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10 Loan Pricing and Structuring Observations for 2023

South State Correspondent

On our loan hedging desk, we work with hundreds of banks ranging in size from just over $100mm in assets to some national banks with over $1T in assets. Combined with our relationship profitability model, Loan Command, we see the pricing of thousands of commercial loans per month as small as $30k and as large as multi-billion dollars. Our job at Loan Command and on the ARC hedge desk is to help bankers win business, offer borrowers competitive structures and pricing, and maximize bank profitabil

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BaaS Banks Are in Time Out, and Here’s Why It’s a Big Deal

Gonzobanker

To realize the rewards of the BaaS industry, banks and fintechs are going to have to learn to play by some non-negotiable rules – together. Cross River Bank recently found itself in hot water with the FDIC when the agency declared that the bank engaged in unsafe or unsound banking practices in relation to its compliance with fair lending laws and regulations, specifically the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Truth-in-Lending Act.

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Does Your Bank Matter?

Jeff For Banks

My firm is debating the direction of the banking industry so we can present, discuss, and debate with our clients, particularly how they can succeed in the current and emerging environment. In the past, I have advocated for "stakeholder primacy"; if you mattered to your employees, customers, shareholders and communities you would surely have an enduring future.

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AI-powered fraud detection: Time to reach transactional data

BankInovation

Traditional financial services’ fraud detection is focused on — surprise, surprise — detecting fraudulent transactions. And there’s no question that generative AI has added a powerful weapon to the fraud detection arsenal.

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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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Corporate treasurers to banks: You're not the only game in town

American Banker

In a new survey, 38% of treasurers said they want to bump up their allocation to money market funds. Only 27% were looking to increase their bank deposits, highlighting the pressures the industry faces as it strives to hold onto customers' cash.

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Bold banks tackle supply chain emissions

Accenture

A few bold banks are beginning to see the benefits of working together to tame supply chain emissions. They’re sharing ideas about how they can more accurately measure these Scope 3 emissions that are generated by their suppliers. And, most important, they’re exploring ways to reduce them. The discussions involve several big retail banks and… The post Bold banks tackle supply chain emissions appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Using EOS in Banking – A New Operating System

South State Correspondent

Likely, you do not have a common management framework at your bank. Maybe you practice some of the teachings in the seminal book Good to Great , you might work in Porter’s Five Forces, maybe you use an Objective and Key Results (OKRs) approach, or you might loosely use the McKinsey 7S Model. However, it is doubtful you utilize a complete operating system.

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How the Money Transmitter Modernization Act could build a more unified future

Abrigo

Money transmitter act encourages consistent standards A single set of nationwide standards and requirements under the money transmitter act could have a host of benefits for consumers and businesses. You might also like this webinar, " AML Compliance and Sanctions Requirements for Non-Bank Financial Institutions. " WATCH NOW Takeaway 1 The number of money transmitters grew by 13% in 2021 in the U.S. alone, handling $6 trillion in payments.

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Toast teams with FreedomPay

Payments Dive

Restaurant point-of-sale company Toast has partnered with commerce fintech FreedomPay to pursue larger customers, such as Starbucks and Shake Shack.

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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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The Three-Digit Summary Of Financial Wellness

BankBazaar

To many, a Credit Score may seem like a simple, inconsequential three-digit number. However, for a lender, it gives deeper insight into a borrower’s financial behaviour and patterns. They look at the credit reports to understand the borrower’s ability and willingness to pay off debt. You can imagine how crucial that is because, at some point in life, the need to get a Credit Card or a Personal Loan may arise.

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How are banks automating or failing to automate?

ATM Marketplace

Banks are typically seen as traditional organizations; however, many are embracing automation to improve efficiency and meet customer needs. That being said, there are still barriers to a full embrace of the technology.

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Does long-term unemployment affect inflation dynamics?

BankUnderground

Vania Esady, Bradley Speigner and Boromeus Wanengkirtyo The headline unemployment rate is one of the most widely used indicators of economic slack to measure the state of the business cycle. A large empirical literature on Phillips curve estimation has explored whether more general definitions of labour utilisation are more informative than this simple measure.

