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Bank of America: More than 90% of its employees now use AI

American Banker

The second-largest U.S. bank is pushing generative artificial intelligence out to most employees while continuing to offer its more traditional AI-based Erica virtual assistant to customers, says tech executive Hari Gopalkrishnan.

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Managing Loan Life to Manage Bank Performance

South State Correspondent

In previous articles ( here and here ), we discussed how a portfolio of commercial loans with various expected average lives results in different net present value (NPV) of income and return over a ten-year period. We also identified ten variables that are responsible for extending the average expected life of a commercial loan. As we continue with a focus on managing loan life, we would like to demonstrate how the average expected life of a loan portfolio affects the efficiency ratio and compet

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Why financial institutions are rethinking 2D risk rating models

Abrigo

This article covers these key topics: The difference between 1D and 2D risk rating models How CECL has impacted the necessity of a dual approach Why the LGD variable is so difficult to pinpoint Does your risk rating framework align with your CECL needs? More banks are rethinking the value of two-dimensional (2D) risk rating models as CECL and real-world challenges with LGD raise questions about their practicality.

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Fiserv says US trade war could harm demand

Payments Dive

The company’s point-of-sale devices are manufactured overseas, and therefore subject to across-the-board import taxes.

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Commercial Lenders, Playing It Safe Is the Real Risk

Why Legacy Lending Workflows Are Costing You More Than You Think Legacy systems and manual workflows might feel familiar, but they come with growing risks—compliance gaps, costly delays, and lost opportunities. This guide breaks down why clinging to traditional processes is no longer sustainable and how automation can help lenders regain control, improve efficiency, and reduce risk across the closing process.

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FDIC’s Hill: Agency to revisit resolution planning, de novo bank formation

ABA Community Banking

The FDIC will waive some requirements for large bank resolution planning and take steps to boost de novo bank formation, particularly in areas of the country without a local community bank, Acting FDIC Chairman Travis Hill said. The post FDICs Hill: Agency to revisit resolution planning, de novo bank formation appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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ABA survey: U.S. consumers happy with their bank, applaud fraud protection efforts

ABA Community Banking

Nearly nine in 10 Americans with a bank account (89%) say they are very satisfied or satisfied with their primary bank and 93% rate their banks customer service as excellent, very good or good, according to an ABA survey. The post ABA survey: U.S. consumers happy with their bank, applaud fraud protection efforts appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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DailyPay sues New York Attorney General

Payments Dive

The earned wage access provider lodged a lawsuit against the state after it was notified of alleged lending violations.

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BlackRock picks Anchorage Digital for added crypto custody

American Banker

The largest asset manager globally announced Tuesday it will enter a new master custody service agreement with Anchorage Digital, the only U.S. federally chartered digital asset bank.

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Revolut fined EUR 3.5 million for AML failings in Lithuania

The Paypers

Revolut has received a fine of EUR 3.5 million from Lithuania’s central bank for deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) procedures.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Justice Department shuts down its cryptocurrency team

American Banker

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said regulators, not the DOJ, should pursue most crypto cases.

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Mondu partners with Payin3 and Lemonway

The Paypers

Mondu has announced its partnership with Payin3 and Lemonway to strengthen its presence and B2B payment options in Europe.

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Fed ends enforcement action against former bank employee

American Banker

The Federal Reserve Board terminated a 22-year-old cease-and-desist order against a one-time vice president of The Marathon Bank in Winchester, Virginia.

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EU considers developing an alternative to Visa and Mastercard

The Paypers

The ECB has called on the EU to develop its own payment system in order to reduce dependence on foreign platforms, such as Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Alipay.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Banks need more clarity about the rules governing digital assets

American Banker

Last month, the OCC opened the door to national banks interested in engaging with digital assets. That's a good thing, but there is a real need for clear legislative and regulatory guidance so they can move forward safely.

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Luckin Coffee partners with Stripe

The Paypers

Luckin Coffee has announced its partnership with Stripe in order to expand its services globally and enable optimised customer experiences.

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FDIC's Travis Hill previews new resolution standards

American Banker

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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Fintech firms face market pressure due to new tariff measures

The Paypers

A number of US-based financial technology firms, including Robinhood and Affirm have seen their stock prices fall sharply in the wake of recently introduced tariffs.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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OCC falls victim to major cybersecurity breach

American Banker

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency disclosed a significant email system security breach that revealed sensitive data about federally regulated banks. The breach follows a similar incident at the Treasury Department earlier this year.

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Apex Fintech Solutions joins forces with Google Cloud

The Paypers

US-based Apex Fintech Solutions has entered into a multi-year strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to support the rollout of the Apex Ascend Investment platform.

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Pulte ousts 100+ at Fannie Mae over ethics breach

American Banker

Bill Pulte, making the announcement as chairman of Fannie Mae, did not provide additional details following earlier rumors of larger layoffs.

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Stripe applies for US banking licence

The Paypers

US-based payment processing company Stripe has announced that its application for a Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB) charter was accepted by the state of Georgia’s Department of Banking and Finance.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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PNC taps new president, sees 'opportunity to scale'

American Banker

BlackRock veteran Mark Wiedman is taking the torch as president at PNC. The seeming successor to longtime CEO Bill Demchak will be tasked with helping the bank evolve.

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FCA reviews rules for alternative asset managers

The Paypers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed its plans to overhaul the regulatory framework governing alternative asset managers in the UK.

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Former M&T executive Darren King moves to Fifth Third

American Banker

King, who spent 24 years at M&T Bank and departed with little explanation, will lead Fifth Third's operations in middle market commercial banking and wealth management.

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Security Bank teams up with Entrust to optimise digital onboarding

The Paypers

Philippines-based Security Bank has entered into a collaboration with Entrust to improve its electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) process and augment digital onboarding.

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.