Wed.May 08, 2024

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US leads global commercial card market: report

Payments Dive

The U.S. accounted for 58% of global commercial card spend last year, but also for 78% of total value lost to card fraud, according to a report by Euromonitor International.

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City of London watchdog is making a fair point on ‘naming and shaming’

TheGuardian

Disclosure of the identities of firms under investigation by FCA could be in the public interest The City’s lobbying battalion in full cry is something to behold. Witness the furious response from the banking and finance industry to a proposal from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to name firms under investigations occasionally – specifically when it thinks the public interest would be served.

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Fintechs pitch banks with solutions to help consumers deal with debt

American Banker

Consumer debt aggregators such as Method, Payitoff, Spinwheel and Tally are partnering with financial institutions to embed solutions that aggregate account information and devise ways to optimize repayment — including with low-interest offers from the bank itself.

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Upstart automates 90% of unsecured loans in Q1

BankInovation

Online lender Upstart automated 90% of its unsecured loans in the first quarter of 2024 as automation remained at the forefront of efforts to streamline its loan application process. Upstart originated $1.

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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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Why this fintech isn't rushing retirees out the door

American Banker

DCI in Hutchinson, Kansas, is giving employees unsure about retirement the option to work part-time and gradually ease into the next phase of their lives.

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Bankers, investors look past shaky near-term conditions and see growth

American Banker

Bank stocks are up this year as interest rates have leveled off and there are hopes that pressure on lenders' profits could moderate.

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Envestnet invests in data, API solutions

BankInovation

Wealth-tech giant Envestnet is ramping up its investment in data and analytics to increase subscription-based revenue and create new products.

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Fed's Cook cites private credit, CRE and cyber as leading risks

American Banker

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook highlighted concerns over private credit growth, commercial real estate distress and escalating cyber threats in remarks on financial stability at the Brookings Institution Wednesday.

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Asia Pacific accounts for 52 percent of global paperless transactions

The Paypers

Euromonitor International has published its findings on Asia Pacific’s 52 percent of global paperless transactions, the highest paperless payment transaction value in 2023.

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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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No, seriously. Your bank really isn't ready to implement AI.

American Banker

There is fundamental work involved in laying a modern data foundation and adopting a flexible, data-driven, cloud-based IT architecture suitable for AI implementation. Most banks aren't there yet.

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PayNearMe partners with Trustly

The Paypers

US-based fintech company PayNearMe has announced its partnership with Trustly in order to optimise Open Banking technology and services.

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Two thefts decades apart, and a victim's quest for answers

American Banker

After a California woman spent more than a decade obtaining reparations for Nazi plundering of her family's belongings, the money disappeared from her bank account. Her saga highlights a gap in fraud cases between what consumers expect from their banks and what those banks are in a position to deliver.

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New York Fed: CDFI loan volume doubled in recent years

ABA Community Banking

The dollar amount of loans originated by community development financial institutions has more than doubled in recent years, rising from $29 billion in 2018 to $67 billion in 2022, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in a new report. The post New York Fed: CDFI loan volume doubled in recent years 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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IDEX Biometrics partners with South Asian card manufacturer

The Paypers

IDEX Biometrics and a large smart card manufacturer in South Asia have partnered to deploy smart cards across Asia and globally.

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Commercial Bridge Loans Explained by Commercial Lending USA

Commercial Lending USA

Looking for commercial loans in the USA? Commercial Lending USA specializes in arranging commercial mortgages for businesses and commercial purposes nationwide. Get the funding you need today!

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Crowded taps Visa Direct to enable global payments for nonprofits

The Paypers

Crowded has enabled international currency transfers for nonprofits through a partnership with Visa and Cross River.

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Commercial and Residential Investment Loans

Commercial Lending USA

Looking for commercial loans in the USA? Commercial Lending USA specializes in arranging commercial mortgages for businesses and commercial purposes nationwide. Get the funding you need today!

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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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Adyen partners with Cover Genius

The Paypers

Global financial technology platform Adyen has announced its partnership with Cover Genius in order to optimise payment experiences for end-customers.

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Commercial Residential Investment Loans

Commercial Lending USA

Looking for commercial loans in the USA? Commercial Lending USA specializes in arranging commercial mortgages for businesses and commercial purposes nationwide. Get the funding you need today!

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Sift expands the Fraud Industry Benchmarking Resource

The Paypers

Sift has announced the expansion of the Fraud Industry Benchmarking Resource with the inclusion of account takeover and two-factor authentication trend data.

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Gen Z Credit Card Use is Outpacing Millennials’, Amid Financial Stress and Ballooning Debt

The Financial Brand

This article Gen Z Credit Card Use is Outpacing Millennials’, Amid Financial Stress and Ballooning Debt appeared first on The Financial Brand. A new study shows Gen Z ramping up spending and debt, even while their understanding of credit is weak. This article Gen Z Credit Card Use is Outpacing Millennials’, Amid Financial Stress and Ballooning Debt appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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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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Nomo chooses Snowdrop to enhance digital banking user experience

The Paypers

UK-based Sharia-compliant digital bank Nomo has partnered with Snowdrop Solutions to augment the digital Islamic banking experience for its users.

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How ‘Social-First’ Brands Drive Revenue, Not Just Awareness

The Financial Brand

This article How ‘Social-First’ Brands Drive Revenue, Not Just Awareness appeared first on The Financial Brand. To get more bang from their social media buck, banks need to shift from "messaging" to community engagement and collaboration. This article How ‘Social-First’ Brands Drive Revenue, Not Just Awareness appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Checkout.com launches Flow

The Paypers

Global digital payments provider Checkout.com has announced the launch of Flow, aiming to boost conversion and optimise customer checkout experience.

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Alanna McCargo to head San Francisco Home Loan bank

American Banker

McCargo will succeed Teresa Bryce Bazemore at what the former sees as a "transitional, pivotal moment" for the Federal Home Loan bank.

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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.