Wed.Feb 19, 2025

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20 of the Best Banking Rules

South State Correspondent

Bankers love rules and formulas. Here are 20 banking rules that have served us well over the years. Use these and save yourself much time and stress. These hacks are a combination of rules and shortcuts that we use daily in our decision-making. We have tried to pick some non-obvious shortcuts that have historically produced impressive returns as we look back on them over our careers. 1.

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Shame drives rampant underreporting of fraud

Payments Dive

Push-payment scams are at a "crisis level," consumer advocates at a Payments Dive virtual event said, with losses totaling perhaps more than 15 times what's reported.

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HSBC net zero goal delayed 20 years, as CEO offered 600% bonus

TheGuardian

Bank moves climate targets from 2030 to 2050 and waters down environmental goals in plan for Georges Elhedery HSBC is delaying key parts of its climate goals by 20 years, while watering down environmental targets in a new long-term bonus plan for its chief executive, Georges Elhedery, that could be worth up to 600% of his salary. The London-headquartered lender said it had launched a formal review of its net zero emissions policies and targets which are split between its own operations and thos

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Shift4 to acquire Global Blue for $1.5B

Payments Dive

The processor will buy the retail and hospitality payments services provider in an all-cash transaction to build a globally integrated payment platform.

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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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For true debanking reform, actions must follow words

American Banker

Federal agencies need to speak with one voice when it comes to allowing legitimate crypto businesses full access to financial services.

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BR-DGE to power payments for Resident Advisor

The Paypers

BR-DGE , a payment orchestration provider, has partnered with Resident Advisor to support the latter’s global payment infrastructure.

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Cap One, Discover shareholders approve merger

Payments Dive

Stockholders of the two companies approved the big bank's $35.3 billion acquisition in separate meetings Tuesday.

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Judge sides with CFPB in upholding small business rule

American Banker

A federal magistrate judge is recommending that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's small business lending data collection rule be upheld, rejecting a challenge by merchant cash advance lenders.

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Vendor Risk Management Guide For Financial Institutions

ATM Marketplace

Discover how vendor consolidation can elevate security, efficiency, integration opportunities, and cost savings!

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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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How to Qualify for a Commercial Construction Loan

Commercial Lending USA

Learn how to qualify for a commercial construction loan. This guide covers requirements, loan types, applications, and tips for securing financing.

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'A pivotal moment': What's on tap for Payments Forum

American Banker

The industry's top leaders, including The Most Influential Women in Payments, will be on hand to discuss innovation, compliance, risk, crypto and more.

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Eurowag partners Visa and Nets to launch cards for fleet management

The Paypers

Eurowag has partnered with Visa and Nets, part of Nexi Group , to offer a new open-loop, secure, and contactless pre-paid payment card for fleet management.

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Luvleen Sidhu reflects on BM Tech journey after sale to bank

American Banker

First Carolina Bank has completed its acquisition of BMTX, formerly known at BankMobile, and Luvleen Sidhu is stepping away from her position as CEO.

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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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Ibercaja joins forces with Mambu to introduce new consumer finance entity

The Paypers

Ibercaja, a Spain-based financial institution, has partnered with Mamby to launch a dedicated consumer finance entity in early 2025.

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Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler to lead SBA

American Banker

The former Georgia senator and entrepreneur, who promised to combat red tape and fraud in her confirmation hearing, takes office following a 52-45 vote.

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Aevi partners with IXOPAY to provide merchants with optimised payment orchestration

The Paypers

Aevi has announced its partnership with IXOPAY in order to connect in-person and digital payment orchestration for merchants and businesses.

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Finastra breach exposed personal data, company tells victims

American Banker

A notification from Finastra to victims reveals that a data breach reported late last year compromised some consumer financial 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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FintechOS introduces Evolv

The Paypers

UK-based FintechOS has launched FintechOS Evolv, a platform update developed to provide financial institutions with advanced AI capabilities.

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Court lifts injunction on Corporate Transparency Act

American Banker

A federal district court in Texas has stayed an injunction that had prevented enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act and its reporting requirement.

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Lili launches international wire payments

The Paypers

Lili has announced the launch of international wire payments in 27 countries, aiming to enable small business owners to grow beyond borders.

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Citi lifts CEO Fraser's pay by a third to $34.5 million

American Banker

Up from $26 million in 2023, Jane Fraser's compensation last year saw the largest increase so far among heads of big U.S. banks.

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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.

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Tap to Pay on iPhone now available through Revolut Pro in Germany and Romania

The Paypers

Revolut , the global financial super app, has announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone can now be accessed in Germany and Romania through Revolut Pro.

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Warren, Schiff demand DOGE be removed from CFPB

American Banker

While Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is continuing to try and save the agency she helped create, Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who benefited from crypto spending in his primary race, is a new ally.

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Bluefin secures Girocard Certification for Newland N950 SmartPOS

The Paypers

Bluefin has obtained Girocard certification from the German Banking Industry Committee for the Newland NPT N950 AIO SmartPOS terminal.

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Second Order Thinking—No More ‘Pedestrian Thinking’ [VIDEO]

The Emmerich Group

I have a book that I lovea book I read a couple of times last year and still reference often. Its called Intelligent Thinking which, lets be honest, sounds like a pretty good thing to do. On pages 58 and 59, the author introduces a powerful concept: first-order thinking versus second-order thinking. As an executive, understanding this distinction is critical not just for yourself but for helping your team evolve their thinking as well.

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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.