June, 2023

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The Biggest Challenges and Opportunities for Credit Unions from a Marketing Perspective

The Financial Brand

This article The Biggest Challenges and Opportunities for Credit Unions from a Marketing Perspective appeared first on The Financial Brand. Credit unions view relationship marketing and artificial intelligence as big opportunities. But they also have some challenges banks don't have to worry about. This article The Biggest Challenges and Opportunities for Credit Unions from a Marketing Perspective appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Community bank stocks mount relief rally

American Banker

After shares dropped in the aftermath of recent failures, most banks demonstrated resilience and investors started to buy back into the sector.

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Embold Credit Union CEO: Tougher times are looming

American Banker

At the Milwaukie, Oregon, institution, total loans increased 16% in the first quarter from a year earlier. But President and CEO Aaron Goff predicted this would level off significantly for his credit union and the industry overall.

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How are banks automating or failing to automate?

ATM Marketplace

Banks are typically seen as traditional organizations; however, many are embracing automation to improve efficiency and meet customer needs. That being said, there are still barriers to a full embrace of the technology.

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8 Signs Your Accounting Team Is Ready to Automate Month-End Close

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

How do you know if your accounting team is ready to automate the month-end close? Join us in this informative webinar, where we share the top 8 signs that indicate that a team has outgrown all existing tools and may be ready to embark upon month-end close automation. We will examine the process clues that help determine whether your team would be a good candidate for automation.

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How digital transformation can make banks stronger

ATM Marketplace

Valley Bank recently made a major digital transformation. Brad Cooper, editor of ATM Marketplace, spoke with Daniel Brown, editor of Digital Signage Today, about what this means for the banking industry as a whole.

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Banks and Credit Unions Rethinking Priorities Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Financial Brand

This article Banks and Credit Unions Rethinking Priorities Amid Economic Uncertainty appeared first on The Financial Brand. Technology & third-party collaborations are not just value-added propositions, but fundamental elements to meet strategic banking urgencies. This article Banks and Credit Unions Rethinking Priorities Amid Economic Uncertainty appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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3 trends driving payments innovation, according to Bank of America exec

BankInovation

Consumer trends and needs directly affect payments innovation through the application of AI in finance, real-time payments enhancements and global transaction capabilities.

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Is the NCUA really about to loosen credit union membership rules again?

American Banker

Further changes to field of membership rules will result in credit unions so big that they lose focus on the communities they were chartered to serve.

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Shopify taps Adyen in bid for bigger clients

Payments Dive

Canadian e-commerce company Shopify is upgrading its integration with Dutch fintech Adyen in an effort to serve larger merchants in North America, and on the international stage.

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Transforming Lending: Understanding the Power of Digital Platforms

Digital platforms can provide you with plenty of solutions, yet many are still intimidated by them. It's time to end that worry and embrace what could make a major difference for your bank. Understanding how they work and how to best utilize them for your banks is key toward success. In this article, Biz2X breaks down all things digital platforms, including the many advantages of embracing them.

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In Rough Times, a Confident Board is the Best Asset

Gonzobanker

A recent Gallup survey notes 48% of Americans are worried about the safety of their money in banks. How worried are bank boards? So Gonzo Bankers, are you feeling like the worst of the banking chaos is behind you, or are you peering around the corner like you’re in a classic horror-movie scene? Lately, it feels like a “B” movie where the villain has just been slain and you’ve let your guard down only to have the villain open their eyes!

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HUD Requires Use of Supplemental Consumer Information Form for FHA Mortgage Loans

CFPB Monitor

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced in Mortgagee Letter 2023.13 that lenders must use the Supplemental Consumer Information Form (SCIF) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in connection with FHA insured mortgage loans with application dates on or after August 28, 2023. As previously reported , in May 2022 the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that for residential mortgage loans to be sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac with application dates on or after M

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The Three-Digit Summary Of Financial Wellness

BankBazaar

To many, a Credit Score may seem like a simple, inconsequential three-digit number. However, for a lender, it gives deeper insight into a borrower’s financial behaviour and patterns. They look at the credit reports to understand the borrower’s ability and willingness to pay off debt. You can imagine how crucial that is because, at some point in life, the need to get a Credit Card or a Personal Loan may arise.

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What can we learn about monetary policy transmission using international industry-panel data?

