Mon.Nov 04, 2024

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AI Regulations for Financial Services: CFTC and FDIC

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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Fiserv, Capital One, others invest $150M in Melio

Payments Dive

Some of the corporate investors are also partnering with the accounts payable and receivable company they’re backing.

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Suspicious activity monitoring: Keys to strengthening your AML/CFT program

Abrigo

Ongoing monitoring is more than just a regulatory requirement Suspicious activity monitoring is a cornerstone of a robust AML/CFT program, as emphasized in the FFIEC BSA Examination Manual. This critical function helps protect the U.S. financial system from misuse for money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. Both FinCEN and federal banking regulatory agencies mandate ongoing monitoring for suspicious activity as part of the overall AML/CFT program.

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Paytronix acquired by Access Group

Payments Dive

The deal will expand the offerings available through Paytronix’s platform and help accelerate its growth, executives said.

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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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Should You Waive Your Prepay Provisions With A Refi?

South State Correspondent

Over the last few years we have published various articles on the pros and cons of commercial loan prepayment provisions, how those prepay provisions impact marketing and sales, loan prepayment speeds, and the relationship between prepayment provisions and customer return on equity (ROE) (some of the recent articles are here , here , and here ). We are seeing more community banks incorporating prepayment provisions in commercial loans (especially for fixed-rate pricing).

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Why Prepay Provisions Matter and Community Bank Strategies

South State Correspondent

Over the last few years we have published various articles on the pros and cons of commercial loan prepayment provisions, how those prepay provisions impact marketing and sales, loan prepayment speeds, and the relationship between prepayment provisions and customer return on equity (ROE) (some of the recent articles are here , here , and here ). We are seeing more community banks incorporating prepayment provisions in commercial loans (especially for fixed-rate pricing).

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The Benefits of AI for Banks and Credit Unions | FinTalk

Jack Henry

Discover how AI can support and enhance your bank’s or credit union’s mission and values. Read the blog to learn insights and planning steps.

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Why Choosing a Paid Credit Card Can Be Worth It

BankBazaar

Choosing a paid Credit Card can enhance your financial well-being through superior rewards, exclusive perks, and improved customer service – often making it worth the annual fee. Are you grappling with the decision of whether to opt for a paid Credit Card with an annual fee or a lifetime-free card? While the allure of a no-fee Credit Card is understandable, there are several compelling reasons why a paid Credit Card may offer better long-term benefits.

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KakaoBank partners with SCBX to open an internet bank in Thailand

The Paypers

South Korea-based KakaoBank has announced its partnership with SCBX in order to open an internet bank for clients and users in the region of Thailand.

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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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To regulate cryptocurrencies, treat the tech as a tool, not a threat

American Banker

Decentralized digital ledgers offer financial services supervisors extraordinary access to information while eliminating concerns about information reliability. That should be reflected in regulatory attitudes toward crypto.

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HitPay launches single switch for secure and fast cross-border payments

The Paypers

HitPay has launched a single switch for secure and fast cross-border payments, aiming to provide access to 10 global real-time payment schemes.

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CFPB and DOJ have badly overreached in the Fairway redlining case

American Banker

It is nonsensical for the government to sue one of the leading lenders in an underserved minority community as a means of encouraging more lending in that community.

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Bitget unveils Bitget Pay for instant crypto transactions

The Paypers

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has launched Bitget Pay, a new contactless, peer-to-peer payment service exclusive to the Bitget App.

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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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Community banks hire, promote top executives in October

American Banker

Multiple lenders filled leadership roles across the country, including National Bankshares in Virginia, while Peoples Financial in Pennsylvania said its CEO would step down.

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Broadridge Financial Solutions introduces ClearFi system

The Paypers

Broadridge Financial Solutions has launched ClearFi, a digital asset disclosure platform designed to assist financial intermediaries in meeting regulatory requirements.

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3% down payment vs. zero-down mortgages.

PopularBank

Finding and securing the right home loan is an essential part of the homebuying process. Although most home loans have typically encouraged a 20% down payment, incentivized programs for eligible first-time home buyers have reduced downpayment requirements to promote homeownership. 2 Now, obtaining a home loan with a low-down payment mortgage, such as a 3% down or a zero-down mortgage, 1 has become a quicker pathway to homeownership.

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Spire and Salt Edge partner to support Bahrain's Open Banking adoption

The Paypers

Financial API platform Salt Edge has teamed up with Spire to assist the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) in advancing Corporate Banking with Open Banking.

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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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How one industry group is challenging the CFPB's BNPL rule

American Banker

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will soon have to defend its interpretive buy now/pay later rule in court following an industry advocacy group lawsuit. Here's what's at stake.

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Regula's new survey reveals the financial impact of deepfake fraud

The Paypers

Regula , a worldwide developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, has released its new survey which underlines the financial impact of deepfake fraud.

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Election could mean new leaders for key Congressional committees

American Banker

Potential new Senate Finance Committee Chair Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, has suggested a potential workaround to offset the cost of extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Wise unlocks instant transfers to the Philippines with InstaPay access

The Paypers

Wise , a global technology company focused on cross-border money transfers, has gained direct access to InstaPay, the Philippines' real-time payment system.

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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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'Like qualitative research without having to pay': A bank's guide to Reddit

American Banker

Few banks are listening to what their customers are saying on Reddit, but the site can help them spot customer complaints and develop content that dispels misinformation.

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World App launches new Mini App enabled by Boxo

The Paypers

World App , an app that offers access to World Network, has announced the launch of a new Mini App enabled by Boxo , a Singapore-based Super App enabler.

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Will Nonbank Intermediaries Tip the Balance Towards Instant Payments?

The Financial Brand

This article Will Nonbank Intermediaries Tip the Balance Towards Instant Payments? appeared first on The Financial Brand. Marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart.com capture more and more consumer payments, but so are growing ranks of specialized vertical providers. This article Will Nonbank Intermediaries Tip the Balance Towards Instant Payments? appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Unit21 explores fraud and AML losses for fintech companies in new report

The Paypers

Unit21 has provided an overview of the current and future impacts of fraud and AML across banks and fintechs in its third annual State of Fraud and AML report.

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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.