Mon.Aug 21, 2023

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Trader Joe’s confirms its stores will never include self-checkout

Payments Dive

In a company podcast, the grocer’s new CEO and president slammed the popular checkout method as being bad for employees and too much work for shoppers.

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What You Need to Know About Moody’s Banking Sector Review

South State Correspondent

Earlier this month, on August 7, 2023, Moody’s Investor Services (“Moody’s”) published a banking sector review. That publication was referenced in the media as a US bank rating action, with a downgrade to ten larger banks (and a negative outlook to 11 other larger banks). However, that publication, directly and indirectly, identified three discrete risks affecting community banks.

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BNPL risks raise questions for Consumer Reports

Payments Dive

BNPL’s ubiquity and growing use for everyday purchases should grab regulators’ attention, said Consumer Reports’s senior policy counsel.

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SCOTUS denies motion of Republican State Attorney Generals to participate in oral argument in case challenging constitutionality of CFPB’s funding

CFPB Monitor

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied the motion filed by the 27 Republican State Attorney Generals who filed an amicus brief in support of Community Financial Services Association in CFSA v. CFPB asking for leave to participate in oral argument. No explanation for the denial was given by the Court. While the Supreme Court almost routinely grants requests by the Solicitor General to participate in oral argument as amicus, it grants requests from State Attorneys General to argue as amici with much

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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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ClassWallet draws $95M in funding

Payments Dive

The company raised the money after government agencies and school districts lined up for its digital payments and fund management services.

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Nvidia talks unlocking AI

BankInovation

Nvidia wants to unlock new AI applications across the financial services industry as the chipmaker looks to gain more financial institution clients.

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New study targets arbitration opt-outs in online contracting, but misses the point

CFPB Monitor

Professor Jeff Sovern, who recently joined the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law faculty, has recently blogged about a forthcoming Study by academicians at other institutions that will be published in the Berkeley Technology Law Journal. The Study, titled “TL;DR: The Law and Linguistics of Social Platform Terms-of-Use,” examines the content and readability of online terms of use and, according to Professor Sovern, “illustrates how crazy arbitration opt-outs have become.” .

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BMO, Wells Fargo and USAA are latest banks to report layoffs

American Banker

The job cuts come amid caution about the industry's growth potential in the second half of the year. Some 45,000 positions have been lost in banking and related industries over the last two-plus years.

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Banks look to tech to gain deposits

BankInovation

Financial institutions are looking to upgrade their tech stacks to attract customers and drive deposit growth. The approach of strengthening deposits and adding to the client pool follows the spring collapses of Silicon Valley Bank, First Republic Bank, and Signature Bank.

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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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Citi is reportedly mulling a major revamp of its largest business unit

American Banker

The New York megabank is considering splitting its institutional clients group division into three parts following the upcoming departure of top executive Paco Ybarra, the Financial Times reported. The heads of the three segments would report directly to CEO Jane Fraser.

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MOIN partners with Currencycloud

The Paypers

South Korea-based MOIN has partnered with Currencycloud to expand global coverage for South Korea’s remitters while improving the cross-border payment experience for customers.

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Prospects for banks' M&A advisory income brighten

American Banker

Two-thirds of business executives expect to pursue merger-and-acquisition deals over the next 12 months, according to a new EY survey. That's good news for larger banks with M&A advisory operations.

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Nubank to test Brazilian CBDC, Drex

The Paypers

Brazil-based financial services platform Nubank has connected its infrastructure to the blockchain network of Banco Central do Brasil to initiate testing with Drex, the Brazilian digital currency.

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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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Tennessee man pleads guilty to nearly $1 million in PPP fraud

American Banker

John Paul Dillon pleaded guilty to nearly $1 million in fraud related to COVID-19 emergency small-business programs, including the Payroll Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program and a fraudulent loan application for a mortgage.

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NCR to run Kiwibank's ATM fleet

The Paypers

US-based enterprise technology provider NCR Corporation has extended its partnership with Kiwibank to run the bank’s ATM fleet through its ATM as a Service solution in New Zealand.

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Paulette Rowe, new CEO of Stax, on fighting payment-fee fatigue

American Banker

The longtime payments executive plans to maintain the company's alternative pricing as a way to address the growing criticisms of interchange.

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SDX adopts the DTI ISO standard

The Paypers

Switzerland-based SDX has become the first private DLT financial market infrastructure to adopt the Digital Token Identifier Foundation (DTIF) managed ISO 24165 DTI standard.

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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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PayPal's stablecoin plan poses a grave threat to financial stability

American Banker

Congress must act to ban nonbanks from issuing stablecoins. The products are virtually equivalent to bank deposits, and should be regulated as such.

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DBS Bank and Infor Nexus partner to enhance trade financing solutions for SMEs

The Paypers

DBS Bank and Infor Nexus have collaborated to launch pre-shipment financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) suppliers in the Infor Nexus supply chain ecosystem.

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All eyes on Fed Chief Powell in Jackson Hole

American Banker

Key data points have shown price and wage pressures continue to dissipate, which should bolster the case for an end to rate increases, but strong labor-market activity may keep policymakers uneasy.

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Sohar International merges with HSBC Oman

The Paypers

Oman-based bank, Sohar International , has completed its merger with HSBC Oman aiming to strengthen its position as a growing financial institution in the country.

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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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OCC letting banks close doors in areas hit by Tropical Storm Hilary

American Banker

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted federally chartered banks permission Monday to close branches in California, Nevada and Arizona affected by Tropical Storm Hilary.

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OMNIA Partners launches OPUS

The Paypers

OMNIA Partners has announced the launch of its OMNIA Partners OPUS procurement platform, to provide a simple and secure user experience to customers and clients.

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Goldman Sachs plans to undo another Solomon deal chasing mass market

American Banker

Goldman Sachs Group is exploring a sale of an investment-advisory business it bought four years ago, undoing another signature deal under CEO David Solomon's ill-fated push to manage money for a broader set of customers.

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Mastercard partners with Qashio

The Paypers

Mastercard has partnered with UAS-founded spend management fintech Qashio to launch corporate credit cards and offer virtual issuance capabilities in the region.

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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.