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Banks say hold laws are helping stop elder financial abuse

American Banker

A new survey shows banks overwhelmingly support state laws that let them pause transactions to prevent elder financial abuse, despite shortcomings.

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Writing Effective Credit Memos Efficiently

Abrigo

This article covers these key topics: The importance of well-crafted credit memos Effective credit memos are clear Concise credit memos speed decisions Focus on providing relevant repayment and credit risk info Best practices for writing a credit memo Done right, a credit memo supports sound credit decisions and tells a clear, fact-based story that stands up to scrutiny months or years later.

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CFPB plans to spike BNPL rule

Payments Dive

The buy now, pay later industry sued to block the consumer-friendly rule, arguing that the services are not the same as those offered via credit cards.

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‘Sim farms’, high heels, zombie knives: what scammers buy with the money they steal

TheGuardian

A haul of items seized by police reveals the scale and threat of payment fraud a crime that can have significant emotional impact on victims On a shelf between Alexander McQueen shoes, Louis Vuitton handbags and Versace heels in the police evidence room are an 18-inch machete and a serrated zombie knife. Alongside the expensive fashions bought with the proceeds of serious fraud are the tools needed to achieve it, says DCI Paul Curtis.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Affirm COO: Walmart deal was “uneconomic”

Payments Dive

Walmart makes up a relatively small portion of Affirm’s business that the buy now, pay later company can make up elsewhere, Chief Operating Officer Michael Linford said.

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Discover CEO may reap $2.4M bonus

Payments Dive

Michael Shepherd will remain as interim chief executive officer potentially through June, and receive a $2.4 million cash bonus if the sale to Capital One closes by then.

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2025 Fraud Trends: Protecting Against Emerging Threats | FinTalk

Jack Henry

Fraud is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and community banks and credit unions are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of bad actors. While some fraud schemes are executed by sophisticated and well-organized criminal operations, many are carried out by individuals (or small groups) using readily available tools and tactics.

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Backbase partners with Salt Edge to accelerate Open Banking development

The Paypers

Backbase has announced its partnership with Salt Edge in order to accelerate Open Banking development and compliance for customers and businesses.

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What the Rocket-Mr. Cooper deal means for mortgage lenders

American Banker

This transaction, following Rocket's purchase of Redfin, could be the start of the creation of large players to compete with the likes of Zillow.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Wirex introduces travel booking platform for crypto payments & rewards

The Paypers

Wirex has introduced Wirex Travel, a booking platform that provides users with discounts of up to 65% on hotel rates and up to 8% cashback when they use their Wirex card.

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Homestreet moves on, merges into Mechanics Bank

American Banker

The deal was highly vetted with regulators following the publicly traded company's failure to obtain approval in a past agreement, an executive said.

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SEC files criminal complaint against OKX for unlicenced operations

The Paypers

Thailand’s Security and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) has filed a criminal complaint against the operator of the OKX digital asset exchange platform in Thailand, Aux Cayes Fintech.

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FHFA replaces Freddie Mac board member, assigns audit role

American Banker

Former Capital One Multifamily executive Grace Huebscher departed recently and the Federal Housing Finance Agency appointed a successor amid broader reform.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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Mollie partners with Ivy to rollout its Pay by Bank solution

The Paypers

Mollie has announced its partnership with Ivy in order to rollout out its Pay by Bank solutions to its merchants, businesses, and customers.

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How banks can use debit card rewards to their advantage

American Banker

While debit cards are less profitable, payment experts say they're still an important way to build relationships with consumers.

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CFPB drops BNPL rule in regulatory shift

The Paypers

The CFPB has announced plans to rescind its May 2024 interpretive rule that classified BNPL products under the same rules as credit cards.

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Community banks fill top jobs in March

American Banker

Small lenders across the country, including Forte Bank in Wisconsin, promoted and recruited chief executives in recent weeks.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Fana Sparebank partners with Tietoevry Banking

The Paypers

Fana Sparebank has announced its partnership with Tietoevry Banking to deliver a comprehensive and secure suite of banking services.

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Nashville's FB Financial makes deal to expand near Atlanta

American Banker

The $381 million deal for Alabama-based Southern States Bancshares would give FB entree to the sprawling Atlanta market. CEO Christopher Holmes said the bank would likely focus on nearby suburban communities initially.

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Axis Bank teams up with J.P. Morgan for real-time US dollar payments

The Paypers

India's Axis Bank has entered a strategic partnership with J.P. Morgan to provide real-time US dollar payment capabilities to commercial clients in India.

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Rocket Companies to pay $9.4 billion for Mr. Cooper

American Banker

The deal, expected to close by the end of 2025, will place Mr. Cooper CEO Jay Bray as president and CEO of Rocket Mortgage.

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.

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BNH partners with Exchange Solutions for improved loyalty programmes

The Paypers

Blackhawk Network (BHN), a provider of rewards and branded payments, partners with Exchange Solutions to offer data-driven consumer loyalty programme capabilities.

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Tech news for April: Evolve Bank woes, crypto reserve moves

American Banker

Here's what bankers should know about Trump's recent crypto reserve moves, Evolve Bank's continued fallout, artificial intelligence and other technology news.

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MoonPay launches Recurring Buys for US crypto users

The Paypers

MoonPay has introduced its Recurring Buys feature to users in the United States, allowing automated repeat cryptocurrency purchases.

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FDIC drops pre-approval for banks' crypto activities

American Banker

Banks can now engage in crypto without Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. approval, part of a broader Trump-era deregulatory push to integrate digital assets into traditional finance.

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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.