Sat.Oct 08, 2022 - Fri.Oct 14, 2022

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Why banks should look Beyond Advice for growth

Accenture

Banks face a trust paradox. While customers trust banks with their money, only 19% of them say they are interested in receiving advice from a bank. And the more digital banks become, the less connected they are with their customers. As banks rapidly boosted their digital touchpoints during the pandemic, now is the time to…. The post Why banks should look Beyond Advice for growth appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Cross-border payment plays rev up

Payments Dive

The Clearing House, Swift and rivals are jostling to speed up cross-border payments, with collaboration and competition likely to emerge at an international conference this week.

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Best practices for credit risk management in uncertain times

Abrigo

Fortify your credit risk management framework How to prepare your organization for scrutiny of its credit risk management practices during your next exam or review. . You might also like this whitepaper, "Stress Testing: Managing Capital Levels and Credit Risk." DOWNLOAD. Takeaway 1 Loan modifications training, automating processes, and updating policies and procedures can help prepare organizations for change.

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“Time-on-Task” Should Be Your Dominate Banking Metric

South State Correspondent

While “customer delight” is a worthy goal, few banks should focus on the concept. We covered various methodologies HERE. Instead of trying to “Wow” your customer, in this article, we present the “time-on-task metric” (and its companion, the Customer Effort Score (CES) framework) and detail not only why it matters but why it can change the course of your bank.

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.

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AutoRek wins in ‘Payments Innovation’ category at Scottish Financial Technology Awards 2022

Bobsguide

Leading fintech company AutoRek is delighted to have been recognised at the Scottish Financial Technology Awards 2022 , held on Thursday, 6 October, where it won in the ‘Payments Innovation’ category. The judges said AutoRek demonstrated clear market fit and praised both its level of innovation and laser-focused commitment to solving a specific but widespread problem in the industry.

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Macro-Economic Impacts and Portfolio Management (September 2022)

Jack Henry

On September 21, 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) increased the federal funds rate by 0.75% to help achieve its objective of maximum employment and controlled long-term inflation at 2%.

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Why You Need To Use Funds Transfer Pricing in Banking

South State Correspondent

Funds transfer pricing (FTP) has been an essential tool for financial institutions for several decades. FTP was introduced to banks in the early 1980s to help manage interest rate risk on a transactional basis. FTP gained further focus after the 2007 financial crisis when financial firms failed partly because of the lack of funds transfer pricing application and rigor.

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The Biden Administration’s Blue Print for AI Bill of Rights Envisions New Obligations in an Increasingly Automated World

CFPB Monitor

The White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy has identified a framework of five principles , also known as the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights. The principles are intended to guide the design, use, and deployment of automated systems and artificial intelligence for greater public protection. The Blueprint defines automated systems broadly as any system, software, or process that uses computation to determine outcomes, make or aid decisions, inform implementation, collect data,

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Card amendment misses defense funding bill

Payments Dive

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin wasn’t able to attach the Credit Card Competition Act proposal to a defense funding bill this week, but he will try again next month.

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New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders

Dive into the complexities of New York lien laws with our comprehensive eBook, 'New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders.' In this detailed guide, we explore the critical formalities necessary for lenders navigating ground-up construction and fix-and-flip projects in the New York market. From documentation requirements to the implications of non-compliance, learn how to safeguard your lending position and prioritize legal adherence.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank partners with Finastra for Kotak FYN

Bobsguide

Finastra solution expands functionality of Kotak’s new unified corporate portal to support multiple corporate banking segments. Singapore and Mumbai – October 7, 2022 – Finastra has today announced that it has partnered with Kotak Mahindra Bank to support its new integrated corporate banking portal, Kotak FYN, using Finastra’s Unified Corporate Portal solution.

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Nubank: One High-Growth Disrupter

Gonzobanker

It might be time to brush up on our Portuguese, take a trip to São Paulo, and ask Nubank , “O que é que há? “ This CapitalOne-inspired LATAM supernova merits our attention, GonzoBankers. Heck, in my recent travels to Vancouver and Chicago, words of admiration and wonder accompanied each mention of its growth story. Less than 10 years old, the Brazil-based digital bank counts 70 million clients across its three operating countries ( source ).

