South State Correspondent

MAY 18, 2023

This month, we rolled out “Tate,” our generative AI chatbot driven by ChatGPT that was designed to increase the productivity of our employees and allow us to become familiar with large language models. A banker’s job is attracting and managing customers, understanding risk, and pricing it appropriately. That is an 11.6x

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JANUARY 24, 2021

Operators of U.S. private businesses reported that 2021 is off to a good start overall, but signs of inflation are on the rise, and the jobs market outlook is somewhat gloomy, according to a press release from research firm IHS Markit. Manufacturing PMI — an abbreviation of purchasing managers index — is 59.1, up from 54.8

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JUNE 29, 2020

WEX has reported a $400 million investment from a partner of Warburg Pincus , which the financial services tech firm will use to continue operations amid the global pandemic, according to a press release. And James Neary , managing director of Warburg Pincus, will continue to serve on WEX’s board of directors.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

billion acquisition of Plaid, arguing that the deal would allow Visa to extend what the DOJ alleges is the company's control of the online debt market. This action reflects a lack of understanding of Plaid’s business and the highly competitive payments landscape in which Visa operates.”. 5) to block its planned $5.3

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Deutsche Bank has opened a new cash management business in Australia, which will add to its global portfolio, according to a press release. Deutsche Bank now operates a global network of cash management services in 35 locations with 14 in the Asia Pacific, the release stated.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 5, 2022

In a stagflation environment, as interest rates rise and cash flow (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), or net operating income (NOI)) decreases, the borrower’s capacity to service debt as measured by the debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) decreases rapidly. A loan starting at 1.20X DSCR dips below 1.0X

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

New approaches to talent and technology are needed to address changes in the wealth management business model. Wealth management and trust clients are some of the most lasting and profitable relationships a bank can attract, but the banking industry is simply missing the opportunity to realize these businesses’ vast strategic potential.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

German bank N26 is partnering with financial software firm Eurobase International for its treasury management operations, BobsGuide reported on Monday (Nov. Headquartered in Berlin, N26 will use the Eurobase Siena platform to support its treasury management operations throughout most of the Eurozone, U.K.,

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

And while those numbers aren’t likely to keep Amazon or H&M up at night, for a small Cuban eCommerce startup operating out of nation where internet access is patchy and from which the company can’t ship goods directly to U.S. Frenzy manages printing, packing and shipping. eCommerce operation. We’re super-happy.

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JANUARY 16, 2019

Human resources (HR) management company iSolved HCM , based in the U.S., According to Sage, it plans to use the proceeds from the sale to reduce debt, while the divestiture also signals a refocus on its cloud and subscription services for SMBs. However, the company has been investing more into its cloud operations as of late.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The quick-service restaurants (QSRs) that remain are facing a fiercely competitive market as they attempt to cater to consumers whose preferences have changed significantly since the pandemic’s onset. We knew they would be the perfect channel for us to get our products to the customers at home.”. Managing Order Integrity.

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BankUnderground

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Operational risk is rapidly becoming one of the most important threats to the financial system but is also one of the least well understood. Cyber attacks are regularly cited as one of the top risks faced by firms in the financial sector and one of the most challenging to manage. LCH Swapclear regularly clears in excess of US$3.5

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The payments industry is no different, and we’re quickly approaching a new intersection point due to the Real-time Payments’ movement into the US. These days, as the US prepares to embrace real-time payments in 2023, the intersection of real-time payments and automation has become a key point of discussion.

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JUNE 16, 2020

monetary policy seems to ease by the day, enterprises of all sizes are tapping time and again into debt markets — potentially creating a corporate landscape littered with zombie firms. And Monday, the Fed announced plans to create a “broad, diversified market index” and purchase individual corporate bonds on the secondary markets.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has appointed Goldman Sachs alum Robin Vince as its new vice chair and CEO of global market infrastructure as of Oct. In his new position, Vince will oversee BNY Mellon's Clearance and Collateral Management, Treasury Services, Markets and Pershing businesses, the release says.

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Bobsguide

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Private Market Hub Becomes the First Multi-jurisdictional, Multi-tenant Enabled Solution for Private Equity Firms Globally; Northern Trust funds first to go live on the new multi-jurisdictional environment. Previously operational for funds domiciled in Guernsey, Private Market Hub has been enhanced to support clients in the United States.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Aflac Global Investments, the AFL asset management unit of Aflac Inc., has announced a takeover that will position the company to strengthen its financing operations in the middle market. with the tie-up reflecting Aflac’s broader initiative to strengthen its investment in middle market private debt, the report said.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Aflac Global Investments, the AFL asset management unit of Aflac Inc., has announced a takeover that will position the company to strengthen its financing operations in the middle market. with the tie-up reflecting Aflac’s broader initiative to strengthen its investment in middle-market private debt, the report said.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

