Fri.Jan 05, 2024

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Florida weighs cashless ban

Payments Dive

Lawmakers in the state are considering legislation that would require merchants to accept cash payments.

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Perficient Recognized in Forrester Continuous Automation & Testing Services Landscape Report

Perficient

Software is at the core of the modern business model, making quality and performance top priorities to stay competitive. Organizations rely on continuous automation and testing (CAT) services to build business applications faster, with higher quality, and at scale to meet increasing market demands. Organizations looking to modernize testing capabilities with new technologies or fill skill gaps among internal teams seek external testing services providers for support.

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Bank groups voice concerns with CFPB’s open banking proposal

Payments Dive

The Bank Policy Institute and The Clearing House want the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to take a tougher stance on screen scraping, and allow banks to charge fees to cover the cost of enabling data sharing.

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2024 ATM trends: What can we expect?

ATM Marketplace

Now that we have entered 2024, it's time to look ahead to see what trends we can expect to see this new year with a focus on three key areas: AI, video banking and cash automation.

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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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FlexWage wins EWA carve-out in Connecticut

Payments Dive

The earned wage access company said the Connecticut Department of Banking determined it doesn’t need a state lending license.

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Earned Wage Access Products Are Not Loans, According to the AG of Montana

CFPB Monitor

On December 22, 2023, the Attorney General of Montana released an opinion (the “Opinion”) concluding that certain earned wage access (EWA) products are not “consumer loans” or “deferred deposit loans” under Montana law and do not, therefore, require licensure by the Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions. The Opinion only applies to EWA products that are: fully non-recourse, meaning providers do not: have any legal or contractual right to repayment from consumers, engage in any d

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Open banking: API ownership, liability

BankInovation

Data protection protocols were among the top concerns raised after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau gave consumers and the industry until Dec. 29 to respond to its October open banking proposal.

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Financial trade groups remind CFPB of the SBREFA requirements for the imminent overdraft and NSF fee rulemaking

CFPB Monitor

On January 3, 2023, American Bankers Association, America’s Credit Unions, and Independent Community Bankers of America wrote a letter to CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to address their concerns that the CFPB’s proposal for rulemaking on non-sufficient funds (NSF) and overdraft fees triggers the statutorily required Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) review as the rulemaking will have a significant economic impact on banks and credits unions with assets of $850 million or le

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Fintech funding: Citi’s 2024 investment outlook

BankInovation

Citi plans to invest in payments, liquidity, trade finance and security services fintechs in 2024 despite ongoing changing macroeconomic conditions, Bis Chatterjee, head of partnerships and innovation at Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions, told Bank Automation News.

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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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Community banks are deepening ties to fintech hubs

American Banker

Reading Cooperative Bank and Queensborough National Bank and Trust are among those that see value in being close to fintech startups.

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FusionIQ partners with Kinecta

The Paypers

FusionIQ has partnered with US-based Kinecta Federal Credit Union in order to implement its fully integrated solution and accelerate the latter’s digital development.

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Ed Crutchfield, legendary dealmaker and Charlotte banker, dies at 82

American Banker

As the CEO of First Union Bank, Crutchfield struck more than 80 deals, riding the consolidation wave of the 1980s and 1990s. When he retired, First Union was the sixth largest bank in the country.

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Talus Pay acquires Jobox.ai and Clarus Merchant Services

The Paypers

Talus Pay has acquired Jobox.ai and Clarus Merchant Services for fintech software and B2B capabilities incorporation, as well as accelerated development in the US.

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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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New payment CEOs taking the spotlight for 2024

American Banker

These executives have taken charge at firms like PayPal, Discover and Early Warning Servcies during a volatile time for the entire industry.

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Vienna Payment Solutions partners with Interswitch East Africa (Kenya)

The Paypers

Vienna Payment Solutions has partnered with Interswitch East Africa (Kenya) to improve payment solutions for financial institutions, retailers, and hospitality industry participants.

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Western Alliance completes management shuffle with hire of credit chief

American Banker

The appointment of Lynne Biggio Herndon as chief credit officer marks the final step in the Phoenix-based bank's leadership reorganization.

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Surfboard Payments partners with Worldline

The Paypers

Sweden-based Surfboard Payments has partnered with Worldline to provide businesses across the Nordic region with improved payment solutions.

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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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How ECIP capital is driving change at one mission-based lender

American Banker

Southern Bancorp in Little Rock, Arkansas, plans to put $250 million in equity capital it received from the Treasury Department to good use making mortgages and acquiring banks.

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SentinelOne to acquire PingSafe

The Paypers

US-based AI security company SentinelOne has announced its agreement to acquire PingSafe , aiming to expand its cloud security capabilities.

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Cash-advance firm FloatMe hit with $3 million FTC penalty

American Banker

The fintech made deceptive claims and charged "surprise" fees, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

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Emirates Islamic launches QuickRemit in the UK

The Paypers

Emirates Islamic has announced the launch of its online fund transfer service QuickRemit for customers and clients in the region of the UK.

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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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McKernan concerned with asset management giants' influence on banks

American Banker

FDIC Board Director Jonathan McKernan voiced worry about the growing influence of Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street on publicly traded banks Friday, suggesting regulators more actively review their interactions.

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NetCents partners with Worldpay

The Paypers

NetCents has partnered with Worldpay in order to accelerate the adoption of digital assets and crypto payment infrastructure across businesses globally.

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Starbucks' mobile app criticized; Worldpay, Alchemy partner

American Banker

In the news this week: A consumer group filed a complaint against Starbucks over its mobile app and reloadable gift cards, Worldpay partnered with crypto payment firm Alchemy, The Clearing House hired Amanda Stewart as its new marketing chief, and more.

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ChowBanQ considering an IPO for its platform

The Paypers

US-based fintech company ChowBanQ has announced that it plans to go public with its platform for trading and making payments as transfers between buckets.

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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.