Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
“It's going to be up to us to move instant payments from being novel to being normal,” Federal Reserve Financial Services’ chief payments executive told attendees at a major industry conference last week.
Perficient
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to affect every aspect of the world economy and play a significant role in the global financial system, leading financial regulators around the world to take various steps to address the impact of AI on their areas of responsibility. The economic risks of AI to the financial systems include everything from the potential for consumer and institutional fraud to algorithmic discrimination and AI-enabled cybersecurity risks.
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Perficient
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to affect every aspect of the world economy and play a significant role in the global financial system, leading financial regulators around the world to take various steps to address the impact of AI on their areas of responsibility. The economic risks of AI to the financial systems include everything from the potential for consumer and institutional fraud to algorithmic discrimination and AI-enabled cybersecurity risks.
South State Correspondent
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Over the last few years we have published various articles on the pros and cons of commercial loan prepayment provisions, how those prepay provisions impact marketing and sales, loan prepayment speeds, and the relationship between prepayment provisions and customer return on equity (ROE) (some of the recent articles are here , here , and here ). We are seeing more community banks incorporating prepayment provisions in commercial loans (especially for fixed-rate pricing).
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Treasury teams at community banks face an ongoing challenge of delivering frictionless customer experiences as they support treasury products – especially RDC. This infographic focuses on the efficiencies community banks gain when partnering with a proven managed services provider. You’ll see the advantages you can gain when a managed services partner leverages online tools, skilled customer and technical support personnel, and fulfillment and logistics capabilities to streamline RDC fulfillment
Abrigo
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Ongoing monitoring is more than just a regulatory requirement Suspicious activity monitoring is a cornerstone of a robust AML/CFT program, as emphasized in the FFIEC BSA Examination Manual. This critical function helps protect the U.S. financial system from misuse for money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. Both FinCEN and federal banking regulatory agencies mandate ongoing monitoring for suspicious activity as part of the overall AML/CFT program.
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Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
“For better or for worse, applying pressure to payments organizations to ferret out bad-merchant actors seems to be an effective way for the FTC to make private industry police the merchant marketplace,” writes an industry lawyer.
Perficient
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) recently announced that it is providing financial institutions additional time to get new process and systems in place by extending the compliance date for the new FDIC signage and advertising rule (Part 328, subpart A) from January 1, 2025, to May 1, 2025. The final rule established a new black and navy-blue FDIC official digital sign shown below.
South State Correspondent
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In our previous article ( here ) we analyzed the data on community bank M&A and performance, and we concluded that there is no relationship between community bank size and profitability, as measured by return on equity (ROE). While superficially it makes sense that bigger is better, size itself does not lead to better bank performance. Combining two banks may lead to some elimination of overhead, but this gain in efficiency and scale is often overstated.
Abrigo
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Increasing efficiency of compliant AML investigations To boost AML program productivity and keep pace with evolving compliance demands, financial institutions should focus on strategic operational improvements paired with the smart use of technology. Key topics covered in this post: The challenges of enhancing AML program productivity 8 Ways for financial institutions to increase the efficiency of case investigators Operational improvements & technology can increase throughput Compliance
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Amid market uncertainty, banks and credit unions are faced with critical decisions about the future of their commercial lending. With fluctuating interest rates and rising competition from non-bank lenders, it's critical to allocate your 2025 budget strategically to optimize lending operations. Our Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders delivers key strategies to help you navigate these challenges, ensuring your institution is well-positioned for the coming year.
Jack Henry
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Discover how AI can support and enhance your bank’s or credit union’s mission and values. Read the blog to learn insights and planning steps.
Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Some of the corporate investors are also partnering with the accounts payable and receivable company they’re backing.
South State Correspondent
OCTOBER 30, 2024
A survey from the CFA Institute caught our attention on why wealth management clients leave. 47% of the respondents said they left because of the poor portfolio performance. That makes sense. But, do you know what the second highest reason for leaving your wealth manager was? Communication. 43% of the respondents left because of the lack of communication.
