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‘Outdated and misleading’: is it time to reassess the very concept of money?

TheGuardian

It’s regularly being created and destroyed – and economic models that don’t reflect that fact are not even slightly useful Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email In the classic 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life, depositors demand their money from a small-town building society. Its manager, George Bailey (in an unforgettable performance by James Stewart), explains that the money is not in the building society’s vault; it has been lent to other people in the town.

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How Amex is entangled in the Visa-Mastercard settlement

Payments Dive

The settlement gives merchants the ability to surcharge for nearly all Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions, and puts pressure on American Express to allow the same.

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‘Danger zone’: the warnings designed to protect women at UK business events

TheGuardian

Codes of conduct are on the rise, and have a focus on reputational risk as well as on harassment When more than 1,300 lending bosses, regulators and MPs descended on Grosvenor House hotel on Park Lane in London for a black-tie dinner in late February, they arrived informed. Invitees to the Financing & Leasing Association event had been handed an “annual dinner code of conduct” telling guests about a new policy on discrimination and sexual harassment.

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Fiserv has ambitious goals for Clover. Can it meet them?

Payments Dive

To achieve growth targets, Clover will need to fend off competition from rivals, especially Square, and make headway in new verticals and geographic regions, analysts and consultants said.

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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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Nominations are now open for the Most Powerful Women in Banking 2024

American Banker

This annual list of luminaries honors the women who lead in banking and finance across the country, individually and in teams.

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AI adoption, PNC setbacks: Top tech news for March 2024

American Banker

In this month's roundup of top tech news: Organizations like First Horizon and TransUnion explore the use of artificial intelligence, Metropolitan Commercial Bank leaves the banking-as-a-service marketplace, BNY Mellon and Microsoft team up to oversee a new data management platform and more.

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Central Bank builds 60 data-driven insight tools

BankInovation

Jefferson City, Mo.-based Central Bank is looking to data analytics and AI to provide customers with insights about their financial health and increase overall engagement.

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NYCB tailspin, JPMorgan lawsuit: Top banking news for March 2024

American Banker

In this month's roundup of top banking news: New York Community Bancorp works through internal strife, JPMorgan Chase accuses TransUnion and others of data theft, KPMG comes under fire and more.

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The Alternative Bank partners with TK Tech Africa

The Paypers

The Alternative Bank has announced its partnership with TK Tech Africa in order to optimise the Nigerian financial technology and non-interest banking landscape.

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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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5 questions with … Bank of America’s Allison Shonerd

BankInovation

Allison Shonerd, managing director and head of Global Digital Disbursements in the Global Payments organization of Global Transactions Services at Bank of America, is focused on meeting the growing demand for payment solutions through innovation. The $3.

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HKVAEX withdraws licence application in Hong Kong

The Paypers

Hong Kong-based crypto exchange HKVAEX has decided to withdraw its licence with the Securities and Futures Commission.

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How Atlantic Union plans to fill a gap in Virginia's banking market

American Banker

Mergers have left Virginia without an independent statewide financial institution. Atlantic Union CEO John Asbury is trying to change that.

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5 questions with … Bank of America’s Allison Shonerd

BankInovation

Allison Shonerd, managing director and head of Global Digital Disbursements in the Global Payments organization of Global Transactions Services at Bank of America, is focused on meeting the growing demand for payment solutions through innovation. The $3.

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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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Judge rules against Custodia in Fed master account case

American Banker

The federal court judge determined that Federal Reserve banks are not obligated to grant master accounts. The decision set a precedent that has already been cited in another case.

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EBA CLEARING to launch its OCT Service on RT1

The Paypers

EBA CLEARING has announced its plan to launch a new OCT cross-border service in the RT1 System, which will be available for users by November 2024.

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Texas judge blocks updated CRA rules

American Banker

A federal judge in Texas sided with bank trade groups, agreeing that bank regulators might have overstepped their authority in reforming parts of the Community Reinvestment Act.

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Banking’s Digital Jenga

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

In Jenga, players remove one block, then place the removed block on the top. This creates a taller, but increasingly unstable structure as the game progresses. Does this sound like your bank’s digital transformation? Bank C-Suite’s top priority in 2024: cut costs and drive efficiencies. Digital technology is the top answer to deliver savings.

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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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Arab Financial Services partners with ACI Worldwide

The Paypers

Arab Financial Services has announced its partnership with ACI Worldwide in order to drive payment modernisation for FIs, banks, and merchants in the Middle East.

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Old National CFO placed on leave after arrest on molestation charges

American Banker

The Evansville, Indiana bank named an interim chief financial officer after Brendon Falconer was charged with child molestation.

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GCash partners with PayPal to help freelancer get paid

The Paypers

Philippines-based super app GCash and PayPal have partnered to facilitate freelancers and MSMEs to withdraw their PayPal funds through GCash.

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Real-world Lessons for GenAI in Banking, According to Google

The Financial Brand

This article Real-world Lessons for GenAI in Banking, According to Google appeared first on The Financial Brand. Banks are moving beyond pilots and proof of concept efforts into all-in use of GenAI, says Zac Maufe, Google Cloud's banking specialist. This article Real-world Lessons for GenAI in Banking, According to Google appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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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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Valu partners with noon Payments

The Paypers

MENA-based financial technology provider Valu has partnered with noon Payments to deliver convenience and secure financial solutions to clients in the region.

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Major Shifts in Federal Bank Merger Policy Pending from Biden Regulators

The Financial Brand

This article Major Shifts in Federal Bank Merger Policy Pending from Biden Regulators appeared first on The Financial Brand. The Comptroller's Office and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. have issued differing proposals. The Federal Reserve remains a mystery. This article Major Shifts in Federal Bank Merger Policy Pending from Biden Regulators appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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FICO publishes research about Indonesian fraud concerns

The Paypers

FICO has released a research that highlights the concern of Indonesians over identity theft amidst increased risks posed by real-time payments.

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Will GenAI be Your New Manager of Risk and Compliance?

The Financial Brand

This article Will GenAI be Your New Manager of Risk and Compliance? appeared first on The Financial Brand. While artificial intelligence offers excellent potential to help banks manage risk and compliance, McKinsey warns that it carries its own set of pitfalls. This article Will GenAI be Your New Manager of Risk and Compliance? appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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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.