TheGuardian

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The shadow banking sector is trying its hand at trading in debt-based products such as collateralised loan obligations When Margot Robbie made a surprise cameo in the 2015 film adaptation of Michael Lewis’s book The Big Short , she did more to educate the general population about the risks of securitisation than most financial experts. The Australian actor’s brief monologue, notoriously delivered from a champagne bubble bath, explained how banks were bundling up their growing cache of risky sub-

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Executives from the card networks were on the defensive Tuesday when members of the Senate Judiciary Committee berated them over high fees merchants must pay to accept credit card payments.

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William Mills

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, making it a perfect time to reflect on the abundance of tools and opportunities that help us connect, engage, and grow. Among the many assets at our disposal, LinkedIn is quickly becoming a cornucopia of useful resources for B2B communications. The social platform gives PR professionals a variety of ways to build a client’s brand, engage targeted audiences, and create meaningful industry connections.

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Systemic racial inequality has long been a drag on the U.S. economy, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the housing market. There are smart strategies that would even the playing field.

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Accenture: Banking

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The financial services sector, like many industries, is undergoing a transformation to drive new revenue streams and profitability. This shift is fueled by evolved and new business models based on advanced technologies and aimed at meeting client expectations. Similar to other industries, financial services organizations are focused on streamlining cost-to-serve mechanisms and enhancing productivity.

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Cash use worldwide will drop significantly next year, despite its U.S. persistence, the research firm Forrester predicts. Meanwhile, business-to-business acquisitions in the payments realm will pick up.

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

While many banks and financial service companies play out on the global stage, the industry itself can be smaller than it seems. Many of the honorees on this year's list worked at the same companies during their careers. Here is a look at those connections.

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The president-elect and his new administration will have the opportunity to revamp federal government approaches for everything from earned wage access to digital currencies to open banking.

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ATM Marketplace

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Contactless payment technology has become a critical tool for both consumers and businesses in today’s digitally driven economy. As convenience, speed, and safety become increasingly prioritized, the technology allows transactions to be completed with a simple tap or wave, eliminating the need for physical cash or card swipes.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Be proactive with your AML/CFT program to prevent BSA enforcement actions As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, financial institutions face more frequent Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) enforcement actions from supervisory agencies. These actions can result in costly civil penalties and reputational damage, so banks and credit unions should take proactive steps to ensure their BSA compliance programs are robust and effective.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to affect every aspect of the world economy and play a significant role in the global financial system, leading financial regulators around the world to take various steps to address the impact of AI on their areas of responsibility. The economic risks of AI to the financial systems include everything from the potential for consumer and institutional fraud to algorithmic discrimination and AI-enabled cybersecurity risks.

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South State Correspondent

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With almost 30% of our banks utilizing some portion of instant payments, the industry is starting to gather more data on how instant payments impact balances, customer acquisition, and account usage. Instant payments have the potential to change the payment landscape for banks. In this article, we look at six ways instant payments impact deposit performance and add insight into what it means for banks.

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TheGuardian

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Exclusive: Staff complain Raman Bhatia is creating ‘grey corporate hellscape’ and offices already lack desk space Staff have resigned at Starling Bank after its new chief executive demanded thousands of workers attend its offices more regularly, despite lacking enough space to host them. In his first major policy change since taking over from the UK digital bank’s founder, Anne Boden, in March, Raman Bhatia has ordered all hybrid staff – many of whom were in the office only one or two days a wee

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

After a year as CEO of the digital payments pioneer, Alex Chriss is spearheading an expanded role in commerce for the company.

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BankBazaar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Struggling with Credit Card debt? Learn practical strategies to pay off your balances faster and regain financial control. Credit Card debt can quickly spiral out of control, especially if you’re not able to pay off your balance in full each month. While Credit Cards can offer benefits like reward points, cashback, and interest-free periods, they can become a financial burden if mismanaged.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This article covers these key topics: Debt-service coverage ratios are steady. Leveraged has improved since 2019. Businesses' working capital cycles are longer. Interest coverage ratios have stayed strong. How lenders can leverage this data. Bank and credit union leaders can use data to inform small business lending Small businesses are showing resilience.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a final rule § 1033.121(c) supporting open banking and personal financial data rights. Under this ruling, banks, credit unions, credit card issuers, and other financial service providers must enhance consumer access to personal financial data. The first compliance deadline of April 1, 2026, impacts the largest organizations.

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South State Correspondent

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Bankers love easy. Who doesn’t want an easy way to have a more profitable bank? We also love to keep things simple. It is a common refrain. Compounding the problem is that in banking, we often think that “simple” and “easy” as synonymous. In this article, we will touch on innovation, technology and banking strategy to show why banks tends to overemphasize ease, familiarity and convenience instead doing the difficult task upfront that will ultimately keep things simple.

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TheGuardian

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Despite new rules, many lenders have decided to implement the optional exemption Some victims of bank transfer scams will not get a penny back despite beefed-up rules designed to better protect consumers from fraudsters, because several big banks have introduced an excess on refund claims. New rules requiring banks and other payment companies to reimburse fraud victims who have been tricked into sending money to scammers took effect last month , and included an optional £100 excess that firms ca

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The digital payment company’s leader, Jack Dorsey, aims to create lending services that will appeal to millions of U.S. adults who haven’t had access to other forms of credit.

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PopularBank

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

From frantic, last-minute shopping to festive party hopping, the holiday season is full of frenzied activity. Unfortunately, amidst the revelry, unsuspecting victims can easily get caught in traps set by cybercriminals. As you spread holiday cheer, don’t overlook the importance of protecting your personal and financial information. Online scammers, in particular. tend to be more active during the holiday months because more people are using their credit cards to make purchases across numerous we

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Evaluating the FRAML approach For years, financial institutions have debated the merits of combining fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) functions into a single department in what's known as a FRAML approach. The idea is simple: bring fraud and AML into one program to boost effectiveness, save costs, and streamline financial crime detection. With fraud rates surging and FinCEN designating fraud as a National Priority , combining these functions under the same umbrella could be a game-changer.

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BankBazaar

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Choosing a paid Credit Card can enhance your financial well-being through superior rewards, exclusive perks, and improved customer service – often making it worth the annual fee. Are you grappling with the decision of whether to opt for a paid Credit Card with an annual fee or a lifetime-free card? While the allure of a no-fee Credit Card is understandable, there are several compelling reasons why a paid Credit Card may offer better long-term benefits.

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BankUnderground

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Aly Soliman Stablecoins have emerged as an innovative form of money in the financial landscape. While they represent a small fraction of the global financial system, stablecoins have grown by US$30 billion in the last few months (as reported on DefiLlama). The potential effect of stablecoins on the payment industry could be substantial and merits attention.

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TheGuardian

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Chancellor uses Mansion House speech to suggest it is time to loosen some constraints brought in after 2007-08 crash Rachel Reeves has told City bankers attending her Mansion House speech that regulations put in place to protect the economy after the global financial crisis had “gone too far”. Speaking at the glitzy annual gathering in the Square Mile on Thursday, the chancellor called the financial services sector the “crown jewel” of the UK economy.

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