Tue.Jan 07, 2025

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The Secret To Achieving Your Financial Goals This Year!

BankBazaar

New Year, new goals. Thats what we always say, isnt it? Every January, we start with the best intentions: This is the year Ill get my finances sorted!. But by March, those goals often fizzle out as life takes over. So, how can we set financial goals that actually stickones that survive the chaos and still make a real impact by the end of the year? Start With A Money Audit Before setting any financial goals, its essential to understand where your money is going now.

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Payments player Tranch acquired by legal services firm

Payments Dive

Both companies provide services to law firms worldwide, and the acquirer, Elite, says the merger will help expand its product offerings.

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How to Copy Data Efficiently and Improve Data Conversion | FinTalk

Jack Henry

Uncover how to copy data efficiently to save time and costs with your data conversion! Discover innovative data copy solutions for financial institutions.

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Why voice interaction is the future of self-service

ATM Marketplace

Voice technology and its transformative potential took center stage at the Self-Service Innovation Summit 2024, hosted by Networld Media Group in Miami, Florida.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Launch of the 2025–28 Bank of England Agenda for Research

BankUnderground

Misa Tanaka Today the Bank published the 202528 Bank of England Agenda for Research setting out the key areas for new research over the coming years and a set of priority topics for 2025. Misa Tanaka works in the Banks Research Hub and is the Banks Head of Research. If you want to get in touch, please email us at bankunderground@bankofengland.co.uk or leave a comment below.

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CFPB to finalize rule removing medical debt from credit reports

American Banker

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule that will remove medical bills from credit reports to end what the bureau called "coercive debt collection practices.

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Massachusetts co-op banks announce merger

ABA Community Banking

Reading Cooperative Bank in Reading, Massachusetts, and Wakefield Co-operative Bank in Wakefield, Massachusetts, are planning to merge. The post Massachusetts co-op banks announce merger appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Fraud in US payments is escalating — here's how we can fix it

American Banker

The U.S. suffers from a disproportionately large share of global credit card fraud. Bringing customer authentication methods up to standards adopted in other developed countries would solve much of that problem.

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2025 Outlook: Predictions for the Future of Fintech, PR and Marketing

William Mills

As we begin a new year, the financial technology industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations and a dynamic regulatory environment. Building on the trends of previous years, we anticipate a year of bold innovation and new opportunities for growth. Our team has compiled our predictions and projected trends for the future of fintech, PR and marketing in 2025.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Depositor-owned banks' merger extends Boston consolidation streak

American Banker

Reading Cooperative's combination with Wakefield Cooperative, the third deal involving Boston-area banks announced in the past month, would create a $1.2 billion community bank.

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Will Trump and Sanders lock arms to cap credit card interest rates?

Payments Dive

The senator and incoming president partnering on a cap proposal may not be as far-fetched as the payments and banking industries would hope.

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Why Employer.com bought fintech Bench days after it shut down

American Banker

The angry reaction of Bench's customers to its sudden closing was one thing that made it an attractive acquisition target, Employer.com executives say.

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MountainOne Bank faces fee lawsuit despite issuing refund

American Banker

A customer claims the Massachusetts bank fined her numerous times over a single botched purchase. The bank paid her back but her class action lawsuit isn't going away.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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Banks' lower deposit costs are a sign of sluggish loan growth

American Banker

The industry should save on interest expenses this year as it follows the Fed's lead in cutting rates. The downside is that the lower deposit rates signal fewer opportunities to make loans.

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Finastra hires Chris Walters to be its new CEO

American Banker

Former Avantax executive Walters is replacing Simon Paris as Finastra's CEO.

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What small-business customers want from their banks

American Banker

The gulf between what small businesses need and what banks are providing could be an opportunity for bankers.

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CFPB sues Experian for mishandling credit report errors

American Banker

Experian said it has gone "above and beyond the law" to investigate consumer disputes related to the accuracy of information.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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For the Fed's Michael Barr, less power is more

American Banker

Barr gave up his prestigious position as the Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision. In keeping his seat on the Board of Governors, he may have strengthened his hand in shaping banking regulation.

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Q&A: Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu

American Banker

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu reflects on his tenure, the challenges of financial regulation, and the delicate balance of fostering innovation while maintaining trust in the financial system.

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JPMorgan becomes the last big U.S. bank to quit climate-banking group

American Banker

The banking giant's exit from the global Net-Zero Banking Alliance leaves just three smaller U.S. banks in the group. Climate activists called large banks' departures a capitulation to Republicans' climate denialism.

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Barr's self-demotion changes little for regulatory outlook

American Banker

Michael Barr's surprise announcement that he will step down as the Federal Reserve's chief regulator could ultimately mean little for the Federal Reserve's approach to regulation under the incoming Trump administration.

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.