Mon.Jul 26, 2021

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A Digital Environment Is Essential For Insurers to Gain Competitive Advantages (Part 1 of 5)

Perficient

Insurance serves a noble purpose: to protect individuals & businesses and their property, liability, and financial obligations. At their roots, many of the large, well-known carriers today began by serving the distinctive needs of businesses and individuals who could not find coverage elsewhere. Rural residents paying city insurance rates, government employee affinities, and experiences tailored for military families are just a few examples of these beginnings.

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Market Commentary: Week of July 26, 2021

SWBC's LenderHub

Last Week. Another week, another new all-time high for stocks. Equities plunged at the beginning of the week. The S&P 500 dropped 1.6% on Monday as risk assets reacted to the very real risk of the COVID-19 Delta variant causing havoc and snuffing out the recovery. However, by Tuesday, the buy dip crowd came in like gangbusters, taking both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ 100 up to new all-time highs by Friday.

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Listen: Kearney’s Nagarsheth on internal and customer-facing bank automations

BankInovation

Banks often struggle with how to automate operations or functions deemed essential or strategically different, says Hemal Nagarsheth, associate partner at global management consultancy Kearney, in this episode of “The Buzz” podcast. The Covid-19 pandemic uncovered operational inefficiencies at many financial institutions and in turn compelled the organizations to embrace automation initiatives more quickly, he […].

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Tesco Bank to close all current accounts from end of November

TheGuardian

Customers will receive letter in next fortnight to advise on what they need to do Tesco Bank has announced that it is closing all of its customers’ current accounts from the end of November, and that it will write to them in the next fortnight to advise them what they need to do. The banking arm of the retailer launched its current account in 2014 , at the time offering 3% interest on balances and Clubcard points on spending in a bid to win customers.

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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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Report: Brace for consolidation trend in fintech

BankInovation

The fintech industry will see a wave of consolidations in the coming six to 12 months as banks grab up fintechs and larger fintechs eat their own. These are the predictions from “The Changing Fintech Landscape: A Snapshot of M&A Themes and Trends,” a collaboration between Shearman & Sterling, S&P Global Market Intelligence and Rise, […].

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Digital CX: What’s holding banks back?

BankInovation

Consumers and businesses in the U.S., looking for the holistic, hassle-free customer experiences they get from technology giants such as Amazon and Uber, are struggling to get the same from their banking providers. This is particularly true of smaller businesses: according to JD Power’s 2020 U.S. Small Business Banking Satisfaction Survey, such businesses “have seen […].

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Visa Acquired This Fintech To Provide Foreign Exchange Solutions For Cross-Border Payments

CB Insights

Visa, a digital payment network, has acquired Currencycloud , a cloud-based solution for cross-border payments. The deal values Currencycloud at $962.8M. WHO ARE THE PARTIES TO THE DEAL? Currencycloud: UK-based Currencycloud is a cloud-based platform that offers a broad range of APIs enabling currency exchange service offerings from banks and financial services.

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UK Credit Card Data Shows Cardholder Caution

FICO

The signs from our UK Credit Market Report for May suggest that consumers are practicing pragmatic financial management, as well as continuing to make use of savings accrued during the pandemic. There are, however, warning signs in our UK credit card data of the financial pressure growing for those already in debt. Whilst the effects of a full month of retail and hospitality re-openings were reflected in a further rise in card spend, the increase was just 4 percent compared to the 12 percent inc

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Spoko.app to expand in Africa and Asia

The Paypers

Spoko.app , operating on the money transfer market, has announced it is focusing on expanding in African and Asian countries.

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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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Small banks face bigger threat to overdraft fees this time around

American Banker

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Amadeus integrates IBM digital health pass for air travel

The Paypers

Spain-based travel technology company Amadeus has integrated the IBM Digital Health Pass into its digital health verification solution, Traveler ID for Safe Travel.

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Amazon job posting hints at plan to accept cryptocurrency

American Banker

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Zopa hires JP Morgan to assist with funding boost

The Paypers

UK-based Zopa has hired JP Morgan , to advise on what is expected to be its last funding round before it launches a public flotation.

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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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The security risks lurking for banks still using mainframes

American Banker

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Mastercard, Lloyds Bank partner on new Open Banking checkout solution

The Paypers

Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has partnered with Mastercard to use its Open Banking Merchant Payment Solution to launch PayFrom Bank.

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Barclays joins Mastercard’s multirail B2B payments network

American Banker

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Littlepay brings first tap-to-pay pilot to Portugal

The Paypers

Littlepay has introduced Portugal's first contactless transit ticketing system, in the city of Porto, in partnership with Visa.

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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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A Small Bank Believes Its Digital Brand Will Succeed Where Chase Failed

The Financial Brand

187-year-old savings bank stakes its future on a scalable combination of a digital-only brand, well-trained people and data analytics. The post A Small Bank Believes Its Digital Brand Will Succeed Where Chase Failed appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Bank of Russia asks stock exchanges not to list crypto companies

The Paypers

The Bank of Russia has issued a recommendation for local stock exchanges asking them not to list stocks of any companies with their businesses tied to cryptocurrencies.

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Cashing in: Payments firms rush to go public

American Banker

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Emtek Group invests USD 375 million in Grab Indonesia

The Paypers

Indonesia-based media conglomerate Elang Mahkota Teknologi (Emtek) has announced it is investing USD 375 million in ride-hailing and payment firm Grab ’s Indonesia unit.

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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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Old Second Bancorp buying West Suburban to bulk up in Chicago

American Banker

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Insurtech bolttech acquires i-surance

The Paypers

Technology-enabled ecosystem for protection and insurance bolttech has acquired Europe-based B2B2C digital insurance platform i-surance.

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MUFG hires exec to lead diversity, inclusion efforts

American Banker

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Solarisbank raises EUR 190 mln in Series D and joins forces with Contis

The Paypers

Solarisbank , the European Banking-as-a-Service platform, has raised EUR 190 million in an oversubscribed Series D funding round, valuing the company at EUR 1.4 billion.

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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.