South State Correspondent

AUGUST 31, 2022

Banks are full of documents. Each document contains an extensive array of data. Just keeping track of non-disclosure agreement terms is a huge task. Then there are vendor contracts, employment agreements, statements of work, loan documents, financial statements, tax returns, deposit account documents, policies, and an array of similar applications. The challenge is that most of the data in documents are “dark data” or unstructured data that is hard to find, analyze and manipulate.

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Accenture

AUGUST 10, 2022

It’s an exciting time to be in payments—new technologies and business models are opening up more opportunities and markets. But that excitement is often tempered by concerns that efforts to capture compelling business opportunities may expose the new venture—and the firm—to unnecessary cybersecurity risk. But what if both the business and cyber teams were fully….

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Payments Dive

AUGUST 19, 2022

The federal government’s new real-time payments system should be ready for use by the middle of next year, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said in a speech this week.

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Perficient

AUGUST 18, 2022

Financial Advice Isn’t Just For The Wealthy. Oftentimes, when we think of financial advisors, the upper class and those planning for retirement are first to come to mind. In fact, in a survey conducted by MagnifyMoney , 42% of respondents (notably, 48% of women and 35% of men surveyed) indicated they believe financial advisors are “only for wealthy people,” and 25% of respondents indicated they don’t see the need for a financial advisor for those younger than middle-aged.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Photo by Chris Williams. In today’s intense regulatory landscape, compliance extends to every aspect of banking, so much so that no one person or team can be solely charged with managing a bank’s compliance requirements. In fact, compliance has grown to become a massive responsibility that must be part of every employee’s job. We’re looking at the need for a full culture of compliance.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 19, 2022

It is my pleasure to introduce to our blog readers the newest member of our growing Consumer Financial Services Group: Abigail Pressler. Abigail is one of the leading lawyers in the country who focus their practice on compliance with the laws that pertain to consumer debt collection. Abigail counsels creditors, third-party debt collectors and debt buyers with respect to the vast array of federal and state laws that cover consumer debt collection.

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Accenture

AUGUST 3, 2022

Muscle memory is the enemy of innovation. When it comes to transformations, process optimization is often under-valued by auto and equipment finance organizations as they implement a modern core or move their data and applications to the cloud. Adam Little and I think that’s a mistake. You must let go of old habits and challenge…. The post How old habits are the 4-letter word in your growth progress appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Payments Dive

AUGUST 29, 2022

The nation’s biggest bank and bank trade groups stressed the risks of creating a central bank digital currency in comments to the Fed, and largely rejected the idea that a digital dollar would accomplish stated goals.

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BankUnderground

AUGUST 18, 2022

Iryna Kaminska and Haroon Mumtaz. Since 2009, when policy rates reached their effective lower bound, quantitative easing (QE) has become an important instrument of central bank monetary policy. It is aimed to work via long-term yields. The literature confirms that QE helped lower long-term yields. But the yields have two components – expectations and term premia – and open questions remain: does QE reduce yields via expected rates or term premia ?

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ATM Marketplace

AUGUST 12, 2022

Financial industry leaders will gather at the Bank Customer Experience Summit in Chicago from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1 to hear from thought leaders on the pressing issues in the financial industry. Secure your spot soon, as online registration closes Aug. 26.

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TheGuardian

AUGUST 23, 2022

Ukrainian campaigners call for immediate end to investments, to cut funds to war and help avoid climate breakdown US and UK financial institutions have been among the leading investors in Russian “carbon bomb” fossil fuel projects, according to a new database of holdings from recent years. Campaigners in Ukraine said these institutions must immediately end such investments, to limit the funding of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and to avoid climate breakdown.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 1, 2022

Last week, the CFPB published additional frequently asked questions on Regulation F , its debt collection rule. The new FAQs address third-party communications, electronic communications, and unusual or inconvenient time and place provisions. Prohibitions on Third-Party Communications. The FAQs address the following questions: What is the Debt Collection Rule’s general prohibition on third-party communications?

