FTC warns of cash losses to government impostors
Payments Dive
JUNE 20, 2024
The median loss paid in cash to government impersonation scammers in the first quarter was $14,740, far above the $1,000 median for all payment types.
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Why You Need Bank Product Management
South State Correspondent
JUNE 20, 2024
Banks don’t have enough product managers. A bank has a leader for a business line but usually only caretakers for products. A manager may oversee the operation of a product, but few banks have product managers who drive product development and performance. As a result, bank performance suffers. The magical equation is more profitable products to more profitable customers, and one way to positively influence this formula is to make more profitable products.
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Faster payments catch on slowly: survey
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JUNE 20, 2024
About half of payments players surveyed recently by the U.S. Faster Payments Council said they have integrated faster payment technologies.
The Next Killer Digital Banking Feature Doesn’t Come from Being ‘Boring’
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JUNE 20, 2024
Bankers are not meant to be renegades, but now is not the time to shy away from deploying new ideas. Right now, one of the trendiest words in banking is living up to the industry’s stereotype — “boring.” Cue the Patagonia sweater vests and soft jazz music. According to a Businessweek article , the word boring has been used by bank execs and analysts at least a dozen times on banks’ conference calls as of May this year.
Navigating the Automation Landscape: Selecting Tools That Fit Your Business
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Automation promises increased efficiency and reduced costs, but how do you sift through the hype to find the right solution for your organization? Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals.
5 questions with … Morgan Stanley Head of AI Jeff McMillan
BankInovation
JUNE 20, 2024
Morgan Stanley’s Jeff McMillan, head of firmwide artificial intelligence, is focused on developing and deploying AI throughout the operations of the $212 billion financial institution. The New York-based FI appointed McMillan to the newly created position March 14, he told Bank Automation News.
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NatWest agrees to acquire Sainsbury’s retail banking unit
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JUNE 20, 2024
NatWest Group Plc has agreed to acquire J Sainsbury Plc’s banking business as the British lender looks to seize more market share in retail banking. Britain’s second-largest grocer agreed to pay NatWest £125 million ($159 million) as part of the transaction, the companies said in a statement on Thursday.
Bank of Hawaii, hit by unrealized bond losses, eyes capital raise
American Banker
JUNE 20, 2024
The Honolulu bank is raising $165 million through depositary shares, a move that two observers said would help boost its below-average leverage ratio.
Small UK businesses call for new repayment terms for Covid loans
TheGuardian
JUNE 20, 2024
Four years after the pandemic, firms say rising costs mean they need longer to pay back money from the government Jess Christman, who runs a Scottish timber business, recalls that banks were “throwing money” at him during the Covid-19 pandemic as Rishi Sunak, then the chancellor, sought to help small companies stave off collapse. Christman, who runs Black Isle Firewood, near Inverness, which produces firewood and sawn timber and huts for the tourism market, ended up taking out a government-backe
We need to help people learn how to talk about their finances
American Banker
JUNE 20, 2024
Financial services professionals should be in the business of normalizing discussions about personal finance. The result will be a more financially literate population, and that's good for everyone.
Case Study: First Mid Bank Fast-Tracks New Market Entry in Commercial Lending
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WSPN and DigiFT forge Web3 partnership
The Paypers
JUNE 20, 2024
Digital payments company WSPN has partnered with DigiFT , an on-chain exchange for real-world assets (RWA), to advance stablecoin adoption and Web3 solutions globally.
FHFA seeks input on Home Loan banks' affordable housing program
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JUNE 20, 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency wants feedback on how the Federal Home Loan banks can improve their affordable housing programs, including efficiencies in the application process.
NatWest to buy most of Sainsbury’s Bank
TheGuardian
JUNE 20, 2024
Deal comes after retailer’s strategic review concluded banking operations could distract from core grocery arm Business live – latest updates NatWest has struck a deal to buy most of Sainsbury’s banking business, adding 1m customer accounts in the latest wave of consolidation in the sector. The lender is to take on the bulk of Sainsbury’s Bank assets including its outstanding credit card, unsecured personal loan and savings accounts.
How close is the payments tech industry to a turnaround?
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JUNE 20, 2024
Publicly traded companies are showing signs of improvement, but it may take some time until venture capital funding for fintechs recovers.
Exploring the Liability Shift: A Comprehensive Guide to Fraud Loss Responsibility and Mitigation
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Unlimit partners with Convera
The Paypers
JUNE 20, 2024
Global fintech company Unlimit has announced its partnership with Convera in order to simplify tuition payments for students in multiple developing countries.
AI for banking faces trust hurdles, FINRA Foundation study says
American Banker
JUNE 20, 2024
The regulator's education arm compared consumers' reactions to financial information after being told it was generated by AI versus a human.
The EBA publishes regulatory products under MiCAR
The Paypers
JUNE 20, 2024
The EBA has published the final MiCAR standards on reporting, liquidity stress testing, and supervisory colleges, augmenting compliance and risk management in the EU.
FDIC board approves stricter resolution plans, faster merger reviews
American Banker
JUNE 20, 2024
The FDIC Board Thursday approved stricter resolution plans for larger banks and introduced a new bipartisan procedure to expedite merger application reviews.
Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!
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Alternative Payments launches DPMaxBrazil
The Paypers
JUNE 20, 2024
US-based global payment infrastructure provider Alternative Payments has announced the launch of DPMaxBrazil, allowing US merchants to have access to PIX in Brazil.
Massachusetts mutual bank holding companies to merge
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JUNE 20, 2024
PeoplesBank and Cornerstone Bank entered into an agreement to combine their holding companies in a deal slated to close early in 2025. The banks would continue to operate separately.
Treasury Prime partners with FS Vector
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JUNE 20, 2024
Treasury Prime , an embedded banking software provider, has announced a strategic partnership with the regulatory advisory firm FS Vector.
Judge deals blow to Colorado's crackdown on high-cost loans
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JUNE 20, 2024
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction sought by industry groups that sued to block a Colorado law. The law, which would cap interest rates on consumer loans, targets partnerships between fintechs and out-of-state banks.
New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders
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Ramify raises EUR 11 million
The Paypers
JUNE 20, 2024
France-based Ramify has raised EUR 11 million in Series A funding round, to accelerate product development and offer optimised wealth management services.
Court challenge to CFPB's $8 credit card late fee rule to remain in Texas
American Banker
JUNE 20, 2024
In a win for credit card issuers, a lawsuit challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's $8 credit card late fee rule will remain in a Texas court and not be transferred to Washington, D.C.
Discai, Harmoney partner to mitigate financial crime
The Paypers
JUNE 20, 2024
Belgium-based Discai and Harmoney have entered a collaboration to provide an integrated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) solution for financial institutions.
How Banks Can Get Past the AI Hype and Deliver Real Results
The Financial Brand
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This article How Banks Can Get Past the AI Hype and Deliver Real Results appeared first on The Financial Brand. Don't get swept along by GenAI hype. Know what your bank is doing — and why, says a Forrester expert. This article How Banks Can Get Past the AI Hype and Deliver Real Results appeared first on The Financial Brand.
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