February, 2023

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Payments firms gear up for new ISO standard

Payments Dive

The Clearing House and other payments players, including Swift, are readying for the March rollout of a international payments standard.

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Brad Bolton: Keep advocating

Independent Banker

Photo by Chris Williams I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve as chairman. I will continue to advocate for community banking, and for the rest of my career, stand side by side with you to fight our future battles. Serving as ICBA chairman has been one of the highest honors of my life. It’s hard to put into words how special this experience is.

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Credit card debt surpasses pre-pandemic levels: Fed

Payments Dive

Despite a pause in payments required for federal student loans, younger borrowers particularly are showing higher credit card delinquencies.

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A Bank Automation Summit Preview: Key 2023 Banking Automation Trends

Perficient

Perficient is looking forward to bringing our unique combination of automation technical know-how along with financial services and payments industry expertise to the Banking Automation Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 2-3. The Summit brings together experts in the field, including bank executives, technology vendors, and consultants, to discuss the latest advancements in automation and its impact on the banking industry.

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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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CFPB issues orders requesting information to large auto lenders

CFPB Monitor

On February 23, 2023, the CFPB announced in a blog post that it had issued orders to nine large auto lenders requesting information about their auto lending portfolios. The orders, which the CFPB says were sent to a cross-section of the auto finance market, represent the latest action taken by the Bureau in its effort to build a new data set that gives better insight into market trends. .

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UK MPs and peers find HSBC complicit in Hong Kong human rights abuses

TheGuardian

Bank sided with China in denying pension payouts to people who fled crackdown, says all-party group HSBC is complicit in human rights abuses against Hong Kong residents by siding with Chinese authorities and denying pension payouts to those who fled the authoritarian crackdown, an inquiry by peers and MPs has concluded. The report by the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on Hong Kong took issue with the fact that banks including HSBC – which help to manage the compulsory pension fund that all

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New ICBA chairman Derek Williams’ commitment to community

Independent Banker

Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., wanted to be a financier before finding his way to community banking. Photo by Harold Daniels Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Georgia, is bringing his passion for community banking to his term as ICBA chairman for 2023/24. By Roshan McArthur Derek Williams is, he says, excited, honored and humbled to make his debut as ICBA chairman at ICBA LIVE.

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FedNow aims to avoid Zelle-type fraud

Payments Dive

As the Federal Reserve prepares for a mid-year launch of its instant payments system, FedNow, it’s zeroing in on anti-fraud tools to protect users.

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Revolutionizing the Way We Pay: The Top Payment Industry Trends You Need to Know in 2023

Perficient

Across industries, consumers are communicating the same demands; they see the thing, they want the thing, and they want it in their hands within hours, if possible. And if it’s not possible, they wonder why not since it usually is through Amazon. Because money is what makes the world go-’round, the payments industry has responded to this heightened sense of urgency from consumers to get ahold of merchandise, services, and funds seamlessly, immediately, and with little to no human interacti

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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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VA Reduces the Funding Fee for Certain VA Loans

CFPB Monitor

In Circular 26-23-06 , the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced reduced funding fees for purchase, construction and cash-out refinance loans guaranteed by the VA that are closed on or after April 7, 2023. The current funding fee amounts for loans closed prior to April 7, 2023, are set forth in Exhibit A to the Circular. .

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How will central bank digital currency impact ATMs?

ATM Marketplace

With many countries examining central bank digital currencies, a question emerges: How will this impact ATMs and cash usage?

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NatWest CEO receives £5.2m in pay as bank reports largest profits since 2007

TheGuardian

Alison Rose becomes group’s second-highest-paid boss after disgraced ex-banker Fred Goodwin The chief executive of NatWest, Alison Rose, received a £5.2m pay packet in 2022, becoming the bank’s second-highest-paid boss after the controversial ex-banker Fred Goodwin, after the lender reported its largest profit since before the 2008 financial crisis.

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Fascinating laser research projects you wish you thought of (Part 1 of 9): Cisco Optics Podcast Ep 35

Cisco

Episode 35 of the Cisco Optics Podcast is now posted! See below for episode notes. Cisco Optics Podcast Episode 35 Fascinating laser research projects you wish you thought of, with Juliet Gopinath.

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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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FIS plans to spin off merchant unit

Payments Dive

The payments processor plans to spin off its merchant business, which will reclaim its Worldpay name, and appointed its former CEO, Charles Drucker, to lead the unit.

