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Bankers betting interest rates will peak in first half of 2023

American Banker

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Bank of America amps up digital efforts

BankInovation

Bank of America increased its technology investments during the third quarter amid increased virtual assistant and digital platform usership. The $3.1 trillion bank in Q3 enhanced its CashPro platform, launched biometric sign-in capabilities and posted a record number of digital logins, which is prompting the hiring of tech-focused talent to help facilitate the rise in […].

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Why mobile apps need to deliver entire banking experience

ATM Marketplace

In an age where customers are more willing than ever to switch banking providers, banks need to step up their game when it comes to mobile apps.

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7 Rules To Improve Total Experience Using the “Time-on-Task” Methodology

South State Correspondent

We covered various frameworks to “wow” your customer HERE. We covered why “Time-on-Task” (or the companion Customer Effort Score) is the ultimate metric in banking HERE. In this article, the last in the series, we give you seven rules to improve your bank. While these rules were derived from improving time-on-task, they can enhance bank performance no matter what metrics a bank uses for customer, employee, or total experience (the combination of employee and customer experience). 1.

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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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JPMorgan doubles down on gaming firm tie

Payments Dive

The bank said it invested in the regulated gaming company Sightline Payments this week, following an agreement earlier this year to be the firm’s primary merchant acquirer.

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Bold steps through the virtual showroom to real finance

Accenture

The metaverse might seem like a fantasy for the future, and not something that will impact finance, but some auto and equipment finance organizations are already pursuing the new opportunities it presents. For those lenders and lessors that have not yet staked their claim, further delay could put them on the back foot. In our…. The post Bold steps through the virtual showroom to real finance appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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How To Assign FTP Attribution to a Loan

South State Correspondent

In a previous article ( HERE ), we discussed the concept of Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP), why systemically important banks and large regional banks incorporate FTP, and why community banks should also consider implementing FTP. We defined an FTP framework, the regulatory recommendation for FTP, and how FTP allows community banks to make better decisions about balance sheet profit contribution (loans versus deposits).

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FedNow may stumble without nonbanks, cross-border payments

Payments Dive

“In addition to cross-border payments, the benefits of FedNow must be widely available to Americans through competitive, diverse providers — including nonbanks,” writes a U.S.-based Wise executive.

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Construction draw software: How to automate loans

Abrigo

Streamlining the construction loan process Construction d raw s oftware helps lenders and contractors to automate the construction loan management. . You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." WATCH. Takeaway 1 Construction draw management software can increase lender efficiency and reduce risk by saving time.

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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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UK banks brace for ‘windfall tax’ to help plug £40bn hole in public finances

TheGuardian

No commitment yet to cut banking surcharge after corporation tax U-turn, leaving sector face headline tax rate of 33% UK banks are steeling themselves for a windfall tax by stealth as the new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, tries to plug a £40bn hole in the public finances. City lobbyists are concerned that banks will not be compensated for Hunt’s U-turn on corporation tax, which will now mean the levy rises from 19% to 25% next year.

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USDA provides nearly $800 million in loan relief, more aid to come

ABA Community Banking

The relief effort is part of the $3.1 billion allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act for distressed borrowers of USDA loans. The post USDA provides nearly $800 million in loan relief, more aid to come appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Advanced checkout tech surges at c-stores

Payments Dive

From self-checkout machines to checkout-free stores, the options for processing payments are expanding at retail venues. Here’s how retailers find the best fit.

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5 reasons construction loan software is vital for financial institutions

Abrigo

Top benefits of construction loan software for bankers and clients Why many banks and credit unions are turning to fintech for construction loan automation. You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." WATCH. Takeaway 1 Construction loans are considered risky because they involve long-term exposure to collateral, often with no other tangible assets.

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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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No U-turn from Jeremy Hunt on scrapping bankers’ bonus cap

TheGuardian

New chancellor made no mention of policy in economic update, but Treasury sources confirm he will go ahead with controversial move Hunt rips up most of Kwarteng’s mini-budget UK politics: all today’s developments – live The new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, is pressing on with plans to scrap the bankers’ bonus cap, protecting one of the most divisive policies from his predecessor’s disastrous mini-budget.

