Sat.Nov 09, 2024 - Fri.Nov 15, 2024

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7 Ways Instant Payments Impact Deposit Performance

South State Correspondent

With almost 30% of our banks utilizing some portion of instant payments, the industry is starting to gather more data on how instant payments impact balances, customer acquisition, and account usage. Instant payments have the potential to change the payment landscape for banks. In this article, we look at six ways instant payments impact deposit performance and add insight into what it means for banks.

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The resilience of small businesses: Insights for lenders

Abrigo

This article covers these key topics: Debt-service coverage ratios are steady. Leveraged has improved since 2019. Businesses' working capital cycles are longer. Interest coverage ratios have stayed strong. How lenders can leverage this data. Bank and credit union leaders can use data to inform small business lending Small businesses are showing resilience.

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Young people fall prey to payments fraudsters

Payments Dive

Debit and credit card users under 40 years old are more likely than older peers to experience fraud in making payments, a recent J.D. Power survey found.

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AI Regulations for Financial Services: South Korea and the UK

Perficient

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to affect every aspect of the world economy and play a significant role in the global financial system, leading financial regulators around the world to take various steps to address the impact of AI on their areas of responsibility. The economic risks of AI to the financial systems include everything from the potential for consumer and institutional fraud to algorithmic discrimination and AI-enabled cybersecurity risks.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Self-Service Innovation Summit: Driving profitable self-service retail in high-traffic locations

ATM Marketplace

A panel talk, “Self-Service Retail: A Profitable Path to Growth in High-Traffic Locations,” will offer expert insight at the Self Service Innovation Summit being held Dec. 9-11 in Tampa, Florida. Registration continues through Dec. 6.

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How to avoid costly BSA enforcement actions: Proactive steps for bank compliance

Abrigo

Be proactive with your AML/CFT program to prevent BSA enforcement actions As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, financial institutions face more frequent Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) enforcement actions from supervisory agencies. These actions can result in costly civil penalties and reputational damage, so banks and credit unions should take proactive steps to ensure their BSA compliance programs are robust and effective.

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Visa pinpoints rising fraud threats

Payments Dive

In a new report, the card network detailed cyber schemes and scams that have led it to invest $11 billion over the past five years in improving its systems.

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Rules imposed after financial crisis have ‘gone too far’, Reeves tells City bankers

TheGuardian

Chancellor uses Mansion House speech to suggest it is time to loosen some constraints brought in after 2007-08 crash Rachel Reeves has told City bankers attending her Mansion House speech that regulations put in place to protect the economy after the global financial crisis had “gone too far”. Speaking at the glitzy annual gathering in the Square Mile on Thursday, the chancellor called the financial services sector the “crown jewel” of the UK economy.

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Festive Fraud: Beware of these 10 holiday scams.

PopularBank

From frantic, last-minute shopping to festive party hopping, the holiday season is full of frenzied activity. Unfortunately, amidst the revelry, unsuspecting victims can easily get caught in traps set by cybercriminals. As you spread holiday cheer, don’t overlook the importance of protecting your personal and financial information. Online scammers, in particular. tend to be more active during the holiday months because more people are using their credit cards to make purchases across numerous we

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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With the arrival of stablecoins, is it time to pay farewell to traditional payment rails?

BankUnderground

Aly Soliman Stablecoins have emerged as an innovative form of money in the financial landscape. While they represent a small fraction of the global financial system, stablecoins have grown by US$30 billion in the last few months (as reported on DefiLlama). The potential effect of stablecoins on the payment industry could be substantial and merits attention.

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Mastercard aims to cancel manual card entry by 2030

Payments Dive

The card network has documented a spike in online fraud, and contends that numberless cards will reduce such wrongdoing.

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Metro Bank fined nearly £17m for failure to monitor potential money laundering

TheGuardian

FCA finds lender failed to check more than 60m transactions valued at £51bn Business live – latest updates Metro Bank has been fined nearly £17m by the UK’s financial watchdog for failings in its money laundering controls over four years. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued the £16.7m penalty after finding failures in monitoring 60m transactions over a four-year period that risked a “gap being left in the defence against the criminal use of the financial system”.

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A Closer Look: Turning the Magnifying Glass on Ourselves This World Kindness Day!

