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Writing Effective Credit Memos Efficiently

Abrigo

This article covers these key topics: The importance of well-crafted credit memos Effective credit memos are clear Concise credit memos speed decisions Focus on providing relevant repayment and credit risk info Best practices for writing a credit memo Done right, a credit memo supports sound credit decisions and tells a clear, fact-based story that stands up to scrutiny months or years later.

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CFPB plans to spike BNPL rule

Payments Dive

The buy now, pay later industry sued to block the consumer-friendly rule, arguing that the services are not the same as those offered via credit cards.

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7 Steps to Define a Data Governance Structure for a Mid-Sized Bank (Without Losing Your Mind)

Perficient

A mid-sized bank I was consulting with for their data warehouse modernization project finally realized that data isn’t just some necessary but boring stuff the IT department hoards in their digital cave. It’s the new gold, the ticking time bomb of risk, and the bane of every regulatory report that’s ever come back with more red flags than a beach during a shark sighting.

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CFPB predicts late fee lawsuit settlement

Payments Dive

The agency’s new leadership believes it can settle a 2024 lawsuit banks and business groups filed over an $8 cap on credit card late fees.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Banks aim to reverse crunch appeal court victory for car buyers

TheGuardian

Fears of a 44bn compensation bill over dealer commissions has prompted a high-profile appeal, which will be heard this week British lenders are heading to the supreme court this week as they try to overturn a ruling that has propelled the car finance scandal to new heights, triggering government intervention and prompting fears of a 44bn compensation bill.

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How UX/UI Drives Growth for Credit Unions

SWBC's LenderHub

Why UX/UI is more than just a design choice For credit unions and financial institutions, providing excellent customer service has always been a priority. However, in todays digital landscape, the way members interact with financial services is evolving rapidly. The quality of these interactions whether through mobile apps, online banking, or payment platforms determines whether members remain engaged, satisfied, and loyal.

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How to document and defend CECL qualitative factors

Abrigo

Document and be able to defend qualitative factors under CECL Financial institutions need to be able to explain and show how they developed Q factors for their allowance for credit losses. Modifications to the CECL calculation should be reasonable, supportable, and audit-ready. Key topics covered in this post: What are qualitative factors under CECL?

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Access to EU investment is reason enough to face down the Brexiters | Letter

TheGuardian

Brian Unwin highlights just how much long-term financing has been lost through leaving the EU. But Fawzi Ibrahim says sovereignty is priceless Polly Toynbee ( Rachel Reeves is all about growth. So why wont she admit that Brexit is its worst enemy?, 25 March ) demonstrates conclusively how much self-inflicted economic damage the UK is suffering from Brexit.

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Tracking the price of carbon: price substitution effects across energy markets

BankUnderground

Dooho Shin and Rebecca Mari The Bank of England Agenda for Research (BEAR) sets the key areas for new research at the Bank over the coming years. This post is an example of issues considered under the Financial System Theme which focuses on the shifting landscape and new risks confronting financial policymakers. Carbon pricing has emerged as one of the main mitigation measures adopted around the world to fight climate change.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Banking regulators to rescind 2023 Community Reinvestment Act rule

ABA Community Banking

Banking regulators announced they intend to rescind the 2023 Community Reinvestment Act final rule in light of pending litigation. They will instead reinstate the CRA framework that was in place before the rule. The post Banking regulators to rescind 2023 Community Reinvestment Act rule appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Reflecting on ICBA Live 2025

William Mills

Earlier this month, the WMA team had the pleasure of attending the Independent Community Bankers of Americas (ICBA) annual event: ICBA LIVE 2025. Hosted in Nashville, Tennessee at the massive Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, the conference was buzzing with excitement about the newest banking and fintech innovations and catching up with industry friends and clients.

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Affirm COO: Walmart deal was “uneconomic”

Payments Dive

Walmart makes up a relatively small portion of Affirm’s business that the buy now, pay later company can make up elsewhere, Chief Operating Officer Michael Linford said.

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‘My target is those who have looted my banks’: Bangladesh’s bank governor chases vanished assets

TheGuardian

Despite attempts to discredit him, Ahsan Mansur is determined to trace his targets with the UKs help Diminutive and softly spoken, Dr Ahsan Mansur does not project the image of a man able to strike fear into the hearts of hardened kleptocrats. Yet Bangladeshs central bank governor has rattled someone powerful, if the events of recent days are anything to go by.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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2025 Fraud Trends: Protecting Against Emerging Threats | FinTalk

Jack Henry

Fraud is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and community banks and credit unions are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of bad actors. While some fraud schemes are executed by sophisticated and well-organized criminal operations, many are carried out by individuals (or small groups) using readily available tools and tactics.