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Podcast: A classic love story gets its start in a D.C. bank branch

ABA Community Banking

For Valentine's Day, the ABA Banking Journal Podcast brings you a classic bank-meets-girl-meets-boy love story. The post Podcast: A classic love story gets its start in a D.C. bank branch appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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HUD Announces 30 Basis Point Reduction in Annual FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium

CFPB Monitor

HUD recently announced a reduction to the annual mortgage insurance premium charged to borrowers with FHA-insured loans. HUD estimates that the reduction will save FHA borrowers on average $800 annually. HUD also released Mortgagee Letter 2023-05 addressing the premium reduction, and a Factsheet addressing other steps that HUD has taken to make homeownership more affordable. .

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Meet The 2023 FICO Decisions Awards Winners!

FICO

Home Blog FICO Meet The 2023 FICO Decisions Awards Winners! 15 companies recognized for successful innovation in AI, machine learning and decision management Saxon Shirley Mon, 02/27/2023 - 08:09 by Nikhil Behl expand_less Back To Top Mon, 02/27/2023 - 08:00 2023 FICO Decisions Award Winners - Decisions That Matter It's with great enthusiasm that I reveal the victors of the 2023 FICO® Decisions Awards !

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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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Riots erupt in Nigerian cities as bank policy leads to scarcity of cash

TheGuardian

Angry protesters attack ATMs and block roads in frustration at lack of new banknotes days before election Rioters have attacked bank ATMs and blocked roads in three Nigerian cities as anger spilled on the streets over a scarcity of cash, just days before the country’s general election. Nigeria has been struggling with a shortage in physical cash since the central bank began to swap old bills of the local naira currency for new ones, leading to a shortfall in banknotes.

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TD Bank exec joins Bank Automation Summit US 2023

BankInovation

Alyson Karow, head of small business digital channels at TD Bank, will join the panel “At the Core: Strategies for Addressing Legacy Core Systems” at Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2023 on Thursday, March 2, at 2:15 p.m. ET, at the Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C. View the full agenda for the Bank Automation Summit U.S.

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Toast acquires drive-thru tech company

Payments Dive

Adding Delphi Display Systems’ technology helps Toast more broadly serve its quick-service restaurant customers, the company’s executives said.

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ABA, National Bankers Association hold first MDI partnership summit

ABA Community Banking

During the first MDI Partnership Summit held this week in Orlando, Florida, participants from minority depository institutions and banks across the country gathered to discuss approaches to better serve the unique banking needs of communities of color and low- to moderate-income communities. The post ABA, National Bankers Association hold first MDI partnership summit appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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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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SCOTUS agrees to decide whether CFPB’s funding is unconstitutional but will not hear case until next Term

CFPB Monitor

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the certiorari petition filed by the CFPB seeking review of the Fifth Circuit panel decision in Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd. v. CFPB. In that decision, the Fifth Circuit panel held the CFPB’s funding mechanism violates the Appropriations Clause of the U.S.

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FICO Named America's Best Mid-Sized Employer by Forbes Magazine

FICO

Home Blog FICO FICO Named America's Best Mid-Sized Employer by Forbes Magazine FICO recognized by Forbes for the third consecutive year Saxon Shirley Thu, 05/12/2022 - 07:46 by Richard Deal expand_less Back To Top Thu, 02/16/2023 - 20:00 FICO was recently named one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Employers by Forbes Magazine for the third consecutive year — ranking in the top quintile overall and #7 in the IT, Internet, Software & Services Industry segment.

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Cruel ‘scam of mum and dad’ sparks a regulatory crackdown

TheGuardian

Rules are set to be tightened to help reimburse victims of fraudsters exploiting parents’ instinct to help their offspring The text message began: “Hi Dad!”. The sender informed pensioner Graham Price* that their phone had fallen down the toilet, so they were using a temporary number while it was repaired. Chattily, they mentioned the number change had locked them out of online banking when they had an urgent bill to settle.

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How to fight growing ACH fraud

BankInovation

The automated clearing house payment system reaches all U.S. bank accounts and is an extremely cost-effective way to move money. This helps explain the ACH Network’s steady growth. Nacha says the ACH Network processed 7.6 billion in payments worth $19.2 trillion in the third quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, ACH same-day payments reached 176.

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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