Tue.Jan 30, 2024

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Driving Innovation: Inside Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence

Perficient

Our success at Perficient emanates from the dedication of our team. We take immense pride in recognizing that our committed individuals propel innovation and drive change within our industry. Every voice within our organization holds significance, none more so than Carolyn Lee , a Project Manager (PM) in our Financial Services business unit and a leader in Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE).

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PayPal to cut 9% of workforce to bolster efficiency

Payments Dive

The digital payments company plans to cut about 2,500 jobs, according to multiple news reports, shrinking the company as it seeks to jump-start profitable growth.

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Bank IT Spending – Use These Metrics to Improve Performance

South State Correspondent

Times are tough. Banks are under pressure to find ways to increase earnings against a backdrop of slower increases in earning assets and quickly rising deposit and credit costs. As such, bank budgets have come under scrutiny. We recently conducted a small sample poll, and out of 21 banks, budgets were down an average of 14% for this year. Marketing and technology (IT) are two budgets that have taken the most significant hit.

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NY may drive out BNPL firms: attorneys

Payments Dive

If the state’s buy now, pay later legislation passes, new requirements piling on additional compliance burdens may lead some providers to pull their operations in New York, attorneys said.

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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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The Problem with Floating and Adjustable Rate Loans

South State Correspondent

A typical current strategy for community banks when originating commercial real estate loans is to offer floating-rate loans or shorter-term adjustable structures. Borrowers are waiting for the Fed to lower short-term interest rates, hopefully translating into a refinancing opportunity for the borrower at a lower loan rate. Unfortunately, this strategy has all the underpinnings of a credit problem case study, and we do not have to search for a hypothetical example.

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5 reasons your financial institution should attend the ThinkBIG 2024 conference

Abrigo

Why you'll want to register for the ThinkBIG conference Recommended by your peers at other financial institutions, the ThinkBIG conference hosted by Abrigo fosters networking and professional development. Get your ticket now for ThinkBIG, an industry-leading learning and networking event. REGISTER Takeaway 1 Banking and compliance professionals rely on ThinkBIG to elevate their understanding of industry shifts and regulatory pressures.

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Payments regulation and legislation abound in 2024

Payments Dive

Payments players can expect this year to be heavy with regulatory and legislative moves, both at the federal and state levels.

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“True Lender Act” Bill Proposed in Maryland

CFPB Monitor

Maryland has joined the ranks of states considering legislation that would codify elements of “true lender” theory in an effort to impose federally preempted state licensing requirements and rate caps on loans to Maryland residents. House Bill 254 (HB 254), introduced on January 10, 2024 in the Maryland House of Delegates, would add Subtitle 15 – the “True Lender Act” – to Title 12 (Credit Regulations) of the Maryland Commercial Law.

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Next level AI: Quantum AI

BankInovation

Graphics processing units on today’s computers can only hold so much capacity — and financial institutions are looking to quantum computing to process ever-growing data sets and turbocharge AI.

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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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DOJ Settles with Patriot Bank for Redlining in Memphis

CFPB Monitor

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Patriot Bank (Patriot or Bank) has agreed to pay $1.9 million to resolve allegations that the Bank engaged in a pattern or practice of redlining majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Memphis, Tennessee from 2015 to at least 2020, in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).

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How AI delivers improved kiosk, ATM operations

ATM Marketplace

With AI, ATM operators can identify ahead of time potential device faults and either make the fixes remotely or schedule maintenance. It can also detect potential attacks, either physical or software.

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Bank buys raise questions about the ‘credit union difference’

ABA Community Banking

Credit unions are swallowing up tax-paying banks at an alarming rate, using the tax break lawmakers granted them to serve people of modest means. Following a record 16 credit union bank buys announced in 2022, credit unions’ share of total bank purchases hit an all-time high last year. The post Bank buys raise questions about the ‘credit union difference’ appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Podcast: AI, RPA, fraud detection, data sharing enhancements in 2024

BankInovation

Technology and innovations advanced in leaps and bounds in 2023, including enhancements to AI, the introduction of generative AI and investment in data analytics.

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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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Eliminate Invoice Processing Issues with Document AI

Jack Henry

Manual – it's a word that business owners and factors are attempting to erase not only from their businesses but also their lips! Manual efforts create human errors that cost time and money. For years, much of the financing industry has relied on manual methods, but as technology advances, so must the industry.

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Class Actions Are Testing the Limits of California Consumers’ “Right to Gripe”

CFPB Monitor

On September 9, 2014, then-Governor Jerry Brown of California signed into law Assembly Bill No. 2365. The law, which went into effect in January of 2015, prohibits contracts for the sale or lease of consumer goods from including a provision waiving the consumer’s right “to make any statement regarding the seller or lessor or its employees or agents, or concerning the goods or services.”.

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HSBC fined £57m over ‘serious’ deposit protection failings

TheGuardian

Regulator says bank failed to properly implement Financial Services Compensation Scheme Business live – latest updates HSBC has been fined £57m by the Bank of England’s financial stability arm for failing to protect customer deposits in the event of a banking collapse. It is the second-highest fine imposed by the Bank’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and reflects the seriousness of the failings, the watchdog said.

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The Rise of Gen Z and Its Impact on Business and Buying Power

William Mills

According to Insider Intelligence, Gen Z now makes up 27% of the United States population. While this generation can be broadly defined, it often encompasses those born between the years of 1997 and 2012. This would make the oldest members of the population around 26-years-old. A common misconception is that Gen Z are teenagers and children, and while some are, a large majority of the population are well within adulthood.

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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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New York AG sues Citibank over allegedly lax defenses against fraud

American Banker

The megabank failed to adequately protect and reimburse customers who were victims of wire-transfer fraud, according to a lawsuit by the New York Attorney General. Citi said that it follows all relevant laws and regulations.

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BNY Mellon launches Virtual Account-Based Solutions

The Paypers

US-based BNY Mellon has introduced Virtual Account-Based Solutions, enhancing clients’ cash management with improved access, control, and reporting for global treasurers.

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Bank of America dives into data to stay competitive in B2B payments

American Banker

The institution is investing more in analytics as it faces pressure from rival banks and fintechs using automation to attract cost-conscious treasurers.

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bunq to expand in the UK

The Paypers

Netherlands-based neobank bunq has announced its plan to expand in the region of the UK, after submitting an application for an EMI licence in the area.

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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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How challenger bank Upgrade grew during a dismal 2023

American Banker

The neobank doubled its membership to five million consumers and hired 200 people last year. Founder and CEO Renaud Laplanche explains how it fared during a time when many fintechs struggled.

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Access FS and Nomo Bank partner to provide Sharia property finance

The Paypers

Access Financial Services has partnered with Nomo Bank , a digital Sharia-compliant bank, to offer Sharia-compliant property finance for UK rental and residential property.

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California banks to combine in $234 million 'merger of equals'

American Banker

The deal involving Southern California Bancorp and California BanCorp, expected to close in the third quarter, would form a $4.6 billion-asset lender with a footprint spanning San Diego, Greater Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Dillard's partners with Citi and Mastercard

The Paypers

Dillard’s has announced its partnership with Citi and Mastercard in order to provide its customers and clients with a secure and efficient credit card program.

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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.