Mon.Feb 05, 2024

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Can AI help when a scam is invisible to the bank?

American Banker

When customers are targeted directly with fake text messages that lead to account takeover, artificial intelligence, and in some cases generative AI, can play a role in fighting the fraud, experts say.

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Why ‘pay-by-bank’ faces adoption hurdles in US retail

Payments Dive

Pay-by-bank has been catching on only slowly, and it’s a particularly long shot for showing up at the point-of-sale anytime soon.

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Lloyds and Santander accused of providing accounts for Iranian front companies

TheGuardian

Both banks deny helping Tehran-controlled oil firm PCC to move money in breach of sanctions Two of the UK’s largest lenders, Santander UK and Lloyds Banking Group, allegedly held bank accounts for front companies that helped Iranian entities evade US sanctions, according to reports. The news has rattled investors, who sold off shares in the two banks on Monday morning, amid fears that the lenders could face penalties if they are found to have in any way assisted Iran’s state-controlled Petrochem

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Where will embedded payments flourish in 2024?

Payments Dive

There are three areas where embedded finance is a good fit, and they are characterized by high volume and frequent payments, writes one industry executive.

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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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Celsius issues creditors USD 3 bln in crypto in exit from bankruptcy

The Paypers

Crypto lender Celsius has announced it will distribute USD 3 billion in crypto to its creditor as the company’s bankruptcy is officially closed.

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Bank regulators say SEC rule may undermine custody banking

American Banker

In correspondence with Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., the Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed safeguarding rule could change banks' custody businesses.

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Truist: Shakeup continues with Elliott departure

BankInovation

Bryce Elliott, former chief information officer of wholesale and enterprise functions at Truist Financial, is no longer working at the Charlotte, N.C.-based bank.

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Banking groups sue regulators to block CRA revamp

American Banker

The Independent Community Bankers of America, American Bankers Association and other groups filed a lawsuit arguing that recent reforms to implementing regulations for the Community Reinvestment Act exceed statutory authority.

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Earnings roundup: FIs trim headcount, increase tech spend

BankInovation

Major U.S. banks released fourth-quarter earnings over the past month showcasing that they looked to reduce costs – but not necessarily on tech spend as digital banking usership increased. JPMorgan saw its tech, communication and equipment expense spend jump 7% year over year to $2.4 billion.

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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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Banks' margin pain likely to linger given Fed caution

American Banker

Bankers during recent earnings reports predicted lower deposit costs as 2024 wears on. But with inflation still elevated and the jobs market strong, the Federal Reserve probably won't begin lowering rates — and thus easing the drag on lenders' profits — until May at the earliest.

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Spain targets crypto and NFTs with a new tax reform

The Paypers

A Spanish publication has reported on the Spanish Ministry of Finance ’s plans to target cryptocurrencies and NFTs with a new tax reform.

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A startup's plan to disrupt the fuel card industry

American Banker

Taking aim at a market dominated by decades-old private-network fuel card players, the San Francisco-based firm AtoB is teaming with Mastercard to launch an open-loop payments platform for trucking firms and fleet operators.

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Mastercard partners with Beep

The Paypers

Mastercard has announced its partnership with Beep in order to provide contactless payments to public transportation in the region of the Philippines.

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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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AI is coming for many kinds of jobs in the banking sector

American Banker

Artificial intelligence promises to replace a large percentage of entry-level analysts, call center workers and others, while leaving most senior managers untouched.

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Lyra partners with India's NIPL for UPI payments

The Paypers

France-based payment solutions provider Lyra has partnered with India-based NPCI International Payments Limited ( NIPL ) to introduce the UPI payment mechanism in France.

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4 Ways Personalization Is Evolving at Top Banks

The Financial Brand

This article 4 Ways Personalization Is Evolving at Top Banks appeared first on The Financial Brand. The ability to use AI to leverage data in real-time is a top priority for banks looking to offer personalized user experiences. This article 4 Ways Personalization Is Evolving at Top Banks appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Mexican neobank Hey to split from Banregio by 2025

The Paypers

Mexico-based neobank Hey has announced that it will go independent from Banco Banregio by year 2025.

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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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Mike Gill, Housing Policy Council leader, dies following D.C. shooting

American Banker

The senior vice president for capital markets at the Housing Policy Council died Saturday after sustaining critical injuries a week prior.

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Mastercard partners with Last Mile Solutions

The Paypers

Mastercard has announced its collaboration with Europe-based Last Mile Solutions , aiming to improve payment standards in the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging industry.

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CFPB contract negotiations come at uncertain time for agency funding

American Banker

A clash over pay playing out in contract negotiations between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its employee union occur as the Supreme Court is considering whether the agency must get its funding from Congress.

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Phoebus upgrades SaaS mortgage servicing technology

The Paypers

UK-based fintech Phoebus has launched a cloud-native SaaS mortgage servicing platform, following investments in new technology.

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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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Latest DOJ redlining settlement offers warning about M&A

American Banker

First National Bank of Pennsylvania, a unit of FNB Corp., ran into trouble in connection with North Carolina operations it acquired from Yadkin Financial in 2017.

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Tookitaki launches its Anti Money Laundering Suite to FinCense

The Paypers

Singapore-based anti-financial crime and AML company Tookitaki has announced the launch of its flagship Anti Money Laundering Suite to FinCense.

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Republican lawmakers ask CFPB to reopen comment period on proposal to supervise nonbank providers of digital wallets and payment apps

CFPB Monitor

Patrick McHenry, the Republican Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, and two other Republican Committee members have sent a letter to Director Chopra regarding the CFPB’s proposed rule to supervise nonbank companies that qualify as larger participants in a market for “general-use digital consumer payment applications.” The proposal is based on the CFPB’s authority to supervise nonbank entities considered to be “a larger participant of a market for other consumer financial products o

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Ripple wants to expand its payment services across the US

The Paypers

Crypto solutions company Ripple has revealed its plans to grow its payment services across the US via product updates.

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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.