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Consumers tap credit cards, loans to manage inflation: Fed report

Payments Dive

Gen Z and millennials were the age groups most likely to use loans and credit cards to respond to higher prices, a Federal Reserve research report said.

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Do risks lurk in your CECL model? Risk assessments identify and address potential issues

Abrigo

CECL model risk assessments Possible areas of material misstatement in a CECL model can be identified with a risk assessments. You might also like this webinar: "Conducting an effective Q factor framework." WATCH Takeaway 1 The forward-looking CECL approach to estimating the allowance for credit losses introduces risks that auditors and examiners are scrutinizing.

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Loan Risk and Return – The Two Loan Riddle

South State Correspondent

It is rare that banking lends itself to a logic test, but we have been trying this loan risk and return riddle on hundreds of bankers across the country for years, and only a few bankers choose the correct answer. The riddle goes like this: You are presented with two loans. Loan A is priced at SOFR plus 1.50%, and Loan B is priced at SOFR plus 3.50%.

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Nationwide to Talk Personalization, Data, and AI at Dreamforce 2024

Perficient

Next-level personalization strategies will undoubtedly be a key topic at Salesforce’s largest event this year. Dreamforce is right around the corner taking place in San Francisco on September 17 to 19, and learning how to get the most out of your customer data with AI-powered tools is top of mind. Whether you’re attending in person or virtually, the conference boasts numerous opportunities to hear how some of the world’s largest brands are using data and AI to create personalized journeys and pr

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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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Barclays enlarges half-year bonus pool for first time since 2021

TheGuardian

Rise to £675m after lifting EU bonus cap suggests lender may increase payouts to high-performing bankers Barclays has bulked up its half-year bonus pool for the first time in three years, raising bankers’ hopes of bigger annual payouts after the lender formally scrapped the EU bonus cap this month. The bank put £675m towards its bonus pool in the first six months of 2024, according to Barclays filings.

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FHLB reform: Implications for financial institutions

Abrigo

Prepare now for potential changes to FHLBs Capital rules and membership criteria are among the areas where banks could see changes in how the Federal Home Loan Bank system operates. You might also like these popular resources on interest rate risk, liquidity, and CECL. See resources Takeaway 1 The FHLB system faces potential changes in its structure, operations, and mission that could affect financial institutions.

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Managing Time Deposits – How To Use “Specials” And Odd-Month CDs

South State Correspondent

Something might be getting lost in the tribal knowledge of managing time deposits. Certificate of deposit (CD) “specials” and the odd-month CD offering are good examples. As the legacy knowledge of deposit gathering is passed down from generation to generation of banker, some of the finer points of liability structuring are getting diluted with some knowledge just plain forgotten about.

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Wells Fargo worker found dead at her desk four days after clocking in

TheGuardian

Arizona officials are investigating the death of Denise Prudhomme, 60, who was discovered by a colleague Officials in Arizona are investigating the death of a Wells Fargo employee who scanned into her office on a Friday morning and was found dead at her desk four days later. According to local outlets, authorities said 60-year-old Denise Prudhomme entered her Wells Fargo office building located on the 1100 block of West Washington Street in Tempe, Arizona, at 7am on 16 August.

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Shift4 acquires Canadian gift card company for $148M

Payments Dive

Shift4 keeps buying up payments companies as it seeks to build out a global business servicing many sides of the industry.

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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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A New Take on Collections: Your Tailored Solution

SWBC's LenderHub

We all have preferences, and it can be a challenge to accommodate them all for your members. While some may prefer to maintain a sense of comfort with the familiar traditional route, others may race to explore the benefits of new advancements.

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8 Questions to Ask Before Taking a Commercial Land Loan

Commercial Lending USA

A commercial land loan is an extensive financial choice that needs to be well thought out to be successful. Commercial Lending USA is the name you can trust regarding business land loans.

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‘I was frustrated’: The woman who told Labour it didn’t need to spend £28bn on green investment

TheGuardian

Rhian-Mari Thomas, the head of the Green Finance Institute, persuaded Rachel Reeves to half the state’s stake – because the private sector was ready to step in At the start of this year, among the snowy Swiss slopes of the Davos business get-together , Rhian-Mari Thomas was ready to make an elevator pitch to the UK’s future chancellor, Rachel Reeves.

