BankBazaar

JANUARY 7, 2025

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 Dive

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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Jack Henry

JANUARY 7, 2025

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ATM Marketplace

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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American Banker

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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BankUnderground

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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ABA Community Banking

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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American Banker

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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Payments Dive

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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American Banker

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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JANUARY 7, 2025

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American Banker

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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American Banker

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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American Banker

JANUARY 7, 2025

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

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American Banker

JANUARY 7, 2025

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

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American Banker

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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American Banker

JANUARY 7, 2025

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

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American Banker

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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American Banker

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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American Banker

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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American Banker

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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