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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Credit Karma embeds generative AI in overhauled app

American Banker

The personal finance site is rolling out changes to its app that incorporate AI-powered chat and explanatory articles customized to each user.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wasabi introduces White Label OEM Program

The Paypers

US-based Wasabi Technologies has announced the launch of its White Label OEM Program, aiming to deliver predictably priced, reliable and scalable cloud storage to users globally.

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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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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.