single word to define the previous 12 months. The People’s Choice 2020 Word of the Year was "Unprecedented.". Senior Research Editor for Dictionary.com, John Kelly, said , “The pandemic, the protests, the extreme climate episodes—2020 sent us searching for a word that could do justice to the scale and pace of all this upheaval.

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Kiwibank and BNZ waive contactless debit payment fees

The Paypers

New Zealand’s Kiwibank and BNZ have waived contactless debit account payment fees for small and medium-sized businesses until the end of October 2021.

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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.