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Top payments trends for 2024

BankInovation

Industry experts predict adoption of real-time payments as well as the increased use of FedNow and digital wallets in 2024 as consumer demand for instant payments continues to grow.

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How to Better Advise Commercial Clients About Rates in 2024

South State Correspondent

Many economists and analysts predict that the Federal Reserve and other central banks will start easing monetary policy in 2024. Many bankers and borrowers are convinced that a recession is imminent despite no clear evidence for such a conclusion. How should lenders discuss interest rates in 2024, and what advice should relationship managers provide their clients about banking products?

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Retail banking in 2024: What to expect

ATM Marketplace

2024 will be another major year of change and challenge for retail banks.

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Colorado is mapping a dangerous path on access to credit

American Banker

A new law will make Colorado a much more difficult place for cash-strapped citizens to get credit. Other states should avoid following in its footsteps.

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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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5 questions with … Valley Bank’s chief data and analytics officer

BankInovation

Valley Bank is exploring generative AI, expanding machine learning operations and paying keen attention to data throughout the bank’s operations. Chief Data and Analytics Officer Sanjay Sidhwani joined the $61 billion, Morristown, N.J.-based bank in April in the new position.

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HSBC takes on Revolut, Wise with new Forex app for non-customers

BankInovation

HSBC Holdings Plc is set to debut an international payments app aimed at directly challenging the dominance of fintechs like Revolut and Wise Plc that have gathered tens of millions of retail customers by offering cheap foreign exchange.

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20 U.S. banks with the most construction loans

American Banker

The top five banks have combined construction loans of more than $71 billion.

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Trends 2024: Is Record-Breaking Pace of Bank Branch Closures Easing?

The Financial Brand

This article Trends 2024: Is Record-Breaking Pace of Bank Branch Closures Easing? appeared first on The Financial Brand. In 2024, bank closures will be well off their pandemic highs – mainly because there are few locations left for banks to feasibly cut. This article Trends 2024: Is Record-Breaking Pace of Bank Branch Closures Easing? appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Has the fintech movement lived up to its promise?

American Banker

The fintech revolution has been more successful at working with banks than at trying to replace them, points out Gene Ludwig, former Comptroller of the Currency, chair of the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity, and co-founder of Canapi Ventures. Those with "must have" products will fare far better in 2024 than those with "nice to have" tools, he says.

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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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Banking 2030, Part 2: The Seismic Forces Shaping the Industry

The Financial Brand

This article Banking 2030, Part 2: The Seismic Forces Shaping the Industry appeared first on The Financial Brand. Special Report: In the second of a four-part series on the long-term future of the banking industry, we examine the four major industry transformations currently underway. This article Banking 2030, Part 2: The Seismic Forces Shaping the Industry appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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HSBC takes aim at Revolut and Wise

American Banker

The bank's cross-border transaction service opens a new lane for customer acquisition in an increasingly competitive niche.

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An Inside Look at Ally Bank’s Measured Roll-Out of GenAI

The Financial Brand

This article An Inside Look at Ally Bank’s Measured Roll-Out of GenAI appeared first on The Financial Brand. How can banks harness AI's emergent capabilities before public opinion or regulatory sentiment turns? Ally's responsible and inclusive approach is a good start. This article An Inside Look at Ally Bank’s Measured Roll-Out of GenAI appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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FDIC action against Tennessee bank emphasizes tech

American Banker

Brighton Bank entered a consent agreement with the regulator regarding violations of anti-money laundering laws.

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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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Banking 2030, Part 3: Banking Innovation is Paramount Even as Regulatory and Competitive Pressures Mount

The Financial Brand

This article Banking 2030, Part 3: Banking Innovation is Paramount Even as Regulatory and Competitive Pressures Mount appeared first on The Financial Brand. Special Report: Why a challenging environment cannot distract banks and credit unions from the imperative to innovate. This article Banking 2030, Part 3: Banking Innovation is Paramount Even as Regulatory and Competitive Pressures Mount appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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William Zimmerman, American Banker's editor during the 1980s, dies

American Banker

Co-workers remember a considerate boss who worked to create newsroom opportunities for women and minorities

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Fincen beneficial ownership registry goes live

American Banker

The Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network launched its new database identifying U.S. business owners pursuant to the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act Monday, giving existing companies one year to file reports on their true owners and new companies 90 days after their creation to comply.

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Will a 'soft landing' fuel 1990s-like boom for banks?

American Banker

Bank investors hope they can party like it's 1995, when the U.S. economy stayed healthy even after aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes. But a few analysts are a bit more cautious over whether banks' loan books will hold up as well this time.

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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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'They'll stamp AI on everything': Ludwig on vetting fintechs

American Banker

Eugene Ludwig, former Comptroller of the Currency and current co-founder of Canapi Ventures, a fintech VC, reflects on how 2023 treated fintechs, how far the fintech movement has come and what banks and their regulators need to look out for in 2024.

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