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Travelers want to use credit cards, but often can’t

Payments Dive

Spending by travelers and tourists is often done in cash or by debit card, even if most travelers would prefer to pay another way.

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Five key success factors for commercial banks to scale generative AI

Accenture

Ella Fitzgerald was one of the first, in the ‘30s, to have a hit with the song ‘Ain’t What You Do, It’s the Way That You Do It’. The fact that legions of musicians have and continue to record it tells me there’s a universal truth there that most people recognize. This is certainly the… The post Five key success factors for commercial banks to scale generative AI appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Chuck morphs into a new Alloy Labs-backed effort

Payments Dive

Community banks partnered with Alloy Labs and Payrailz a few years ago on a project called Chuck, in a bid to rival Zelle, but that effort has been subsumed by a stealthy successor.

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First tokenised money market fund launched on Algorand

The Paypers

The Algorand Foundation, Archax , abrdn , and Quantoz Payments have announced the launch of the first tokenised money market fund on Algorand.

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Navigating the Automation Landscape: Selecting Tools That Fit Your Business

Speaker: Gary Dmitriev

Automation promises increased efficiency and reduced costs, but how do you sift through the hype to find the right solution for your organization? Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals.

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Crypto firm Abra settles with 25 states for operating without a license

Payments Dive

Abra agreed to repay customers some $82 million in crypto. CEO Bill Barhydt said all but $2 million, yet to be claimed, has been repaid.

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Movers and shakers: XYB names Joyce as CEO

BankInovation

London-based B2B core banking platform XYB named Derek Joyce as its chief executive on May 30. Joyce previously worked at American Express, Klarna, Bread and Alloy and brings 20 years of experience to XYB, according to a company release.

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Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

I’m not interested in yesterday. It’s done. The biggest enemy to the valuation industry is protecting the status quo. Our valuation industry is at a crossroads. I mean today. The shift has started. Do we continue to hold on to the past or look forward? Accountants are no longer just number-crunchers. They’re strategic advisors.

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Banks may add friction to instant payments to combat fraud

BankInovation

The financial services industry has worked for years to create frictionless payments. Now it may be necessary to add friction back into the mix to combat fraud.

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Don't let the crypto industry buy its way to new regulatory policy

American Banker

The cryptocurrency sector is only the latest in a long line of corporate interests seeking to distort our democracy by converting their financial power into political power.

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Case Study: First Mid Bank Fast-Tracks New Market Entry in Commercial Lending

Discover First Mid Bank's Expansion Success with Our Case Study! Discover how First Mid Bank & Trust fast-tracked market expansion through advanced automation and compliance solutions. This case study reveals their journey from facing challenges in Texas' complex legal landscape to achieving rapid market entry with GoDocs' innovative commercial closing platform.

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Evolve Bank & Trust confirms data was stolen in cyber attack

BankInovation

Evolve Bank & Trust confirmed it was the victim of a cyber attack and that customer data had been posted on the dark web, less than two weeks after the Arkansas-based lender was ordered by regulators to improve its risk management and get approval before entering into any new partnerships. The Russian-linked hacker group LockBit 3.

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Consumer groups to CFPB: Make banks fairness-test AI lending software

American Banker

The Consumer Federation of America and Consumer Reports sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau urging it to require banks to search for less discriminatory models. Later the same day, the CFPB issued a report saying it's doing just that.

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Treasurer approves ANZ takeover of Suncorp banking arm

TheGuardian

Green light for merger comes with conditions including ban on closure of Queensland branches for three years Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast ANZ’s hoped-for acquisition of the insurer Suncorp’s banking arm is back on track after the federal treasurer signed off on the deal.

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SCOTUS axes use of in-house judges, a win for banks accused of bad acts

American Banker

A landmark ruling by the Supreme Court's conservative majority means that defendants will have the right to a jury trial in cases where bank regulators are seeking civil penalties. The consequences for federal banking agencies are expected to be substantial.

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Exploring the Liability Shift: A Comprehensive Guide to Fraud Loss Responsibility and Mitigation

Shifting liability for digital fraud losses represents a significant challenge for financial institutions and payment service providers. In response to the global surge in digital fraud, regulators are introducing policies that transfer the cost of fraud from defrauded customers to financial institutions. ThreatMark’s newly released white paper, "The Liability Shift: Understanding Fraud Losses Responsibility and Mitigation," provides an in-depth analysis of this shift, its implications, and stra

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Flipkart introduces Super.money

The Paypers

India-based ecommerce company Flipkart has launched its payment app, Super.money, in a bid to broaden its fintech capabilities and enable users to make mobile payments via UPI.

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'Sonic brand' strikes the right tone with TD Bank's ATM users

American Banker

When TD Bank launched an audio brand identity across its communication channels early this year, the new jingle triggered a surprising reaction from consumers using the firm's ATMs.

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Report shows growing investment in surveillance for crypto trading firms

The Paypers

A report by Acuiti has shown that investment in cryptocurrency trading surveillance systems is poised to grow under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA).

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Which banks were winners and losers in this year's stress tests?

American Banker

Large and regional banks again proved their resiliency in the Fed's annual exams. But analysts noted that a few lenders faced some negative surprises — a development that may scuttle investor hopes for share buybacks by those banks.

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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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Frost Bank partners with Finzly

The Paypers

US-based Frost Bank has announced its partnership with Finzly in order to provide FedNow and RTP instant payments to its business clients and customers.

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How To Get The Best DSCR Loan Rates

Commercial Lending USA

Need help with DSCR loan rates for commercial real estate? Get answers & know the best rates with solid cash flow & expert guidance.

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Provenir introduces onboarding fraud solution

The Paypers

AI-enabled risk decisioning software provider Provenir has announced the launch of a new onboarding fraud solution that aims to safeguard customers from fraudsters.

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Mortgage rates keep trending down even as 10-year yield rises

American Banker

But economists seem to differ on what the latest movement in mortgage rates means for the summer home sales business.

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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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Nubank acquires Hyperplane

The Paypers

Brazil-based financial services platform Nubank has announced that it acquired Hyperplane , a data intelligence startup that creates foundation models for banks.

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Canadian bank's cross-border merger approved ending a two–year wait

American Banker

VersaBank plans to use the one-branch Stearns Bank Holdingford in Minnesota as a platform to expand a lucrative niche business acquiring loan and lease receivables from point-of-sale lenders.

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Ecommpay partners with BigCommerce

The Paypers

Payments platform Ecommpay has announced its partnership with BigCommerce in order to offer an optimised payment ecosystem built for conversion and growth.

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How to Build Better Deposit Performance – Size and Beta

South State Correspondent

Because of the option to add or remove deposit balances over time, deposit management is one of the more complicated endeavors in banking. Lending, by comparison, is largely a one dimensional supply vs. demand problem. Building better deposit performance is more complicated. Add a three month CD option for your customers and the duration of your money market accounts can noticeably get reduced.

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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