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OCTOBER 14, 2024

In a previous article, we discussed how a loan’s maturity and amortization impacts credit risk and profitability from the bank’s perspective ( HERE ). In that article, we pointed out that the average commercial loan term at community banks has been decreasing and is now between 3.5 and 4.5 years. Much of the explanation for the decrease in term comes from the misconception that term rates or credit spreads will decrease when the Federal Reserve lowers short-term interest rates (there is no dire

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Research from payments software firm Stripe shows credit and debit card transactions using an advanced security tool are less likely to be approved.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

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Accenture

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In October 2024, Apple is set to open its NFC (Near-Field Communication) technology using the Secure Element (SE) to third-party platforms, ushering in a new era of competition and innovation in digital wallets. This change presents a significant opportunity for banks, fintech companies and retailers to establish themselves on equal footing with Apple Pay, a… The post Unlocking Apple’s NFC: Is it time for your banking app to become a full digital wallet?

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ATM Marketplace

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Oxford Bank is celebrating its 140th anniversary by delivering stronger technology, investigating AI and promoting financial education for its customers and larger community.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 18, 2024

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 16, 2024

While there are many overlooked products in banking, the debit card is perhaps the greatest. The product generates significant fees and helps drive deposit balances, yet debit cards rarely get a mention in strategy, marketing, or customer profitability circles. The debit card is one of the greatest workhorses of banking and, unfortunately, is forgotten about due to its sexier older brother—the credit card.

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Accenture

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In October 2024, Apple is set to open its NFC (Near-Field Communication) technology using the Secure Element (SE) to third-party platforms, ushering in a new era of competition and innovation in digital wallets. This change presents a significant opportunity for banks, fintech companies and retailers to establish themselves on equal footing with Apple Pay, a… The post Unlocking Apple’s NFC: Is it time for your banking app to become a full digital wallet?

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The payments pioneer is discontinuing a program through which app users could post fundraising drives, often for personal needs. Other options for donating will remain.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Community banking has almost achieved Kleenex or Xerox fame, being generalized to the point of meaninglessness. PNC ($557 billion in total assets) calls itself a "Main Street Bank." Citadel Credit Union's website is CitadelBanking.com. One of my Navy division officers once told me, "Be careful pointing fingers, because the rest are pointing back at you.

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BankBazaar

OCTOBER 15, 2024

We’ ve all bee n there—caug ht in a tumultuous relationship with our spending habits. At first, they see m harmless , maybe ev en fun. That daily coffee run feels like a little reward, or an impulse buy during an online sale seems like no big deal. But over time, these habits can become toxic, drainin g your ban k accou nt and sabotaging your financial goals.

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TheGuardian

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A proposed Italian-German bank merger makes sense for Europe, but Berlin is opting for domestic protectionism A potential merger between a German bank and an Italian rival would not normally elicit much interest beyond the business pages. But these are not normal times. The Italian bank UniCredit recently provoked a political backlash in Germany by acquiring a 21% stake in the German lender Commerzbank.

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Although venture capital investment in young payments firms grew globally during the third quarter, compared with the same period last year, that wasn’t the case for U.S. firms.

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American Banker

OCTOBER 18, 2024

TD Bank's guilty plea to extensive money laundering charges last week did not include any criminal charges against individual bank executives. That absence has critics fuming, but experts say bringing charges against individuals isn't so easy.

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BankBazaar

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Can you really afford both avocado toast and retirement or is your brunch habit setting you up for a lifetime of instant noodles? In this light-hearted piece, we explore the age-old question: Are millennials sabotaging their future with slices of avocado toast? Spoiler: it’s not the avocado’s fault. Let’s face it, nothing says “millennial” quite like the paradox of craving financial independence while simultaneously shelling out ₹300 for a slice of avocado toast.

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TheGuardian

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Treasurer says uncovering ‘unfair’ practices also part of proposed surcharge revamp designed to give consumers better deal and cut small business’s costs Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government is preparing to ban debit card fees and instruct the consumer watchdog to investigate excessive card costs, as the unpopular system of transaction charges gets set for an overhaul.

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Many employees who use earned wage access services are high-frequency customers who end up with higher overdraft costs, said a Center for Responsible Lending report this week.

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ATM Marketplace

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Marbue Brown, founder of the Customer Obsession Advantage and veteran banker, discussed what's new in bank CX.

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American Banker

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The regional bank's earnings were impacted by challenges in its office loan portfolio, though its overall results were a mixed bag, with its nascent private bank showing momentum.

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TheGuardian

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Some best-buy, high-paying accounts are not always the best for you Providers are jostling for position at the top of the best-buy tables – but the best-paying accounts often come with caveats that can catch out unwary savers. Continue reading.

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The card network giant has signed a new multi-year agreement with the marketing research firm Analytic Partners to deliver advertising insights to merchant clients.

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The Paypers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Canada-based financial institution TD Bank has announced its agreement to pay over USD 3 billion, pleading guilty to criminal charges related to money laundering in the US.

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American Banker

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is referring the issue to the U.S. Department of Justice. The failure of the $107.8 million bank will also cost the Deposit Insurance Fund an estimated $43 million.

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TheGuardian

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Finance is now master, not the servant – what is key is securing its approval to bring in investment while diluting its often malign influence Private equity barons lean on Reeves to dilute proposals for higher taxes Tax wealth and value public assets: how Reeves can meet her challenges The economic challenge facing Labour is enormous. But it is also straightforward: Britain has experienced a prolonged period of weak growth, public services have been starved of cash and are struggling, and the s

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The federal agency disagrees with the way the card network is allocating card misclassification charges, Discover said in its third-quarter earnings report.

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