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Mastercard acquires cybersecurity firm for $2.65B

Payments Dive

The acquisition is the latest in a series of cybersecurity firm purchases by the card network over the years.

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Chemist, pub and bank closures lead to 2,300 more empty UK stores, survey finds

TheGuardian

Worst net closures so far this year are on high streets, while retail parks and shopping centres fair better A wave of closures by chemist, pub and bank chains led to almost 2,300 more empty stores on high streets, shopping centres and retail parks in Great Britain in the first half of this year, according to new research. Chain stores were shuttered at a net rate of 12 a day, with the three services accounting for half of those closures, according to a survey by Green Street for the advisory fi

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Amex taps troves of customer data

Payments Dive

American Express eschews preset spending limits and instead relies on credit scores and spending history to manage risk, a company executive explained at a conference last week.

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FinCEN issues rules impacting real estate and investment advisory compliance

Abrigo

FinCEN's 2024 real estate and investment advisory rules FinCEN is tightening the reins on residential real estate money laundering and investor advisers. Here is what you need to know. You might also like this webinar, "Tackling operational risks: Strategies for check fraud and ransomware prevention." REGISTER Takeaway 1 Real estate money laundering is a serious issue , with a n estimated $2.3 billion laundered between 2015 and 2020 through the U.S. real estate market alone.

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How Unify Turned Month-End Mayhem Into a Growth Party With Automation!

By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.

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Dialing Up Performance in Home Equity Lending

Gonzobanker

A few key focus areas can help lenders stay on top of the home equity game. With the inefficient, circa-2004 borrowing processes resident in many banks’ loan departments today, too few lenders are equipped to deal with the rising tide of home equity volumes that will descend like a tsunami on their operations the moment Fed chairman Jerome (What-Are-We-Waiting-For) Powell announces a rate cut.

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Grandma’s Secret Recipe For Financial Success

BankBazaar

This blog is a heartfelt tribute to all the beloved grandparents who have deeply influenced our lives in countless ways. My grandma’s lessons on patience, frugality and the importance of balance are more relevant than ever in today’s fast-paced world. So, as you navigate your own financial journey, take a moment to ask yourself, “What would Grandma do?

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3 ways open finance empowers community financial institutions to modernize their payments infrastructure

Payments Dive

How open finance enables efficient and secure technology, greater flexibility, and scalability.

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Banks must modernize or fall behind

ATM Marketplace

In an era where digital innovation is paramount and cybersecurity threats are more prominent than ever, financial institutions find themselves at a critical crossroads.

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The Power of Podcasts: A New Frontier in Brand Narratives and Media Strategies

William Mills

In today's digital era, podcasts have emerged as a powerful medium for storytelling, knowledge sharing, and building communities. With their rise in popularity, podcasts are no longer just a source of entertainment or education–they are now a key component to brand narratives and media strategies. For companies looking to enhance their PR efforts, working with podcasters offers a unique opportunity to reach niche audiences and build brand credibility in an increasingly crowded market.

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The 2024 Lenders Guide to Automating the Complex Loan

Download the latest edition of GoDocs' "The Lender's Guide to Automating the Complex Loan." This comprehensive guide offers financial institutions valuable insights into document automation for complex commercial loans. It unpacks the intricacies of complex loans and showcases how an automation platform like GoDocs — the leading commercial loan closing platform — delivers impressive benefits and ROI to any FI.

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Across asset classes, the top-performing banks aren't those you expect

American Banker

When it comes to delivering superior return on average equity, smaller banks frequently punch above their weight, according to a recent study by Capital Performance Group and American Banker.

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The fintech CEO who is becoming a frequent flier with SpaceX

Payments Dive

On Jared Isaacman’s second trip to space, the billionaire plans to become the first private spacewalker. Shift4 investors will need to follow space news to learn about it.

