Tue.Oct 29, 2024

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Finding BaaS talent is elusive, expensive — and essential

American Banker

Community banks will have to pay more, get creative and train from within to build robust banking-as-a-service divisions that can withstand higher regulatory standards.

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3 Key Insurance Takeaways from InsureTech Connect 2024

Perficient

The 2024 InsureTech Connect (ITC) conference was truly exhilarating, with key takeaways impacting the insurance industry. Each year, it continues to improve, offering more relevant content, valuable industry connections, and opportunities to delve into emerging technologies. This year’s event was no exception, showcasing the importance of personalization to the customer, tech-driven relationship management, and AI-driven underwriting processes.

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How open banking will shape the future of payments

Payments Dive

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its final open banking rule this month, leading the payments and financial services industries to begin preparing for a new era in data-sharing.

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Asbury challenges industry to ‘caring, courage, commitment’

ABA Community Banking

In his opening remarks as ABA chair, John Asbury spoke to the core values of Atlantic Union Bank—“caring, courageous, committed”—and used them to frame his goals for the year ahead. The post Asbury challenges industry to ‘caring, courage, commitment’ appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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MoneyGram replaces CEO, naming former Walmart executive to the role

Payments Dive

The money transfer company named the new CEO just weeks after a cyberattack led to a systemwide shutdown of its services for several days.

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5 Highlights of Jack Henry Connect 2024 | FinTalk

Jack Henry

This year’s Jack Henry Connect was a remarkable event that captured the spirit of community banking while embracing the continuously shifting world of technology.

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Santander to cut more than 1,400 jobs in UK amid increasing automation

TheGuardian

News of redundancies comes as UK division delays publication of results after car finance court ruling Santander is cutting more than 1,400 jobs across its UK business this year as part of its efforts to reduce costs. The Spanish bank’s chief executive officer, Hector Grisi, confirmed the cuts as its UK division delayed publication of its latest financial results to consider the impact of an influential court ruling linked to commission on car finance.

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Fed rate cut draws applause—and caution—from bankers

American Banker

Bank executives and industry advocates welcomed the Federal Reserve's interest rate reduction but warned that careful planning for future drops is necessary to avoid creating market turmoil.

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HSBC launches $3bn share buyback as profits beat forecasts

TheGuardian

London-headquartered bank is poised to launch one of the biggest shake-ups in its 159-year history HSBC has reported better-than-expected profits in the third quarter, allowing the bank to launch another multibillion-dollar stock buyback as it embarks on one of the biggest overhauls in the lender’s 159-year history. The London-headquartered bank said strong performance in its wealth division and wholesale banking arm helped push pre-tax profits up 10% to $8.5bn (£6.6bn) in the three months to th

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How a Managed Services Partner Can Reduce the Friction in Your RDC Program

Treasury teams at community banks face an ongoing challenge of delivering frictionless customer experiences as they support treasury products – especially RDC. This infographic focuses on the efficiencies community banks gain when partnering with a proven managed services provider. You’ll see the advantages you can gain when a managed services partner leverages online tools, skilled customer and technical support personnel, and fulfillment and logistics capabilities to streamline RDC fulfillment

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Help young workers see your on-the-job coaching as an investment

American Banker

If you want your constructive criticism to land the right way with younger employees, it's important that they see it as evidence of your belief that they have a future in your bank.

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JPMorgan sues customers over alleged fraud linked to TikTok viral glitch

TheGuardian

US bank accuses four users of stealing about $660,000 in total from ATMs using fake cheques JPMorgan Chase is suing customers in the US it accuses of stealing thousands of dollars from ATMs by exploiting a technical glitch that went viral on TikTok this summer. The US bank has filed lawsuits in at least three federal courts against people who withdrew funds before a cheque bounced, in the so-called “infinite money glitch”.

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Citi to move risk models, workforce and customer apps to Google Cloud

American Banker

Through a multiyear agreement, Citigroup is cloudifying the way it delivers software to employees, customers and its markets business.