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11 smart ways to spend your tax refund

PopularBank

If you get a tax refund instead of owing money on your taxes, it can be tempting to spend this money. While theres nothing wrong with splurging a little, these extra funds have the power to relieve some of your financial burdens and potentially earn you more disposable income over time. The reward of financial stability means you can treat yourselfnow and in the future.

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How to reduce the cost of cash?

ATM Marketplace

By using remote cash management solutions, banks can reduce the overall cost of cash.

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Utah governor signs EWA law

Payments Dive

The state joins a pack of others that have passed industry-friendly laws seeking to oversee earned wage access providers and their services.

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The Role of Automation in Commercial Lending

Automation is changing the game for commercial lenders, offering a clear path to competitive advantage in 2025. Rising costs, outdated workflows, and manual data entry slow growth and impact borrower satisfaction. Automation addresses these challenges, reducing costs, speeding up loan cycles, improving accuracy, and elevating borrower experiences. With market uncertainty easing, now is the time to act—waiting until loan volumes rebound leaves lenders unprepared and struggling to compete.

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Nigel Farage settles dispute with NatWest Group two years after accounts closure

TheGuardian

Reform UK leader threatened legal action after political views cited as reason for closure of Coutts account Nigel Farage has settled his high-profile dispute with NatWest Group, nearly two years after the bank closed his accounts and triggered a row that ended with the resignation of the lenders chief executive. Dame Alison Rose stood down from the bank in July 2023 after she admitted being the source of an inaccurate BBC story about the reasons Farage had been debanked, for which she then issu

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Custodia, Vantage release first bank-issued stablecoin on Ethereum

American Banker

The two financial institutions issued Avit tokens on the Ethereum mainnet, marking a first in the U.S.

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Master the Four Levels of USPs [VIDEO]

The Emmerich Group

What if you can use extreme differentiation to get 150 basis points or more on the loan side and improve your deposit pricing at the same time? If you’re the kind of leader who feels strongly that you cant follow the herd and believes that net interest margin compression is inevitable, you’re going to love this. Or if you have some lenders who get premium pricing but are frustrated that others still fall back to rate matching, you’ll want to watch this.

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ATM Attack Explosive Testing (Live) – REPORT

ATM Marketplace

'a2m active' and 'a2m passive' from Secure Innovation were put to the test with National Police in live ATM attack explosive testing with both solid and gas explosives.

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Outsource With Confidence for RDC Program Success

Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) clients are more likely to use additional treasury services and maintain larger deposits. However, poor customer experiences—particularly if they delay deposits—can compel RDC clients to take their business elsewhere. This eBook makes the case for outsourcing RDC operations to a proven managed services partner. This approach helps Treasury Departments with limited resources provide excellent client experiences that result in higher retention and productivity rates.

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Executive Shuffle: Bolt, MoneyGram and DailyPay

Payments Dive

New C-suite appointments so far this year demonstrate the payments industry’s efforts to digitize their offerings and cater to small business clients.

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‘Sim farms’, high heels, zombie knives: what scammers buy with the money they steal

TheGuardian

A haul of items seized by police reveals the scale and threat of payment fraud a crime that can have significant emotional impact on victims On a shelf between Alexander McQueen shoes, Louis Vuitton handbags and Versace heels in the police evidence room are an 18-inch machete and a serrated zombie knife. Alongside the expensive fashions bought with the proceeds of serious fraud are the tools needed to achieve it, says DCI Paul Curtis.

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SBA moves to increase lender fees in flagship program

American Banker

The mid-year fee hike was necessary to reverse a revenue shortfall in the agency's 7(a) program, according to Administrator Kelly Loeffler.

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SEC files criminal complaint against OKX for unlicenced operations

The Paypers

Thailand’s Security and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) has filed a criminal complaint against the operator of the OKX digital asset exchange platform in Thailand, Aux Cayes Fintech.

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Is Your Current Card Platform Holding You Back?

Have you ever felt the pain and loss of a client suddenly going silent, leaving you questioning everything? Ghosting can cause heartbreak; in business, it drains resources, and emotionally, it shatters your confidence. A modern credit card program can give you the tools to deliver the digital-first experiences your customer’s demand. Our eBook, “5 Signs Your Credit Card Offering Needs an Upgrade,” will help you identify key indicators that your current card platform may be holding you back and w