August, 2023

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FedNow: Now what?

BankInovation

The Federal Reserve launched its much-awaited FedNow real-time payments channel on July 20, and experts say it can be revolutionary for the payments industry.

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Help banks make more loans with confidence

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

The appraisal department is a pivotal player that can bridge the gap between sound collateral protection and lenders making more loans safely. What if there was a way to harmonize these two seemingly divergent objectives? Let’s find a way. Now, imagine if our appraisal department could wear both hats effectively.

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Why on-demand pay lures employees

Payments Dive

Employers can better compete for gig workers, and other employees, by offering instant payment of wages, one fintech president argues.

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Courts split on whether cryptocurrency is a security

CFPB Monitor

To understand the regulatory requirements for cryptocurrency, one must first ask the question what is money. This question is of paramount importance because the federal law definition of “money transmitting” depends in large part on state law definitions and regulator interpretations, and there is no uniform legislation that defines cryptocurrency as money for the purposes of state licensing requirements. .

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5 Things Lenders Need to Know About Portfolio Loans & Their Documentation

Discover the key benefits of portfolio loans and learn how to streamline your lending process with our infographic, "5 Things Lenders Need to Know About Portfolio Loans & Their Documentation." Find out how portfolio loans can maximize borrower potential by consolidating multiple properties under a single loan, reducing paperwork, and lowering closing costs.

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Agile and DevOps in banking today

BankInovation

In the rapidly evolving world of banking and financial services, Agile and DevOps methodologies have emerged as essential tools to drive innovation and stay ahead of the competition.

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Consumer spending rose 4% in July: Fiserv

Payments Dive

The retail sector drove overall card spending growth, but average ticket sizes have dipped due to declining inflation, Fiserv said in its latest consumer spending report.

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5 questions with … Citizens Bank CIO Michael Ruttledge

BankInovation

Citizens Bank Chief Information Officer Michael Ruttledge is focused on AI, training and employee retention as the bank continues its digitalization. In the second quarter, the $222 billion bank explored use cases for generative AI to identify added efficiencies, Ruttledge previously told Bank Automation News.

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Bank layoffs, trade group mergers: Top banking news for August 2023

American Banker

In August's roundup of American Banker favorites: The true cause of Heartland Tri-State Bank's failure, increased industry-wide frugality among banks, two prominent credit union trade groups announce plans to combine and more.

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Ultimate 5-Step Guide to Transitioning from Google Optimize

Perficient

Ready for your Google Optimize sunset replacement? Strategies for Seamless Migration and Accelerated Experimentation Growth The upcoming Google Optimize sunset has made it crucial for businesses to find reliable replacements. In today’s data-driven environment, the functionality of data experimentation tools is paramount. Relying on A/B testing tools for measuring and enhancing website optimization is key to increasing user satisfaction and conversion rates.

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Top 3 Secrets to Staying Relevant with Gen Z

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant or getting "ghosted" if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. In this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will reveal key considerations banks should factor into their efforts to develop target products for the next generation of bank customers.

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Trade associations urge CFPB to pause effective date and tiered compliance dates of small business lending rule

CFPB Monitor

A group of trade associations has sent a letter to CFPB Director Chopra urging the CFPB to address the disparity that has resulted from the order entered by the Texas federal district court in the lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s small business lending rule that granted preliminary injunctive relief only to the plaintiffs and their members. .

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The Banking Crisis of 2023 is Over — Time to Get Back to the Crisis of the ’20s

Gonzobanker

This decade-long crisis touches banks’ products, technologies, people, processes and the political climate. In an article titled Is the Banking Crisis Over? We Are About to Find Out , the Wall Street Journal identified three concerns that could determine if the banking industry is out of the crisis or still in one: Deposit costs. High interest rates have forced many banks to pay more to retain deposits (often via brokered deposits), while many institutions have seen deposits flee to higher-yield

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Google joins Open Wallet Foundation

Payments Dive

"We look forward to working closely with other OWF members to advocate for solutions that ensure we’re building a privacy-forward wallet for everyone,” Google Wallet Vice President Jenny Cheng said.

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Bank Customer Experience Summit to examine future of branches

ATM Marketplace

Banks are dramatically changing their branch strategies, from shutdowns to redesigns. The Bank Customer Experience Summit will look at the cutting edge of branch transformation during a panel.

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Breaking New Ground: Managing Innovation Fatigue With Effective Automation

Speaker: Gary Dmitriev

Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools for financial institutes. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. We’ll also address the critical issue of innovation fatigue, offering tips on maintaining enthusiasm and momentum for new initiatives.