BankUnderground

Sangyup Choi, Tim Willems and Seung Yong Yoo How does monetary policy really affect the real economy? What kinds of firms or industries are more sensitive to changes in the stance of monetary policy, and through which exact channels? Despite advances in our understanding of the monetary transmission mechanism, existing studies have not reached a consensus regarding the exact mechanics of transmission.

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6 Alternative Lending Strategies for a Shifting Landscape

In the ever-evolving commercial lending landscape, adaptability is key to survival and growth. As lenders navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the state of the market, alternative lending strategies have emerged as powerful tools for success. We will explore six strategies with the potential to transform lenders’ business. Understanding alternative lending strategies is crucial.

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Podcast: Payments innovation post-SVB

BankInovation

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, First Republic Bank and Signature Bank has companies looking to technology providers to ensure they have the right payment strategies in place.

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Global Payments mulls price increases

Payments Dive

Global Payments CEO Cameron Bready called the payment services pricing environment “favorable” in light of increases rivals have made.

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Baker Hill to Be Acquired by Flexpoint Ford: So What?

Gonzobanker

The Flexpoint Ford deal looks good, but there are some things to keep an eye on Baker Hill , a provider of cloud-based, end-to-end loan origination, risk management and analytics software, recently announced that Flexpoint Ford , a private equity firm specializing in investments in the financial services and healthcare industries, agreed to acquire the company.

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DOJ announces consent order with property management company to resolve alleged SCRA early lease termination violations

CFPB Monitor

On June 13, 2023, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that it had settled an action against a multi-family residential property management company for alleged violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (“SCRA”) prohibition on imposing early termination charges when a servicemember lawfully terminates a residential lease after receiving military orders. .

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Addressing Top Enterprise Challenges in Generative AI with DataRobot

The buzz around generative AI shows no sign of abating in the foreseeable future. Enterprise interest in the technology is high, and the market is expected to gain momentum as organizations move from prototypes to actual project deployments. Ultimately, the market will demand an extensive ecosystem, and tools will need to streamline data and model utilization and management across multiple environments.

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Rep. Mooney introduces ABA-backed bill to help small banks raise capital

ABA Community Banking

Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) this week introduced a bill that would raise the threshold for small bank holding companies from $3 billion to $10 billion. T The post Rep. Mooney introduces ABA-backed bill to help small banks raise capital appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Navigating the Loan Landscape: A Guide to Small Business Financing

Ublocal

Working capital is the lifeblood of any business, but it can be challenging for small business owners and entrepreneurs to get conventional financing. SBA loans were created to fill that gap. Contrary to popular belief, SBA loans aren’t just for start-ups or businesses that get turned down for conventional loans. SBA loans offer a variety of benefits, such as more flexible lending terms, and they can be a gateway to obtaining conventional financing in the future.

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Inside look: Discover Financial Services’ approach to responsible AI

BankInovation

Vetting new technology and jumping through compliance hoops is nothing new for financial institutions — and implementing AI should be no different. In theory. As technology advances and large language models (LLM) improve daily, financial institutions (FI) are finding new applications for it.

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FedNow battles conspiracy theories

Payments Dive

The Federal Reserve’s new instant payments system is confronting disinformation as it gears up for a launch, likely late next month.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Big commercial real estate downturn could sink 300+ banks: Report

American Banker

Economic analysis from the real estate advisory CBRE finds that community banks are particularly imperiled by their exposure to commercial real estate loans. Others see looming risks in indirect lending.

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FTC settles lawsuit against Publishers Clearing House involving alleged use of “dark patterns”; Ballard Spahr to hold Aug. 8 webinar

CFPB Monitor

Less than a week after announcing that it had filed a civil case against Amazon alleging that the company used “dark patterns” to enroll people in its Prime program, the FTC announced that it has entered into a settlement with Publishers Clearing House (PCH) to settle charges involving PCH’s use of “dark patterns.” .

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The math behind machine learning

Dataconomy

Regression in machine learning involves understanding the relationship between independent variables or features and a dependent variable or outcome. Regression’s primary objective is to predict continuous outcomes based on the established relationship between variables. Machine learning has revolutionized the way we extract insights and make predictions from data.

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Looking at financial inclusion through a gender lens

The Banker

Gender-intelligent design for financial services holds the key to unlocking financial inclusion for women. Joy Macknight reports on some innovative approaches showcased at the recent Women’s World Banking summit.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr