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JANUARY 18, 2024

Having complained in a recent post on LinkedIn that a lot of the predictions I see are nonsense, you may think I’m crazy for posting my own set of predictions for 2024. You’re probably right. That said, here are my banking and fintech predictions for 2024: 1. A big(ger) bank will acquire a BaaS bank. A sneak peek into Cornerstone Advisors’ forthcoming What’s Going On In Banking study shows that the percentage of banks looking to get into the banking as a service (BaaS) space is down from previou

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 17, 2024

In our last article ( HERE ), we highlighted the methodology around why banks should calculate and drive value through customer profitability and product profitability. We focused mainly on customer profitability and used risk-adjusted return on capital as a proxy for profitability. In this article, we wanted a different approach to arrive at the same conclusion but in a slightly different context.

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ATM Marketplace

JANUARY 16, 2024

Customers have the choice of using traditional banks, neobanks or both, but their choice is dependent on their needs and how well the bank can respond.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Human trafficking red flags, strategies, and support Human trafficking is more prevalent than most realize, and banks and credit unions can help prevent it. Know the red flags to watch for. You might like this upcoming webinar, " Unveiling human trafficking: Perspectives, realities, and strategies." LISTEN NOW Takeaway 1 Human trafficking is prevalent in the U.S. and worldwide.

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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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Payments Dive

JANUARY 18, 2024

Conditions could be ripe for more payments deals in 2024, as legacy players seek to add unique technologies and struggling startups find themselves in need of an exit plan.

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ABA Community Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Federal Reserve announced the members of the Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council for 2024, including the new council president and vice president. The post 2024 Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council Members announced appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 16, 2024

In remarks to the press and public on January 2, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced “a sweeping consumer protection and affordability agenda”, including proposed actions to “strengthen consumer protections against unfair business practices” and “establish nation-leading regulations for the Buy Now Pay Later loan industry”. The Governor vowed to pursue “the first major expansion to New York consumer protection laws since 1980” to curb “predatory” business practices and “exploitative t

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 16, 2024

There are many historical examples of some sophisticated and some less sophisticated entities imploding from the risk of derivatives. Barings Bank, Orange County (CA), Enron, Long-Term Capital Management, and other entities misused derivatives or didn’t understand the difference between hedging and speculating. Some bankers will soon hear about another example of banks using derivatives that, unfortunately, will lead to losses.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 16, 2024

On January 11, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued two new advisory opinions: Fair Credit Reporting; Background Screeni ng and Fair Credit Reporting; File Disclosure. The advisory opinions are part of the CFPB’s ongoing efforts to clean up what the CFPB describes in its press release as allegedly “sloppy” credit reporting practices and ensure credit report accuracy and transparency to consumers.

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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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Payments Dive

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Federal Reserve is building up bank participation in FedNow, but some big financial institutions remain on the sidelines.

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Perficient

JANUARY 16, 2024

This blog, the first in a series by Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE), provides actionable measures your company can adopt to safeguard against senior-level embezzlement risks and maintain the integrity of your institution’s financial transactions. Background On October 19 th , 2023, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published an article highlighting new enforcement actions and clarifying explicit rules regarding misconduct, particularly as it relates

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BankUnderground

JANUARY 18, 2024

Ed Hill Once the stuff of science fiction, quantum technologies are advancing fast. Individual quantum computers are finding a range of applications, primarily driven by the immense speed-ups they offer over normal computers. And soon the nascent quantum internet should connect those isolated computers together. This blog post starts to think about what this new interconnected quantum world means for the financial system.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 17, 2024

On February 27, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Cantero v. Bank of America, N.A. , a case involving the scope of preemption under the National Bank Act (NBA). The question before the Court is whether the NBA preempts a New York statute requiring banks to pay interest on mortgage escrow accounts. .

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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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Payments Dive

JANUARY 16, 2024

Analysts have soured on PayPal’s prospects, at least for now, noting competition is encroaching on the payment pioneer’s turf as a new CEO tries to make gains.