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CFPB to hover as open banking evolves

Payments Dive

The agency is eager to encourage open banking in the U.S., with plans for a rule proposal and oversight of standard-setting in the evolving arena.

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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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Credit repair companies file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief in response to potential $3 billion CFPB judgment

CFPB Monitor

Recently, PGX Holdings, Inc. (PGX), one of the nation’s largest consumer credit repair companies, and twelve affiliates have entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy under pressure from a potential $3 billion CFPB judgment for violations of federal consumer protection laws. In May 2019, the CFPB filed a complaint in Utah federal district court against a group of related credit repair companies for alleged violations of the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) and the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA)

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IBM’s 1K AI consultants aid banks

BankInovation

IBM Consulting launched its Center of Excellence for generative AI last month, where clients, including financial institutions, can look to consultants for expertise, use cases, risk mitigation and advancements in the technology.

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Leveraging LPI for Success in the Mortgage Industry

SWBC's LenderHub

Like most markets these days, the mortgage industry is facing considerable economic headwinds as high inflation and the threat of a recession make it difficult to pin down—let alone lower—mortgage rates. According to a recent Bankrate survey , the benchmark 30-year-fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.38% last year and has been at or near 7% since Q2 2023.

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Visa launches fintech accelerator in Africa

Payments Dive

The program is part of Visa’s effort to invest $1 billion in the continent’s digital transformation over five years.

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Is Your Current Card Platform Holding You Back?

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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Seventh Circuit rules $3.95 in postage spent by plaintiff to respond to second validation notice sufficient to establish FDCPA standing

CFPB Monitor

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has ruled that a plaintiff in a putative class action had standing to assert FDCPA claims against the purchaser of her debt and the purchaser’s servicer based on the $3.95 she paid in postage to respond to a second validation letter after she had already responded to the first validation notice.

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What bank leaders should know about AI in financial services

BankInovation

With ChatGPT reaching 100 million users within two months of its release, generative AI has become one of the hottest topics, as individuals and industries ponder its benefits and ramifications.

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How Many Credit Cards Is Too Many?

BankBazaar

Be it Credit Cards or coffee, too much of anything is bad! If you’re addicted to applying for Credit Cards, then this article might just be the antidote that you’re looking for. Swiping a Credit Card is as cool as sporting the best shades or shoes in the market (at least for me). Paying with a Credit Card has an air of sophistication to it. With all due respect, debit cards and payment apps are fine, but Credit Cards give a sense of exclusivity to proceedings.

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Fraud losses to surpass $40B by 2027: report

Payments Dive

One in five consumers worldwide have been victims of payment fraud in the past four years, according to an ACI report.

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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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This week’s podcast episode: A look at the current challenge to judicial deference to federal agencies and what it means for the consumer financial services industry, with special guest, Craig Green, Professor, Temple University School of Law

CFPB Monitor

Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1984 Chevron decision, federal courts have typically applied a two-step analysis known as the “ Chevron framework” to determine whether a court should defer to a federal agency’s interpretation of a statute. SCOTUS has now agreed to hear the Loper case next Term in which the continued viability of the Chevron framework is being directly challenged. .

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Fed launches master account database

American Banker

The Federal Reserve will now disclose all entities that have access to its payments system, as well as those that are seeking access. The move ends a yearlong standoff with Congress.

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Credit Quest: Unlocking The Secrets To A Stellar Credit Score

BankBazaar

Embark on an adventure through the captivating realm of Credit Score with Credit Quest! Read on as we unveil the secrets behind your Credit Score and discover powerful strategies to enhance your financial standing. Get ready to unleash your curiosity and embark on a quest that will leave you yearning for financial triumph! Welcome to Credit Quest, a thrilling game that takes you on an adventure through the world of Credit Score !

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Get ready for FedNow

Payments Dive

“In the U.S., we never kill payment systems,” writes Modern Treasury cofounder Sam Aarons. “People still write paper checks. But the future of money, especially inside larger enterprises, is instant payments.

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3 Ways Managed Device Services Help Community Banks Cut Costs

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