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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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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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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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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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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How a Managed Services Partner Can Reduce the Friction in Your RDC Program

Treasury teams at community banks face an ongoing challenge of delivering frictionless customer experiences as they support treasury products – especially RDC. This infographic focuses on the efficiencies community banks gain when partnering with a proven managed services provider. You’ll see the advantages you can gain when a managed services partner leverages online tools, skilled customer and technical support personnel, and fulfillment and logistics capabilities to streamline RDC fulfillment

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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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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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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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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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Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders — Bank and Credit Union Edition

Amid market uncertainty, banks and credit unions are faced with critical decisions about the future of their commercial lending. With fluctuating interest rates and rising competition from non-bank lenders, it's critical to allocate your 2025 budget strategically to optimize lending operations. Our Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders delivers key strategies to help you navigate these challenges, ensuring your institution is well-positioned for the coming year.

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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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It Takes Two to Tango

With automation, you’ll reduce errors and save valuable time, allowing you to focus on what really matters: strategic analysis and insightful decision-making. Picture accurate financial reports ready at your fingertips, giving you the confidence to tackle business challenges head-on. Embracing automation not only boosts productivity but also elevates your role from number cruncher to closing rockstar.

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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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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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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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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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The 2024 Lenders Guide to Automating the Complex Loan

Download the latest edition of GoDocs' "The Lender's Guide to Automating the Complex Loan." This comprehensive guide offers financial institutions valuable insights into document automation for complex commercial loans. It unpacks the intricacies of complex loans and showcases how an automation platform like GoDocs — the leading commercial loan closing platform — delivers impressive benefits and ROI to any FI.

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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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Barclays faces investor pressure to halt fracking finance

American Banker

A group of 24 institutional investors say a recent pledge by the British bank to restrict financing for companies that focus exclusively on fossil-fuel exploration and extraction doesn't go far enough.

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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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Confronting the Change Challenge

Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.