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Transak data breach affects over 92,000 users following phishing attack

The Paypers

Transak , a firm providing crypto on-ramp services, has recently reported a data breach impacting over 92,000 users due to a phishing incident.

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Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders — Bank and Credit Union Edition

Amid market uncertainty, banks and credit unions are faced with critical decisions about the future of their commercial lending. With fluctuating interest rates and rising competition from non-bank lenders, it's critical to allocate your 2025 budget strategically to optimize lending operations. Our Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders delivers key strategies to help you navigate these challenges, ensuring your institution is well-positioned for the coming year.

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Treasury launches new financial inclusion push 

American Banker

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced an initiative aimed at enhancing financial inclusion. The plan includes calling on U.S. banks to participate in upholding fairness and expanding consumer financial access.

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allpay attains ISO 27001:2022 Certification

The Paypers

allpay has announced that it achieved the ISO 27001:2022 Certification, representing a significant advancement from the earlier 2013 version.

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SBA loan sizes keep falling as banks lean into small-dollar lending

American Banker

The average size of a Small Business Administration 7(a) loan has fallen to just over $400,000, a level last reached in 2017, according to agency statistics.

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Santander UK delays results as it considers landmark car loan ruling

TheGuardian

Some analysts say court of appeal ruling on mis-selling could cost the bank £1.1bn Business live – latest updates Santander UK has delayed the release of its third-quarter results at the last minute as it scrambles to review last week’s landmark court judgment into car finance misselling that some analysts say could cost the lender £1.1bn. The bank was scheduled to release its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday morning, alongside those of its Spanish parent company, Banco Santander.

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It Takes Two to Tango

With automation, you’ll reduce errors and save valuable time, allowing you to focus on what really matters: strategic analysis and insightful decision-making. Picture accurate financial reports ready at your fingertips, giving you the confidence to tackle business challenges head-on. Embracing automation not only boosts productivity but also elevates your role from number cruncher to closing rockstar.

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The man with the transformation plan

ABA Community Banking

Meet John Asbury, ABA’s 2024-25 chair and CEO of Atlantic Union Bank. The post The man with the transformation plan appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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PayPal's AI bet boosts its recovery

American Banker

The payment company's high-tech Fastlane checkout system helped third-quarter adjusted earnings best Wall Street's expectations, though analysts expressed some concern about momentum carrying into 2025.

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7 Steps to Apply for a Private Lending Bridge Loan Multifamily

Commercial Lending USA

Navigate the complex world of multifamily financing. Learn how to secure a private lending bridge loan in 7 simple steps.

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Podcast: Rebuilding ‘the great Virginia regional bank’

ABA Community Banking

John Asbury didn't need a new job in 2016, but when he saw an opportunity build something lost in the 1990s, what he calls "the great Virginia regional bank," he took it. The post Podcast: Rebuilding ‘the great Virginia regional bank’ appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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The 2024 Lenders Guide to Automating the Complex Loan

Download the latest edition of GoDocs' "The Lender's Guide to Automating the Complex Loan." This comprehensive guide offers financial institutions valuable insights into document automation for complex commercial loans. It unpacks the intricacies of complex loans and showcases how an automation platform like GoDocs — the leading commercial loan closing platform — delivers impressive benefits and ROI to any FI.

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Treasury launches new financial inclusion push

American Banker

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced an initiative aimed at enhancing financial inclusion. The plan includes calling on U.S. banks to participate in upholding fairness and expanding consumer financial access.

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Mesh and Shift4 partner to enable global crypto payments for merchants

The Paypers

Mesh , a platform designed to simplify connectivity in crypto transactions, has announced an integration with Shift4 , a provider of integrated payments technologies.

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The substance and process of finishing Basel are one in the same

American Banker

The revised edition of the Basel III endgame capital rules has been stuck in limbo at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. board of directors. The issue there seems to be about the process of reproposal — but the process dictates the substance of the rule.

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Sift updates account takeover fraud solution

The Paypers

Sift , an AI-driven fraud prevention company, has announced updates to its account takeover (ATO) solution, enhancing fraud risk protection throughout the entire consumer journey.

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Confronting the Change Challenge

Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.