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Justice Department announces settlement to resolve lending discrimination claims against Evolve Bank and Trust

CFPB Monitor

On September 29, 2022, the Justice Department announced a proposed consent order with Evolve Bank and Trust to resolve allegations of lending discrimination on the basis of race, sex, and national origin in the pricing of its residential mortgage loans from at least 2014 through 2019. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Evolve Bank maintains mortgage lending offices and provides mortgage lending services in 15 states.

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Fiserv cuts deeper into workforce

Payments Dive

Payment processing giant Fiserv pared more employees in recent weeks as the company seeks to boost profit margin growth amid economic turmoil.

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202

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Prometeia Türkiye Banking & Insurance Day, a day full of insights

Bobsguide

The Prometeia Banking & Insurance Day , organized in Istanbul on 5 October in cooperation with the Risk Managers Association and CFA Society Istanbul, provided an excellent opportunity for debate. Nearly 400 participants followed the sequence of speeches on the current complex economic and financial scenario in Türkiye and beyond. Nine speakers took the main stage, addressing the challenges banks and insurers face today from different perspectives: skyrocketing energy costs, rampant inflatio

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2022 ATM & Self-Service Software Trends

ATM Marketplace

The world is finding its way to a new normal and the role ATMs have in our society is as well. While cash is still very popular, the events of the last few years have supercharged a shift in the way banks and ATMs provide services customers. Download this report to see the latest trends.

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Bill to regulate use of algorithms under consideration by D.C. Council

CFPB Monitor

A bill now being considered by the Council of the District of Columbia titled the “ Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act of 2021 ” (“Bill”), would impose limitations and requirements on businesses that use algorithms in making credit and other eligibility decisions, including decisions regarding the individuals to whom a business directs advertising or marketing solicitations.

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Will Toast achieve profits next year?

Payments Dive

Restaurant payments company Toast may be on a path to profitability by the third quarter of next year, Mizuho Americas analysts predicted this week.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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Old problems with new assets: some of crypto’s challenges look strangely familiar

BankUnderground

John Lewis. Cryptoassets and the crypto ecosystem as a whole has to face many of the same challenges as conventional assets and the regular financial system do. The same classic problems which are staple of economics textbooks (and history books), such as maturity mismatch, liquidity shortages, credibility, and collateral feedback loops. But whereas the conventional system has learned from the past and evolved to deal with them, much of the crypto ecosystem seems to have overlooked them.

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Webinar analyzes findings of 2022 ATM and self-service software trends report

ATM Marketplace

As banks have had to make adjustments in light of COVID-19 and customer expectations, they have had to rely more, not less, on self-service channels, including ATMs. A webinar sponsored by KAL ATM Software analyzed findings of the 2022 ATM and self-service software trends report on how the ATM industry is evolving.

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Bankers’ bonuses double since 2008 crash, TUC study finds

TheGuardian

There is ‘no justification for lifting the cap’ on bonuses, said general secretary Frances O’Grady Bankers’ bonuses have doubled since the 2008 financial crash, according to research by the TUC, which accuses the government of enriching City financiers while “holding down” the pay of key workers. The unions’ umbrella body said bonuses in finance and the insurance sector have reached a record £20,000 a year on average – which it says is almost one-and-a-half times the average pay collected by tea

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4 takeaways from Michael Barr’s DC Fintech Week speech

Payments Dive

The Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision stressed caution for banks’ ties to crypto and spotlighted how stablecoins differ from other digital assets.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Prelim’s 5 Steps to Better Treasury Services

BankInovation

Think of this less like one of those WikiHow articles you pilfer through when you don’t know how to dance at a wedding or fix a flat tire (although these skills are very, very important) and more like an Atul Gawande checklist to building a modern Treasury Services department at a bank. Do you use […].

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ATMs deliver cash recycling, management needs

ATM Marketplace

Despite rumors to the contrary, consumers still want cash access and as a result the need for recycling and cash management is still great. ATMs can meet all of these needs.

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Bank of England warns mortgage defaults to rise in months ahead

TheGuardian

Survey of lenders paints gloomy picture of new deals drying up and end to ‘golden era’ of cheap mortgages The number of mortgage defaults are expected to rise in the coming months, according to Bank of England data released on Thursday, while the number of new loans will continue to fall amid warnings that the “golden era” of cheap deals is ending. The UK central bank’s latest quarterly credit conditions survey paints a gloomy picture, with the number of mortgage deals already falling before the

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Payments deals gain momentum

Payments Dive

Four billion-dollar payments acquisitions this year reflect industry dynamics that will drive more buyouts in coming months, analysts say.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper