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US credit card balances climb to $1.14 trillion

Payments Dive

Consumer credit card debt delinquencies are also on the rise, particularly among younger consumers, according to a New York Federal Reserve report.

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‘MapQuest Mode’ Is Blocking the Rewards of Commercial Loan Origination Systems

Gonzobanker

The good news: 5 key steps can get banks and credit unions on the road to recovery. In my younger days (think post-cave drawing but pre-smartphone), my friends and I used MapQuest for navigation. Does anyone remember MapQuest? Once we fed our destination into the website on our PC, we had to print the turn-by-turn directions plus the map on paper! Compared to today’s smartphone apps, the MapQuest website was seriously clunky.

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Payoneer targets growth with more acquisitions

Payments Dive

CEO John Caplan is eyeing accounts payable acquisitions after refocusing the cross-border payments company on the business-to-business market.

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Truist lands Wells Fargo tech leader as CIO

BankInovation

Truist is tapping Wells Fargo CIO of Consumer Technology Steve Hagerman to fill its chief information officer role. Hagerman was the “right person at the right time for our enterprise technology team,” a Truist spokesperson told Bank Automation News, noting that selecting a new CIO was a “thorough process.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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USDA discrimination payments are targets for check fraud

ABA Community Banking

Treasury checks are among criminals’ favorite targets because generally banks must provide the money before they can learn if the check is not valid or stolen, and it has been reported that they are actively targeting the USDA checks. The post USDA discrimination payments are targets for check fraud appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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ICX Summit: CX leaders offer up retail customer experience predictions

ATM Marketplace

Top retail and brand leaders will share executive predictions when it comes to improving the customer experience at the upcoming ICX Summit happening Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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How the Olympics are jolting payments technology

American Banker

Visa, which leans on sports festivals to showcase emerging shopping and checkout features, says contactless transactions from travelers have jumped during the games.

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The Purr-suit Of Happiness: How Cats Can Boost Your Mental Health And Finances

BankBazaar

Does the pursuit of happiness feel as elusive as a cat chasing a laser pointer? Discover how your feline friend can be your secret weapon for both mental and financial well-being. From stress relief to savvy saving, this purr-fect guide will transform your life, one cat nap at a time. Let’s face it, life can be a real ball of yarn sometimes. Between work stress, financial worries and the never-ending quest for the perfect avocado toast recipe, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

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Uninsured deposits, not brokered deposits, led to 2023 bank failures

American Banker

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s focus on implementing stricter control over brokered deposits is misguided, a former chairman on the agency writes, and misses the real lessons of 2023's bank failures.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Marqeta’s total processing volume up 32% YoY to $71B

BankInovation

Payments fintech Marqeta saw growth in its total processing volume during the second quarter as consumer demand for non-traditional banking and digital banking channels increased.

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Green Dot's earnings and revenue beat analysts' estimates

American Banker

The prepaid card company reported strong results following a government settlement over alleged unfair business practices.

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StanChart invests in fintech M&A company, joining Citi, BNP

BankInovation

Standard Chartered Plc will take a stake in United Fintech Group, becoming the fourth large bank this year to invest in the London-based company as it negotiates new acquisitions to serve the capital markets industry. Standard Chartered will get board observer rights and may later receive a rotational board seat, the two companies said on Thursday.

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Australian Banks to launch CoP Anti-Scam Service

The Paypers

Australian banks, led by AP+ and ABA , have announced the launch of Confirmation of Payee service by 2025, enhancing security by verifying payee details before payments.

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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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TD cautious about consumer-facing AI

BankInovation

TD Bank is taking a conservative approach to AI for consumer-facing operations as it taps the tech for back-end efficiencies. “We are very knowledgeable about the benefits of the AI and what that might bring,” Christopher Fred, head of U.S. credit cards and unsecured lending at TD Bank, told Bank Automation News.

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Fed dings top midsize bank over money laundering concerns

American Banker

The Federal Reserve Board issued an enforcement action against Customers Bank, citing compliance deficiencies related to its digital asset strategy and instant payments network.

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Payoneer acquires startup Skuad for USD 61 mln

The Paypers

US-based fintech Payoneer has recently announced the acquisition of Singapore-based global HR and payroll startup, Skuad , for USD 61 million in cash.

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Market turmoil aside, 'talk of doom and gloom overstated' for banks

American Banker

The stock swoon of early August, however, raises red flags and could delay an anticipated rise in loan demand for banks in need of stronger interest income, analysts caution.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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SUNRATE teams up with Outpayce from Amadeus

The Paypers

Asia-based B2B digital payments platform SUNRATE has entered a collaboration with Outpayce from Amadeus to optimise the payment experience for travel companies.

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Political bluster threatens the Fed's 'vibes-based' independence

American Banker

As the 2024 election season once again puts the Federal Reserve's independence under a microscope, some observers see a weakness in one of the landmark policy arrangements that undergird the financial system as we know it.

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South African banks to end EFT services to several countries

The Paypers

Starting with 4 September 2024, South African banks will suspend electronic fund transfer (EFT) services to Namibia, eSwatini, and Lesotho.

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Ripple's $125 million fine brings little clarity to crypto

American Banker

Unless the SEC appeals, a New York judge's decision brings an end to the regulator's four-year battle with the crypto company. But it leaves questions over the legality of crypto unanswered.

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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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Stripe introduces no-code adaptive pricing

The Paypers

US-based financial infrastructure platform Stripe has announced the launch of a no-code adaptive pricing solution to support users in offering buyers their preferred local currencies.

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Banks rebuff FHFA inquiry into the Federal Home Loan Banks' mission

American Banker

The Federal Housing Finance Agency wants to update the dual mission of the Federal Home Loan Banks. Members of the private bank cooperative say their regulator has no authority to redefine the mission.

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Royal Air Maroc collaborates with Amadeus

The Paypers

Royal Air Maroc has partnered with Amadeus to advance its strategic digital transformation efforts, which are part of a comprehensive development plan.

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Does Rapid Growth in Home Equity Credit Signal a Coming Repeat of the 2008 Meltdown?

The Financial Brand

This article Does Rapid Growth in Home Equity Credit Signal a Coming Repeat of the 2008 Meltdown? appeared first on The Financial Brand. An appetite for credit is pushing homeowners toward more home equity financing. Is America using its homes as ATMs again? This article Does Rapid Growth in Home Equity Credit Signal a Coming Repeat of the 2008 Meltdown?

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.