Thu.Nov 09, 2023

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AI could cause ‘catastrophic’ financial crisis, says Yuval Noah Harari

TheGuardian

Historian and Sapiens author says sophistication of technology makes it difficult to forecast its dangers Artificial intelligence could cause a financial crisis with “catastrophic” consequences, according to the historian and author Yuval Noah Harari , who says the technology’s sophistication makes forecasting its dangers difficult. Harari told the Guardian a concern about safety testing AI models was foreseeing all the problems that a powerful system could cause.

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Affirm CEO welcomes CFPB oversight

Payments Dive

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau supervision “levels the playing field” in buy now, pay later, Affirm’s CEO Max Levchin said Wednesday.

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10 Bank Technology Trends to Follow for 2024

South State Correspondent

While technology has always been important in banking, it has yet to drive the essential functions of banking. Up to this point, if you could speak to a human, banking was easier. In the last year, this has started to change. With the rise of data, generative AI, personalization, instant payments, embedded banking, and traditional AI, the customer experience in banking is now often better through digital channels.

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FIS forms board committee to review litigant demands

Payments Dive

Fidelity National Information Services disclosed that its board has formed a committee and hired an independent counsel to review demands tied to a stockholder lawsuit.

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.

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Are Digital Banks Outpacing Smaller Financial Institutions?

SWBC's LenderHub

In our modern, digital world, the financial landscape is evolving—and fast. Today’s money moves at the speed of the Internet, which means banking isn’t what it used to be.

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FTC announces settlement with operator of personal finance mobile app alleged to have used “dark patterns” in connection with negative option

CFPB Monitor

The Federal Trade Commission recently announced that it has entered into a settlement with Bridge It, Inc. (“Brigit”), the operator of a personal finance mobile application, to resolve the FTC’s allegations that Brigit engaged in unfair and deceptive acts or practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act and engaged in conduct that violated the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (“ROSCA”). .

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How regulators can foster competition and bolster AI innovation

American Banker

Speakers at DC Fintech Week highlighted ways forward for regulators to keep pace with artificial intelligence, such as by setting up "guardrails" before guidelines.

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This week’s podcast episode: A deep dive into the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Policy Statement on abusive acts and practices under the Consumer Financial Protection Act

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB recently issued a policy statement in which it provided a framework for determining what constitutes abusive conduct under the CFPA. After reviewing the definition of abusive in the CFPA and the historical background of the adoption of an abusive standard in the CFPA, we examine how the policy statement addresses each element of the abusive standard and share our observations as to the policy statement’s implications. .

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Home Loan bank reforms could raise bank funding costs — if they happen

American Banker

Changes being considered by the Federal Housing Finance Agency would make liquidity more expensive and complicated to obtain. But first, those reforms will have to overcome the political power of a wide range of financial institutions that benefit from the status quo.

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New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders

Dive into the complexities of New York lien laws with our comprehensive eBook, 'New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders.' In this detailed guide, we explore the critical formalities necessary for lenders navigating ground-up construction and fix-and-flip projects in the New York market. From documentation requirements to the implications of non-compliance, learn how to safeguard your lending position and prioritize legal adherence.

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ING explores gen AI for coding, CX

BankInovation

Netherlands-based ING Bank has identified AI and analytics as a critical priority as digital usership ticked up in the third quarter. The $967 billion bank is looking to implement generative AI for coding and within its contact centers, Bahadir Yilmaz, chief analytics officer at ING, told Bank Automation News.

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Fifth Third faces state inquiries over solar panel financing

American Banker

The Cincinnati-based bank, which purchased a solar lender last year, is facing an investigation from 17 state attorneys general over the acquired company's lending practices and contractor network. One solar panel installer has gone bankrupt and faced complaints across the country.

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Jack Henry focuses on tech modernization

BankInovation

Jack Henry continued to prioritize its tech modernization strategy during its fiscal first quarter as it worked to bring its solutions onto the cloud-based Jack Henry Platform, creating consistency across its product offerings.

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Banks grapple with capability gap between their chatbots and ChatGPT

American Banker

In tests run by Corporate Insight, generative AI-based bots like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard generally answer questions better than banks' virtual assistants do.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

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

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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JPMorgan is working with U.S. regulators on generative AI pilot projects

BankInovation

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is working with US regulators and walking them through its first set of generative AI pilot projects to ensure all controls are in place, as the bank attempts to bound ahead of rivals in deploying artificial intelligence in the highly-regulated industry.

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African American-led fintech rides SBA's minority-lending wave

American Banker

Los Angeles-based Lendistry — in less than two years — became the largest Black-run 7(a) lender. Its CEO credits a concerted effort by the Small Business Administration to reach out to minority lenders and businesses, whose participation in the lending program is growing.

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TrueLayer's app now available on Shopify App Store

The Paypers

UK-based Open Banking payments network TrueLayer has announced the availability of its payments app in the Shopify App Store.

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Inside Netspend's founders' plan to revitalize the prepaid market

American Banker

Roy and Bertrand Sosa have retaken control of Netspend to combine it with their other firm, Rev Worldwide, to build the companies into an international financial services provider.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper

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Instacart introduces FSA and HSA payment acceptance

The Paypers

US-based grocery tech company Instacart has taken steps to allow their customers to use their FSA and HSA cards at checkout.

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CFPB's open banking rule gets much right — but there's a piece missing

American Banker

The proposal fails to account for the needs of small and medium-size businesses, which depend on banking data connectivity to keep their operations running.

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Silverflow partners with Mastercard to launch in the APAC market

The Paypers

Silverflow has announced its partnership with Mastercard in order to expand its solutions for customers in Singapore and go live in the APAC payment market.

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Sold-out Ed Sheeran tickets mark Another win for Singapore's UOB

American Banker

Singapore's third-largest lender is again banking on a blockbuster concert partnership to boost fee income, fresh on the heels of its success with Taylor Swift concert tickets.

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202

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Neema partners with ThetaRay

The Paypers

Global payments network Neema has partnered with ThetaRay in order to optimise AML transaction monitoring and sanction screening with AI-powered technologies.

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JPMorgan is working with U.S. regulators on generative AI pilot projects

American Banker

The release of ChatGPT a year ago prompted banks to hire for AI-related positions and begin testing uses for generative AI, which can summarize documents, write emails and churn out clever responses to users. JPMorgan is hiring and moving more aggressively than most banks.

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Swan expands into the Netherlands

The Paypers

France-based Embedded Finance platform Swan has announced its expansion into the Netherlands and the launch of localised Dutch accounts.

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Fincen rolls out rule to simplify beneficial ownership identifiers

American Banker

Fincen's final rule issued Tuesday allows reporting companies to use Fincen identifiers as shorthand for a full list of preapproved beneficial ownership data, which the agency says will streamline the reporting process.

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Why Is CRE Lending Stuck in the Past? Top 3 Reasons for Digital Resistance

Commercial lending is on the verge of a resurgence, but traditional processes are an obstacle. Explore the top 3 reasons for resistance to digital transformation and how overcoming them can pave the way for growth and efficiency. Discover why embracing automation and digital solutions is crucial for success in today's competitive landscape. Discover how GoDocs helps commercial lenders in the digital era with seamless integration and a borrower-focused approach.