Accenture

JULY 1, 2024

In part one of my blog, I explored how current macroeconomic events are akin to a solar storm and the Northern Lights are the manifestation of the banking industry’s reaction to uncertainty. In part two, I will discuss key areas banks should focus on to avoid becoming paralyzed by the challenges they face. Over the… The post Navigating the storm: Strategic focus areas for retail banks in uncertain times appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Payments Dive

JULY 1, 2024

Research from online payments processor Stripe found that providing BNPL increases the average size and total number of sales.

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BankInovation

JULY 1, 2024

Data insights company S&P Global is developing internal- and external-facing generative AI tools to boost efficiencies — and it hopes to monetize the technology by offering it to customers.

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Payments Dive

JULY 1, 2024

A proposed Visa-Mastercard settlement failed partly because a judge overseeing the case determined large merchants wouldn’t benefit as much as smaller merchants.

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 1, 2024

Financial Markets Update – Second Quarter 2024 A dream vacation! I went with family and friends to Holland and Belgium during peak tulip season during April. It was so beautiful and lots of fun. We saw so many fabulous places, including Amsterdam, Kinderdijk and its windmills, Keukenhof Gardens, Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp. We learned how Holland keeps the floodwaters away.

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The Paypers

JULY 1, 2024

Sweden-based biometrics company Fingerprint Cards (Fingerprints) has partnered with paytech Valid to develop a biometric payment card for the Brazilian market.

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BankInovation

JULY 1, 2024

Payments go beyond the transfer of money, and financial institutions can customize each step of the process through vendor selection.

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American Banker

JULY 1, 2024

In this edition of American Banker's news quiz, test yourself on the Synapse bankruptcy, the growth of alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Funding Circle's sale of U.S.-based assets and more.

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The Paypers

JULY 1, 2024

Shopify has announced to its users and customers in the region of Europe that Amazon Pay will no longer be available as a payment option starting in August this year.

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American Banker

JULY 1, 2024

CRTs have changed since the financial crisis. But the eventual credit cycle turn is likely to show again that weaker banks' CRT use merely transformed, but did not eliminate, risk.

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The Paypers

JULY 1, 2024

The central banks of India, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines have announced their plans to launch an instant cross-border retail payments platform.

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American Banker

JULY 1, 2024

The court didn't rule on the merits of any regulation, but made it much easier to challenge rules governing banking.

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The Paypers

JULY 1, 2024

UK-based digital bank Monzo has announced the launch of additional app-based security control tools to safeguard individuals’ savings whose phones were stolen by criminals.

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American Banker

JULY 1, 2024

Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, told Synapse's partner banks, fintech companies and investors to pool together resources to immediately restore customer's access to deposits frozen in lengthy bankruptcy proceedings.

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The Paypers

JULY 1, 2024

Global asset manager BlackRock has entered an agreement to acquire UK-based data firm Preqin for USD 3.23 billion in cash and further expand its presence in alternative investments.

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American Banker

JULY 1, 2024

The bank has seen positive returns expanding its national branch network, but it is contending with fraudsters who are increasingly targeting branches.

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The Paypers

JULY 1, 2024

UAE-based bank Mashreq has expanded its partnership with Oracle Financial Services to support its growth globally.

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American Banker

JULY 1, 2024

Silvergate's former CEO and onetime chief risk officer settled allegations that they misled investors about the strength of the bank's anti-money laundering compliance program. Meanwhile, Silvergate's former CFO denied separate allegations by the SEC and vowed to defend himself in court.

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The Paypers

JULY 1, 2024

The provider of payment infrastructure solutions EBA CLEARING has announced the publication of user specifications for its Verification of Payee service.

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American Banker

JULY 1, 2024

Even as more transactions go fully digital via apps and devices, one card manufacturer is betting that metal payment cards have a long-term future as status symbols — and secure payment devices.

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The Paypers

JULY 1, 2024

Jumio has launched new research that finds 78% of consumers in the region of Singapore are ready to switch banks over inadequate fraud protection.

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The Financial Brand

JULY 1, 2024

This article What Bang Do Financial Marketers Get for Their Bucks? appeared first on The Financial Brand. More marketing spend drove higher loan and deposit levels in all but one bank size category in 2023. But revenue boosts were more elusive. This article What Bang Do Financial Marketers Get for Their Bucks? appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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The Paypers

JULY 1, 2024

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reported on progress made in the preparation phase of the digital euro, emphasising modernised payments, privacy, and EU autonomy.

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Image Works Direct

JULY 1, 2024

As someone who has many family members who have served, and are serving, in our armed forces, I have special appreciation for those who give up everything at home to put themselves in harm’s way to serve the good of our country. In the spirit of “the good,” let’s focus on our blessings during this Independence Day.

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The Paypers

JULY 1, 2024

German startup Feather has announced the raise of a EUR 6 million funding round to expand in the Pan-European region with its insurance platform for expats.

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