Fri.Jul 26, 2024

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How to speed up FedNow adoption

Payments Dive

“Interfaces need to be standardized to ensure a consistent and reliable payment experience for businesses and consumers,” writes one payments software executive.

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Movers and shakers: Alliant Credit Union appoints Jamie Warder as CIO

BankInovation

Chicago-based Alliant Credit Union has selected Jamie Warder as its chief information officer and head of business strategy, effective July 8. In his new role, Warder is responsible for the technology and business strategy at the $20 billion credit union, according to a company release.

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PayPal changes chairman, reduces board size

Payments Dive

PayPal’s chairman of nine years left that post this week, and was replaced by one of the board’s newer members.

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NatWest invests in tech

BankInovation

NatWest is interested in investing in technologies that it may have use for, such as payments solutions provider Icon Solutions. “That’s how the conversation started around [NatWest’s] investment,” Tom Kelleher, founder and commercial director at Icon Solutions, told Bank Automation News.

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5 Things Lenders Need to Know About Portfolio Loans & Their Documentation

Discover the key benefits of portfolio loans and learn how to streamline your lending process with our infographic, "5 Things Lenders Need to Know About Portfolio Loans & Their Documentation." Find out how portfolio loans can maximize borrower potential by consolidating multiple properties under a single loan, reducing paperwork, and lowering closing costs.

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What Should I Consider When Choosing Hard Money Lenders for New Construction?

Commercial Lending USA

Have you ever wanted to start from scratch and build your dream? Choosing hard money lenders for new construction projects can be challenging, but the options are endless.

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NatWest takes £24m hit from abandoned ‘Tell Sid’ campaign

TheGuardian

Bank left with costs from Sir Trevor McDonald-fronted campaign after early election halted rollout Business live – latest updates NatWest was forced to spend £24m on the former Conservative government’s aborted “Tell Sid” advertising campaign featuring Sir Trevor McDonald , which would have resulted in a chunk of the bank’s state-owned shares being sold to the general public in a highly anticipated privatisation drive.

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Banking privacy: 5 benefits for banks, customers

ATM Marketplace

Banking privacy is a huge issue for customers. Here are five ways to improve it.

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House passes bill to combat illicit use of digital assets

The Paypers

The US House of Representatives has approved a bill aimed at forming a working group focused on addressing terrorism and illicit financing related to digital assets.

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How many credit unions acquired banks in 2024?

American Banker

The trend of credit unions buying banks is a lightning rod for controversy in the banking industry. Despite this, such mergers are increasingly common.

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Top 3 Secrets to Staying Relevant with Gen Z

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant or getting "ghosted" if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. In this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will reveal key considerations banks should factor into their efforts to develop target products for the next generation of bank customers.

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PayTabs partners with Digital Haze

The Paypers

Payment solutions provider PayTabs Group has entered a channel partnership with Digital Haze to advance business operations across the Levant region.

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WesBanco strikes deal for Ohio community bank

American Banker

Ending a five-year M&A hiatus, the Wheeling, West Virginia-based company has agreed to pay $959 million in stock for Premier Financial in Defiance, Ohio.

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Spendbase teams up with Thredd

The Paypers

Global payments platform Thredd has entered a partnership with Spendbase , with the move supporting the latter’s expansion into North America.

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Fulton Financial hires new CFO, UBS senior exec leaves firm

American Banker

Fulton Financial taps Valley National's Richard Kraemer as its new CFO; UBS' veteran private banker Jenny Su has left the firm; Bank of America names Kevin Brunner head of global technology, media and telecommunications investment banking; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

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Breaking New Ground: Managing Innovation Fatigue With Effective Automation

Speaker: Gary Dmitriev

Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools for financial institutes. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. We’ll also address the critical issue of innovation fatigue, offering tips on maintaining enthusiasm and momentum for new initiatives.

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Microsoft teams up with Lumen Technologies

The Paypers

Enterprise technology and telecommunication company Lumen Technologies has entered a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to advance AI capabilities and digital transformation.

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What is the cost of doing banking-as-a-service 'well'?

American Banker

Financial institutions that entered the space before regulatory oversight intensified need to calculate whether the price of talent, risk planning, and technology is worth the return.

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Mercury stops serving startups in several countries

The Paypers

Digital banking startup Mercury has recently announced that it no longer serves US-domiciled customers with passports from certain countries, including Ukraine, Nigeria, and others.

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Card issuer Bread boosts revenue outlook as late-fee rule gets stymied

American Banker

The store-branded credit card company revised its revenue guidance upward on the assumption that the CFPB's late-fee cap won't take effect before 2025. Still, Bread is moving ahead with plans to make up some of the revenue that it stands to lose from the contested rule.

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Case Study: First Mid Bank Fast-Tracks New Market Entry in Commercial Lending

Discover First Mid Bank's Expansion Success with Our Case Study! Discover how First Mid Bank & Trust fast-tracked market expansion through advanced automation and compliance solutions. This case study reveals their journey from facing challenges in Texas' complex legal landscape to achieving rapid market entry with GoDocs' innovative commercial closing platform.

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SWIVEL integrates with Apple Pay

The Paypers

SWIVEL , a fintech company specialising in transaction enablement solutions, has announced its integration with Apple Pay , enhancing digital payment options for its clients.

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Real estate-heavy bank lays out a strategy overhaul

American Banker

First Foundation in Dallas recently got a $228 million capital injection led by Fortress Investment Group. Now it's announced plans to pivot away from its heavy focus on multifamily loans, which lost value as interest rates rose.

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IP4Y and Zro Bank authorised as payment institutions in Brazil

The Paypers

Zro Bank , a cryptocurrency payment company and IP4Y an issuer of electronic currency, have received authorisation from the Central Bank (BC) to become payment institutions.

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Housing: The issue everyone is thinking about but not talking about

American Banker

Despite being a top concern for a wide swath of voters, housing affordability has largely been absent from presidential politics.

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Exploring the Liability Shift: A Comprehensive Guide to Fraud Loss Responsibility and Mitigation

Shifting liability for digital fraud losses represents a significant challenge for financial institutions and payment service providers. In response to the global surge in digital fraud, regulators are introducing policies that transfer the cost of fraud from defrauded customers to financial institutions. ThreatMark’s newly released white paper, "The Liability Shift: Understanding Fraud Losses Responsibility and Mitigation," provides an in-depth analysis of this shift, its implications, and stra

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Airwallex partners with Float to provide bill payments

The Paypers

Airwallex has partnered with Float , a Canada-based B2B fintech, to streamline fast and cost-efficient bill payments for domestic and international transactions.

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What caused the LDI crisis?

BankUnderground

Gabor Pinter, Emil Siriwardane and Danny Walker In September 2022 the interest rate on UK gilts rose by over 100 basis points in four days. These unprecedent market movements are generally attributed to two key factors: the 23 September announcement of expansionary fiscal policy – the so-called ‘mini-budget’ – which was then amplified by forced sales by liability-driven investment funds (LDI funds).

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Coinbase fined GBP 3.5 million by FCA for serving high-risk clients

The Paypers

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been fined GBP 3.5 million by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority for providing payment services to high-risk clients.

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Kamala Harris' digital dollar vision: A new era of financial inclusion?

American Banker

As a senator, the likely Democratic nominee for President championed an agency that did early work on payment technology, setting the stage for a central bank digital currency.

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.