Wed.Aug 16, 2023

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Consumer spending rose 4% in July: Fiserv

Payments Dive

The retail sector drove overall card spending growth, but average ticket sizes have dipped due to declining inflation, Fiserv said in its latest consumer spending report.

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Lessons Learned From the Fourth United States Bank Failure of 2023

Perficient

Background On Friday, July 28, Heartland Tri-State Bank of Elkhart became the fourth U.S. bank to fail this year. A rather small bank, as of the end of its first quarter, the bank reported $139 million in total assets and $130 million in total deposits in its FDIC Call Report. Heartland Tri-State began operations in 1985 under the name First National Bank of Elkhart.

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Consumer Credit Update for 2Q 2023

South State Correspondent

If you were ever to pay attention to the consumer, the time is now. Even if your bank has limited consumer exposure, given that the consumer composes approximately 66% of the US economy, and, according to the yield curve and market pundits, we are all staring into a recession, paying close attention to consumer trends is critical. We recently met with TransUnion, one of the sharpest firms we know when it comes to consumer credit, along with a half-dozen banks, to uncover the data and insights in

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Amazon expands BNPL offering

Payments Dive

E-commerce giant Amazon is leveraging its Visa credit cards to offer buy now, pay later financing at retailers using the Amazon Pay checkout button.

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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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HSBC global head of AI for commercial banking joins Bank Automation News webinar

BankInovation

HSBC Global Head of AI for Commercial Banking Edward J. Achtner will join the Bank Automation News webinar Global Ideas for Better Banking AI on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. ET. Achtner leads HSBC’s Office of Applied Artificial Intelligence with a focus on the development of responsible AI.

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Texas federal court grants motion of community bank and community bank trade groups for leave to intervene in lawsuit challenging CFPB final small business lending rule; motion for preliminary injunction filed by community bank and community bank trade groups

CFPB Monitor

Two new developments occurred yesterday in the Texas lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s final small business lending rule (Rule). First, the Texas federal district court granted the unopposed emergency motion of Texas First Bank (Texas First), Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), and Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) seeking leave to intervene in the lawsuit. .

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Splitit draws $50M investment, plans ASX delisting

Payments Dive

The installment payments company is going private after signing an agreement with Motive Partners for a $50 million investment.

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CFPB announces plans to propose rule regulating data brokers under the FCRA

CFPB Monitor

In remarks delivered yesterday at a roundtable convened by the White House on protecting Americans from harmful data broker practices, CFPB Director Chopra announced that the CFPB plans to propose a rule under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to address the practices of data brokers. In connection with Director Chopra’s announcement, the CFPB i ssued FAQs about its rulemaking plans. .

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A quick dive into SME finance

BankUnderground

Kim Nyamushonongora and Oscar Spencer 99.9% of UK businesses are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), employing 61% of the UK population. Yet, we know so much more about large businesses, how they function and particularly how they finance themselves. SMEs have been referred to as the backbone of economies around the world. Therefore, SME’s access to finance is systemically important.

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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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Bank of Ireland glitch let customers withdraw money they didn’t have

TheGuardian

‘Technical issue’ allowed transfers and withdrawals beyond customer limits and made online banking unavailable Bank of Ireland has apologised for an IT glitch that meant some customers were able to withdraw money they did not have in their accounts at cashpoints. The bank said it had resolved the “technical issue”, which had also allowed transfers beyond customer limits and had made its online banking and mobile app services unavailable.

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'Open.' 'Personal.' 'Inappropriate.': Inside the Truist Leadership Institute

American Banker

The Truist Leadership Institute is part of a growing corporate leadership-training industry that says it's focused on creating more empathetic leaders. But critics decry the institute's blurring of personal and professional boundaries, and question its scientific backing.

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Transactions: Marqeta extends collaboration with Block

BankInovation

Card-issuing fintech Marqeta announced earlier this month that it has secured a four-year extension of its contract with digital payments company Block to power that company’s Cash App card.

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Subscription services profit from consumer inattention

American Banker

Merchants may rake in 14% to 200% more revenue from consumers who forgot to cancel online subscriptions paid for by credit and debit cards, according to a new study based on anonymized consumer transaction data.

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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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Visa, Conferma Pay expand B2B payment rail

BankInovation

Payments behemoth Visa has expanded its strategic collaboration with payments fintech Conferma Pay to improve its Visa Commercial Pay suite of B2B payment solutions.

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In consumer banking relationships, breaking up is no longer hard to do

American Banker

Banks need to rethink their relationships with customers for an era in which transitioning to a new financial services provider carries far fewer costs.

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Versatile Credit and Nationwide Marketing Group join forces with Wells Fargo

The Paypers

Versatile Credit , a credit aggregation for merchants and lenders, and Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) have launched a consumer financing portal in collaboration with Wells Fargo.

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Credit union auto lending hit the skids in May

American Banker

Higher interest rates and increased competitive pressure from captive finance companies cut into vehicle lending at credit unions in the second quarter.

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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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Musoni System partners with Brankas

The Paypers

Cloud banking and digitalisation partner for microfinance Musoni System has partnered with Open Finance company Brankas to enhance credit scoring and corporate financing in Asia.

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Irish ATMs giving out too much money, Singapore regulates stablecoins

American Banker

Bank of Ireland ATM glitch spurs mistaken withdrawals, Stablecoin issuers get rules in Singapore, ANZ is looking for money mules, and more.

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Employee Spotlight: Allie Habeck

Image Works Direct

Meet Allie Habeck, one of our copywriters at image.works! She grew up in Wausau, WI, and attended the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, earning a Bachelor of Science with Honors in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and a minor in Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies, which she has skillfully applied at image.works.

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Banks' AI use guzzles power, but tech can reduce the impact

American Banker

Software can help banks move computing workloads to geographic regions where clean energy is available.

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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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GoCardless partners with Kolleno

The Paypers

GoCardless , a bank payments company, has partnered with financial operations platform Kolleno , to enable financial officers and credit controllers to schedule and automate their invoice collection.

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Threat of a regulatory smackdown looms at Discover

American Banker

The credit card company is no stranger to regulatory penalties, but its CEO's sudden departure this week raises the specter of a more painful punishment tied to possible compliance shortcomings. Analysts are hoping to get clarity Thursday on how bad things could get.

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Paymentology partners with Mastercard

The Paypers

Global issuer-processor Paymentology has announced its extended partnership with Mastercard to improve financial inclusion across Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.

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PNC sells $750 million of bonds as banks rush to raise cash

American Banker

The Pittsburgh company has tapped the U.S. blue-chip bond market for the second time since the banking crisis in the spring. Companies are hurriedly raising capital before the cyclical summer slowdown that typically kicks in toward the end of August.

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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.