Mon.Mar 11, 2024

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A year after SVB went down, regional banks are not out of the woods

American Banker

Midsize lenders have largely defied the most dire predictions following Silicon Valley Bank's demise. But the nation's largest banks still have structural advantages, and the regionals remain hampered by their real-estate heavy portfolios and the continuing impact of high interest rates.

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Visa spends ‘billions’ battling cybersecurity threats

Payments Dive

“We are all in an arms race to protect this ecosystem, to protect the network,” Visa CEO Ryan McInerney said at an investor conference last week.

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Mastercard partners with Nexi to support Open Banking in Europe

The Paypers

US-based payment technology corporation Mastercard has partnered with Europe-based paytech Nexi to support Open Banking payments in Europe.

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JPMorgan to launch biometric checkout next year

Payments Dive

The bank’s payments unit plans to engage in more pilots this year before rolling out the checkout service broadly next year, said Prashant Sharma, JPMorgan’s executive director of biometrics and identity solutions.

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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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PPP fraud suit alleges animal abuses by factory farm

American Banker

Later this month, a federal judge will hear arguments over whether an animal rights group may proceed with its lawsuit that says an industrial ag company violated state and federal animal-protection laws and as a result must repay its Paycheck Protection Program loan.

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ClearBank eyeing EU license

BankInovation

Bristol, U.K.-based ClearBank has applied for a license to expand its services to Europe in search of growth. ClearBank officials are hopeful for approval from the European Central Bank in the second quarter, Paul Staples, group head of embedded banking, told Bank Automation News.

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TD taps into iPhones for a leg up in merchant acquiring

American Banker

TD Bank is among the latest to support Tap to Pay, which allows clients to accept contactless payments on their personal smartphones. Through its investment in Autobooks, it enables others to do the same.

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1 in 5 Bank of America patents AI-focused

BankInovation

To keep up with consumer demand for digital capabilities, Bank of America’s inventors focus on solving client problems and removing friction through innovation and patent efforts. In 2023, the $3.2 trillion bank was granted 644 patents, up 6% year over year from 2022, according to a bank press release.

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From cybersecurity to failed mergers, 5 challenges facing banks and credit unions

American Banker

Bank of America, Citi and Navy Federal are among banks and credit unions to recently manage through unforeseen challenges.

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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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ClearBank eyeing EU license for Q2

BankInovation

Bristol, U.K.-based ClearBank has applied for a license to expand its services to Europe in search of growth. ClearBank officials are hopeful for approval from the European Central Bank in the second quarter, Paul Staples, group head of embedded banking, told Bank Automation News.

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EDPS mandates corrections for EU Commission's data protection violations

The Paypers

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has investigated the European Commission 's use of Microsoft 365 and found several violations of data protection rules.

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Credit union to buy second bank, expand in Washington state

American Banker

Sound Credit Union said it would acquire Washington Business Bank in a cash deal slated to close in the fourth quarter.

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EU introduces digital identity wallet for citizens and businesses

The Paypers

The European Union has revealed a Digital Identity Wallet in a bid to cater to the needs of its citizens, residents, and businesses.

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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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A year post SVB's collapse, lawmakers keep up pressure on regulators

American Banker

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., sent separate letters to banking regulators on the anniversary of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, with Hagerty questioning the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s sale of Signature Bank's assets and Warren urging the regulators to tighten capital and liquidity requirements.

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Fingerprints partners with Thales and Garanti BBVA

The Paypers

Fingerprints has announced its partnership with Thales and Garanti BBVA in order to launch a biometric payment card for customers in the region of Türkiye.

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FDIC's Hill calls for more nuance in regulatory approach to digital assets

American Banker

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. vice chair Travis Hill Monday criticized his agency's lack of clarity on digital assets, warning that the current approach risks hindering U.S. influence in the global rollout of blockchain at banks.

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2innovate partners with Paymentology

The Paypers

2innovate has announced its partnership with Paymentology in order to optimise operational efficiency and security in the Latin American financial ecosystem.

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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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For bankers facing the new CRA rule, it's time to 'Fight the Fed'

American Banker

"Don't fight the Fed" is the mantra of investors. But, when the Fed does not allow banks to meet the needs of their communities and shareholders through unfair regulations, like the politically motivated CRA final rule, bankers have no choice but to go to court to seek regulatory justice.

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Amadeus acquires Voxel

The Paypers

Travel technology company Amadeus has announced the acquisition of Voxel , an electronic invoice and B2B payment solution provider, aiming to improve the overall travel payment experience.

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Rebranding Is Expensive, Time-Consuming – and Essential

The Financial Brand

This article Rebranding Is Expensive, Time-Consuming – and Essential appeared first on The Financial Brand. How financial institutions are refreshing their brands with messaging that taps into the emerging priorities of their customers. This article Rebranding Is Expensive, Time-Consuming – and Essential appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Ant Group increases transaction limits

The Paypers

Ant Group , the fintech affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding, has increased the mobile payment transaction limits for overseas visitors to Alipay and international e-wallets in China.

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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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Why Credit Unions Are Primed to Revolutionize Financial Services in the U.S.

The Financial Brand

This article Why Credit Unions Are Primed to Revolutionize Financial Services in the U.S. appeared first on The Financial Brand. Younger consumers are ready to become credit union customers, if the industry leans into its strengths, powered by digital technology. This article Why Credit Unions Are Primed to Revolutionize Financial Services in the U.S. appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Flutterwave to cease Barter

The Paypers

Nigeria-based fintech Flutterwave has announced its intentions to discontinue Barter, a virtual card service, aiming to focus on its enterprise and remittance segments.

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CFPB's mortgage 'junk fee' blog draws ire and praise

American Banker

While some said the agency was ignorant of its own rules, one trade group praised the goals of the posting.

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Brankas partners with PeekUp

The Paypers

Open Finance company Brankas has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with PeekUp Pay , to support the latter with instant disbursement in the PeekUp Driver app.

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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.