BankBazaar

This World Kindness Day, we’re looking at what kindness is through a different lens. We’re focussing on a more personal angle to talk about our own financial well-being and how being kinder to ourselves in this regard, can go a long way for us and our famil ies. Kindness can paint a very pretty picture in our heads if we think about it. Mostly what comes to mind are thoughts of giving to others—helping a friend, donating to a charity, or lending a hand to someone in need.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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How AI and voice-speech interaction is transforming kiosk customer experience

ATM Marketplace

AI has taken the world by storm, and it has transformed numerous aspects of customer experience across restaurant, QSR, and self-service contexts, including drive-thru ordering and kiosks.

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Durbin gives credit card bill another Senate push

Payments Dive

Senate Democrat Dick Durbin is intent on pursuing the Credit Card Competition Act, and perhaps preserving his political future.

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Reeves tells City regulator to encourage more risk-taking in financial sector

TheGuardian

New remit given to FCA by chancellor raises fears of a weakening of rules meant to avert another financial crisis The financial regulator has been ordered to encourage more risk-taking across the City, raising concerns that the Labour government is in danger of watering down rules meant to avoid another financial crisis. In an official “remit” letter addressed to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) boss, Nikhil Rathi, the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said regulations meant to protect consumers shoul

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BankBazaar Aspiration Index 2024

BankBazaar

We bring to you the seventh edition of BankBazaar’s Aspiration Index®, the largest study of India’s aspirations through the lens of personal finance. The Index captures the importance Indians assign to an aspiration, how confident they are of its fulfilment, and what their current readiness for fulfilment is. A higher Index represents greater aspirations.

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The Role of Automation in Commercial Lending

Automation is changing the game for commercial lenders, offering a clear path to competitive advantage in 2025. Rising costs, outdated workflows, and manual data entry slow growth and impact borrower satisfaction. Automation addresses these challenges, reducing costs, speeding up loan cycles, improving accuracy, and elevating borrower experiences. With market uncertainty easing, now is the time to act—waiting until loan volumes rebound leaves lenders unprepared and struggling to compete.

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Digital Vs. A Live Agent

SWBC's LenderHub

The financial services industry is continuously evolving, and it is essential to optimize collections strategies to maintain liquidity and minimize risk. One of the most critical choices for credit unions is whether to use a digital approach or live agents for their collections processes. Both approaches have distinct advantages and considerations. This article will explore key points to consider when making this crucial decision.

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Klarna files for IPO

Payments Dive

The buy now, pay later company announced Tuesday it had filed confidentially with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering.

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‘I relate to Erin Brockovich’: postman who took on car finance world – and won

TheGuardian

Andrew Wrench’s case over ‘secret’ dealership commission could help UK consumers win billions in compensation Self-styled as the Erin Brockovich of the Potteries, and described by the court of appeal as “a postman with a penchant for fast cars”, Andrew Wrench is a force to be reckoned with. And while he may not be a household name yet, those who work in the multimillion-pound car-leasing industry will be all too aware of his campaigning zeal.

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How cash visibility can combat money laundering

ATM Marketplace

Money visibility solutions can help banks and businesses combat money laundering.

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Outsource With Confidence for RDC Program Success

Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) clients are more likely to use additional treasury services and maintain larger deposits. However, poor customer experiences—particularly if they delay deposits—can compel RDC clients to take their business elsewhere. This eBook makes the case for outsourcing RDC operations to a proven managed services partner. This approach helps Treasury Departments with limited resources provide excellent client experiences that result in higher retention and productivity rates.

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FDIC: Percentage of unbanked households dropped slightly in 2023

ABA Community Banking

Roughly 4.2% of U.S. households were unbanked in 2023, according to the FDIC’s National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households, which also explored bank account access trends and cryptocurrency adoption. The post FDIC: Percentage of unbanked households dropped slightly in 2023 appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Payments players should embrace digital currencies

Payments Dive

“Emerging currencies, digital assets, and even next-generation fiat options could be integrated thoughtfully, allowing companies to access new markets,” writes one industry chief revenue officer.

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NatWest buys back £1bn of its shares from UK government

TheGuardian

Privatisation of bailed-out bank continues after plan to offer to retail investors was abandoned Business live – latest updates NatWest has bought back shares worth £1bn from the UK government, as the privatisation of the bailed out bank continues after a plan to offer a chunk of the stock to retail investors was abandoned. The government and NatWest said on Monday that the Treasury’s holding will drop from 14.2% to 11.4%, after the sale of shares at a price of about £3.81, the bank’s closing pr

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What role should cash play in banks?

ATM Marketplace

Should retail banks dump cash? Or should they adjust how they use it?

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!