Wed.Jan 17, 2024

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AML human trafficking red flags and other ways banks can support victims

Abrigo

Human trafficking red flags, strategies, and support Human trafficking is more prevalent than most realize, and banks and credit unions can help prevent it. Know the red flags to watch for. You might like this upcoming webinar, " Unveiling human trafficking: Perspectives, realities, and strategies." LISTEN NOW Takeaway 1 Human trafficking is prevalent in the U.S. and worldwide.

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CFPB proposal would cut overdraft fees

Payments Dive

Overdraft fees would be reclassified as extensions of credit, forcing banks to disclose an APR. They could also be cut to as low as $3.

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Bank Product Profitability and Productivity

South State Correspondent

In our last article ( HERE ), we highlighted the methodology around why banks should calculate and drive value through customer profitability and product profitability. We focused mainly on customer profitability and used risk-adjusted return on capital as a proxy for profitability. In this article, we wanted a different approach to arrive at the same conclusion but in a slightly different context.

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Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz seek exemptions on proposed CFPB rule

Payments Dive

The e-commerce giant and investment firm asked for carve-outs for Amazon Pay and non-fungible tokens, respectively.

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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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Beyond the average: patterns in UK price data at the micro level

BankUnderground

Lennart Brandt, Natalie Burr and Krisztian Gado The Bank of England has a 2% annual inflation rate target in the ONS’ consumer prices in dex. But looking at its 700 item categories, we find that very few prices ever change by 2%. In fact, on a month-on-month basis, only about one fifth of prices change at all. Instead, we observe what economists call ‘sticky prices’: the price of an item will remain fixed for an extended amount of time and then adjust in one large step.

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Varo has embedded free tax filing in its app

American Banker

The digital-only bank is among the first to offer such a feature, which can make a bank and its checking account stickier.

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X gains money transmitter approval in Utah

Payments Dive

X has been collecting money transmitter approvals in recent months to launch peer-to-peer payments in the app.

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SCOTUS to hear oral argument on Feb. 27 in National Bank Act preemption case

CFPB Monitor

On February 27, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Cantero v. Bank of America, N.A. , a case involving the scope of preemption under the National Bank Act (NBA). The question before the Court is whether the NBA preempts a New York statute requiring banks to pay interest on mortgage escrow accounts. .

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Everything You Need to Know About Google and Yahoo’s Email Requirements in 2024

William Mills

Remaining at the forefront of policy changes and requirements, specifically for emails, is a top priority for our marketing team. As a HubSpot partner for 10 years, our agency must stay up to date on these changes for ourselves, our clients and our partners. HubSpot released this article discussing Google and Yahoo’s latest requirements for email marketing beginning in February 2024.

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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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Citizens Bank reduced its workforce by 3.5% in the fourth quarter

American Banker

After the Rhode Island-based company eliminated 650 positions, severance-related costs contributed to a 71% decline in quarterly net income.

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Investing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Building Wealth

BankBazaar

Wanna know how to turn your pocket change into a fortune ? Investing is the way to go and this article is all you need to get started. Gone are the days of investing and saving money being the same thing. These days, investing is a different ball game altogether. Understanding its intricacies and diversity can be daunting for beginners. In this article, we will cover everything a beginner investor must know about investing in India, including the different types of investments, how to create an

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Tennessee bank to pay $1.9M in redlining case

American Banker

As part of a settlement with the Justice Department, Patriot Bank must invest more than $1 million of the total in a loan subsidy fund for minority homeowners and take other corrective steps in its everyday business. The bank denied any wrongdoing.

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Citizens to deliver on AI, data analytics in 2024

BankInovation

Citizens Bank is looking toward AI and generative AI technology to improve operational efficiency and client experience. The $222 billion bank has “many exciting things on our technology, our digital, data analytics and AI road map that we need to deliver on,” Chief Executive Bruce Van Saun said during the bank’s fourth-quarter earnings call today.

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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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David Stevens, mortgage icon, dead at 66

American Banker

The former Obama administration official and MBA head died unexpectedly on Jan. 16.

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Q4 transactions: Ally, Microsoft team up on gen AI

BankInovation

In 2023, financial institutions continued to look to third-party vendors for innovative solutions to enhance their offerings. A December report by Scottdale, Ariz.-based bank and fintech advisory company Cornerstone Advisors of Arizona said U.S.

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Accenture partners with SandboxAQ for AI-driven data solutions

The Paypers

Global professional services company Accenture has partnered with SandboxAQ to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing solutions.

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U.S. Bank tech spend up 12% to $513M

BankInovation

U.S. Bank made digital and operational investments during the fourth quarter as it focused on modernizing payments and technology. The $668 billion, Minneapolis, Minn. bank spent $513 million on technology and communication during Q4, up 12% year over year, according to its Q4 2023 earnings presentation. U.S.

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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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Conservative judges look to weaken federal agency power in 'Chevron' cases

American Banker

At least four conservative judges on the Supreme Court, a formidable group at the oral argument stage, appear ready to overturn 'Chevron' deference, which could have massive consequences for bank policy.

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Payhawk secures EMI licence in the UK

The Paypers

Global spend management solution Payhawk has obtained an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence in the UK granted by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Santander's adding tech talent; Revolut's boosting mobile payments

American Banker

Worldline and Google partner team up for cloud computing; Global Payments works with Commerz in Germany.

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Payroc launches PayByCloud

The Paypers

Payment processing platform Payroc has announced the launch of PayByCloud, a low-code semi-integrated solution for ISVs that simplifies omnichannel payment integrations.

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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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What Visa's Web3 loyalty tool means for cash-back rewards

American Banker

As merchants push the government for relief from funding consumer card perks, the card network is exploring how to replace cash with digital incentives.

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Panacea Financial raises USD 24.5 million in Series B funding

The Paypers

US-based financial technology company Pancea Financial has raised USD 24.5 million in a Series B funding round.

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Fresh off one merger deal, Indiana credit union unveils another

American Banker

Centra Credit Union in Columbus, Indiana — which completed a merger with NorthPark Community Credit Union this month — has agreed to absorb Hoosier Hills Credit Union. The latest deal would create a $3 billion-asset institution.

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Varo Bank offers free tax prep and filing though Column Tax

The Paypers

US-based Varo Bank has announced that it offers free in-app tax service via Column Tax to save money for its American users.

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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.