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Managing interest rate risk in 2024: Strategies for community banks

Abrigo

Navigating interest rate management in today's environment As regulators focus on interest rate risk management, read about what financial institutions can do to be ready for a rate drop. You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Navigating uncertain times: Strategies for effective risk management and compliance." WATCH Takeaway 1 Many financial institutions are questioning where rates are headed and how to structure their ALM strategies accordingly.

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Atlanta Fed taps payments head for operations chief

Payments Dive

Cheryl Venable is exiting her role as chief of payments operations for the Federal Reserve Financial Services to take the new post.

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Can we get a vote for protecting cash?

ATM Marketplace

One often ignored issue by politicians is the loss of in-person banking services. Politicians should address voters’ concerns about the decline in in-person access to cash and financial services.

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After passing stress tests, big banks plan to increase dividends

American Banker

Two days after the Fed released the results of its annual stress tests, the nation's eight largest banks all announced plans to supplement their payouts to shareholders. At the same time, most of the banks also said that their capital requirements are expected to rise.

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Navigating the Automation Landscape: Selecting Tools That Fit Your Business

Speaker: Gary Dmitriev

Automation promises increased efficiency and reduced costs, but how do you sift through the hype to find the right solution for your organization? Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals.

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Fintech Funding: BankTech Ventures invests in three fintechs

BankInovation

Fintech funding has hit a four-year low, but venture capitalists believe that it will slowly return to a pre-pandemic normal, Carey Ransom, managing director of venture capital firm BankTech Ventures, told Bank Automation News. “Things got very frothy in 2021 and 2022 due to the liquidity in the market,” Ransom said.

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FIs can tap ISO20022 data for AI-driven insights

BankInovation

Financial institutions can look to ISO 20022 standard for payments data to identify patterns in payments and transactions to more easily flag fraud, Jenny Winther, head of payment schemes at Sweden-based Handelsbanken, said today during Volante’s “From mandates to modernization: Payment as a Service strategies for European banks” webinar.

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From teller to president: The Climb

American Banker

Elizabeth Magennis started out as a teller in Brooklyn, New York, and is now the president of the $9.8 billion-asset ConnectOne Bank.

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Amazon beefs up AI development | Nubank buys Hyperplane to push AI-first strategy | US regulators could approve spot ether ETFs for launch by July 4

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 Amazon beefs up AI development | Nubank buys Hyperplane to push AI-first strategy | US regulators could approve spot ether ETFs for launch by July 4 appeared first on Bussmann Advisory AG.

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Coinbase sues FDIC over efforts to debank crypto companies

American Banker

The company says the FDIC's "pause letters" to banks and denial of Freedom of Information Act requests are illegal.

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Case Study: First Mid Bank Fast-Tracks New Market Entry in Commercial Lending

Discover First Mid Bank's Expansion Success with Our Case Study! Discover how First Mid Bank & Trust fast-tracked market expansion through advanced automation and compliance solutions. This case study reveals their journey from facing challenges in Texas' complex legal landscape to achieving rapid market entry with GoDocs' innovative commercial closing platform.

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WeBank gains approval for fintech subsidiary in Hong Kong

The Paypers

China-based online lender WeBank has gotten regulatory approval from the mainland to set up a fintech subsidiary in Hong Kong as it looks to expand beyond its home market.

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AI and tech investments need to show results beyond the CIO's office

American Banker

The real test of the value of investments in artificial intelligence and other tech upgrades is the generation of measurable value across a bank's lines of business.

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Bitstamp complies with MiCA regulations

The Paypers

Global crypto exchange Bitstamp has made changes to its platform to adapt to MiCA regulation, which come into effect in the EU on 30 June 2024.

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June community bank C-suite changes

American Banker

New top executives were lined up for lenders across the West and Midwest, including Bank of North Dakota.

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Exploring the Liability Shift: A Comprehensive Guide to Fraud Loss Responsibility and Mitigation

Shifting liability for digital fraud losses represents a significant challenge for financial institutions and payment service providers. In response to the global surge in digital fraud, regulators are introducing policies that transfer the cost of fraud from defrauded customers to financial institutions. ThreatMark’s newly released white paper, "The Liability Shift: Understanding Fraud Losses Responsibility and Mitigation," provides an in-depth analysis of this shift, its implications, and stra

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Comfi secures USD 5 million

The Paypers

Dubai-based Comfi has announced the rise of USD 5 million debt facility in order to expand its services and optimise B2B transactions in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

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Supreme Court ends Chevron deference in landmark decision

American Banker

Supreme Court ends Chevron deference in landmark decision

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Lynx launches money mule account detection tool

The Paypers

AI software provider Lynx has announced the launch of its new Lynx Mule Account Detection product, aiming to stop organised crime and protect customers from fraud.

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Michigan credit unions to merge, NYCB to enact a reverse stock split

American Banker

Bloom Credit Union and West Michigan Credit Union aim to join forces; Long Island-based New York Community Bancorp plans a reverse stock split; Providence, Rhode Island-based Citizens Financial hires longtime California banker to lead its middle-market team; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.

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Amadeus' Altéa PSS now available on Vietnam Airlines

The Paypers

Travel technology company Amadeus has announced that its Altéa Passenger Service System (PSS) technology was implemented into Vietnam Airlines.

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Banking groups balk at proposed cyber incident reporting rule

American Banker

The trade groups said Friday that a proposed rule from CISA would burden firms with overly broad reporting requirements as they scramble to respond to incidents.

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SWIAT expands collaboration with adesso

The Paypers

SWIAT , a fintech firm specialising in blockchain software for open and decentralized financial market infrastructure, has expanded its collaboration with IT service provider adesso.

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Fincen proposes tougher anti-money laundering standards in new rule

American Banker

The Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a proposal mandating banks enhance their anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing programs, including measures to address fentanyl trafficking and Russian money laundering.

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New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders

Dive into the complexities of New York lien laws with our comprehensive eBook, 'New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders.' In this detailed guide, we explore the critical formalities necessary for lenders navigating ground-up construction and fix-and-flip projects in the New York market. From documentation requirements to the implications of non-compliance, learn how to safeguard your lending position and prioritize legal adherence.

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Paycorp expands into embedded funding in South Africa and the UK

The Paypers

International payments company Paycorp has announced its expansion into the embedded funding market in the region of South Africa and the UK.

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How Visa's key growth engine keeps growing

American Banker

The value-added services unit of Visa, led by longtime Australian bank executive Anthony Cahill, covers nearly 200 global products in five categories, and recently produced a 23% quarterly increase in revenue over the prior year.

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Coinbase partners with Stripe to expand crypto adoption

The Paypers

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has teamed up with Stripe to increase cryptocurrency adoption with cheaper, faster financial infrastructure.

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Digital lending projects prioritize speed at megabank and credit union

American Banker

Executives from Citi and TDECU teased their plans for digital lending at American Banker's Digital Banking conference this week.

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202