Thu.May 09, 2024

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Here Is the Latest Credit Data To Keep Your Bank Safe

South State Correspondent

As the risk of a recession gets pushed out by the market, so does the risk of credit. This is not to say bank credit is without risk, as higher rates, inflation, and a slowing economy have taken their toll. Three essential credit metrics – probabilities of default (POD), POD rate of change, and POD volatility- materially increased from 2023. In this article, we look at what is happening at the state level, at 30 common industries where credit risk is rising, and at 30 industries where credit ris

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Jack Henry, Visa see escalating FedNow volume

Payments Dive

While the Federal Reserve won’t specify payments volume on the new instant system, executives from certified service providers Visa and Jack Henry said they’re seeing an increase.

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What is the ROI of a Banking Conference?

Jeff For Banks

Are conferences more than a vacation? Last week I attended two back-to-back banking conferences and it was apparent that attendance was down. This is the likely reaction to banks' profit challenges resulting from net interest margin pressures that are due to slowly repricing loans accompanied by ever faster repricing deposits. Let's tighten our belts to offset revenue decline.

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Visa announces generative AI-powered fraud solution

The Paypers

Visa has launched Visa Account Attack Intelligence (VAAI) to combat card testing attacks, reducing fraud and operational losses in real-time for US issuers.

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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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Banks positioned for M&A wave following Q1

BankInovation

Financial institutions that think about efficiency and growth when considering tech spend can respond quickly to merger and acquisition opportunities, Danny Baker, vice president of market strategy at technology provider Fiserv, told Bank Automation News. “Successful banks, when they think about their technology investment, they don’t think about efficiency from a penny-pinching [perspective],” he said.

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Robinhood automated deposits up 100% QoQ

BankInovation

Investing platform Robinhood added more than $3.4 billion through its automated customer account transfer service in the first quarter, up 100% quarter over quarter.

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Airline rewards credit cards come under attack at CFPB-DOT hearing

American Banker

Executives of Allegiant, Breeze and Spirit complained to the heads of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Department of Transportation that the relationships between big banks and big airlines are anticompetitive. Consumer advocates also questioned whether large airlines are delivering on promised rewards and if consumers are racking up debt to accrue miles and points.

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Jack Henry to launch cloud-native solutions

BankInovation

Jack Henry invested in automation technology, grew its client base and explored AI during its fiscal third quarter, which ended March 31. The tech provider is working on a cloud-native online deposit and loan account opening solution, Chief Operating Officer and incoming Chief Executive Gregory Adelson said during Jack Henry’s May 8 earnings call.

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Customer satisfaction falls at digital banks, J.D. Power says

American Banker

Depositors are still flocking to online-only banking platforms offered by companies such as Ally, Capital One and Discover. But overall customer satisfaction took a "statistically significant" drop, according to a new J.D. Power report.

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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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Monzo expands funding to USD 610 mln

The Paypers

UK-based digital bank Monzo has raised an additional USD 190 million, reaching USD 610 million in funding so far towards expansion and new products.

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Congress, not the Fed, is at fault for slashing interchange fees

American Banker

The central bank is merely an instrument of Congress when it comes to setting card interchange fees. Only by making lawmakers feel the heat will the industry see meaningful change.

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BBVA charges forward with hostile bid for Sabadell | US banks explore multi-asset settlement using DLT | JP Morgan taps Visa for faster payments

Bussman Advisory

This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space. The latest edition of the FinTech Ecosystem Newsletter is here: Image Credits: shutterstock.com The post BBVA charges forward with hostile bid for Sabadell | US banks explore multi-asset settlement using DLT | JP Morgan taps Visa for faster payments appeared first on Bussmann Advisory AG.

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Why some banks have decided now is the time to sell their Visa shares

American Banker

Many banks got shares in the lucrative payments network when it went public in 2008. Some of them are now looking to sell in order to offset losses on their sales of underwater bonds.

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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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Hedging tech company ALT21 joins Temenos Exchange

The Paypers

UK-based ALT21 has integrated its BankHedge solution with the Temenos banking platform to streamline FX hedging for banks and global multicurrency payments for SMEs.

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Fed report: Climate change could raise loan defaults for biggest banks

American Banker

The Federal Reserve Thursday released a report on its climate stress test pilot assessing the impact of climate change on big bank portfolios and found that loan defaults could increase as a result of climate events and shifts toward a lower carbon economy.

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United Arab Bank expands partnership with Network International

The Paypers

The United Arab Bank has announced the expansion of its partnership with Network International to include debit card processing within the Network One network.

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FTC vs. payment firms (and fees): What the regulator's watching

American Banker

The Federal Trade Commission recently blasted two companies for their murky business practices and confusing charges. Industry experts say many digital and recurring payments are inviting more regulatory scrutiny.

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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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Mastercard partners with The BENEFIT Company

The Paypers

Mastercard has announced its partnership with The BENEFIT Company in order to drive payment optimisation and financial inclusion in Bahrain.

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House votes to nullify crypto custody guidance; Biden vows veto

American Banker

The House advanced a resolution that would roll back a Securities and Exchange Commission resolution that banks argue cuts them out of the crypto custodying business, but President Biden said he would veto it if it passes the Senate.

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O3 Capital partners with American Express for new cards in Nigeria

The Paypers

Nigeria-based fintech and non-bank credit card issuer O3 Capital has partnered with American Express to issue four new Amex credit cards in Nigeria.

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The Script in our Head: Re-writing the Story of “Not Enough”

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

For a long time, I’ve had thoughts of: “You’re not good enough. You’re not interesting enough. They’ll see through you eventually.” Many of us have these thoughts – persistent whispers in the back of our minds. The narratives we create about ourselves that shape our reality. These thoughts are wrong.

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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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Thunes partners with Pomelo

The Paypers

Thunes has announced its partnership with Pomelo in order to launch a new credit-based digital wallet solution from the US to the Philippines.

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Senate deals death blow to Durbin II inclusion in FAA

American Banker

The next major chance the lawmakers could have on the so-called "swipe fee" legislation will come next year as Congress looks toward a tax package.

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Platformable launches report on Open Banking

The Paypers

Platformable has launched its new report, showing new data on Open Banking picking up pace around the world and providing clients with more access to their data.

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BBVA makes $12 billion hostile bid for Sabadell after snub

American Banker

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA took its offer for Banco de Sabadell SA directly to shareholders, a rare hostile move that the Spanish government said it opposed on concerns over job cuts and reduced competition.

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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.