Fri.Jan 17, 2025

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The role of core deposit intangibles in banking

Abrigo

This article covers these key topics: What is a core deposit intangible? Why are core deposit intangibles important? Using core deposit intangibles in mergers and acquisitions Using the core deposit intangible to assess value at banks & credit unio ns When evaluating a potential acquisition, banks must assess the core deposit intangible (CDI). Read on to learn about the importance of this metric, especially in today's dynamic environment.

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Judge partially halts Illinois law ending card fees for taxes, tips

Payments Dive

Banks seeking to halt a new Illinois law that bars credit card interchange fees on taxes and tips succeeded on one front, but not another, at least for now.

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What are the advantages of using cash?

ATM Marketplace

What's the advantage of cash in 2025? Read more to find out.

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Why enabling FedNow ‘send’ matters

Payments Dive

Financial institutions that “fail to adopt both send and receive functions may be exposing their organizations to competitive disadvantages as well as reputational risks,” 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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Bank of England delays rules designed to avoid banking crash by a year

TheGuardian

Latest setback, after talks with Treasury, blamed on lack of clarity about implementation in US Business live latest updates The Bank of England has delayed the introduction of tougher global banking capital rules by a further year to prevent another 2008-style crash, blaming the second delay on a lack of clarity about its implementation in the US.

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Two men sentenced in UK over £1m fraud based on stolen banking letters

TheGuardian

Muhammed Qayyum and Adbdul Khan intercepted post and used it to gain access to victims account details Two men have been sentenced after a 1m fraud in which letters from banks were intercepted and used to steal money from peoples accounts. Muhammed Qayyum, 42, and Abdul Khan, 30, worked together on the scheme where victims had their post stolen and then banks were contacted to get the account details changed so funds could be transferred out.

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Big tech companies challenge CFPB's attempt to police them

American Banker

Organizations that represent Amazon, Apple, Meta, PayPal, OpenAI and many other large technology companies accuse the consumer watchdog, which has given itself authority over companies that facilitate at least 50 million consumer payment transactions per year, of regulatory overreach.

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UK mortgage rules could be eased to increase growth

TheGuardian

FCA also aims to change law to try to prevent a repeat of mass compensation schemes for consumers such as PPI Mortgage rules could be loosened by the City regulator as it comes under government pressure to increase economic growth and home ownership across the UK. The move to simplify responsible lending for property purchases is part of a range of proposals put forward by the Financial Conduct Authority in an attempt to prove that the watchdog is not standing in the way of the Labour cabinets g

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Pulaski Savings Bank fails, Millennium Bank assumes deposits

American Banker

The Chicago-based bank, which failed Friday in the first bank failure of 2025, caused a $28.5 million hit to the Deposit Insurance Fund. The FDIC was appointed receiver and Millennium Bank will assume all deposits.

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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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American Express to pay USD 230 million to resolve US charges

The Paypers

Financial services corporation American Express has announced its decision to pay nearly USD 230 million to settle US criminal and civil charges regarding deceptive sales practices.

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Honda Auto Finance fined $12.8 million for reporting errors

American Banker

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said American Honda Finance Corp. inaccurately reported 300,000 borrowers as delinquent who had paused loan payments during the pandemic.

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Changelly partners with Revolut to provide optimised crypto buying rates

The Paypers

Changelly has teamed up with Revolut to allow users in the EEA to make fast and secure cryptocurrency purchases at competitive rates via Revolut Ramp.

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Report: Bank merger activity likely to speed up in 2025

ABA Community Banking

This year could be a banner year for bank mergers and acquisitions, with improving economic conditions, enhanced net interest margins and the possibility of tax cuts, according to a recent analysis by the law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth. The post Report: Bank merger activity likely to speed up in 2025 appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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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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Regions keeps costs in check as loan growth proves elusive

American Banker

The Alabama-based regional bank reported stronger earnings on a bump in capital markets fee revenue and lower expenses, but its total loans declined and its charge-offs increased. It expects only modest loan growth this year.

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Salv starts the application process for its Bridge cohort

The Paypers

Estonia-based regtech Salv has announced that it opened up applications for the next cohort of its Salv Bridge network, which is set to focus on cross-border APP fraud and mitigating criminal organisations.

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FDIC sues 17 former SVB leaders for negligence leading to failure

American Banker

The lawsuit alleges mismanagement and fiduciary breaches caused SVB's 2023 collapse, costing the Deposit Insurance Fund $23 billion.

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Komainu receives USD 75 million in Bitcoin-funded investment

The Paypers

Komainu , a regulated provider of digital asset custody and services has announced a USD 75 million strategic investment from Blockstream Capital Partners.

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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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Citizens' private bank turns profit for the first time

American Banker

The Providence, Rhode Island-based company launched its private bank in 2023 after a spate of bank failures left holes in the market. "It's not like I'm asking anybody to wait for delayed gratification," CEO Bruce Van Saun said Friday.

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EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) comes into force

The Paypers

The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act ( DORA ), first introduced by the European Commission in 2020, has become officially applicable across the EU Single Market.

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WaFd is the latest bank to exit mortgage lending

American Banker

Commoditization of mortgages, plus technology that eases the refinance process, and the regulatory environment, all contributed to the decision.

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Explore Fantastic Marketing With Our 2025 Idea Book!

Image Works Direct

Are you ready for a year full of marketing magic? Luckily for you, our 2025 Idea Book is here! With catchy designs, client testimonials and on-trend strategies, let our Idea Book serve as your guide for a year of fantastic marketing.

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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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Huntington turns to organic growth as expansion effort clicks

American Banker

The Columbus, Ohio-based bank's profit more than doubled in the fourth quarter from a year ago, with solid growth in loans and deposits.

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Knowit partners with Backbase to advance digital banking in the Nordics

The Paypers

Knowit has partnered with Backbase to support financial institutions in the Nordic region with their digital transformation efforts.

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Wells Fargo, Merrill cash-sweep accounts shortchanged clients, SEC alleges

American Banker

The firms paid $60 million to settle the claims without admitting to or denying theregulator's allegations.

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ePayPolicy introduces Quotes and Invoices to its insurance platform

The Paypers

ePayPolicy has announced the introduction of a new solution, Quotes and Invoices, as part of an ongoing series of updates to its insurance payments platform.

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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.