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BNPL popularity rises among ‘financially fragile’ consumers

Payments Dive

About 60% of that group has used BNPL five or more times in the past year, compared to just over 20% of financially stable consumers, the New York Fed said.

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NYSDFS Part 500 Cyber Amendments Finalized: What You Need to Know

Perficient

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence The announcement of significant amendments to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial sector. The NYSDFS Part 500 amendments signal a crucial shift in the financial services regulatory landscape and underscore the importance of robust governance, risk management, and compl

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Global Payments may pare operations

Payments Dive

While there has been industry speculation about the company making an acquisition, CEO Cameron Bready was more ready to talk “pruning” this week.

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DFS500 Amendments: What You Need to Know

Perficient

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE) remains at the forefront of evolving financial rules and regulations, ensuring readiness to tackle emerging challenges and safeguard financial institutions and its customers. The announcement of significant amendments to the DFS500 regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial se

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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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Same-day payments drive ACH increase: Nacha

Payments Dive

Peer-to-peer transactions also contributed to a 4.8% increase in payments volume for the ACH Network last year over 2022.

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Apple extends prepaid debit card reach

Payments Dive

Adding a virtual card number feature “is about giving options to consumers when retailers do not support Apple Pay,” Creative Strategies President Carolina Milanesi said.

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NatWest reports biggest annual profit since 2007 financial crisis

TheGuardian

Pre-tax figure of £6.2bn comes as bank confirms Paul Thwaite will take over permanently as CEO Business live – latest updates NatWest made its biggest annual profit last year since the 2007 financial crisis, helped by high interest rates, as the bank confirmed the interim boss Paul Thwaite would permanently take over as its chief executive before a sale of its government-owned shares.

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Is cash here to stay?

ATM Marketplace

Will cash go away? That is the question that is top of mind for the ATM industry. Two debaters tackled this issue head on.

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Game Theory Can Teach Bankers How to Be Smarter Negotiators

Gonzobanker

“The most powerful weapon in chess is to have the next move.” -David Bronstein, chess world finalist Facing off with a vendor to negotiate a multi-year contract is much like a game of chess. Move after move, decisions are made based on information available at the time. Contract negotiations typically have two players, each applying their strategy to obtain desired terms, conditions and pricing.

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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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This week’s podcast episode: The CARS Rule: What you need to know about the Federal Trade Commission’s final motor vehicle dealer trade regulation rule, Part I

CFPB Monitor

Our special guest is Richard (“Rick”) Hackett, former Assistant CFPB Director responsible for auto finance regulation and presently a member of the Board of F&I Sentinel, which supports lender compliance in the auto finance and insurance industry. In December 2023, the FTC announced its Combatting Auto Retail Scams Rule, otherwise known as the “CARS Rule,” which sets new requirements on the sale, financing, and leasing of new and used vehicles by motor vehicle dealers. .

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Data breach a risk despite security spend, experts say

BankInovation

Financial institutions prioritize investment in cybersecurity technology but no matter how much they spend for protection, their systems and data remain vulnerable. “You could never say any organization is 100% secure and they’ll never be hacked,” Ray Kelly, fellow at cybersecurity company Synopsys Software Integrity Group, told Bank Automation News, noting that even the U.S.

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U.S. Bank, Suncoast say AI helps take loans from 'no' to 'yes'

American Banker

For customers who are declined through traditional underwriting models, artificial intelligence models that can take in more data take a wider lens of creditworthiness.

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Temenos sheds $2 Billion as Hindenburg finds latest short target

BankInovation

Temenos AG plunged by nearly a third, slashing its market value by $2.1 billion, after Hindenburg Research took a short position and suggested serious flaws in the books of the Swiss provider of software for banks. The Swiss company denied the report, saying it contained “factual inaccuracies and analytical errors, together with false and misleading allegations.

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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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What should banks do next to improve online banking?

American Banker

Financial institutions need to reconsider the logic and intuitiveness of their website design. They could also introduce free credit scores and capitalize on generative AI, experts say.

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NCR drives self-service banking

BankInovation

NCR Atleos reported that its self-service banking business continued to grow in the fourth quarter. NCR added more than 2,000 ATMs in the quarter, making the total number of active units 20,000, Chief Executive Tim Oliver said during NCR’s Q4 earnings call on Feb. 14.

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Euronet Announces Acquisition of Infinitium, a Leading Digital Payments Company in Southeast Asia

ATM Marketplace

Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global financial technology solutions and payments provider, today announced the acquisition of Infinitium Holdings Pte. Ltd (Infinitium), a digital payments company and provider of risk management and payments authentication services based in Singapore.

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The Basel III rule would hamstring small businesses like mine

American Banker

The proposed implementing rule will squeeze credit for entrepreneurs and small businesses, adding more barriers to their success in an already-tight lending environment.

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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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Ripple announces to acquire Standard Custody & Trust Company

The Paypers

US-based crypto solutions company Ripple has agreed to acquire Standard Custody & Trust Company , an enterprise-grade regulated platform for digital-assets.

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Valley National Bank, heavy on CRE, is confident despite investor worry

American Banker

Investors have hammered the New Jersey-based lender following the turmoil at New York Community Bancorp. But Valley executives say there are key differences between the two real estate-focused banks, and they express confidence that the bank's underwriting will hold up again this cycle.

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5 ways to boost your savings balance

Qudos Bank

Whether you’re gathering funds for your first house, a holiday destination, or simply looking to build a substantial nest egg, boosting your savings could often be a challenge. In fact, 48% of Australians admit to having a bank account balance that “could be better” 1 , according to survey results by Finder. However, the right financial habits, planning, and preparation could not only help you reach your savings goals faster – but could also make the experience a more rewarding, rather than stre

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20 fintech and payments M&A deals with the largest volume in 2023

American Banker

The top five fintech and payments M&A deals had a combined dollar volume of more than $23 billion.

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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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Your guide to home renovation: what costs to save and spend

Qudos Bank

If you’ve decided that now’s the time to give your home a makeover, then it’s important to work out what your home renovation budget is, and how much things will cost. Expenses associated with home modifications can easily snowball, so working out what’s worth spending money on and where you can save money can make all the difference. There are other things to consider, like how to cover these costs, as well as common dos and don’ts when renovating your home.

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Why fintechs want the CFPB—not states—to rule on earned wage access

American Banker

Nearly a dozen states are looking to regulate digital payroll advance products, prompting a fintech trade group to ask the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to conduct a formal rulemaking.

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7 ways to handle the rising cost of living

Qudos Bank

If you’re trying to work out how to handle the rising cost of living in Australia, then you’re not alone. The cash rate rose from 0.1% to 3.1% in 2022 1 , while inflation continues to rise. People across the country are feeling the pinch following the increased prices of essential goods and services. However, there are ways you could handle the rising cost of living.

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Rich and poor consumers use BNPL for different reasons: Fed data

American Banker

Financially stressed consumers nearing their credit limit use buy now/pay later loans to finance smaller purchases, while wealthier households want to avoid paying interest or carrying a balance on credit cards for bigger-ticket items, according to the New York Fed.

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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.