Sat.Dec 21, 2019 - Fri.Dec 27, 2019

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Bank of the West to launch account for eco-friendly customers

Bank Innovation

Bank of the West is currying favor among customers who care about environmental sustainability. The bank, which is a U.S. subsidiary of BNP Paribas, is launching a new checking account in early 2020 called 1% for the Planet that will show customers the carbon footprint of their purchases. The product launch is appealing to consumers […].

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Lessons from the 2019 holiday shopping season

Payments Dive

The 2019 holiday shopping season proved to be a record setting season for e-commerce, and demonstrated the changing patterns in global commerce that will impact retail and payments for the future.

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Central Bank Of Bahamas To Introduce Digital Currency

PYMNTS

The Central Bank of the Bahamas is planning to start a rollout of its new digital currency on Friday (Dec. 27) in Exuma. Called Project Sand Dollar, the name of the currency will also be the sand dollar, according to a press release. The move is long-awaited and comes after years of work through the Bahamian Payments System Modernization Initiative (PSMI), which began in the early 2000s.

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The Finanser’s Week: 16th December – 22nd December 2019

Chris Skinner

The main blog headlines are … Have Yourself a Merry FinTech Christmas So it’s the holiday season and time for some time off. I’m back on January 6th 2020. The only thing I can say is … here’s to a fantastic 2020 … the year of Doing Digital. “Stop … The post The Finanser’s Week: 16th December – 22nd December 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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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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Marqeta to focus on growing product suite in 2020

Bank Innovation

If 2019 was the year of the challenger bank, 2020 will be the year payments companies move closer to bank territory. Marqeta, the card issuing and processing startup supporting the capabilities of large companies like Kabbage and Square, sees 2020 as a big year for payments companies branching out into banking. Marqeta sees major opportunities […].

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Chinese Finance Group Calls For AI Regulation In Ecosystem

PYMNTS

Policy advisers at a leading think tank said that China should introduce a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence in the finance sector, according to a report from Reuters on Sunday (Dec 22). The same framework should be in place to improve technology used by regulators in efforts to strengthen supervision throughout the industry, the think tank also says.

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Response from community groups to OCC/FDIC joint CRA proposal

CFPB Monitor

While banks, community groups, and regulators all seem to agree that there is a need to reform the Community Reinvestment Act (the “CRA”), which was signed into law by Jimmy Carter back in 1977 and hasn’t received a major update since the Clinton administration, there is significant disagreement over whether or not the recently proposed changes represent a path forward toward modernization and simplicity or a path backward toward discrimination and exclusion.

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Big tech Is coming for banking: Experts predict fintech’s 2020

Bank Innovation

Financial technology startups will enter the next decade with a little more street cred than the last time around. Nearly 60 upstarts focusing on financial services — from Stripe Inc. to Chime Inc. to Plaid Inc. — have garnered valuations of more than $1 billion in recent years, according to CB Insights. Personal loans — a […].

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Australian banks want to one-up Square with tap-on-phone payments

Payments Source

Two of Australia’s biggest banks, National Australia Bank (NAB) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), are competing to be the first to commercially launch tap-on-phone contactless payments in the country.

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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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Visa Partners With TD To Power US, Canada Money Transfers 

PYMNTS

Visa is teaming up with TD Bank to introduce a new solution to ease money transfers between Canadian and U.S. accounts, Visa announced Monday (Dec. 23). . Powered by Visa Direct, the latest solution — TD Bank (US) to TD (Canada) Transfer — enables real-time transfers for Canadian users to move money from their U.S. TD Bank accounts quickly and easily. .

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Fighting financial exclusion with blockchain payments

Bobsguide

According to The World Bank, 1.7 billion people globally don’t have access to the most basic financial services. Without access to savings and credit, economic mobility is next to impossible - leaving the unbanked trapped in a cycle of poverty. This is a huge issue not only for developing.

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As ‘super apps’ gain ground, banks navigate user experience hurdles

Bank Innovation

With the rise of Alipay and WeChat in Asia, and the growth of e-commerce and banking capabilities within platforms like Uber and Grab, banks and bank-type platforms are following suit by adding new functions. If 2019 saw the growth of new e-commerce solutions within mobile banking apps, 2020 may be the year banking platforms iron […].

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CFPB issues annual report on TILA, EFTA, and CARD Act

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB has issued its annual report on TILA, EFTA, and the CARD Act which covers activity in 2016 and 2017. The report provides brief summaries of the 2016 and 2017 enforcement actions brought by the CFPB and other federal agencies with relevant enforcement authority and provides data on reimbursements required as a result of enforcement actions brought during these periods.

