Mon.Nov 13, 2023

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Defend your bottom line with guaranteed fraud protection

Payments Dive

The holiday season is often a one-two punch of activity for online retailers: First comes the spike in purchases… and then comes the inevitable returns.

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The Power Of Three – Using Our Updated Loan Proposal Generator

South State Correspondent

Our article last week ( HERE ) discussed the “power of three” marketing rule and how to use it for loan proposals. The rule states that human brains make better decisions when given a small selection of appropriate options but not too many to become confused. One or two options are usually insufficient, and five or more options are too many, but successful banks present three (sometimes four options) that reflect what the lender understands as the borrower’s goals in financing

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EU digital identity wallet to stir paytech market

Payments Dive

The EU would require big tech companies, like Apple and Google, to offer their customers payment services through the new digital identity wallet if the regulation is approved.

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A risk-based, time-saving approach to annual loan review

Abrigo

Streamline your annual review process Which loans need them, what processes to avoid, and how to save time working with borrowers' complex credit needs. Read the 2023 Loan Review Survey results for expert analyses of emerging trends WATCH WEBINAR Takeaway 1 Annual loan review is separate from covenant testing and underwriting, but many banks conflate these processes.

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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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Sociable: Meta inks deal with Amazon to facilitate Facebook, Instagram shopping

Payments Dive

The new deal will enable Amazon merchants to connect with Facebook and Instagram users.

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BNPL companies face grim outlook, Moody’s says

Payments Dive

Fierce competition, persistent losses and regulatory constraints are likely to push some players out of the buy now, pay later market, Moody’s predicted.

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Nevada federal district court stays CFPB action to enforce civil investigative demand pending SCOTUS decision in CFSA case

CFPB Monitor

A Nevada federal district court has stayed an action filed by the CFPB to enforce a civil investigative demand (CID) issued to a small-dollar lender pending the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd. v. CFPB. The issue in CFSA v. CFPB is whether the CFPB’s funding mechanism violates the Appropriations Clause of the U.S.

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How KeyBank leverages third-party vendors for AI

BankInovation

KeyBank is investing in AI throughout its operations and looking to third-party vendors for coding and compliance assistance. The $190 billion bank is investing in third-party solutions that utilize AI to transform complex code into low-code applications, Robbi Armstrong, vice president and group product manager of conversational AI at KeyBank, told Bank Automation News.

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CFPB removes changes regarding discrimination as an unfair practice from UDAAP exam manual but appeals from district court order vacating changes

CFPB Monitor

In September 2023, the CFPB updated its UDAAP Examination Manual to remove the changes it made in March 2022 which provided that unfair acts or practices encompassed discriminatory conduct, even in circumstances to which federal fair lending laws, such as the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, did not apply. It has been suggested that this update means the CFPB has retreated from its position that discriminatory conduct can be the basis of a UDAAP violation. .

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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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Xero launches new Open Banking tools

The Paypers

Xero has launched two new payment features powered by Open Banking and e-invoicing, in order to optimise the way UK-based SMEs manage their cash flow.

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The new CRA: Understanding the final rule and its impact on large, intermediate, and small banks; Ballard Spahr to hold webinar on final rule on Dec. 6

CFPB Monitor

On October 24, 2023, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a final rule amending their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) (the “Final Rule”). The Final Rule marks the first substantial revision to the CRA regulations in nearly thirty years. .

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Capital One seeks dismissal of lawsuit brought by disgruntled savers

American Banker

The bank was recently sued by customers who say they were misled into thinking that their savings accounts were earning competitive rates. Capital One responded with a series of arguments for why the case should be thrown out.

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Fighting fraudulent transactions with Mastercard’s Brighterion

BankInovation

Financial institutions are using AI to mitigate fraud as fraudsters keep pace with evolving technology.

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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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Top 20 SBA lenders for 2023

American Banker

Small Business Administration lending is an arena where community banks and nonbanks compete favorably with some of the largest U.S. financial institutions. Here are the biggest SBA 7(a) lenders based on the value of approved loans.

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Mastercard partners with Dubai Islamic Bank

The Paypers

Mastercard has collaborated with Dubai Islamic Bank in order to introduce cross-border payment services through digital channels across multiple countries globally.

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U.S. Bank is leaning on Elavon for BNPL reach

American Banker

The bank is adding fintech-style buy now/pay later lending to other recent payment upgrades at its merchant acquiring unit.

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RTGS.global announces partnerships with three banks

The Paypers

Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) for cross-border settlements RTGS.global has partnered with Alif Bank , Bank Arvand , and Universal Capital Bank to simplify cross-border payments.

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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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Bank of America's $1.5 billion deal casts doubt on Texas energy 'boycott' label

American Banker

At first blush, the deal might provide evidence that the bank doesn't shun the oil and gas industry as the label suggests. In fact, Bank of America has been named by environmental groups as one of the biggest financiers of fossil fuels in the world.

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payabl. partners with GonnaOrder

The Paypers

Paytech company payabl. has announced its partnership with GonnaOrde r to provide its payment services and launch a referral scheme for the latter’s global customers.

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SBA 7(a) loans are getting smaller

American Banker

Since the end of the Small Business Administration's 2022 fiscal year, the average loan size in its flagship program has dropped more than six figures. The addition of three new nondepository lenders could further drive down this figure.

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Suits Me partners with Jumio

The Paypers

Alternative banking solution Suits Me has partnered with US-based identity proofing and compliance solutions provider Jumio to support the underbanked population in 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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Basel endgame will drive up costs for American farmers and consumers

American Banker

For decades, farmers have relied on futures contracts to hedge their risk. The proposed new capital rules will make it more expensive for them to continue with this vital function.

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BR-DGE integrates Visa Instalments into Kenwood Travel

The Paypers

UK-based payment orchestration provider BR-DGE has integrated Visa Instalments into Kenwood Travel , for an optimised customer checkout experience.

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Phasing out paper statements? Citi's stumble holds lessons for others.

American Banker

A recent effort by Citigroup to nudge certain customers toward digital-only statements was well intended but too punitive, observers say. The key, they argue, for banks seeking to cut costs or achieve other goals is to offer incentives to those with ingrained habits.

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FCA adds Metro Bank to its financial crime watchlist

The Paypers

The Financial Conduct Authority has announced the inclusion of the US-based Metro Bank to its financial crime watchlist, with plans to keep it under supervision.

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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.