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Westlake collaborates with fintech for credit card program

BankInovation

Westlake Financial has launched a credit card rewards program using back-end technologies from embedded finance company Railsr. The Westlake Black Credit Card gives the financial institution’s customers 2% cash back on all qualified automotive-related purchases including vehicle maintenance and servicing, gas, oil changes and brakes, Jim Eyraud, vice president of Wilshire Consumer Credit, a wholly […].

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PayPal user policy sparks Republican ire

Payments Dive

Congressional Republicans this week demanded more details from PayPal over a proposed user policy that threatened to take users to task over “misinformation.

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Capitalising climate risks: what are we weighting for?

BankUnderground

David Swallow and Chris Faint. Policymakers have been investing heavily, to an accelerated timeline, to better understand the financial risks from climate change and to ensure that the financial system is resilient to those risks. Against that background, some commentators have observed that the most carbon-intensive sectors may be subject to the greatest increase in transition risk.

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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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Watchdog bans HSBC ads in fresh blow to bank’s green credentials

TheGuardian

Lender told it must in future acknowledge its role in climate crisis after ‘misleading’ Cop26 campaign HSBC has suffered a fresh blow to its green credentials after the UK advertising watchdog banned a series of misleading adverts and said any future campaigns must disclose the bank’s contribution to the climate crisis. The ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) followed dozens of complaints over posters that appeared on high streets and bus stops in the lead-up to the Cop26 climate

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Evolving Threat Landscapes: Learning from the SolarWinds Breach

Cisco

Over the last few years we have experienced a huge expansion and adoption of online services precipitated by a global pandemic. By all accounts, a good proportion of these changes will become permanent, resulting in greater reliance on resilient, secure services to support activities from online banking and telemedicine to e-commerce, curbside pickup, and home delivery of everything from groceries to apparel and electronics.

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Earnings preview: Payments companies confront 3Q challenges

Payments Dive

Macroeconomic headwinds, consumer health and cost management are set to be topics of conversation during payments companies' quarterly earnings calls.

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Are POC Taking Full Advantage of Property Tax Appeals in Texas?

SWBC's LenderHub

Welcome to the second conversation in our Elevating Voices Series! In case you missed the first one, A Discussion About Equity and Inclusion in Lending , we are engaging in various conversations with real estate and real estate lending professionals regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion within our industries. We will also speak about dynamics impacting homeownership rates amongst Black and Latino communities and draw attention to the people and organizations that are working to make a diffe

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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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This week’s podcast episode: How will the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) and the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) impact banks’ anti-money laundering (AML) compliance under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)? A discussion with special guest Matt Haslinger Chief BSA/AML/OFAC Officer, M&T Bank

CFPB Monitor

After reviewing how the AMLA expands the BSA’s goals, we look at which AMLA provisions have the most impact on BSA compliance, including the AMLA’s emphasis on information sharing, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s “national priorities” and the value of threat pattern and trend information to bank compliance efforts, and the AMLA’s expansion of the U.S. government’s authority to subpoena information from foreign financial institutions that maintain correspondent banking relationships wi

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Part I: Surprise … You Got Ransomware Anyway!

Jack Henry

So, you have a firewall monitoring service, email protection that scans every inbound email for malicious content, and decent endpoint protection software by a well-recognized name.

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Analysts on lookout for Fiserv job cut costs

Payments Dive

With the company set to report third-quarter results next week, ongoing employee cuts have put severance expense under the microscope.

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How to stop ATM attacks

ATM Marketplace

ATM thieves are getting bolder and banks are adopting more advanced strategies in response to prevent attacks.

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The Blueprint for a Customer-Centric Digital Lending Experience

Creating a winning digital lending experience requires plenty of focus on the needs of customers and more. Biz2X Chief Product Officer Aaron Traub covers everything from how to create such an experience, areas to hone in on, pitfalls to avoid, and plenty more in this insightful article. Discover how to utilize new technology without alienating existing customers, what to emphasize when working on your platform, and how to utilize the data at your disposal while not becoming overly reliant on it.