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Accenture

AUGUST 2, 2022

Flat economic growth and rising competition are forcing banks in growth markets to step up investment in digital technologies. They’re eager to improve efficiency, enhance the user experience and create new business opportunities. But many banks are wary of committing themselves to an extensive digital transformation of their businesses. They view such large-scale change as….

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Payments Dive

AUGUST 2, 2022

American Express cited data indicating nearly two-thirds of small and mid-sized business owners expect increases in their cross-border spending over the next six months.

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BankUnderground

AUGUST 9, 2022

Owen Lock and Teresa Cascino. Cryptoassets could have important roles within the metaverse – a decentralised, immersive next generation of the internet. Cryptoassets enable verifiable ownership of digital items, and when built to common standards, can move interoperably between web applications – increasing the asset’s value proposition. They can also align the incentives of developers, content creators, users and investors on metaverse platforms, and are required to incentivise miners and

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ABA Community Banking

AUGUST 8, 2022

The solutions for near-term balance sheet challenges may pose greater problems in the long run. The post Strategies for swollen balance sheets appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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FICO

AUGUST 29, 2022

Home. Blog. FICO. Average U.S. FICO® Score Stays Steady at 716, as Missed Payments and Consumer Debt Rises. Each year, we provide insight into the national average FICO ® Score to help ensure consumers have a baseline measure of credit health standing. by Ethan Dornhelm. expand_less Back To Top. Tue, 08/30/2022 - 12:00. As the independent standard in credit scoring, FICO® Scores are the leading credit scores used extensively across the lending ecosystem ranging from originations, underwriting an

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 3, 2022

On July 29, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a notification letter (the “joint letter”) to “remind” auto lenders and leasing companies of the protections provided to servicemembers and their dependents under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The joint letter provides a very basic overview and reminder of the vehicle repossession protections, early vehicle lease termination rights, and interest rate cap available to eligib

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Commercial Lending USA

AUGUST 29, 2022

Find out why it's possible to get a bad credit semi truck financing. We are experts in helping people restore their financial future after bankruptcy, garnishment, or foreclosure. Learn how you can get the money needed to start rebuilding your credit today!

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Payments Dive

AUGUST 30, 2022

Continued adoption of digital wallets is likely to depend on the services that providers add, said Charlotte Principato, a financial services analyst for polling firm Morning Consult.

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BankUnderground

AUGUST 24, 2022

James Brookes, Matthew Everitt and Quynh-Anh Vo. The Basel III framework put in place in the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis 2007–08 consists of a range of regulatory standards, each addressing a specific source of financial instability. Its implementation has however led to active discussion about whether the complexity of financial regulations has materially increased.

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Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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BankInovation

AUGUST 26, 2022

Armed Forces Bank (AFB) is embracing digital transformation with several newly implemented processes aimed at providing an improved customer experience during everyday transactions. The $1.6 billion bank is using automation for card controls, allowing users to monitor transactions and establish account alerts, check imaging for deposits and digital chat enhancements that run on both APIs […].

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TheGuardian

AUGUST 22, 2022

Forecasts updated after 25% and 7% rally in gas and electricity prices respectively last week Inflation in the UK will hit 18% early next year as consumers count the cost of the deepening energy crisis, one of the world’s biggest banks has predicted. Forecasters at the US financial services group Citi said it expects the consumer prices index to breach 18% in the first quarter of 2023, while the retail prices index inflation rate will soar to 21%.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 3, 2022

On July 28, the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services passed H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act. Introduced by Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), the bill would prohibit financial institutions from engaging in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in connection with overdraft coverage. Specifically, the bill would require financial institutions that offer overdraft coverage for accounts to disclose: (i) the specific amount of overdraft coverage fees; (ii) that the consumer’s tra

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Commercial Lending USA

AUGUST 29, 2022

Do you know that there are many loans available for veterans? If you have been struggling to get a small business loan, this article will help you understand the process and what to expect from your lender.

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Speaker: Gary Dmitriev

Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools for financial institutes. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. We’ll also address the critical issue of innovation fatigue, offering tips on maintaining enthusiasm and momentum for new initiatives.

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