Fri.Oct 04, 2024

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Fiserv nets special banking charter in Georgia

Payments Dive

The payments processor is only the second company to win the special bank charter since Georgia made it available.

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Reinvent lending offerings and business models to stay ahead

Accenture

In our discussions with banking executives, a common theme is how the lending market is changing and constantly giving rise to threats and opportunities, as covered in our Commercial Banking Top Trends for 2024. Confronting these changes is essential, but it also requires banks to be willing to reinvent to stay ahead. Previously, we touched… The post Reinvent lending offerings and business models to stay ahead appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Oportun inks deal to sell credit card portfolio

Payments Dive

The deal, expected to close in November, is a push by the online lender to pursue profitability by simplifying its business and focusing on its core products.

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Creating the best retail banking experience

ATM Marketplace

A panel at the Bank Customer Experience Summit held in Charlotte, North Carolina from Sept. 9 to 11 did a deep dive into ideas and innovation for retail banking.

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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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Many cheered when banks eliminated ATM fees in 2017 – but now it’s a struggle to find one

TheGuardian

Bank-owned ATM numbers are down almost 60%, with many spots now taken by privately-owned machines charging about $3 per withdrawal Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast It is getting increasingly difficult to find an ATM and harder still to find one that doesn’t charge fees, prompting warnings that the push toward a cashless society is neither equitable nor wise.

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Newtek tops SBA lender list. It's next hurdle: gaining investor trust

American Banker

Despite strong growth and solid profits, the Miami-based lender, formerly a business development company, still hasn't convinced the market it fits in as a bank.

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SEBES Technology becomes Flagright's latest customer

The Paypers

AI-powered AML compliance solutions provider Flagright has announced that SEBES Technology , a fintech company offering payment solutions, became its latest customer.

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The anti-money-laundering lever that regulators have never used

American Banker

Regulators have never held a hearing on whether to revoke the charter of a bank convicted of a money-laundering-related violation. As TD Bank nears a "global resolution" in connection with its compliance failures, it's unlikely to buck the trend.

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Revolut calls on Meta to share fraud reimbursement responsibility

The Paypers

UK-based fintech Revolut has urged Meta to share responsibility for reimbursing users who fall victim to fraudulent activities.

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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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Revolut reacts to Meta's scam program, Sunwest hires Umpqua exec

American Banker

Challenger bank Revolut calls for Meta's scam info program to reimburse victims; Sunwest Bank taps Umpqua's Mike McKean to lead treasury and payments; Fifth Third launches a new line of business; and more in this weeks banking news roundup.

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Blackstone plans $13B AI data centre in UK | Apple taps 34M developers for AI edge | Visa launches platform for banks to issue fiat-backed tokens

Bussman Advisory

This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space. The latest edition of the FinTech Ecosystem Newsletter is here: Image Credit: shutterstock.com The post Blackstone plans $13B AI data centre in UK | Apple taps 34M developers for AI edge | Visa launches platform for banks to issue fiat-backed tokens appeared first on Bussmann Advisory AG.

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The 'Jobs Day' data economists rely on is about to get less dependable

American Banker

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has been so underfunded, for so long, that it has been forced to propose cuts to the vital Current Population Survey, which tracks the unemployment rate. Congress cannot allow that to happen.

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HSBC abandons stake in fintech Monese

The Paypers

HSBC has announced its decision to abandon its stake in fintech Monese , as the financial institution has conceded a significant loss by writing off its investment.

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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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Klarna's banking ambitions get a boost from Big Tech

American Banker

The Swedish buy now/pay later lender has partnered with Adyen and Apple as it builds a merchant network ahead of its U.S. IPO.

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Erste Group partners with Salt Edge

The Paypers

Erste Group has announced its partnership with Open Banking solutions provider Salt Edge in order to bring advanced and secure multi-banking services to the CEE region.

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The promise and perils of agentic AI

American Banker

The technology, which turns large language models into autonomous agents, could be a game changer for banks.

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FedNow to expedite FEMA payments for Helene survivors

The Paypers

FedNow has announced that it will expedite Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) payments and transactions for Helene hurricane survivors.

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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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What banks need to know about the CFPB's open banking rule

American Banker

Banks are trying to get a grasp of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's financial data rights plan, from preparing for an influx of data requests from fintechs to meeting ongoing compliance.

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The MAC Conference – 2024 Recap

Image Works Direct

No, this is not a sports recap of the Mid-American Conference! This is the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Conference set in Hollywood, California. The three-day event created by credit union marketers for credit union marketers featured more than 75 credit unions from across the U.S. and included 16 keynote speakers.

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Territorial in Hawaii postpones merger vote as competing offer lurks

American Banker

Honolulu-based Territorial Bancorp is delaying the approval vote by about four weeks in order to continue discussions with its shareholders. A group that includes a former Bank of Hawaii CEO is trying to scuttle the $78 million deal with Los Angeles-based Hope Bancorp.

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Sonovate joins forces with Alloy to mitigate fraud and further expand

The Paypers

UK-based fintech Sonovate has announced that it entered into a strategic agreement with Alloy to implement the latter’s identity risk solution to mitigate fraud while its operations expand.

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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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New thresholds set for TILA protections, appraisal requirements

American Banker

The Federal Reserve and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau moderately increased the minimum prices at which the Truth in Lending Act applies to loans and leases.

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Saxo Bank introduces SaxoInvestor, a UK platform for investors

The Paypers

Saxo Bank has unveiled SaxoInvestor, a new platform tailored for UK investors, providing access to more than 70,000 global instruments: stocks, ETFs, and bonds.

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Critics say FDIC governance proposal overreaches, but proponents say few banks are affected.

American Banker

The proposed FDIC guidelines would impose stricter governance and risk management standards on banks with over $10 billion in assets, drawing concern over potential regulatory overreach and conflicts with state laws.

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NTT DATA partners with Naehas to simplify financial solutions

The Paypers

NTT DATA , a worldwide provider of IT services and consulting, has revealed its collaboration with Naehas , a financial services customer experience cloud space.

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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.