Wed.Jul 03, 2024

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BNPL credit reporting hangs in limbo

Payments Dive

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has long wanted buy now, pay later loans to be listed on consumer’s credit reports. So why didn’t it include that in a March rule for the industry?

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Transactions: Avidia Bank selects Q2, Personetics for digital banking services

BankInovation

Hudson, Mass.-based bank Avidia Bank has selected digital banking service provider Q2 to improve its digital banking capabilities. The $2.5 billion bank will also tap data-driven personalization fintech Personetics’ AI-driven engagement platform through Q2’s platform, Avidia Chief Marketing Officer at Avidia Bank, Janel Maysonet told Bank Automation News.

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NCR Voyix terminates staff across several units

Payments Dive

The tech company, whose tools are used by numerous stores, cut employees in its sales, engineering, professional services, data and product management teams last week.

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The end of Chevron deference, CRE concerns: Top banking news for June 2024

American Banker

In this month's roundup of top banking news: a cease-and-desist issued by the Federal Reserve, high CFO turnover, the end of Chevron deference and more.

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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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Collapse of UK firm Small World means vital money transfers are not arriving

TheGuardian

People in developing countries are particularly affected after the business stopped processing transactions Thousands of people in developing countries have been left waiting for vital payments that many rely on to live after the Small World money transfer service collapsed. The company, part of LCC Trans-Sending, which allowed users to send cash for pickup collection in more than 170 countries, ceased trading on 10 June.

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FIs seek tech growth through M&A

BankInovation

Financial institutions are looking to mergers and acquisitions to expand their footprints in growing markets and leaning on their growth for technology investment. For smaller financial institutions, their M&A strategy is usually “to get a bigger portfolio of assets to smooth your expense base as the costs of regulation are going up,” Dan Goerlich, U.S.

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Activity-based regulation would mean a more competitive financial system

American Banker

With the line between banks and fintechs growing ever blurrier, financial services supervisors ought to consider adjusting regulation to fit the kinds of activity an institution is engaged in.

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Flexys, Tuum to optimise debt management for banks

The Paypers

UK-based debt management software Flexys has entered a collaboration with Tuum to enable banks to optimise and improve debt collection and management.

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Fintechs push for a bigger global crypto payments market

American Banker

Circle, Stripe and Coindesk all make moves to add scale for digital asset transactions.

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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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CBUAE establishes Open Finance Regulation

The Paypers

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced that it issued the Open Finance Regulation, aiming to ensure the security and efficiency of Open Finance solutions in the region.

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Don't blame credit repair for surging consumer complaints

American Banker

The focus should be on the millions of Americans whose credit reports contain serious errors, and who are increasingly desperate for relief.

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FINOM's local IBAN accounts now available in Spain

The Paypers

Digital banking solution for SMEs and entrepreneurs in Europe FINOM has announced the availability of its IBAN accounts in Spain, expanding its solutions to the region.

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What is a BaaS bank's responsibility post-Synapse collapse?

American Banker

Reconciliation problems normally don't happen on the scale that is playing out with Synapse and its partner banks. But banks and their fintech partners can do a better job of communicating the realities of accessing financial services through nonbank entities.

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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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Mountain America Credit Union extends partnership with Alkami

The Paypers

Mountain America Credit Union (MACU) has extended its partnership with Alkami Technology to leverage its digital banking platform and Data & Marketing Solutions.

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A data breach at Evolve is hurting its many fintech partners

American Banker

Wise, Affirm and Bilt Rewards are among the seven fintechs whose customers' data has gotten tied up in the breach. The number of affected companies is likely to grow.

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EQ Bankto improve customers trust with AI

The Paypers

EQ Bank , the digital arm of Equitable Bank, has leveraged Adoreboard ’s AI-powered insights to enhance customer trust and streamline feedback analysis.

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Warren accuses Powell of giving big bank CEOs too much influence

American Banker

Warren chided the Federal Reserve chairman for having multiple private meetings and talks with top executives — including 19 with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.

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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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Paxos gets MAS approval to issue stablecoins in Singapore

The Paypers

Paxos has announced that its subsidiary, Paxos Digital Singapore, has received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore ( MAS ) to issue stablecoins.

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California credit union hit with ransomware attack

American Banker

The attack knocked out online banking, mobile banking and the call center at Patelco Credit Union.

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Zand Bank and Taurus sign a digital assets partnership

The Paypers

UAE-based Zand Bank has chosen Taurus , a digital asset technology provider, to cover all of its digital asset infrastructure: custody, tokenization and blockchain connectivity.

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How to Crack the Code on Banking for Millennials

The Financial Brand

This article How to Crack the Code on Banking for Millennials appeared first on The Financial Brand. Millennials are diverging from older generations in core attitudes to their money and finances. Here's why and how. This article How to Crack the Code on Banking for Millennials appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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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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Mollie adds Riverty's BNPL payment method

The Paypers

Netherlands-based financial service provider Mollie has partnered with BNPL company Riverty to add a flexible payment method for its customers.

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Treasuries snap losing streak amid signs U.S. economy is slowing

American Banker

The U.S. 30-year yield reached the highest level in a month on Monday amid predictions that a Trump presidency would lead to higher inflation.

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SIX joins forces with Avaloq

The Paypers

Global provider of financial information SIX has announced the launch of the Independent Valuation Service for financial instruments developed in collaboration with Avaloq.

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Broadridge acquires CompSci Resources

The Paypers

US-based Broadridge Financial Solutions has acquired CompSci Resources , a privoder of cloud-based fintech software for processing SEC filings for companies and funds.

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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.