This shift has prompted many eateries to rely on emerging tools like artificial intelligence (AI) to better manage various aspects of their operations as consumers transact remotely. I’m very excited about what AI can do for restaurants, and we are looking at how it fits with Boston Market right now,” he said. “I

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MAY 4, 2020

He will be tasked with developing strategy, direction and comprehensive success of Mastercard’s operations across 53 countries in Europe. Barnett will join Mastercard’s Management Committee on June 1 and will report to Gilberto Caldart, president of international for Mastercard.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Effects of the pandemic and other factors creating unpredictability have changed how community banks approach their credit and lending operations. These experts share nine tips and credit risk best practices to offer stability in an ever-changing market. There are a lot of risks around operations that we don’t always have eyes on.

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Bobsguide

APRIL 27, 2022

Bank will accelerate its cloud strategy with Finastra’s Fusion KTP in the cloud, enabling faster access to innovation and a proactive approach to global treasury management. London, UK – April 27, 2022 – Finastra announced today that Orange Bank in France has selected Finastra’s corporate treasury management solution, Fusion KTP in the cloud.

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BankUnderground

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

In less than two decades, the system of market-based finance (MBF) – which involves mainly non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) providing credit to the economy through bonds rather than loans – has both mitigated and amplified the economic effects of financial crises. 1: Money market funds. Background. 3: Margin calls. Background.

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

and China, analysts are finding a shift among global supply chains away from the Chinese market, to the benefit of markets that traditionally don’t see much trade volume. Steve Madden is one retailer that publicly announced its efforts to move its supply chain operations out of China. 13) said the U.S.-China

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Kathy Strasser of IncredibleBank is evaluating marketing campaign management platforms. We asked several banking leaders how they’ve employed fintech to ramp up their marketing campaigns, hone their analytic strategies and gain new patrons in the process. Photo by Janimal Photography. Dick, Chairman and CEO, Mainstreet Bank.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Today in B2B, trade finance technology provider Surecomp announces its newest marketplace partner, and Serko expands its expense management offering into North America. Plus, Suplari launches new corporate spend management solutions, and PROS expands its Adobe partnership to help B2B business customers launch eCommerce operations.

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MAY 30, 2019

Mastercard announced on Thursday (May 30) the appointment of Sasha Krstic as president of the company’s Canadian operations. The executive started with Mastercard in 2004 and has served in multiple roles, including sales, customer management, services and product development. Krstic is a graduate of the University of Alberta.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Technology developed by Bloomberg is now being used by Shell ‘s Foreign Exchange Central Treasury unit to interconnect the fuel conglomerate’s operating units across 22 markets, the companies revealed Monday (Nov.

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JUNE 27, 2019

Such locations can be critical in expanding retail options for smaller cities and towns, too, and staff-free grocery store Farmhouse Market seeks to do just that for consumers in New Prague, Minnesota. The pair ultimately designed a concept that could operate without any on-site staff to solve this quandary. “We

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. There are several benefits to community banks in using a loan-level hedge program, but how does a community bank choose a safe solution?

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. There are several benefits to community banks in using a loan-level hedge program, but how does a community bank choose a safe solution?

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JANUARY 18, 2021

Sources told Reuters that Grab is looking to take advantage of the red-hot IPO market in the U.S. If the company chooses to proceed, the IPO could be the largest market debut ever made by a Southeast Asian company on a foreign exchange. Singapore-based FinTech Grab is mulling a U.S.

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JUNE 16, 2020

monetary policy seems to ease by the day, enterprises of all sizes are tapping time and again into debt markets — potentially creating a corporate landscape littered with zombie firms. And Monday, the Fed announced plans to create a “broad, diversified market index” and purchase individual corporate bonds on the secondary markets.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

“Curve’s pioneering approach to finance is more necessary than ever as we accelerate globally to a digital-first world,” said Bobby Aitkenhead , Managing Partner of IDC Ventures. . In the last year, Curve extended its offering in its 31 European markets to include Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay. The first office in the U.S.

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DECEMBER 2, 2020

Small businesses are turning toward their financial service providers now more than ever, not only for access to working capital and key products to run their business, but also for advisory services and guidance on how to navigate today's volatile market. Getting Creative. An Agile Business Model.

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MAY 30, 2019

Mastercard, the payments company, announced Thursday (May 30) the appointment of Sasha Krstic as president for the company’s Canadian operations. The executive started with Mastercard in 2004 and has served in multiple roles including sales, customer management, services, and product development.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Corporate travel and expense management firm Certify said in a press release Tuesday (Sept. 18) that it is looking to compete with industry leader Concur through the acquisition of another market player. Certify will focus its expansion on Spain, Portugal, France and Italy as a result of the acquisition of Captio and its client base.

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