Fri.Nov 01, 2024

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5 payments predictions from research firm Forrester

Payments Dive

Cash use worldwide will drop significantly next year, despite its U.S. persistence, the research firm Forrester predicts. Meanwhile, business-to-business acquisitions in the payments realm will pick up.

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AI Regulations for Financial Services: US Treasury Department

Perficient

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to affect every aspect of the world economy and play a significant role in the global financial system, leading financial regulators around the world to take various steps to address the impact of AI on their areas of responsibility. The economic risks of AI to the financial systems include everything from the potential for consumer and institutional fraud to algorithmic discrimination and AI-enabled cybersecurity risks.

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Is the FTC targeting chargeback service providers?

Payments Dive

“For better or for worse, applying pressure to payments organizations to ferret out bad-merchant actors seems to be an effective way for the FTC to make private industry police the merchant marketplace,” writes an industry lawyer.

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City watchdog warns Crispin Odey it will punish him for his ‘lack of integrity’

TheGuardian

FCA says financier showed reckless disregard for rules over inquiry into alleged sexual misconduct The financial regulator has warned the former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey that it is planning to take action against him for failing to act with integrity, and deliberately frustrating a disciplinary process into sexual harassment allegations in order to protect his own interests.

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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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We need both supply and demand strategies to address fair housing

American Banker

Systemic racial inequality has long been a drag on the U.S. economy, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the housing market. There are smart strategies that would even the playing field.

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Don't fix what isn't broken at the Federal Home Loan banks

American Banker

The Home Loan banks have been a stable source of community bank funding for generations. An unnecessary regulatory crackdown now puts that reliability in question.

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Revolut partners with Upvest to expand its wealth and trading offering

The Paypers

Revolut , a global financial app, has partnered with Upvest to expand its wealth and trading offering by launching ETFs and fractional European stocks.

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Why Marqeta became a BNPL matchmaker

American Banker

The payment company is connecting installment lenders with borrowers who may be looking for a product instead of a specific company.

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Transak expands regulatory presence in the US and Canada

The Paypers

Transak USA LLC, a provider of Web3 payments infrastructure, has acquired its second Money Transmitter Licence (MTL) from the State of Delaware.

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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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Weak October jobs report gives Fed ammo for rate cut

American Banker

Initial employment data shows virtually no job growth in October. With the Federal Reserve's focus on the labor market, the reading could seal the deal for a November rate cut.

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TBC Uzbekistan partners with Mastercard

The Paypers

TBC Uzbekistan has announced its strategic partnership with Mastercard , as it continues its strategy of building its infrastructure for global payments and money transfers.

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HomeStreet readies backup plan after regulators block deal

American Banker

HomeStreet and FirstSun are working to devise a new formula after the Texas Department of Banking and the Federal Reserve declined to approve their merger application.

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ID-Pal selected by the Irish Department of Justice for digital identity verification

The Paypers

The Irish Department of Justice has announced that it selected ID-Pal ’s solutions to support digital identity verification in immigration service renewal procedures.

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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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Mid Penn Bancorp strikes deal to acquire rival, expand in Philadelphia

American Banker

The buyer said it would pay $127 million in stock to acquire William Penn Bancorp in suburban Bristol, Pennsylvania.

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MAS announces establishment of Global Finance & Technology Network

The Paypers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), aimed at strengthening Singapore's position as a global fintech leader.

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CFPB threatens Meta with lawsuit over finance-related ad data

American Banker

The company disclosed the potential for legal action 'in the near-term' by the bureau in a recent earnings disclosure.

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CFPB demands VyStar Credit Union to pay USD 1.5 million

The Paypers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action against VyStar Credit Union and ordered the company to pay USD 1.5 million for impairing consumers via its rollout of a new online banking system.

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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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US Bancorp splits payments biz; Flagstar ups tech and risk oversight

American Banker

U.S. Bancorp is splitting its payment services business in half; Flagstar Financial continues to fill out its leadership with an eye toward tech and risk management; First Horizon authorized an additional $350 million in stock buybacks for its $1 billion share repurchase plan; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

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iDenfy partners with O2Factoring to improve financial security

The Paypers

ID verification fraud prevention regulatory company iDenfy has announced its partnership with O2Factoring in order to optimise financial security for entrepreneurs.

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CFPB penalizes credit union over 'botched' digital banking upgrade

American Banker

The agency said VyStar customers took on fees and credit report demerits because they could not access banking functions for months following an attempted upgrade.

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Banco Santander to cut UK jobs as part of cost-saving efforts

The Paypers

Reuters has reported that Banco Santander, Spain's largest bank by assets, has decided to move forward with a plan to reduce 1,425 jobs within its UK operations.

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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.

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Townstone Financial agrees to settle redlining case

American Banker

The Chicago-area lender, which at first was able to get the suit quashed, agreed to end the discrimination case by paying a $105,000 fine.

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Klarna launches payment options for Zoom Workplace

The Paypers

AI-enabled global payment network Klarna has announced the launch of its flexible payment options for Zoom Workplace in 16 markets across the US and Europe.

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More Community Banks Tap Treasury Management for Non-Interest Income

The Financial Brand

This article More Community Banks Tap Treasury Management for Non-Interest Income appeared first on The Financial Brand. Getting started in treasury demands clear focus on business customers' needs and hiring the right people — often from other banks. This article More Community Banks Tap Treasury Management for Non-Interest Income appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Bluefin and Datacap partner to secure payments in hospitality sector

The Paypers

Bluefin , a provider of PCI-validated encryption and tokenization solutions for secure payments, has partnered with omnichannel payments provider Datacap.

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Is Your Current Card Platform Holding You Back?

Have you ever felt the pain and loss of a client suddenly going silent, leaving you questioning everything? Ghosting can cause heartbreak; in business, it drains resources, and emotionally, it shatters your confidence. A modern credit card program can give you the tools to deliver the digital-first experiences your customer’s demand. Our eBook, “5 Signs Your Credit Card Offering Needs an Upgrade,” will help you identify key indicators that your current card platform may be holding you back and w