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The Impact of Reciprocal Tariffs on Community Banking

South State Correspondent

“Liberation Day” brought a 10% baseline tax on all imports plus a 15% to 49% tariff rate on a defined set of nations (below). The move shook the markets, threatening to upend much of the architecture of the global economy and fueled broader trade wars. The recent uncertain shifts in trade policies, particularly increased tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, have introduced specific uncertainties for community banks.

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What is payment fraud? What faster payment systems mean for fraud prevention

Abrigo

Payment fraud: What is it and why the payment system used matters Payments are evolving, and so are fraud tactics. As digital transactions become faster and more convenient, fraudsters are finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities across payment channels. Financial institutions must stay ahead by implementing proactive fraud detection strategies to protect their customers and mitigate losses.

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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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Mastercard, PayPal mull stablecoins for B2B payments

Payments Dive

Mastercard and PayPal are among the companies viewing the digital assets as potentially useful for business-to-business transactions.

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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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US banks predict climate goals will fail – but air conditioning firms will thrive

TheGuardian

Reports predict global heating will bring catastrophes and that air conditioning market could grow by 41% The world is on track for disastrous global heating but this will create profits for some air conditioning companies, according to forecasts by leading Wall Street financial institutions. Recent reports by Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase and the Institute of International Finance all make clear the finance sector considers the Paris climate agreement limiting global temperatures, signed a de

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Your Bank Marketing Roadmap: Transitioning from SMS to RCS

South State Correspondent

As of last month, 68% of iPhone users were running iOS 18 or higher and 92% of Android users are running their 5.0 iOS or higher. This means that thanks to recent Apple upgrades in their operating system, most phones are now capable of receiving Rich Communication Services (RCS) messages in addition to traditional SMS. This transformation promises to bring a plethora of benefits and global brands are now gearing up.

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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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Motor finance compensation ruling ‘goes too far’, says City regulator

TheGuardian

Financial Conduct Authority tells supreme court the 44bn bill could spook businesses and threaten UK investment A court of appeal ruling that has left lenders fearing PPI-level compensation bills over the motor finance commission scandal goes too far, the City regulator said on Monday. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) made the comments in a written submission to the supreme court on Tuesday, as part of a high-profile case being closely watched by the government.

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Forbearance lending as a crisis management tool

BankUnderground

Isabelle Roland, Yukiko Saito and Philip Schnattinger 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 Prudential Architecture Theme which focuses on the evolving regulatory structures and fresh strategic issues for regulators and supervisors.

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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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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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Podcast: Play ball! Financial education home runs

ABA Community Banking

Mets games, live plays, financial escape rooms: Citi's Michelle A. Thornhill and Roads to Success's Bashan Fernandez discuss innovative ways of making financial knowledge fun. The post Podcast: Play ball! Financial education home runs appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Fed raises alarm on synthetic identity fraud

Payments Dive

The use of generative AI and fraudulently obtained accounts to execute synthetic identity fraud is on the rise, a Federal Reserve official said in a podcast interview.

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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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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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Stop Looking in All the Wrong Places [VIDEO]

The Emmerich Group

I believe the world is full of abundance, a field ofdiamonds in every backyard, and you deserve to mine your share. What if you could find and bring in all the deposits you want in your market without having to pay up. Now if you’re the kind of banker who has all the deposits that you want already, you’ll appreciate this because you’ll discover how to bring your cost of funds down even more.

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JPMorgan, Axis partner to boost blockchain-based payments

American Banker

Banks in the U.S. and India will offer cross-border transactions using the technology that underpins cryptocurrency. Our global payments roundup also includes updates from PayPal, Lloyds and a very remote ATM deployment.

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Three steps banks can take to reverse the financial illiteracy crisis

ABA Community Banking

Banks are uniquely positioned to jumpstart a positive societal impact and improve the financial health of their communities. The post Three steps banks can take to reverse the financial illiteracy crisis appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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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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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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UK savers could have up to £110,000 protected under regulator’s new plan

TheGuardian

Rise from current limit of 85,000 would be first big change to protection scheme since 2008 banking crisis Business live latest updates UK savers would have up to 110,000 of their deposits protected if their bank or building society goes bust under proposals put forward by the Bank of England. The plan, put forward by the central bank on Monday, represents a near-30% hike from the current limit of 85,000, and would mark the first substantial change to the savers protection scheme since the 2008

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Differentiation Value that Drives A+ Prospects [VIDEO]

The Emmerich Group

Do you agree that high quality customers love high quality attention ? Let’s explore how you can transform your safety and profitability by creating the kind of differentiation that attracts the highest quality credits and makes price irrelevant. If you think that the best customers get the best pricing because everyone wants them, then you have to watch this episode because it can and is being done.

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Affirm adds extra tech partner to supplement embattled Evolve

American Banker

The buy now/pay later company made a deal with Stride Bank to add banking-as-a-service heft as Affirm Card usage soars and Evolve grapples with defections.

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Alkami study shows a 25% rise in fraud losses reported in 2024

The Paypers

Alkami , a US-based provider of cloud-based digital banking solutions, has released research findings on fraud prevention and consumers' perceptions of data protection.

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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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Discover CEO may reap $2.4M bonus

Payments Dive

Michael Shepherd will remain as interim chief executive officer potentially through June, and receive a $2.4 million cash bonus if the sale to Capital One closes by then.

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Bank mergers announced in multiple states

ABA Community Banking

Among the deals announced were proposed bank acquisitions in Oklahoma and Tennessee and the merger of two Massachusetts mutuals. The post Bank mergers announced in multiple states appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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How to Write a Blog for SEO

Image Works Direct

SEO is not just a buzzword. Short for Search Engine Optimization, it refers to adapting your websites content in such a way that it organically ranks well on a search engine results page (also known as a SERP).

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How Joseph Otting plans to pull off turnaround of Flagstar

American Banker

The first year of Otting's tenure as the New York lender's CEO brought substantial change, but the job isn't done. His goal: to build a powerhouse, profitable regional bank.

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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