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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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12 Ways Consumers Will Pay (And Be Paid) In 2020

PYMNTS

Past is prologue. For the annual holiday exercise at PYMNTS (describing the 12 main or most exciting ways to pay in 2019), it is clear that what has happened this year will have big implications for the new decade. Here are the 2019 payment trends that made the biggest splash, and promise to make even bigger splashes in the new decade. #1: Voice — And Now, With Emotion.

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Personal Finance: Lessons For Young Adults

BankBazaar

As a parent, how do you teach your kids an important life skill – financial literacy? We’ve got some tips for you. Our nation is home to almost 17.5% of the world’s population, yet almost 76% of Indians do not have any knowledge of even the basic financial concepts, not even simple stuff like Credit Cards and interest rates. As a nation, we are yet to prioritise financial literacy.

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‘If we can’t automate it, we don’t build it’: Wealthfront’s Andy Rachleff on ‘self-driving money’

Bank Innovation

In 2019, a chorus of digital investment platforms branched out into checking and savings accounts. Throughout the year, Wealthfront continued on its trajectory of becoming a central hub for all of its customers’ financial needs. Co-founder and CEO Andy Rachleff said the company is on pace to automate all of its customers’ financial needs, a […].

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How Open Banking payments may undercut mainstream options for small shops

Payments Source

With the cost of processing business transactions remaining stubbornly high, a number of U.K. fintechs are working to facilitate Open Banking payments, a method which could soon enable consumers and businesses to make faster payments at a lower cost.

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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.

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JPMC Co-CEO Sees Big Tech As ‘Real Competitors’ In 2020

PYMNTS

Daniel Pinto, the co-president and chief operating officer of JPMorgan Chase , told CNBC in an interview that 2020 will likely see sturdy economic growth of about 1.5 percent or 1.8 percent in the United States. That, he said, signaled an economy that is strong on consumer spending. He said things were not so solid in the realm of corporate spending as U.S. and China relations deteriorated this year amid a trade war and tariffs.

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OCC appeals NY federal district court final judgment in NYDFS lawsuit challenging fintech charter

CFPB Monitor

The OCC has appealed to the Second Circuit from the district court’s final judgment entered in October 2019 in the lawsuit filed by the New York Department of Financial Services seeking to block the OCC’s issuance of special purpose national bank (SPNB) charters to fintech companies. In the final judgment, the district court denied the OCC’s motion to dismiss and found that the term “business of banking” as used in the National Bank Act “unambiguously requires receiving deposits as an aspect of

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Through travel and e-commerce perks, N26 is pitching itself as a lifestyle brand

Bank Innovation

N26 is building out its perks ecosystem, adding partnerships with new brands at a rapid clip. This month, the company partnered with scooter rental company Lime and online travel platform Booking.com to offer added rewards to customers who transact using their N26 debit cards. “We’re very careful around using data the right way, but one […].

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FTC sues FleetCor and its CEO, alleging deceptive fee practices

Payments Source

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against FleetCor Technologies and its CEO Ronald Clarke, alleging they used deceptive practices that defrauded its business customers of hundreds of millions of dollars in fees and false claims about fuel savings.

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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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Italian Gov’t To Pay Consumers To Ditch Cash For Digital Payments

PYMNTS

Italy, which has one of the lowest rates of credit card use in Europe, may start to see that change soon as the government will give bonuses to those who use electronic payment services over cash. The government put aside $3 billion to finance the bonuses for the next fiscal year, according to The Financial Times. By offering the incentive, they hope to cut down on black market deals and fraud, they say.

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Amicus briefs filed in Seila Law

CFPB Monitor

The first round of amicus briefs have been filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in Seila Law. All of the amici that take a position on the Bureau’s constitutionality agree with the position taken by both Seila Law and the CFPB that the Bureau’s structure is unconstitutional. However, three of the amici take no position on constitutionality, with two of the amici addressing only the appropriate remedy if the Supreme Court concludes that the Bureau’s structure is unconstitutional and another of the

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TBT: Digital customers shouldn’t have to navigate an obstacle course

Matt Wilcox Pro

Originally posted December 17, 2014 Last week, a friend of mine, also in marketing, posted this after fighting his way to live chat on Adobe’s website: “Adobe live chat is immensely helpful—once you get there. First you must prove your worthiness. You must navigate a maze, undergo a colonoscopy, pass a written exam on String Theory, [.

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Why PNC’s friction with Venmo is not likely to go away soon

Payments Source

PNC Bank has made it more difficult for its customers to use Venmo, and although competition plays a role, the bigger issue is the expanding risks financial institutions face when sharing data with third parties.

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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.