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7 Fundamentals for Building an AI Risk Management Framework | FinTalk

Jack Henry

Your guide to an AI risk management framework. Learn about financial institution AI risks, how to mitigate them, & what to include in your AI risk framework.

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State interchange fee legislation makes meager progress

Payments Dive

In the wake of Illinois being sued over its landmark law exempting state taxes from the calculation of card interchange fees, other states are making little progress with the idea.

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Essential liquidity and interest rate risk questions for ALCOs

Abrigo

Prepare for regulator scrutiny on interest rate risk & liquidity Banks and credit unions that aren't paying attention to these critical issues can expect a tough review. Key topics covered in this post: Regulatory focus Key questons for ALCOs Governance and concentration risks Expect the unexpected Regulators 'could not be more clear' Today’s regulatory climate is turning up the heat on financial institutions when it comes to liquidity and interest rate risk management.

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Scams ensnare even sophisticated consumers, Fed says

Payments Dive

Criminals leverage advanced technology to make so-called mule accounts that pass as humans and persuade consumers to send money to scammers, a Kansas City Fed paper says.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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Filtering Risk With a Bank Hedge Strategy

South State Correspondent

In our previous blog ( here ), we made the argument that the next administration’s agenda is highly inflationary, will likely lead to higher interest rates and more volatility. We estimate a high probability that after this current interest rate cutting cycle, which may end sometime in 2025, that higher inflation will result in the Federal Reserve having to move interest rates higher.

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Starling Bank staff resign after new chief executive calls for more time in-office

TheGuardian

Exclusive: Staff complain Raman Bhatia is creating ‘grey corporate hellscape’ and offices already lack desk space Staff have resigned at Starling Bank after its new chief executive demanded thousands of workers attend its offices more regularly, despite lacking enough space to host them. In his first major policy change since taking over from the UK digital bank’s founder, Anne Boden, in March, Raman Bhatia has ordered all hybrid staff – many of whom were in the office only one or two days a wee

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Retracing the career paths of the Most Powerful Women in Banking

American Banker

While many banks and financial service companies play out on the global stage, the industry itself can be smaller than it seems. Many of the honorees on this year's list worked at the same companies during their careers. Here is a look at those connections.

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Surprisingly Effective Strategies to Overcome Credit Card Debt

BankBazaar

Struggling with Credit Card debt? Learn practical strategies to pay off your balances faster and regain financial control. Credit Card debt can quickly spiral out of control, especially if you’re not able to pay off your balance in full each month. While Credit Cards can offer benefits like reward points, cashback, and interest-free periods, they can become a financial burden if mismanaged.

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Nubank launches cryptocurrency swap tool

The Paypers

Nubank has launched cryptocurrency swap tool in its app where customers who own cryptocurrencies can now trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, or Uniswap for USDC and vice versa.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Private credit markets are a $1.7 trillion ticking time bomb

American Banker

Huge portfolios of outstanding private credit, issued by lenders completely free of banklike supervision and safety and soundness requirements, are almost certainly of lower quality than banks' loan portfolios. If they implode, the damage could be extensive.

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ECB debates the publishing of a report for EU banks' capital requirements

The Paypers

The European Central Bank (ECB) has been debating whether to release a sensitive report underlining capital requirements for large EU lenders compared to US financial institutions.

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SEC charges ex-Fed examiner with insider trading

American Banker

The Securities and Exchange Commission accused a former supervisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond of trading New York Community Bank and Capital One stock based on material nonpublic information.

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AuthenticID joins California DMV to boost mobile driver's licences

The Paypers

AuthenticID , a provider of identity verification and fraud prevention, has teamed up with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to improve the state’s mobile driver’s licence (mDL) program.

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The Role of Automation in Commercial Lending

Automation is changing the game for commercial lenders, offering a clear path to competitive advantage in 2025. Rising costs, outdated workflows, and manual data entry slow growth and impact borrower satisfaction. Automation addresses these challenges, reducing costs, speeding up loan cycles, improving accuracy, and elevating borrower experiences. With market uncertainty easing, now is the time to act—waiting until loan volumes rebound leaves lenders unprepared and struggling to compete.

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After Okla. bank failure, Chopra calls for expanded deposit insurance

American Banker

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director Rohit Chopra said it is "fundamentally unfair" that uninsured depositors at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank got a reprieve from regulators while those at First National Bank of Lindsay did not.

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Coinbase Acquires Utopia Labs to support on-chain payments

The Paypers

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced the acquisition of Utopia Labs , a company specialising in on-chain payment solutions.

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7 Benefits of Asset-Based Hard Money Lenders

Commercial Lending USA

Discover the 7 key advantages of working with asset-based hard money lenders. Learn how these lenders can help you secure fast funding for your projects.

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BlackRock obtains licence in Abu Dhabi

The Paypers

Asset manager BlackRock has announced that it secured a commercial licence to operate in Abu Dhabi, with the move allowing the company to further expand its footprint.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Klarna's IPO tests the strength of BNPL

American Banker

Buy now/pay later popularity has been on the rise as more consumers are turning to short-term installment lending to finance everyday purchases. The Swedish financier will find out if that momentum will be a winner with investors in the U.S.

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Staples introduces Klarna flexible payments

The Paypers

Klarna, a global payments network and shopping assistant powered by AI, has joined forces with Staples, a provider of workspace products and solutions.

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UBS considers seeking OCC license in growth push

American Banker

The license would make it easier for the Swiss bank to make loans and take deposits across the United States.

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South Korea investigates Upbit over alleged KYC violations

The Paypers

South Korea has ramped up its regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges such as Upbit, focusing on compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.

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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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Goldman readies plan to spin off digital-assets platform

American Banker

Goldman Sachs' global head of digital assets said plans for the new company are in the early stages, but the long-term goal is to execute the spinoff within the next 12 to 18 months.

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FTS.Money partners with Nano to support fintech sustainability

The Paypers

Hong Kong-based FTS.Money has announced a partnership with 2Cimple’s Nano platform, which specialises in gamified sustainability initiatives through AI and blockchain.

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Banks warily optimistic on mortgages but volatile rates a concern

American Banker

Some lenders are once again hiring mortgage lenders, but memories of the painful staffing cuts they were forced to make over the past two years remain top of mind.

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EBA publishes guidelines for crypto providers

The Paypers

The European Banking Authority (EBA), the regulatory agency focusing on addressing limitations in Europe’s banking sector, has announced the publication of two sets of guidelines for crypto and payment service providers.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.