Payments Dive

MARCH 8, 2022

Criminals are now exploiting the popularity of QR codes. Here's how to protect your business.

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William Mills

MARCH 8, 2022

The 19 th annual Bankers as Buyers explores how the industry can build a more resilient tomorrow for financial institutions of all sizes. This includes acquiring top banking talent, ensuring seamless technology integrations to digitization initiatives, and better meeting customer and prospect needs. In the second edition of our two-part blog series, we outline the top trends we’re watching in banking this year.

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The Emmerich Group

MARCH 10, 2022

What if you’re going about loan growth in all the wrong ways? Now, you’re probably not doing it all wrong. But there might be some ways that you could be doing it a whole lot better. That’s because all loan growth is not the same. The quality of the deals that you’re bringing in and. Continue Reading. The post The Wrong—And Right—Way To Go About Loan Growth appeared first on Roxanne Emmerich.

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Accenture

MARCH 10, 2022

With cloud skills of all kinds in hot demand across many industries, banks are having to come to grips with an uncomfortable truth. Hiring, on its own, will not provide them with the skills they need to maximize the value of the cloud. Our recent Modern Cloud Champions research found that the future cloud leaders…. The post Four steps for a cloud-ready talent system in banking appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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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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Payments Dive

MARCH 11, 2022

With Russia shut out of U.S. and EU payment infrastructures, the country is pivoting to alternatives such as China's UnionPay card system and other channels that may take its trade and commerce through China.

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Abrigo

MARCH 11, 2022

Expert insights on 10 regulatory topics that NBFIs should consider this year Review this list of what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your NBFI pass exams with flying colors. You might also like this whitepaper on combatting domestic terrorism financing DOWNLOAD . Takeaway 1 NBFIs are not immune to regulatory penalties, especially with examiners' increased BSA focus and the Ukraine crisis putting OFAC in the spotlight.

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Accenture

MARCH 7, 2022

In our previous post, we discussed effective M&A cloud integration and how cloud can help in two specific scenarios: acquisition of a small target and a merger of equals. Continuing this train of thought, we’re looking here at where cloud can help with data integration in M&A, to go a step beyond and solve consolidation…. The post How cloud can solve your data challenges in M&A appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Payments Dive

MARCH 10, 2022

Some consumers are charging buy now-pay later installment payments to their credit cards, and that should serve as a "warning flag" to regulators, said three economists who authored the research paper.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 9, 2022

February CPI Looms for Market. The back-up in yields this week has several reasons driving it but concern about inflation is certainly one of the primary factors. Part of the uncertainty about inflation will be answered by tomorrow’s February CPI report. The news is not expected to be good as the overall monthly CPI is expected up 0.8% taking the year-over-year to 7.8% which would be a new cycle high.

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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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Abrigo

MARCH 7, 2022

Experts weigh in on regulatory hot topics for 2022 Review these 10 insights into what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your financial institution pass exams with flying colors. You might also like this whitepaper on combatting domestic terrorism financing DOWNLOAD . Takeaway 1 Regulators have increased their focus on BSA in the first quarter of 2022, and the crisis in Ukraine will put OFAC in the spotlight.

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SWBC's LenderHub

MARCH 7, 2022

Are you 100% sure that your employees have the necessary compliance and regulatory training in order to mitigate the risk of fines and to protect your financial institution and its borrowers?

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Payments Dive

MARCH 8, 2022

The promotion comes as the payment app seeks to acquire new users and faces regulatory scrutiny.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 8, 2022

Ukraine War Will Continue to Dominate Trading This Week. Even if the economic calendar were chock full of first-tier releases, it would be developments in the Ukraine war that would dominate trading. The fact we have a fairly light week of data makes the war influence that much greater. Developments over the weekend haven’t offered much encouragement other than to continue and expose the Russian military as less than the elite fighting force it was billed as.

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Gonzobanker

MARCH 9, 2022

Bank executives should take these new deals’ valuations as a sign that the free market sees the future of finance as unbundled from the traditional industry structure. The unicorns of core banking systems have been running wild the past few weeks, and these frothy deals signal a future shift in how executives should view the world of financial technology.

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CFPB Monitor

MARCH 8, 2022

A Pennsylvania district court has ruled that a company that provides reports based on a search of public records is a “consumer reporting agency” (CRA) as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. In McGrath v. Credit Lenders Service Agency, Inc. , the plaintiffs applied to a bank for a loan to refinance their home mortgage. The bank engaged Credit Lenders Service Agency (CLSA) to conduct a public records search on the plaintiffs and provide a report.

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Payments Dive

MARCH 11, 2022

Comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation may follow the executive order released this week, which called for a multi-agency response to exploring and regulating digital assets.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 5, 2022

Community banks face intense competition for profitable borrowers and relationships. With short-term interest rates rising and long-term rates still at historically low levels, all bankers should understand how swap spreads may provide a competitive lending advantage. In this current market, swap spreads are negative, and banks that can utilize swap spreads in pricing loans gain a substantial pricing advantage.

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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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SWBC's LenderHub

MARCH 7, 2022

Last Week. Last week was dominated by the increasing aggressiveness of the Russian invasion of Ukraine along with the advancement of additional sanctions on Russia by the West. If Putin didn’t know who owns the machine that makes the money go around, he certainly found out last week.

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ATM Marketplace

MARCH 8, 2022

The consumer's embrace of self service has dovetailed with the rising popularity of cryptocurrency, as evidenced by Circle K's crypto ATM rollout over the past year.

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Payments Dive

MARCH 7, 2022

The payments giants all separately cut off use of their services in Russia, citing that country's invasion of Ukraine. "This war and the ongoing threat to peace and stability demand we respond in line with our values," Visa CEO Al Kelly said in a Saturday statement.

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BankBazaar

MARCH 8, 2022

Ask the women! They’ll know what to do – they are multi-taskers, pro finders of lost items and known for their planning and organisational skills. Why else do you think creation was declared complete, with ‘Eve’? Here’s a phrase for you, ‘Avengers Unite’! Experiment: What’s the immediate visual that pops up when you hear that phrase? We know what it was – Marvel superheroes, of course!

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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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BankInovation

MARCH 9, 2022

State Street Bank announced today that it will leverage Copper.co, a London-based provider of digital asset custody and trading infrastructure, to develop an institutional-grade digital custody offering. The solution will allow clients to store and settle their digital assets within a secure environment operated by State Street, according to a release.

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TheGuardian

MARCH 5, 2022

Transactions to be cut off after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged companies to take action • Mastercard and Visa block in Russia does not stop domestic purchases • Russia-Ukraine war: live updates Visa and Mastercard have announced tonight they will be suspending operations in Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. Visa said in a statement that it would cut off transactions “over the coming days” and consequently cards issued in Russia would not work abroad as well as foreign issued c

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Payments Dive

MARCH 7, 2022

With corporate valuations on the decline, the Allentown, Pennsylvania-based payment processor is targeting more growth this year in new sectors and additional regions. "We’re going into a climate now where we might find some opportunities that are great strategic fits," CEO Jared Isaacman said.

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Bobsguide

MARCH 9, 2022

The Australia–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (Australia-UK FTA) signed on 17 December 2021 is a historic and ambitious trade agreement that will deliver mutual benefits for exporters, investors, and consumers in both countries. The Australia-UK FTA, set to come into force in 2022, will enable fintech services that are new, or delivered via new technologies, to be supplied in each other’s territory.

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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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