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Bank of America spending $12B on technology annually

BankInovation

Bank of America is investing in technology initiatives as automation and digitalization remain priorities. The $3.2 trillion bank spends $12 billion annually on technology, a Bank of America spokesperson told Bank Automation News. Nearly a third of that $12 billion is spent on technology initiatives including innovation, Chief Executive Brian Moynihan said Sept. 10 at […] The post Bank of America spending $12B on technology annually appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Connect, Create, and Celebrate: Why Jack Henry Connect Is the Must-Attend Event of 2024

Jack Henry

Here’s a sneak peek of Jack Henry Connect 2024! Click to learn how Jack Henry Connect will deliver a unique blend of inspiration, innovation, and fun.

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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

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Branch innovation, AI claim top spots in Bank Customer Experience Awards

ATM Marketplace

The BCX Awards honored SF Fire Credit Union, Talkdesk and Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank for innovation in banking.

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Visa pushes 'pay by bank' in the UK; Klarna faces AML heat

American Banker

The card network is building a model for account-to-account payments, which are gaining popularity, while Swedish regulators criticize Klarna's money-laundering prevention efforts. That and more in American Banker's global payments roundup.

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CFPB’s EWA rule may undo progress

Payments Dive

“The CFPB’s plan to reclassify EWA as a loan could accidentally backfire on the agency by driving people right back to the payday lending industry,” writes one tech trade group professional.

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KeyBank to hold off on FedNow until DDA reach hits 5%

BankInovation

NEW YORK — KeyBank is hesitant to join the Federal Reserve’s real-time payments network FedNow until the payments rail shows some growth. The $184 billion bank wants FedNow to reach 5% of demand deposit accounts (DDA) before joining the payment network. DDA’s allow deposited funds to be withdrawn at any time, Jon Briggs, head of […] The post KeyBank to hold off on FedNow until DDA reach hits 5% appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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3 Ways Managed Device Services Help Community Banks Cut Costs

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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5 Ways You Can Be Your Credit Score’s Secret Santa

BankBazaar

The post 5 Ways You Can Be Your Credit Score’s Secret Santa appeared first on BankBazaar - The Definitive Word on Personal Finance.

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Bank of England waters down plans to impose tougher capital rules on UK banks

TheGuardian

Chancellor says revision of how much lenders must set aside to cope with future crises will bolster growth Business live – latest updates UK politics live – latest updates The Bank of England has watered down new capital rules meant to shock-proof the banking system from another 2008-style crash, in a move the Labour government says will bolster its economic growth plans.

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How AI makes biometric payments riskier

American Banker

Crooks can use deepfakes and other machine learning tools to circumvent traditional authentication security methods. Payment experts discuss how firms can protect themselves.

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CFPB fines TD Bank $28M

BankInovation

TD Bank was ordered to pay $28 million in fines by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which ruled the bank had shared inaccurate information about its customers to consumer reporting companies. Consumer reports are used by financial institutions and other lenders to determine access to credit, housing or employment. By sharing inaccurate information regarding bankruptcies […] The post CFPB fines TD Bank $28M appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

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.

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First Citizens Bank introduces instant payments via RTP network

The Paypers

First Citizens Bank has announced that its business and consumer banking customers can now instantly receive payments into their savings and checking accounts through the national RTP network.

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We are not an island: how have the UK’s external balance sheet risks changed over the past two decades?

BankUnderground

Colm Manning and Alice Crundwell No country is an island – in terms of economics at least, if not geography. Trade and capital link all the economies of the world. Relative to GDP, the UK has more foreign assets and liabilities than any other large economy. These external liabilities – UK assets owned by overseas investors – could result in vulnerabilities that might cause major disruption to the economy and financial system in a stress.

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Are banks saving money as they migrate to the cloud? What you need to know

American Banker

Banks are finding that they rarely save money off the top when they migrate applications to the cloud. The more substantial benefits are about productivity and speedier development.

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Global Payments CEO reshapes the business

Payments Dive

The payments technology company is getting a remake with job cuts, an acquisition and potential divestitures a year after Cameron Bready ascended to the CEO post.

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Auditpalooza: Rocking the Month-End Close Audit

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

A good, fast, clean audit leads to a happy work life. Join us in this one-hour webinar, where we share the best ways to prepare and conduct your audit process to maximize audit satisfaction and minimize administrative time in month-end close and financial reporting. Learning objectives: This course objective is to review leading practices to maximize audit success.