Fri.Mar 29, 2024

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CFPB warns remittance firms about false ads

Payments Dive

The agency told international money transfer companies that “deceptive marketing” may run afoul of federal law.

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FDIC rebukes Sutton Bank, Piermont Bank over fintech partners

American Banker

The steady drumbeat of consent orders against banks that offer banking as a service continues, with regulators telling banks to keep a closer eye on their fintechs' compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and money laundering rules.

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Movers and Shakers: Stawchansky new chief technology innovation officer at Finastra

BankInovation

Fintech Finastra has appointed Mike Stawchansky senior vice president, chief technology innovation officer, according to a release from the on March 6. Stawchansky was senior vice president of platform engineering at data intelligence company Collibra and vice president of system engineering at Salesforce, according to his LinkedIn profile.

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AWS and WAX unlock Web3 integration in gaming

The Paypers

US-based Worldwide Asset Exchange (WAX) has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate the WAX network into the Amazon Managed Blockchain (AMB) service.

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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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Amazon spends $2.75B on AI startup Anthropic | Mastercard, Visa reach $30B settlement over credit card fees |BlackRock’s digital fund attracts $245m

Bussman Advisory

This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space: Amazon spends $2.75 billion on AI startup Anthropic in its largest venture investment yet Mastercard, Visa reach $30 billion settlement over credit card fees BlackRock’s digital fund attracts $245m from 7 investors in a week Plus, 12 more exclusive stories to help you stay ahead of the curve!

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CFPB's 1033 regulation could be a boon for small banks

American Banker

The proposed data sharing rules could create opportunities for forward-thinking financial institutions to better serve their customers and meet ever-growing expectations for digital finance.

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Mashreq partners with NPCI International Payments and PhonePe

The Paypers

Mashreq has partnered with NPCI International Payments in order to integrate PhonePe with NEOPAY and improve financial connectivity between the UAE and India.

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Texas judge moves CFPB's $8 credit card late fee case to DC

American Banker

Judge Mark T. Pittman sided with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in ordering the case be moved from Texas to the District of Columbia due to "forum shopping.

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AP+ announces the passage of the Digital ID Bill

The Paypers

Australian Payments Plus (AP+), a provider of digital identity solutions via ConnectID , has announced and welcomed the passage by the Senate of the Digital ID Bill.

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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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The Great Checking Account Migration: How Marketers Grab Growth in 2024

The Financial Brand

This article The Great Checking Account Migration: How Marketers Grab Growth in 2024 appeared first on The Financial Brand. Millions of people moved to a new state or a new city during the post-pandemic residential boom. Now, bank marketers have a once-in-a-decade opportunity to serve the coming checking account migration. This article The Great Checking Account Migration: How Marketers Grab Growth in 2024 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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HID partners with Santander International

The Paypers

US-based identity solutions provider HID , together with Temenos , has announced its collaboration with Santander International , aiming to offer improved customer authentication.

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State regulators shouldn't be cannibalizing their own banks

American Banker

States reconsidering the opt-out provision of the Depository Institutions and Monetary Control Act should understand that doing so inherently devalues banks chartered within their borders.

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Samsung Pay to stop working with Mir

The Paypers

Samsung Pay , a South Korea-based payment service, has announced its decision to stop working with Russia’s national Mir payment cards starting April 3 2024.

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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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Banks could also be benefactors of CFPB's data sharing plan

American Banker

There are lingering questions related to the agency's 1033 proposal, including how to balance access to information with fraud prevention. But financial institutions should look for ways that access to additional data could help them create better products.

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Mastercard partners with Singapore Airlines

The Paypers

US-based payment technology corporation Mastercard has announced its collaboration with Singapore Airlines (SIA), aiming to improve the travel experience across Southeast Asia.

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Warren reiterates call for gun MCC guidance

Payments Dive

The Massachusetts senator and 32 other Democrats are stressing the need for federal guidance on the gun merchant category code as states take opposing sides.

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iDenfy partners with FTMO

The Paypers

Lithuania-based regtech company iDenfy has announced that it entered a collaboration with FTMO , aiming to simplify the latter’s onboarding process and prevent duplicate accounts.

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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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Azimut to launch a new digital independent bank

The Paypers

Italy-based Azimut has set out plans to spin off part of its network of financial advisors, merge it into an independent digital bank, and look for outside investors.

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The FinCEN issues an RFI related to banks under the CIP Rule

The Paypers

FinCEN has announced its decision to issue an RFI related to the requirements for banks under the CIP Rule to collect a TIN from a client before opening an account.

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Adyen partners with Adobe Commerce

The Paypers

Netherlands-based financial technology platform for businesses Adyen has entered a collaboration with Adobe Commerce , aiming to provide flexible payment solutions.

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Sovos, PwC partner to boost e-invoicing implementation

The Paypers

UK-based compliance company Sovos has recently announced a new partnership with Belgium-based PwC firm PwC Business Advisory Services to address important e-invoicing and e-reporting needs.

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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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Coro secures USD 100 mln funding round

The Paypers

US-based cybersecurity platform Coro has raised a USD 100 million Series D funding round to drive growth and to augment cybersecurity for SMEs.

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US, UK probe USD 20 bln crypto flows through Russia exchange

The Paypers

US and UK authorities have analysed cryptocurrency transactions exceeding USD 20 billion that flowed through a Russia-based virtual exchange.

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Mastercard expands Click to Pay solution in Australia

The Paypers

Mastercard Incorporated has decided to expand its Click to Pay solution in Australia to help combat online payment fraud in the country.

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Robinhood launches Gold Card

The Paypers

US-based trading app Robinhood has announced its new Gold Card, a credit card that features a minimum of 3% cashback on all purchases.

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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.