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BlackRock CEO knocks US payments system

Payments Dive

The leader of one of the biggest asset managers in the world doesn’t think the U.S. payments system is keeping pace.

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US check use for payments exceeds other countries: Fed

Payments Dive

check use for transactions, other nations have seen sharper declines, a Federal Reserve study showed. Although there has been a drop in U.S.

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US payments funding rebounds

Payments Dive

payments venture funding surged in the first quarter of the year, largely thanks to Stripe’s March funding round, CB Insights said.

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Generative AI – 7 Lessons That Tate Taught Us

South State Correspondent

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. Based on the scientific method, this approach enabled us to focus on the highest risks.

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Unique Challenges in the C&I Market Bridging the Gap from Attorneys to Tech

Speaker: Ren Hayhurst, Sr. Counsel and Executive Director

Join us now and unlock actionable strategies to navigate today's C&I lending landscape successfully. Engage in a dynamic Q&A session, where industry experts address specific concerns. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions. Check out the on-demand webinar!

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Paysend charges into US market

Payments Dive

From a new U.S. headquarters in Miami, the British cross-border payments company is pitching services to U.S. businesses and consumers.

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US Dollar Hits New Record High

South State Correspondent

US Dollar Climbs to New Record High. The post US Dollar Hits New Record High appeared first on SouthState Correspondent Division. Treasuries are finding a bit of a bid this morning after what has been a rough couple of weeks, but we suspect smooth seas will be brief as the market contends with several forces.

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Listen Live: $40 Billion Bank Transforms Their Month-End Close

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem & Jonna Wall, Financial Analyst at Pinnacle Financial Partners

Join us as we discuss the bank’s journey to become more efficient during month-end close while it was also experiencing tremendous growth. Learning Objectives: This course provides a case study of automating the month-end close process. 1 CPE credit will be provided for qualifying participants.

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Common Pitfalls During Month-End Close

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us in this one hour webinar as we discuss the most common pitfalls the accounting team encounters when it comes to month-end close, and how we can optimize closing timeline and accuracy by leveraging leading practices and automation. Sometimes it's good to learn what NOT to do.

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The Power of Storytelling in Risk Management

Speaker: Dr. Karen Hardy, CEO and Chief Risk Officer of Strategic Leadership Advisors LLC

How do we build this skill in a way that makes us better communicators and influencers within our organization and industry? Storytelling is the ability to express ideas and convey messages to others, including stakeholders. When done effectively, it can help interpret complex risk environments for leaders and inform their decision-making.

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The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020: Initial Catalysts, Current Implications, and Future Impacts

Speaker: Elizabeth "Paige" Baumann, Founder and CEO of Paige Baumann Advisory, LLC

Paige Baumann will walk us through the impacts of the AMLA, and you'll leave this session with a new understanding of: The catalysts for this new law and how it amended the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 Rulemaking and other actions taken by the U.S. The AMLA represents the most significant changes in U.S.

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Exploring the Overlap: Cost Optimization and Digital Transformation

Speaker: Alex Jiménez, Managing Principal, Financial Service Consulting for EPAM

From a budget standpoint, US banks are feeling the pinch. Many US banks are bracing for increased defaults and lower demand for mortgages and other loans as interest rates have increased. Global economic conditions are soft at best. The largest banks have increased reserves to protect against deteriorating economic conditions.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

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. Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities.

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100 Pipeline Plays: The Modern Sales Playbook

For the first time, we’re sharing the winning plays that took us from scrappy startup to a publicly traded company. Use our proven data-driven plays to grow your pipeline and crush your revenue targets. Hit your number with 100 Pipeline Plays. Close more deals with these winning plays!

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Level Setting and Peering Around the Corner— Tips for Success in Your Organization

Speaker: Steve Andrews, President & CEO of the Western Bankers Association 

With all of us facing the same crisis, we are left with the same key questions, "Where are we now?" This pandemic has tested the foundation of banks and the strength of the dollar. Where are we going?" "How How are we going to get there?" and "What impediments must we overcome?".