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BankBazaar

JANUARY 17, 2024

Wanna know how to turn your pocket change into a fortune ? Investing is the way to go and this article is all you need to get started. Gone are the days of investing and saving money being the same thing. These days, investing is a different ball game altogether. Understanding its intricacies and diversity can be daunting for beginners. In this article, we will cover everything a beginner investor must know about investing in India, including the different types of investments, how to create an

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BankUnderground

JANUARY 17, 2024

Lennart Brandt, Natalie Burr and Krisztian Gado The Bank of England has a 2% annual inflation rate target in the ONS’ consumer prices in dex. But looking at its 700 item categories, we find that very few prices ever change by 2%. In fact, on a month-on-month basis, only about one fifth of prices change at all. Instead, we observe what economists call ‘sticky prices’: the price of an item will remain fixed for an extended amount of time and then adjust in one large step.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently published another FHFA Insights blog post addressing the underutilization of appraisal time adjustments by appraisers that is a companion to an FHFA Insights blog post that we reported on previously. In the recent blog post, the FHFA presents the question “Is the racial disparity in underappraisal, or some portion of it, due to racial disparities in the practice of time adjustment?”.

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Have you ever felt the pain and loss of a client suddenly going silent, leaving you questioning everything? Ghosting can cause heartbreak; in business, it drains resources, and emotionally, it shatters your confidence. A modern credit card program can give you the tools to deliver the digital-first experiences your customer’s demand. Our eBook, “5 Signs Your Credit Card Offering Needs an Upgrade,” will help you identify key indicators that your current card platform may be holding you back and w

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 16, 2024

The card issuer is selling the business, which offers online fraud monitoring services to merchants, to the joint venture investment firm Accel-KKR.

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BankBazaar

JANUARY 15, 2024

This blog navigates the complexities of smart savings, emphasising the power of compound interest, tax-efficient tactics, and the integration of technology to empower people to succeed in safeguarding their financial future. In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, financial stability is a goal that many aspire to achieve. One key element in building a strong financial foundation is the art of saving.

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ATM Marketplace

JANUARY 19, 2024

A panel of experts shared core trends and rules for success for self-service automation at the Self-Service Innovation Summit in Miami, Florida.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 16, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled oral argument for Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in Corner Post, Inc. v Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The question that the Supreme Court will decide is when a right of action first accrues for an Administrative Procedure Act (APA) Section 702 challenge to a final rule issued by a federal agency—when the final rule is issued or when the rule first causes injury.

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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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Payments Dive

JANUARY 19, 2024

The state legislation relating to credit card surcharges is poised to keep percolating in a pack of states this year, following new laws in some last year.

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BankBazaar

JANUARY 14, 2024

While building a Credit Score from scratch can be challenging, it’s not impossible! Read on for actionable steps to help you establish a robust credit history. In today’s world, having a good Credit Score is crucial for financial stability. Whether you’re planning to apply for a loan or get a Credit Card, a strong credit history is your ticket to financial opportunities.

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William Mills

JANUARY 17, 2024

Remaining at the forefront of policy changes and requirements, specifically for emails, is a top priority for our marketing team. As a HubSpot partner for 10 years, our agency must stay up to date on these changes for ourselves, our clients and our partners. HubSpot released this article discussing Google and Yahoo’s latest requirements for email marketing beginning in February 2024.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 16, 2024

This special podcast episode, hosted by Senior Counsel and former Consumer Financial Services Practice Leader Alan Kaplinsky, sets the stage for the upcoming oral argument in the two U.S. Supreme Court cases where the fate of Chevron deference hangs in the balance. This episode provides an essential roadmap for anyone who will listen to the oral argument or is following this critical challenge to this important doctrine.

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Community banks seek ways to leverage their technology infrastructure to drive productivity and growth. However, the sheer volume of technology devices, capital constraints, and lack of skilled resources stand in the way. This Strategy Brief explores how a managed device services partner can help bridge this resource gap. Managed device services partners empower community banks to take charge of mission-critical device management activities with: Logistics and installation services to support se

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