BankBazaar
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Choosing a paid Credit Card can enhance your financial well-being through superior rewards, exclusive perks, and improved customer service – often making it worth the annual fee. Are you grappling with the decision of whether to opt for a paid Credit Card with an annual fee or a lifetime-free card? While the allure of a no-fee Credit Card is understandable, there are several compelling reasons why a paid Credit Card may offer better long-term benefits.
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With automation, you’ll reduce errors and save valuable time, allowing you to focus on what really matters: strategic analysis and insightful decision-making. Picture accurate financial reports ready at your fingertips, giving you the confidence to tackle business challenges head-on. Embracing automation not only boosts productivity but also elevates your role from number cruncher to closing rockstar.
TheGuardian
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Rise in hybrid warfare and cyber-attacks blamed on pro-Russia groups prompt Nordic neighbours to backpedal Sweden and Norway are backpedalling on plans for cashless societies over fears that fully digital payment systems would leave them vulnerable to Russian security threats, and concern for those unable to use them. A combination of good high-speed internet coverage, high digital literacy rates, large rural populations and fast-growing fintech industries had put the Nordic neighbours on a fast
Payments Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2024
A MoneyGram executive speaking at the Money 20/20 conference cooed about the trillion-dollar opportunity to lure cash users to digital options, but didn’t mention the company’s recent systemwide outage.
Perficient
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to affect every aspect of the world economy and play a significant role in the global financial system, leading financial regulators around the world to take various steps to address the impact of AI on their areas of responsibility. The economic risks of AI to the financial systems include everything from the potential for consumer and institutional fraud to algorithmic discrimination and AI-enabled cybersecurity risks.
South State Correspondent
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The spectacle that is Money 20/20 went down last week, and it did not disappoint. Money 20/20 is likely the conference with the lowest conference-attendee-to-session-attendee ratio in the industry. The conference is all about sales, partnerships, and deal-making, with 2024 being right at the baseline. This year was less exuberant than 2022 but more strategic than any year we can remember in the past.
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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
Gonzobanker
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Vendor management is risky business. Smart leaders use performance scorecards to keep the board informed. The FDIC issued a consent order against Discover Bank last year for lacking oversight into third-party risk management and a compliance vendor management program. The time is past for all financial institution leaders to heed this message, take a hard look at their vendors and highlight concerns to their boards of directors.
BankBazaar
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Halloween may be a festival of all things eerie, but nothing can be more spine-chilling than the spectre of debt. Find out how to keep this particular phantom at bay with these 5 tips from the crypt. It’s that time of the year when all manner of creepy crawlies rise up from their slumber to haunt unsuspecting victims in their sleep. No, it isn’t election time yet; it’s Halloween.
Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The government acknowledges payment volumes are rising, in part because of fintech growth. This competition wouldn’t be happening if a single entity, like Visa, controlled the ecosystem.
Perficient
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to affect every aspect of the world economy and play a significant role in the global financial system, leading financial regulators around the world to take various steps to address the impact of AI on their areas of responsibility. The economic risks of AI to the financial systems include everything from the potential for consumer and institutional fraud to algorithmic discrimination and AI-enabled cybersecurity risks.
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. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.
TheGuardian
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
FCA says financier showed reckless disregard for rules over inquiry into alleged sexual misconduct The financial regulator has warned the former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey that it is planning to take action against him for failing to act with integrity, and deliberately frustrating a disciplinary process into sexual harassment allegations in order to protect his own interests.
American Banker
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Systemic racial inequality has long been a drag on the U.S. economy, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the housing market. There are smart strategies that would even the playing field.
ATM Marketplace
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
TCRs have been around for a few decades now at this point, and they have evolved significantly since then. Here are four key facts to know about these machines.
Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
After a limited trial run, customers can now use several popular digital currencies to buy items at all of the East Coast retailer’s 750-plus locations.
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Community banks seek ways to leverage their technology infrastructure to drive productivity and growth. However, the sheer volume of technology devices, capital constraints, and lack of skilled resources stand in the way. This Strategy Brief explores how a managed device services partner can help bridge this resource gap. Managed device services partners empower community banks to take charge of mission-critical device management activities with: Logistics and installation services to support se
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