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Earned wage access: Following states that have passed laws, or have legislation pending

Payments Dive

States began passing laws friendly to the industry in 2023 and have continued to pursue them this year, even after the federal government weighed in with a stricter standard.

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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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How Fintechs Can Maximize Their Trade Show ROI

William Mills

Looking ahead, as summer transitions into fall, the trade show and conference season for fintechs and financial institutions will be a busy one. Whether it’s large events like Money 20/20 , Finovate Fall , or more focused events like Lend360 , the Auto Finance Summit or National Mortgage News’ Digital Mortgage conference, there are proven strategies that exhibitors and attendees can use to help ensure that they generate a good return on their trade show investment.

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How Mastercard taps AI, open banking to predict ACH payment success

BankInovation

Mastercard is looking to AI and open banking for transaction monitoring, data standardization, and even to predict payments success. “We are very cautious and safe in the way we use AI” throughout the institution,” Jess Turner, head of global open banking and API at Mastercard, said Aug. 28 at Fintech South 2024 in Atlanta. Mastercard […] The post How Mastercard taps AI, open banking to predict ACH payment success appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Commonwealth Bank CEO labels Greens’ tax policy ‘insidious populism’ after firm’s $9.8bn profit

TheGuardian

Matt Comyn tells parliamentary inquiry that criticism of business profits ‘erodes trust in institutions’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Commonwealth Bank chief executive, Matt Comyn, has described a proposed excessive profits tax as “insidious populism” and labelled criticism of profitable businesses as “fact-free rhetoric” that is damaging trust in public institutions.

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Shoppers’ online fraud fears escalate

Payments Dive

Four in five consumers are worried about identity theft or someone stealing their credit card numbers, according to a report this month from the credit monitoring agency Experian.

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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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The Most Influential Women in Payments Next, 2024

American Banker

The Most Influential Women in Payments: Next honors women 40 years old and younger who are making a major impact on their businesses, inspiring colleagues and changing the industry early in their careers.

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BMO bot enables 3M customer interactions

BankInovation

Bank of Montreal is deploying AI to improve customer experience and grow digital sales of its products to gain market share. In its third fiscal quarter of 2024, which ended June 30, BMO reported that nearly 3 million AI-enabled customer interactions were performed by its AI-driven chatbot, BMO Assist, according to its Aug.

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Russia's central bank to legalise crypto for qualified investors

The Paypers

Russia’s central bank has considered amending the law to introduce a new category of ‘qualified investors,’ which would allow them to trade crypto.

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Fed official questions faster cross-border payments ties

Payments Dive

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suspects there could be more fraud and money-laundering if countries move too quickly to link their faster payments systems, he said at a conference.

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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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Best Credit Unions to Work For, ranked 1-35

American Banker

The institutions in American Banker's first grouping of top Credit Unions to Work For in 2024 are proving how important a fun but productive work environment can be.

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Movers and Shakers: Wells Fargo appoints two new tech leaders

BankInovation

San Francisco-based Wells Fargo appointed Tracy Kerrins as head of consumer technology and leader of the bank’s new generative AI team, according to a July 30 release. Kerrins, who joined Wells Fargo in 2019, has been CIO for consumer technology and enterprise functions technology.

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Lloyds Banking Group raises mortgage upper limit for first-time buyers

TheGuardian

Move to allow loans up to 5.5 times household annual income could prompt others to follow suit, say brokers Britain’s biggest mortgage provider is increasing the maximum sums it is willing to lend first-time buyers in a £2bn move that experts say will bring homeownership within the reach of more people but could further fuel house price rises. Lloyds Banking Group’s decision to let people borrow more means those who meet the criteria may be able to buy a property they might have assumed was well

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Aeropay targets pay-by-bank evolution in US

Payments Dive

The Chicago fintech has moved from servicing small merchants to handling cannabis payments, and now it’s catering to gaming clients.

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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