Mon.Dec 02, 2024

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Holiday check fraud: Protecting customers and financial institutions

Abrigo

This article covers these key topics: Holiday risks: Thieves target checks in the mail Financial institutions can educate customers about holiday check fraud A staff refresher on check fraud red flags will help Check fraud detection software, collaboration, and reporting are crucial Check fraud risks during the holiday season Holiday check fraud puts financial institutions and their customers or members at risk.

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Black Friday winners and losers

Payments Dive

Payments players charted an increase in spending over the Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend, with e-commerce sales growth outstripping the rise in stores.

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Where did the money go? Latest from Synapse bankruptcy, Evolve

American Banker

Banks have been returning some funds to fintech customers affected by the Synapse collapse, but a multimillion-dollar discrepancy between how much Synapse says customers are owed and how much the banks say they have remains.

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Consumers grab credit cards for holiday shopping

Payments Dive

Credit card debt will not slow shoppers down as they spend for the holidays, according to a new survey of U.S. consumers.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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High-Value Cash Transactions That Could Trigger Income Tax Scrutiny

BankBazaar

Large cash transactions, particularly those exceeding specified thresholds, can attract attention from the Income Tax Department. While these regulations are designed to uphold the integrity of the financial system and prevent illicit activities, they are not intended to discourage legitimate transactions. Understanding which transactions might draw scrutiny can help taxpayers avoid unnecessary notices or penalties.

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4 Keys to AI Governance Driving Compliance and Accountability | FinTalk

Jack Henry

When it comes to AI, compliance and accountability are more than regulatory obligations – they are commitments to your accountholders’ trust and the integrity of your financial institution. So, what happens if you don’t have robust AI governance and accountability structures in place? Consequences like regulatory penalties, potential biases in decision-making, and privacy breaches could harm your reputation and lead to financial losses.

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Lightspeed discloses strategic reorganization

Payments Dive

The Canadian payments software company said it expects the operational overhaul to impact 200 workers and result in savings that can be redirected to its priorities.

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Fighting Fraud in the Online Account Opening Channel | FinTalk

Jack Henry

Digital account opening solutions have undoubtedly emerged as one of the most essential initiatives a financial institution should invest in. In fact, account opening has been a very hot topic in Cornerstone’s What’s Going on in Banking report for the past four years.

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The $185 billion opportunity: How platforms can leverage embedded finance to unlock additional revenue streams

Payments Dive

Although early-adopting platforms are already reaping the rewards of embedded finance, crucially, supply has not yet caught up with demand.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Payments at the end of 2024: Lots of cliffhangers

American Banker

As 2024 comes to a close, trends such as open banking, fights over credit card fees and the future of faster payments are still in flux.

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Coinbase withdraws application to enter Turkish market

The Paypers

US-based Coinbase has decided to withdraw its pre-application to enter the Turkish market due to the new measures aimed at regulating the crypto market.

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BankBazaar Mobile App: All About the V2 Upgrade!

BankBazaar

The all-new version of the B ankBazaar mobile a pp for Android and iOS is here ! With sleek UI/UX changes , smarter features, and a focus on your needs, it’s more than just an update— it’s a promise to make every interaction effortless and more engaging , transforming the way you manage your finances. Explore with us now as we show you the future of finance management today!

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Japan based crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin is set to liquidate

The Paypers

Japan based cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin has prepared to shut down operations after suffering a USD 320 million Bitcoin theft in May 2024 due to a private key hack.

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The Role of Automation in Commercial Lending

Automation is changing the game for commercial lenders, offering a clear path to competitive advantage in 2025. Rising costs, outdated workflows, and manual data entry slow growth and impact borrower satisfaction. Automation addresses these challenges, reducing costs, speeding up loan cycles, improving accuracy, and elevating borrower experiences. With market uncertainty easing, now is the time to act—waiting until loan volumes rebound leaves lenders unprepared and struggling to compete.

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Empowering Futures: Popular Bank partners with Bottomless Closet for first-time homebuyers.

PopularBank

Popular Bank believes in the power of community and the importance of supporting initiatives that uplift individuals and foster success. As such, we are proud to highlight our ongoing partnership with Bottomless Closet, a New York City based non-profit organization. Established in 1999, Bottomless Closet is dedicated to empowering women to thrive professionally, providing them with the resources and support needed to succeed.

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Coinbase withdraws application to enter Turkish market

The Paypers

US-based Coinbase has decided to withdraw its pre-application to enter the Turkish market due to the new measures aimed at regulating the crypto market.

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Six additions announced to ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index

ABA Community Banking

ABA has added six banks to the ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index. The index includes 248 community banks with $240.4 billion in market capitalization. The post Six additions announced to ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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HSBC to pull back from China credit card business

The Paypers

HSBC has announced its decision to pull back from its credit card businesses in China, as the lender struggled to expand and make the enterprise profitable.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Bipartisan AI bills offer starting point for next Congress

American Banker

The two bills would require banking agencies to study artificial intelligence and its application in the banking sector, and would codify findings from an earlier AI working group formed by the committee.

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Idemia and Serenity partner to launch the sAxess card

The Paypers

Idemia Secure Transactions partners with Serenity to launch a biometric card for logical access control and digital asset security.

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WSFS sues over signage that plunged 500 feet to the ground

American Banker

The Delaware-based bank filed a complaint against two companies that built a WSFS logo display in downtown Philadelphia. Part of the signage eventually broke off in what the bank called an "almost-tragedy.

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KPMG UK joins Fintech Scotland to further boost fintech innovation in Scotland

The Paypers

KPMG UK has partnered with FinTech Scotland , with the aim of promoting innovation and encouraging the adoption of advanced technologies within the fintech landscape in Scotland.

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Outsource With Confidence for RDC Program Success

Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) clients are more likely to use additional treasury services and maintain larger deposits. However, poor customer experiences—particularly if they delay deposits—can compel RDC clients to take their business elsewhere. This eBook makes the case for outsourcing RDC operations to a proven managed services partner. This approach helps Treasury Departments with limited resources provide excellent client experiences that result in higher retention and productivity rates.

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Fed official calls for simpler, forward-looking monetary framework

American Banker

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said the central bank's last framework review was too focused on the post-global financial crisis period and difficult to explain.

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EPC publishes new version of SEPA Request-to-Pay scheme rulebook

The Paypers

The European Payments Council (EPC) has announced that it published version 4.0 of the SEPA Request-to-Pay (SRTP) scheme rulebook, covering the need to optimise and clarify the scheme while maintaining its stability.

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Community banks promote, recruit top executives in November

American Banker

Several companies filled leadership posts throughout the country, including Clarion County Community Bank's hiring of Travis Heiser to become its CEO.

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Bank of New Zealand invests in payments technology firm Centrapay

The Paypers

The Bank of New Zealand has announced an investment in payments technology company Centrapay as part of its efforts to enhance its digital payments offerings.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.