Wed.Mar 06, 2024

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Visa, Western Union partner on cross-border payments

Payments Dive

The card network and the cross-border payments company are developing an international payment system that could be used in disaster situations.

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Capital One and Discover merger ‘dangerous’, consumer groups tell Fed

TheGuardian

Coalition of advocacy groups warn that deal would ‘further concentrate risk’ in the financial system and ‘must be stopped’ Regulators have been urged to block Capital One’s $35bn takeover of Discover by campaigners who say the blockbuster deal is “dangerous, illegal, and must be stopped”. Urging the Federal Reserve and Department of Justice to intervene, a coalition of more than a dozen advocacy groups cautioned that combining two of the largest credit card companies in the US would damage compe

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US Health Dept. offers assistance in wake of Change cyberattack

Payments Dive

Healthcare providers have reported significant challenges to their day-to-day operations, including problems receiving payment from patients and insurers.

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How resilient are UK corporate bond issuers to refinancing risks?

BankUnderground

Laura Achiro and Neha Bora Central banks in most advanced economies have tightened monetary policy by raising interest rates. Tighter financing conditions may make it harder for some businesses to refinance their debt or could mean they face less favourable terms when they do. This blog explores the extent to which bond maturities could crystallise these refinancing risks.

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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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i2c pursues bank clients abroad

Payments Dive

The issuing-processing fintech sees a bigger opportunity in regions outside the U.S. to sell its core banking services, founder and CEO Amir Wain said.

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Huck’s adds touchless payments for fleets

Payments Dive

The convenience retailer is the latest to add this capability as it seeks to win over more business from corporate accounts and professional drivers.

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How junk fees have changed since Biden's last State of the Union

American Banker

In 2023, the Biden administration pledged to reduce "junk fees." Ahead of this year's State of the Union, we revisit what progress has been made.

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BP to upgrade mobile app, POS system

Payments Dive

The c-store and fuel giant will overhaul its BPme platform as it looks to create an enhanced purchasing experience, a spokesperson said.

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Monzo preps for another U.S. push, Stripe adds iPhone payments in U.K.

American Banker

Monzo raises a $430 million investment to accelerate its expansion in the U.S.; Stripe adds support for Tap to Pay on iPhone; and more in this week's global payments news roundup.

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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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Google allows alternatives in Europe, cracks down in India

Payments Dive

The tech giant said it will expand in-app payments options in the EU, while cracking down on apps in India that it said refused to pay its fees.

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Papara to acquire T-Bank

The Paypers

Turkey-based financial technology company Papara has announced the acquisition of T-bank for an undisclosed amount, with the deal awaiting regulatory approval.

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Pro football veteran helps small bank tackle new sports niche

American Banker

Orlando-based Cogent Bancorp's Brandon Ghee, a former NFL player, has launched a business line focused on providing banking services to professional athletes and the growing number of college standouts earning six- and seven-figure incomes.

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5 questions with … Google Cloud’s James Dean

BankInovation

James Dean, global generative AI specialist and financial services industry lead at Google Cloud, will speak at Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2024 on Monday, March 18, at 3:15 p.m. CT.

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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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How PNC's Deborah Guild works to protect the bank and its customers: The Climb

American Banker

As the head of enterprise technology and security, Guild tries to stay ahead of fraudsters and other bad actors.

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JPM subsidiary buys LayerOne Financial

BankInovation

JPMorgan subsidiary Neovest Holdings has acquired investment management company LayerOne Financial for an undisclosed sum. Neovest, a fintech for brokers and dealers, will now be able to help clients monitor portfolios, conduct risk assessments and send orders to their brokers, it stated in a March 1 release.

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Fintech startup focused on asset risk builds bank advisory board, gets Citi Ventures funding

ABA Community Banking

The company's technology is designed to align with the U.S. financial sector's push to diversify loan portfolios—particularly highlighted by risks exposed by the bank failures of the past year. The post Fintech startup focused on asset risk builds bank advisory board, gets Citi Ventures funding appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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BRICS pursues de-dollarisation with blockchain-based payments

The Paypers

BRICS has made efforts to create payment system based on digital currencies and blockchain to reduce reliance on US dollars in settlement.

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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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Make Your ATM Network More Secure

ATM Marketplace

ATM attacks may differ in methods and intensity across regions, but many common global attack patterns exist. Some of these attacks are escalating at an alarming rate and becoming worldwide concerns. Criminal groups are now highly organized, specialized, and targeting specific attack vectors, particularly on ATMs.

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EU adopts 13th sanctions package against Russia

The Paypers

The European Union has agreed on the 13th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation following two years of aggression in Ukraine.

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Biden will highlight fight against 'junk fees' in State of the Union

American Banker

President Joe Biden is expected to lean in on banking issues such as credit card late fees and overdraft fees Thursday evening in his annual address to Congress. However, he likely will avoid the topic of financial-sector stability, even amid a private-sector rescue of New York Community Bancorp.

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Transactions: JPM subsidiary buys LayerOne Financial

BankInovation

JPMorgan subsidiary Neovest Holdings has acquired investment management company LayerOne Financial for an undisclosed sum. Neovest, a fintech for brokers and dealers, will now be able to help clients monitor portfolios, conduct risk assessments and send orders to their brokers, it stated in a March 1 release.

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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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Where are real-time payments taking off fastest? It's not the U.S.

American Banker

Brazil's Pix network, at just three years old, now accounts for 15% of all global real-time payments — and its success is inspiring projects in other countries.

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Yuno secures USD 25 million from consortium of investors

The Paypers

Global payment orchestration platform Yuno has announced that it secured USD 25 million from a consortium of investors, aiming to leverage it to advance operations.

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Weakened SEC climate-risk filing rule still likely to face litigation

American Banker

The Securities and Exchange Commission finalized a pared-down version of rules governing climate-risk disclosure by public companies first proposed in March 2022. Experts say even the weakened rule will likely face challenges in Congress and the courtroom.

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Eurojust aids cross-border crackdown on EUR 2 bln fraud scheme

The Paypers

Eurojust has aided a multinational investigation on EUR 2 billion money laundering scheme, implicating 3 main suspects across Italy, Latvia, and Lithuania.

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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.