Mon.Nov 06, 2023

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Apple spotlights payments in fourth-quarter earnings call

Payments Dive

CFO Luca Maestri said the Cupertino, California-based company’s gains in payments were “very, very important” in order to get users of Apple’s hardware to also start paying for its software.

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FTC targets deceptive practices in merchant cash advance case

CFPB Monitor

The Federal Trade Commission recently prevailed on summary judgment in a case against Jonathan Braun and his company RCG Advances, LLC. The product at issue, merchant cash advances, generally provide small businesses with critical and timely financing, and there was no dispute that the defendants gave these businesses upfront lump-sums of money in exchange for the right to collect future receivables. .

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Top trends shaping the future of bill payment

Payments Dive

As consumer payment expectations continue to transform e-commerce experiences, billers should consider which emerging trends should be adopted.

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With the Sam Bankman-Fried trial over, can banks get back into crypto?

American Banker

FTX's implosion made it even harder for crypto-related businesses to work with U.S. banks. With the fraud conviction of the company's founder, regulatory clarity may gradually come.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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Union Bank Continues its Support of Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital with $100,000 Donation for ER Expansion

Ublocal

When the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital emergency room opened 50 years ago, it was serving about ten patients per day. Over the past five decades health care needs have changed, and the ER now serves an average of 38 patients each day, with some days seeing up to 50 to 60 patients. This dramatic increase in patient visits has caused an enormous strain on the facility and presented daily challenges for its dedicated staff.

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Ripple becomes technology partner of National Bank of Georgia

The Paypers

US-based crypto solutions company Ripple has become the technology partner for National Bank of Georgia ’s (NBG) digital GEL pilot project.

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Interest rate rise would see almost half of Australian mortgage holders under financial stress

TheGuardian

Record level of stressed households projected as all but four of 39 economists in survey tip Melbourne Cup Day hike Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Almost half of Australia’s mortgage holders would be in financial stress if the expected Melbourne Cup interest rate rise goes ahead, paying at least 30% of their income to service their loans.

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Fed policies continue to batter small businesses

American Banker

The small businesses that drive the U.S. economy and local economies throughout our nation are being "hung out to dry" by regulators' push for increased capital requirements, according to the head of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council.

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CFPB issues report on state community reinvestment laws

CFPB Monitor

On November 2, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report on the community reinvestment laws of seven states (Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, West Virginia), and the District of Columbia that evaluate the record of state-chartered financial institutions and other lenders in meeting the credit needs in their communities.

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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.

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8 of the biggest issues facing the banking industry today

American Banker

From glitches in payment processing to the consequences of compliance failure, banks need to pay attention to a range of significant issues.

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SCOTUS to hear oral argument on Nov. 29 in case involving challenge to use of administrative law judges by federal agencies

CFPB Monitor

On November 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Jarkesy v. Securities and Exchange Commission , a case in which the respondents are challenging the constitutionality of the SEC’s use of administrative law judges (ALJs). The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the use of ALJs by all federal agencies, including the CFPB, FTC, and federal banking agencies. .

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Capital One faces lawsuit from savers left behind amid rate hikes

American Banker

Longtime customers of Capital One's online banking arm thought they were getting the best possible rate, according to a lawsuit. Little did they realize, they say, that they needed to open a new account in order to benefit from interest rate increases.

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Inside look: The hunt for AI talent

BankInovation

Financial institutions are on the hunt for AI talent as AI, machine learning, natural language processing and generative AI continue to gain importance in bank operations. In fact, 99% of bank executives are hiring talent to support generative AI initiatives, according to Google’s New Banking Survey, released in October.

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The Role of Automation in Commercial Lending

Automation is changing the game for commercial lenders, offering a clear path to competitive advantage in 2025. Rising costs, outdated workflows, and manual data entry slow growth and impact borrower satisfaction. Automation addresses these challenges, reducing costs, speeding up loan cycles, improving accuracy, and elevating borrower experiences. With market uncertainty easing, now is the time to act—waiting until loan volumes rebound leaves lenders unprepared and struggling to compete.

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Banks eager to resume M&A predict 'wave of consolidation' in 2024

American Banker

Many banks tapped the brakes on mergers and acquisitions this year amid economic and regulatory challenges. But executives at banks with a history of dealmaking say conditions could be right for them to return to buying mode next year.

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Deutsche Bank shifts branch strategy amid digital adoption

BankInovation

Deutsche Bank completed the IT migration of financial institution Postbank to its network during the third quarter and has decided to shutter nearly half of Postbank’s branches as clients lean into digital banking.

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Why some banks are realizing their once-unrealized losses

American Banker

More banks are selling their underwater bond portfolios at a loss, crystallizing what were previously losses on paper only. Though the maneuver brings some short-term pain, the banks expect to make the money back over time.

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CFPB lags on information security updates

BankInovation

While the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans to step up enforcement action in the lending sector, the federal watchdog has yet to implement measures laid out in its own information security audits dating back to 2014. At a consumer rights conference Oct.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Iowa bank is fifth failure this year

American Banker

Months prior to its failure, Citizens Bank in Sac City had entered into a consent order with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Iowa Division of Banking due to problems in its portfolio of commercial trucking loans.

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Arta TechFin partners with Chainlink Labs

The Paypers

Hybrid financial platform Arta TechFin has partnered with Chainlink Labs to leverage the latter’s services and deliver fiat-based investment returns to its clients.

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NCR, Diebold embark on new strategies to improve ATMs

American Banker

NCR Atleos and Diebold Nixdorf are signing deals that grant access to other industries and regions where there's demand for self-serve cash access — with additions such as artificial intelligence and better security.

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Travelex reveals that Australians rely on cash for abroad payments

The Paypers

A newly published research from Travelex has revealed that more than 50% of Australians still rely on cash as a main overseas payment method.

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Outsource With Confidence for RDC Program Success

Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) clients are more likely to use additional treasury services and maintain larger deposits. However, poor customer experiences—particularly if they delay deposits—can compel RDC clients to take their business elsewhere. This eBook makes the case for outsourcing RDC operations to a proven managed services partner. This approach helps Treasury Departments with limited resources provide excellent client experiences that result in higher retention and productivity rates.

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FTC's $18-million fine for Brigit: A warning for cash-advance fintechs

American Banker

The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against finance app Brigit for misleading customers about accessing "up to" $250 in cash advances and making it difficult to cancel their subscriptions.

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IDnow partners with IATA

The Paypers

Germany-based IDnow has announced its partnership with IATA in order to demonstrate an integrated digital identity travel solution and optimise passenger experience.

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CFPB report takes deep dive at state Community Reinvestment Act laws

American Banker

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a report last week examining state CRA laws that have a more expansive scope and are more tightly integrated in the state licensing process.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank partners with Mastercard

The Paypers

First Abu Dhabi Bank has announced its partnership with Mastercard in order to launch the new SlicePay BNPL card for customers and clients in the UAE region.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.