Fri.May 31, 2024

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Vegapay raises USD 5.5 million

The Paypers

B2B fintech company Vegapay has announced the rise of a USD 5.5 million funding round, aimed at accelerating its team expansion and product portfolio development.

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Are digital wallets safer than debit cards?

Payments Dive

Research shows young people see digital wallets as a more secure option than debit and credit cards. Cybersecurity professionals mostly agree, despite caveats.

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Four ways generative AI will transform commercial banking

Accenture

We’re all still trying to get our heads around the big question confronting all commercial bankers right now: how and where will generative AI have the greatest impact? In our recent analysis of the top trends shaping the industry in 2024, we argue that each one is influenced to some degree by generative AI. In… The post Four ways generative AI will transform commercial banking appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Zelle faces Senate probe on fraud

Payments Dive

“The scale of fraud on the Zelle platform is unacceptably high,” National Consumers League Vice President John Breyault said.

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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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Is biometrics the answer to ATM security issues?

ATM Marketplace

When asked by a reporter why he robbed banks, Willie Sutton famously replied: "Because that's where the money is." Can biometrics prevent would-be-thieves from stealing from ATMs?

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Santander customers’ private data put up for sale for $2m by hackers

TheGuardian

ShinyHunters stole information including bank and credit card numbers, as well as staff HR details Hackers are attempting to sell confidential information including the bank and credit card numbers of millions of Santander customers to the highest bidder. ShinyHunters posted an advert on a hacker forum for the data, which it says also includes staff HR details, with an asking price of $2m (£1.6m).

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Dollar General to eliminate ‘vast majority’ of self-checkout

Payments Dive

The store chain has already removed self-checkouts from 12,000 of its more than 20,000 stores, the CEO said.

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Embedded finance opportunities beckon large banks

American Banker

The rise of ecommerce and vertical software-as-a-service platforms are prime opportunities for large banks to sell payment processing, card issuance and other banking capabilities.

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Movers and shakers: Green Dot appoints Caine to head BaaS

BankInovation

Digital bank and fintech Green Dot has appointed Renata Caine as the general manager of its banking-as-a-service division. “BaaS will continue to be an important enabler for companies thinking long term about their relationships with their customers and securing their loyalty through value-added embedded financial services,” Caine told Bank Automation News.

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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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Streak of bank sales to credit unions heats to record pace

American Banker

Atlanta Postal Credit Union's bid to acquire Affinity Bank marked the 11th deal overall this year involving a credit union buying a bank, matching the total for all of 2023. Separately, members voted against the merger of two credit unions in Indiana.

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nCino on track to spend $110M on R&D this year

BankInovation

Cloud-based fintech nCino aims to spend nearly $110 million on research and development for AI and digital banking tools this year. The Wilmington, N.C.

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CMA to investigate £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money by Nationwide

TheGuardian

Watchdog opens first stage of merger process to examine whether deal would lead to less competition Business live – latest updates The UK competition regulator has launched an inquiry into the £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money by the rival lender Nationwide Building Society. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it had opened the first stage of its merger process to look at whether the deal – one of the largest transactions in the banking sector since the 2008 financial crisis – would l

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UiPath shares tank 30% after company announces CEO shakeup | AI fuels strong quarterly results for tech firms | PayPal launches PYUSD stablecoin

Bussman Advisory

This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space. The latest edition of the FinTech Ecosystem Newsletter is here: Image Credits: shutterstock.com The post UiPath shares tank 30% after company announces CEO shakeup | AI fuels strong quarterly results for tech firms | PayPal launches PYUSD stablecoin appeared first on Bussmann Advisory AG.

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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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Regulators camped in your offices

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

Many Chief Appraisers are dealing with FDIC auditors camped out in their office. The regulators are digging deep, very deep. The demands for meticulous documentation, clear communication trails and absolute compliance with regulatory standards can be overwhelming. Every decision, every valuation and every interaction needs to be tracked and justified.

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SeABank and Visa partner to accelerate digital payments

The Paypers

Vietnam-based Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) and Visa have strengthened their partnership to advance digital payments.

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NCUA issues charter to Tribe, ICBA Payments announces new leader

American Banker

In this week's banking news roundup: NCUA grants Tribe Federal Credit Union a provisional charter; ICBA Payments names Jacob Eisen its new president and CEO; Mission Fed Credit Union announces new role for longtime leader Steve Hasbrooke; and more.

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Truliant Federal Credit Union, Velera expand collaboration

The Paypers

Payment credit union service organisation Velera has announced the expansion of its collaboration with Truliant Federal Credit Union , aiming to offer additional services.

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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 backtracks on lending ban to some gunmakers

American Banker

The bank backed off its ban on lending to companies that make assault-style guns used for non-military purposes. Instead, the firm will now make such decisions on a case-by-case basis with senior risk officers.

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SBT secures USD 110 million in growth financing

The Paypers

US-based Solutions by Text (SBT) has announced that it secured USD 110 million in a new growth financing round co-led by Edison Partners and StepStone Group.

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PayPal USD stablecoin now available on Solana blockchain

The Paypers

PayPal has announced that PayPal USD (PYUSD) is now available on the Solana blockchain, enhancing speed and reducing costs for stablecoin transactions.

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Visa and Mastercard to pay USD 197 million in ATM fee lawsuit

The Paypers

Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay USD 197 million to resolve a class action by customers accusing the firms of keeping cash access fees too high.

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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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Oscilar, Socure partner to boost ID verification for FIs

The Paypers

US-based provider of AI-driven risk management solutions, Oscilar , and I provider for digital identity verification and fraud prevention, Socure have recently announced a strategic partnership.

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The Bank of London partners with allpay

The Paypers

The Bank of London has partnered with allpay Limited to simplify and expedite payments for people with or without a bank account, through easily manageable prepaid cards.

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Sovos unveils enhanced TINCheck service

The Paypers

Sovos ' TINCheck service has introduced an updated offering aimed at helping businesses mitigate the risks associated with unverified entities.

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SCRYPT secures USD 5 mln in funding

The Paypers

Switzerland-based crypto service provider SCRYPT has raised USD 5 million in funding to accelerate growth.

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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.