Wed.Mar 27, 2024

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20 U.S. banks with the largest CRE loan volume

American Banker

The top five banks had a combined commercial real estate loan volume of more than $500 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023.

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X lands money licenses in Illinois, New Mexico

Payments Dive

The social media platform is now nearly halfway to securing the state licenses needed to fulfill owner Elon Musk’s vision of a nationwide payments app.

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How can banks operationalize customer insights?

ATM Marketplace

CX expert Shelly Chandler of EvolveCX Consulting shares how banks can transition data into actionable insights in today's episode of CX Innovators.

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Private plaintiffs follow DOJ’s Apple antitrust case

Payments Dive

The follow-on class actions are substantively similar to the federal government’s case, making them dependent on the agency’s lead in breaking the company’s smartphone stranglehold.

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.

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Ally hires new CEO, setting off dominoes at Discover

American Banker

Ally Financial ended a six-month search for its next chief executive by hiring Discover CEO Michael Rhodes. The move adds a new wrinkle to Discover's pending sale, though Discover said that Rhodes hadn't been expected to have a long-term role at Capital One following the merger's completion.

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Assisted Living Construction Loans: Financing Your Vision

Commercial Lending USA

Assisted living construction loans are a type of loan that is meant to help build senior living communities.

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CFPB targets ‘bait-and-switch’ card reward programs

Payments Dive

Major credit card providers offset attractive rewards programs with fees and interest, costing consumers carrying balances, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said.

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Treasury report examines gaps in banks' AI risk management

American Banker

The report seeks to help banks "disrupt rapidly evolving AI-driven fraud," according to Treasury's Nellie Liang. The report found banks have difficulties accounting for AI risks.

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NY Assembly bill counters governor on BNPL

Payments Dive

A New York assemblymember has introduced a buy now, pay later bill, countering one introduced in the governor’s budget bill.

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New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders

Dive into the complexities of New York lien laws with our comprehensive eBook, 'New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders.' In this detailed guide, we explore the critical formalities necessary for lenders navigating ground-up construction and fix-and-flip projects in the New York market. From documentation requirements to the implications of non-compliance, learn how to safeguard your lending position and prioritize legal adherence.

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Visa adds new AI tools to help fight digital fraud on payments

BankInovation

Visa Inc. is adding three new AI-powered fraud-prevention tools to its suite of products for business clients as the credit-card giant uses the technology to improve security.

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Discover CEO to exit for Ally

Payments Dive

Michael G. Rhodes, who took the top post at Discover this year, is leaving to become the next CEO of the bank Ally.

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European Transactions: Nationwide to acquire Virgin Money for $3.7B

BankInovation

Swindon, U.K.-based Nationwide Group has offered to acquire U.K.-based financial institution Virgin Money for 2.9 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) in cash, according to a March 21 Nationwide release. The acquisition, which must be approved by the Financial Conduct Authority, would help Nationwide grow its customer base, deposits and operations organically, the release stated.

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‘I’m not a quitter’: bank trader vows to continue fight after losing Libor appeal

TheGuardian

Tom Hayes, first banker to be convicted in 2012 rate-rigging scandal, had his case rejected by UK court of appeal Business live – latest updates Tom Hayes, the first banker to be convicted over the Libor interest rate scandal, has said he is “not a quitter” and vowed to continue his near-10-year battle to clear his name after losing an appeal. Hayes and another former banker, Carlo Palombo, had their convictions considered by the court of appeal in London in a three-day hearing.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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MSUFCU: Failure is a key part of innovation

BankInovation

Financial institutions should expect to fail when exploring new technologies, Ami Iceman Hauter, chief research and digital experience officer at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, said at the recent Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.

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Bankers are mining consent orders for clues to managing BaaS

American Banker

A panel at CBA Live explored the contract provisions banks need to consider before embarking on new banking-as-a-service relationships and what catches their eyes in consent orders from banking regulators.

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Western Union launches eSIM

The Paypers

Western Union has launched its global eSIM mobile data service, which will enable customers to have full control over their connectivity needs and finances.

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Former Fed officials: Liquidity tweaks needed to prevent next SVB

American Banker

Harmonizing standards for liquidity coverage ratios and discount window pledges could prevent the type of strains that led to last year's bank failures, according to a new paper whose authors include former Federal Reserve Govs. Dan Tarullo and Jeremy Stein.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper

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Tax Filing Reminder

TrustBank

We are well into March which means tax filing time is upon us. Now would be a good time to securely send your tax information to your tax preparer (if you haven’t already). It is also an especially high time to be alert and vigilant to scams and fraud regarding your personal information. Fraudsters are looking to take advantage of mailings and emails from financial institutions regarding tax info.

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Canadian bank still waiting on regulators to OK cross-border merger

American Banker

VersaBank in London, Ontario, agreed nearly two years ago to buy a small Minnesota bank. The buyer's CEO says he remains hopeful approval will come soon.

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Mintos introduces crowdfunding campaign

The Paypers

Latvia-based multi-asset firm Mintos has announced its intentions to introduce a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube , a European private market investment platform.

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New Bank of America platform connects small businesses with CDFIs

American Banker

The banking giant has launched an online platform that links small-business owners and entrepreneurs in need of capital to community development financial institutions. The platform was developed in partnership with Community Reinvestment Fund USA.

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202

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MSUFCU: Failure is a key part of innovation

BankInovation

Financial institutions should expect to fail when exploring new technologies, Ami Iceman Hauter, chief research and digital experience officer at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, said at the recent Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.

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Amazon teams with Stripe in retail, M-Pesa adds support for Ethiopia

American Banker

Amazon is working with Stripe to expand its Just Walk Out retail stores in Australia and Canada; Safaricom is working with Onafriq to support remittances sent via M-Pesa to Ethiopia; and more.

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Sumsub to streamline the Global Travel Rule for VASPs

The Paypers

Global full-cycle verification and compliance provider, Sumsub , has recently announced its integration with Global Travel Rule (GTR) for crypto companies to securely validate data.

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Basel endgame will greatly disadvantage international banks in the U.S.

American Banker

U.S. financial markets are stronger and more resilient because of the contributions of international banks. But many aspects of the U.S. Basel III endgame proposal threaten to tilt the playing field against them.

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Why Is CRE Lending Stuck in the Past? Top 3 Reasons for Digital Resistance

Commercial lending is on the verge of a resurgence, but traditional processes are an obstacle. Explore the top 3 reasons for resistance to digital transformation and how overcoming them can pave the way for growth and efficiency. Discover why embracing automation and digital solutions is crucial for success in today's competitive landscape. Discover how GoDocs helps commercial lenders in the digital era with seamless integration and a borrower-focused approach.