Thu.May 16, 2024

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FIS eyes growth via acquisitions

Payments Dive

Fidelity National Information Services is targeting revenue growth of as much as 4.5% this year as it scans the landscape for “tuck-in” acquisitions following the spin-off of Worldpay.

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Leverage finds a way: a comparison of US Treasury basis trading and the LDI event

BankUnderground

Adam Brinley Codd, Daniel Krause, Pierre Ortlieb and Alex Briers We both drive cars, but the US drives on the right while the UK drives on the left. We both walk, but we do so on sidewalks in the US and pavements in the UK. We both have asset managers, who want to take leveraged positions in interest rates. US asset managers had around US$650 billion of long treasury futures in June 2023.

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Supreme Court upholds CFPB’s funding structure

Payments Dive

The 7-2 ruling puts an end to a case that threatened the bureau's existence and pushed at least two federal judges to pause CFPB rules, pending the high court's opinion.

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More than 6,000 bank branches now gone in nine years of ‘disastrous’ closures

TheGuardian

Thirty-three constituencies, including two in London, will not have a single bank branch by the end of the year, says Which? The number of UK bank branches that have shut their doors for good over the last nine years will pass 6,000 on Friday, and by the end of the year the pace of closures may leave 33 parliamentary constituencies – including two in London – without a single branch.

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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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EWA could create wage violations, Connecticut warns

Payments Dive

The warning comes as states and the federal government weigh options for regulating earned wage access products.

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Payments firms seek candidates for product, partner roles

Payments Dive

Industry players are increasingly eager to hire executives for product development and partnership-oriented jobs, according to a report from recruiting firm SpencerStuart.

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Capital raises were key to these M&A deals. Will more banks follow suit?

American Banker

UMB Financial, Fulton Financial and Provident Financial Services have recently announced capital raises in connection with M&A deals. "They're setting a precedent," one consultant said.

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The Pivotal Role Accounts Receivables Financing Will Play in the Emerging Economy

Jack Henry

Soon, we will be back to “normal,” or at least something that resembles it. Promising vaccines are on the horizon. In some states, businesses are reopening. Holiday shopping is even underway. At the same time, millions of US-based businesses are preparing for 2021 and what it may bring. Through the sharp second quarter decline, many industry sectors saw gross revenues drop by more than 40%.

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Supreme Court upholds CFPB's funding in 7-2 decision

American Banker

The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding is constitutional and satisfies the requirements of the Appropriations Clause.

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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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The Benefits of Early CECL Adoption

Jack Henry

FASB’s Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13 (more commonly referred to as CECL) was released earlier this year in June. At first look, the implementation dates for CECL are so far out that this project may not rank very high on a management team’s to-do list. Public business entities (PBEs) that are SEC registered have a regulatory reporting effective date March 31, 2020.

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BNY Mellon has a plan to boost real-time payments in the U.S.

American Banker

The bank is connecting billers and brokerage accounts as it builds the case for instant funding. It also points to countries such as Brazil and India as models to follow.

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One in five TD patents are AI-related

BankInovation

To provide personalized customer experiences, TD Bank is developing AI technology, which has resulted in more patents for the company. “TD has filed more than 450 patent applications in relation to AI [since 2020],” Senior Vice President and Chief Architect Licenia Rojas said on May 15 during TD Tech and Innovation Day.

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Embattled Hawaiian Electric mum on possible bank sale

American Banker

The utility, under financial pressure following its involvement in the 2023 fires that ravaged Maui, reportedly is considering a sale of its profitable American Savings Banking unit. An executive declined to "speculate on any strategic transactions or alternatives.

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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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Payments industry challenges UK's proposed scam reimbursement mandate

The Paypers

The payments industry has expressed concerns regarding the UK government's proposal to mandate reimbursement for scam victims.

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TD tests generative AI in contact centers, software development

American Banker

The work of the TD Invent group and Layer 6 AI, a startup TD bought in 2018, show how innovation teams at large banks can cut through the bureaucracy and fiefdoms that exist in every big company to deploy and scale new technology.

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The chancellor should ditch the NatWest retail share offer. It’s not needed

TheGuardian

The Treasury has been quietly selling off the government’s stake at ever-higher prices on a rising market. Why mess with that? The government’s plan to sell shares in NatWest to the general public is so advanced that the odds on the chancellor pulling the plug on a pet project are slim. Investment bankers from Barclays and Goldman Sachs are doing their well-remunerated stuff, and M&C Saatchi is knocking up some adverts.

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Southside Bank automates workflows through Jack Henry

BankInovation

Southside Bank is looking to Jack Henry’s Enterprise Workflow solution to automate tasks, freeing up human resources and sparking innovation.

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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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SEC approval of spot ethereum ETFs would benefit all investors

American Banker

The Securities and Exchange Commission, having already approved spot bitcoin ETFs, ought to follow through and grant the same approval to spot ethereum funds. Doing so would create a new surge of investment, with positive economic impacts.

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Chime launches MyPay

The Paypers

Chime has announced the launch of MyPay, a low cost offering that allows customers and members to access up to USD 500 of their pay before payday.

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UBS CEO warns of risk from delaying Credit Suisse IT integration | BlackRock Bitcoin ETF surpasses rivals | Banco Santander suffers data breach

Bussman Advisory

This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space. The latest edition of the FinTech Ecosystem Newsletter is here: Image Credits: shutterstock.com The post UBS CEO warns of risk from delaying Credit Suisse IT integration | BlackRock Bitcoin ETF surpasses rivals | Banco Santander suffers data breach appeared first on Bussmann Advisory AG.

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Mastercard partners with the Cooperative Bank of Oromia

The Paypers

Mastercard has announced its partnership with the Cooperative Bank of Oromia in order to launch optimised solutions and boost financial inclusion in Ethiopia.

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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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Don’t Be a Floppy

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

Where were you when you first used rub on subject arrows in an appraisal? How about using double-sided sticky tape to apply subject photos in hard copy reports? Microfiche. Ugh! These three processes seem insane to an appraiser in 2024. Then why are so many appraisers reluctant to invest in modern technology?

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TransNetwork acquires Inswitch

The Paypers

TransNetwork has announced the acquisition of Inswitch to drive optimised banking and cross-border digital payments in Latin America.

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'Tougher before it gets better': TD faces a long road on AML woes

American Banker

Executives at the Canadian bank, which recently took a major provision for potential fines, say they're working to shore up anti-money laundering controls. At the same time, they're preparing employees and investors for an expensive slog as they work to satisfy U.S. officials.

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BNP Paribas partners with Billie

The Paypers

Financial services company BNP Paribas has entered a strategic pan-European collaboration with Billie , a B2B payments provider based in Germany.

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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.