Thu.Aug 12, 2021

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How BNPL’s growth is forcing a high-stakes choice on UK banks

Accenture

Point-of-sale (POS) financing is one of the most interesting and dynamic areas of payments innovation today. Disruptive new entrants and macroeconomic trends are driving real change across the market. The ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) sector is of particular interest here. The difference between BNPL and older POS credit offerings is that with BNPL the….

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3 Ways Deposit Escrow Management Software Can Help You Drive Growth

Jack Henry

Constant economic changes, evolving customer expectations, emerging technology, and other market challenges have forced banks to be even more innovative in their strategies to achieve business goals. Building on – or expanding upon – commercial services like escrow management is often an untapped strategy. Many banks are still relying on siloed data systems and manual processes (including labor-intensive, error-prone spreadsheets) to track and add sub-accounts.

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The ticking timebomb of SCA enforcement for UK ecommerce

Accenture

While it’s no secret that the pandemic has supercharged digital payments adoption, the scale of the change in ecommerce is still breath-taking. Global ecommerce retail sales totalled $3.5 trillion in 2019. In 2021, they are forecast to reach almost $5 trillion. This represents a significant opportunity for the payments industry. The growth will also highlight some of the industry’s challenges.

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Fannie Mae to consider rental payment history in underwriting decisions

CFPB Monitor

The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced this week that Fannie Mae will consider a loan applicant’s rental payment history in making underwriting decisions. According to the FHFA, the change was made as a means of expanding credit access. The FHFA’s announcement is yet another example of the growing use of alternative data by creditors in making credit decisions.

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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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Upgrade CEO sets sights on IPO within 18 months

BankInovation

Credit card fintech Upgrade has ambitions to offer an initial public offering within 18 months after announcing yesterday it has secured a $105 million series E round from the investment arm of Koch Industries. “We believe we’ll be ready to go public in the next 18 months,” CEO and co-founder Renaud Laplanche told Bank Automation […].

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Bank Automation News webinar to focus on automation tech for cybersecurity and ID verification

BankInovation

A panel of cybersecurity and financial crime experts from RBC, Simmons Bank and the Big Four Accounting firm KPMG will explore how automation technology and ID verification can thwart cybersecurity attacks in a special Bank Automation News webinar on Sept. 9, at 11:30 a.m. The panel will share best practices for stopping cybercrime and explore […].

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5 Most Popular LenderHub Blog Posts You May Have Missed

SWBC's LenderHub

This year has been a transitional year for most financial institutions. After pivoting to remote workforces and implementing digital solutions due the pandemic in 2020, financial institutions have reopened their doors, welcoming employees and members to business as usual—well, kind of.

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10 tips to sustain organizational transformation

BankInovation

Once your organization has gone live with a big change—everyone is aligned on your new purpose, processes have been adjusted, and the technology has been implemented—you might be tempted to pat yourself on the back and consider your work done. In reality, the real work has just begun. You need to make sure the positive […].

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CA DFPI issues second modifications to proposed regulations to implement 2018 law requiring consumer-like disclosures for commercial financing

CFPB Monitor

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has issued second modifications to its proposed regulations to implement SB 1235 , the bill signed into law on September 30, 2018 that requires consumer-like disclosures to be made for certain commercial financing products, including small business loans and merchant cash advances.

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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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Moody’s Acquired This Climate Data And Analytics Firm To Expand Its Climate Risk Assessment Portfolio

CB Insights

Moody’s , an integrated risk assessment firm, has acquired RMS , a risk management solutions provider, for $2B. Who are the parties to the deal? RMS: California-based RMS is a provider of climate and natural disaster risk modeling and analytics. The company has over 400 risk models that cover 120 countries. It expects to generate about $320M in revenue and $55M in operating income for the fiscal year ending in September 2021.

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This week’s podcast: The CFPB’s Summer 2021 Supervisory Highlights: A close look at credit reporting, debt collection, fair lending and mortgage loan origination and servicing issues

CFPB Monitor

We look at the practices found to be unlawful by CFPB examiners in these markets, discuss what the findings signal for future scrutiny of these markets by the “new CFPB”, and share practical takeaways for companies operating in these markets. Issues highlighted in our conversation include the CFPB’s findings regarding “unreliable furnishers,” furnisher handling of “frivolous or irrelevant” disputes, interest accrual on debts in collection, and mortgage servicer consideration of private mortgage

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8 Risks Open Banking Poses to Financial Crime Compliance

FICO

Financial Institutions’ compliance officers and teams should be concerned that Open Banking may render their existing AML/CTF and KYC compliance programs inadequate. Open banking is evolving around an ecosystem of third-party providers (TPPs). These companies interface with FIs’ systems – via any method from regulated Open Banking APIs to unmonitored screen scraping – in order to access data or transactional functions.

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Why credit unions have more women CEOs than banks do

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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TreviPay launches mobile app for B2B customers

The Paypers

US-based fintech TreviPay has announced the release of its one-click mobile payments app for B2B buyers.

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Ivy Bank Is Cambridge Savings Bank's New Internet Division

BankDeals

Cambridge Savings Bank launched its new digital division, Ivy Bank, last month.

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Mark Cuban's no banker, but he's got plenty to say about banking

American Banker

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Ivy Bank Is Cambridge Savings Bank's New Internet Division

BankDeals

Cambridge Savings Bank launched its new digital division, Ivy Bank, last month.

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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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Acuant adds video KYC capabilities to its identity verification platform

The Paypers

Acuant has added video KYC capabilities including face biometrics to its Trusted Identity Platform for fraud prevention and compliance with AML requirements.

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Firefighters & Company Credit Union (OH) Offers Rewards Checking/Savings

BankDeals

Firefighters & Company Federal Credit Union's (Ohio) Kasasa Cash Checking, Kasasa Cash Back, and Kasasa Saver accounts offer very competitive rates.

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U.S. Bancorp to acquire B2B payments provider Bento

American Banker

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Cross-border payments fintech Currenxie closes USD 10 mln in Series A

The Paypers

Hong Kong-based cross-border payments company Currenxie has announced that it has closed a USD 10 million Series A funding round led by family office BF Belmont.

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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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NYC transit builds new business strategy around contactless payments

American Banker

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TEMPO Payments and partners open remittance corridor between EU and Thailand

The Paypers

TEMPO France , Velo Labs , and Bitazza Thailand have opened up a remittance corridor between 27 countries in the EU region and Thailand.

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Royal Credit Union buying Minnesota community bank

American Banker

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Jamaica begins ‘retail’ CBDC pilot

The Banker

The Bank of Jamaica has distributed $1.5m in central bank digital currencies to authorised institutions [from Global Risk Regulator].

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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.