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BMO, Bank of the West conversion update

BankInovation

BMO Financial Group shared its long-term savings plans and provided an update on its integration of Bank of the West during its third-quarter earnings call Tuesday.

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Perficient Named in Forrester’s Digital Transformation Services Landscape, Q3 2023

Perficient

In today’s rapidly advancing technology landscape, businesses face a profound revolution in operations, customer interactions, and innovative endeavors. Partnering with the right digital transformation service provider is vital to thrive in this digital age. A proven track record of guiding businesses through digital complexities is crucial for unlocking their full potential, driving efficiency, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences, leading to long-term success.

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DOJ proposal to increase accessibility of government websites and mobile apps could guide accessibility for places of public accommodation

CFPB Monitor

On August 4, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released its highly anticipated proposed changes to the regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Title II prohibits state and local governments from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. The regulations aim to increase accessibility of websites and mobile applications by clarifying how these public entities can meet their ADA obligations on a technical level. .

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The Hybrid Workplace is One Huge Work-In-Process for Banks

Gonzobanker

It’s time for bank leaders to intentionally design a hybrid workplace that recognizes the new reality. As bank executives navigate rising rates, margin compression and recession risk in 2023, a striking reality has seeped into leadership meetings: the hybrid workplace is here to stay, and there’s a ton of strategic ramifications to this new aspect of the business.

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Exploring the Liability Shift: A Comprehensive Guide to Fraud Loss Responsibility and Mitigation

Shifting liability for digital fraud losses represents a significant challenge for financial institutions and payment service providers. In response to the global surge in digital fraud, regulators are introducing policies that transfer the cost of fraud from defrauded customers to financial institutions. ThreatMark’s newly released white paper, "The Liability Shift: Understanding Fraud Losses Responsibility and Mitigation," provides an in-depth analysis of this shift, its implications, and stra

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Global Payments adds hybrid payment service for ISVs

Payments Dive

The payments processor launched a service during the second quarter aimed at affording ISVs the benefits of being a payment facilitator without the drawbacks associated with such a designation.

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Leveraged and inverse ETFs – the exotic side of exchange-traded funds

BankUnderground

Julian Oakland Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are supposed to be simple and straightforward, and for the most part they are, but one group punches well above its weight when it comes to market impact. In this post, I show that leveraged and inverse (L&I) ETFs generate rebalancing flows that: (1) are always in the same direction of the underlying market move; (2) grow significantly with both increasing and inverse leverage ; and (3) must be transacted towards the end of the trading day.

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What do new PCI mandates mean for banks, ATMs?

ATM Marketplace

New ATM standards for Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance will also take effect beginning Dec. 31, 2024. Here's how to ensure you're prepared.

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Transactions: BMO, Mastercard, Extend launch mobile wallet for virtual cards

BankInovation

On Monday, BMO, with Mastercard and digital card fintech Extend, rolled out a mobile wallet for virtual cards for its commercial banking clients in the U.S. and Canada to leverage, according to a BMO release.

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.

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Nebraska enacts new licensing requirement for small dollar loans

CFPB Monitor

Nebraska Governor, Jim Pillen, signed into law Legislative Bill 92 on June 6, 2023, which amended the Nebraska Installment Loan Act (the “Act”) effective June 7, 2023 (the “Effective Date”). As amended, the licensing requirement under the Act includes “any person that is not a financial institution who, at or after the time a loan [of $25,000 or less with rates exceeding the Nebraska general usury limit] is made by a financial institution, markets, owns in whole or in part, holds, acquires, ser

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Digital Lag in Banking: Overlooking the Appraisal Department

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

The term “digital transformation” has been a buzzword in the banking sector for quite some time. While the industry has largely embraced technology, particularly in areas such as lending and fintech, there is one sector that often gets overlooked: the appraisal department.

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Discover finds tech upskilling model in Chicago hub

Payments Dive

The card issuer looks at the Chatham call center and technology hub as a model for site selections, hiring procedures, customer service experience and community development.

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PayPal’s new CEO faces these 3 big challenges | Meta, OpenAI &Anthropic A.I. models all make stuff up | Sotheby’s sued over Bored Ape NFT sales

Bussman Advisory

Join our community of 50,000+ subscribers and stay informed on the latest trends and news in the FinTech & AI world with the weekly newsletter provided by Bussmann Advisory. Gain insights into disruptive technologies, industry updates, and success stories from our portfolio companies. This week’s must-know stories: PayPal’s new CEO faces these 3 big challenges Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic and Cohere A.I. models all make stuff up Sotheby’s sued over Bored Ape NFT sales Plus, 9 mo

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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