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A step-by-step guide to financial institution strategic planning

Abrigo

Practical tips for conducting effective strategic planning meetings Financial institutions' strategic plans should be cohesive, focused, and have buy-in from stakeholders. These steps can help get you there. You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Strategic plan: How to develop and monitor at your financial institution." WATCH NOW Takeaway 1 Strategic plans should have a baseline, a clear destination, and a plan to get from A to B.

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Authorized payment scams climb in US

Payments Dive

Such scams are expected to jump 50-plus percent to $3 billion by 2027, forcing financial institutions to address the rising threat, according to a new report.

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Leverage AI to Automate Invoice Processing using ServiceNow’s Low-Code Solution

Perficient

In today’s world of business finance, achieving efficiency and accuracy is critical. With the onset of digital technologies, the transformation of manual tasks into automated processes is a game changer. One such transformative solution is Automated Invoice Processing. Check out how ServiceNow is revolutionizing this space with its Automated Invoice Processing offering.

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Synchrony, Bread plan offsets to late fee cap

Payments Dive

“I want that shoe to drop so we can start mitigating that issue,” Bread CEO Ralph Andretta said last week, as the industry awaits the CFPB’s final rule.

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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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Leverage AI and Automated Invoice Processing using ServiceNow’s Low-Code Solution

Perficient

In today’s world of business finance, achieving efficiency and accuracy is critical. With the onset of digital technologies, the transformation of manual tasks into automated processes is a game changer. One such transformative solution is Automated Invoice Processing. Check out how ServiceNow is revolutionizing this space with its Automated Invoice Processing offering.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

2023. What a year. Bank leaders must feel like Rocky Balboa after 15 rounds with Apollo Creed. Just think of what the industry dealt with in the last 12 months: The brunt of the unprecedented scope and pace of Fed rate hikes hit home, and banks have seen an.80 basis point increase in deposit cost of funds – and that while total deposit balances decreased for six straight quarters.

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New FCC rule on TCPA consent for advertising and telemarketing calls and texts will significantly impact callers who obtain consent from lead generators

CFPB Monitor

Yesterday, by a vote of 4-1, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) adopted a new rule amending its regulations implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to close what it refers to as the “lead generator loophole.” The new rule represents a major change for the online lead generation industry, including comparison shopping websites, by requiring lead generators to obtain consumer consent to receive robocalls and robotexts from one seller at a time, rather than having a singl

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Amid innovation, cross-border payments are stuck in the Stone Age

American Banker

As innovation in other domains accelerates, the inertia plaguing our international payment systems is a critical bottleneck, stifling U.S. businesses that choose to engage in global commerce.

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California federal district court grants summary judgment for DFPI in lawsuit challenging state’s regulations requiring consumer-like disclosures for commercial transactions

CFPB Monitor

A California federal district court recently granted the motion for summary judgment filed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) in the lawsuit filed by an advocacy organization seeking to enjoin the DFPI from enforcing its final regulations (Regulations) implementing California’s commercial financing disclosure law.

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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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Court orders shutdown of websites said to target Microsoft, aid hackers

American Banker

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against websites created by Storm-1152. That organization allegedly supplies fake Microsoft accounts to groups like Scattered Spider, whose targets include financial companies.

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This week’s podcast episode: The Biden Administration’s “junk fees” initiative continues: What the latest actions mean for the consumer financial services and rental housing industries, Part II

CFPB Monitor

This two-part podcast repurposes our most recent webinar on the latest salvo of actions in the Biden Administration’s initiative directed at combatting so-called “junk fees.” Launched in January 2022, the initiative shows no signs of abating. In Part II, we first look at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s advisory opinion on fees charged by large banks and credit unions to respond to information requests, including the Bureau’s discussion of non-fee obstacles such as chatbots that could

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Sen. Sherrod Brown presses big banks on protections for service members

American Banker

The Ohio Democrat is pressuring the CEOs of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo to proactively provide financial benefits to active-duty service members. Those protections are enshrined in a 2003 law, but many service members do not seek them out.

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Oral Arguments Held in CFPB v. Townstone Financial Case

CFPB Monitor

On December 8, 2023, oral arguments were held before a three judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in the CFPB v. Townstone Financial case, in which the CFPB alleges that Townstone Financial, a non-bank mortgage company (Townstone), engaged in redlining in the Chicago area in violation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).

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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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5 questions with … Amex Digital Labs’ VP and head of partnerships

BankInovation

Stephanie Schultz, vice president and head of partnerships at Amex Digital Labs at American Express, is focused on building out digital client experiences as part of her innovation and product development strategy heading into 2024. Throughout 2023, American Express prioritized technology spend, according to the card giant’s third-quarter earnings.

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Navy Federal's loan growth far outpaces bank competitors

American Banker

The world's largest credit union reported a 5% increase in total loans in the third quarter while lending at the largest banks was almost stagnant. However, the Vienna, Virginia, institution's charge-offs also jumped significantly.

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These 4 US banks lead AI talent race

BankInovation

As AI becomes pervasive, financial institutions are on the hunt to win AI talent, with the big four U.S. banks commanding a comfortable lead.

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How generative AI is changing Klarna's work culture

American Banker

The Swedish payment company is using generative artificial intelligence to make its human workforce more efficient — but also expects the technology to fill in for roles it loses to attrition.

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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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Fnality launches DLT wholesale payment system with UBS | Deutsche Bank plans Euro stablecoin | Mastercard: Elevating banking with 10 GenAI use cases

Bussman Advisory

This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space: Fnality launches DLT wholesale payment system in UK with UBS & Lloyds Deutsche Bank’s DWS plans Euro stablecoin Mastercard: Elevating banking with 10 GenAI use cases Plus, 9 more exclusive stories to help you stay ahead of the curve! The latest edition of the FinTech Ecosystem Newsletter is here : Join our Community Join our community of 52,000+ subscribers and stay informed on the latest trends and new

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Ex-Bank of China manager jailed for life over $322 million fraud

American Banker

Xu Guojun, a former local branch head at Bank of China, was handed a life sentence over one of the Asian nation's biggest bank frauds.

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Worldcoin adds integrations with Minecraft, Reddit, and more

The Paypers

Worldcoin has announced it now supports integrations for its World ID with Minecraft , Reddit , Telegram , Shopify, and Mercado Libre.

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FSOC raises alarm on financial stability risks from AI

American Banker

Members of the Financial Stability Oversight Council Thursday warned of increasing financial risks posed by artificial intelligence in its annual report, noting AI's potential to amplify cyber threats, induce herd behavior and even compromise bank safety and soundness.

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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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Coinbase to launch spot markets

The Paypers

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced the launch of non-US spot markets to address the demands of its global user base and expand international access to services.

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Citi is exiting the muni business

American Banker

After months of speculation, the firm confirmed it would "wind down" its municipal underwriting and market-making activities after a "broad-based review" of its muni business, according to a company memo.

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Airwallex partners with Woo

The Paypers

Global payments and financial platform for businesses Airwallex has announced its partnership with WooCommerce (Woo) to become a payment extension on the latter’s platform.

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Horizon in Indiana takes $33M hit in balance sheet restructuring

American Banker

The Michigan City company, part of a growing list of banks announcing similar overhauls, aims to sell nearly $400 million of securities and reinvest the proceeds in higher-yielding loans.

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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.