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3 cybersecurity trends banks should watch

BankInovation

Fraud rates continue to climb each year as fraudsters scale operations. For banks seeking to protect themselves from financial crime, it can feel like a losing battle. The Federal Trade Commission received more than 2.

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A Banker’s Guide to Digital and AI Transformation Success

The Financial Brand

This article A Banker’s Guide to Digital and AI Transformation Success appeared first on The Financial Brand. McKinsey's digital & artificial intelligence leaders offer a roadmap to transformation success, including a case study on how DBS Bank did it. This article A Banker’s Guide to Digital and AI Transformation Success appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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The Federal Home Loan banks and the disappearing American dream

American Banker

The Home Loan banks are failing to serve huge numbers of Americans because of their reliance on outdated credit scoring models.

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Debit plagued by security concerns: survey

Payments Dive

Just 40% of consumers feel confident in the security and safety of their debit cards, J.D. Power said.

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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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Bank Customer Experience Summit panel offers insight on hospitality strategies

ATM Marketplace

How do banks develop hospitality? A panel at the Bank Customer Experience held in Charlotte, North Carolina from Sept. 12 to 13 will look at this topic in detail.

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Spare secures KSA Open Banking certification

The Paypers

Kuwait-based fintech Spare has obtained the KSA Open Banking certification, based on the Open Banking Framework released by the Saudi Central Bank.

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Regulators weigh impact of new capital rules on banks and nonbanks alike

American Banker

Higher capital requirements tend to drive certain lending activities away from banking and toward so-called shadow banks. How regulators shore up banks without driving their customers away is the source of a spirited philosophical debate in Washington.

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How Branding Pays Off in the Bottom Line and in Tough Times

The Financial Brand

This article How Branding Pays Off in the Bottom Line and in Tough Times appeared first on The Financial Brand. In the wake of so much banking turbulence this spring, one clear lesson is how branding has powerful benefits that help boost the bottom line. This article How Branding Pays Off in the Bottom Line and in Tough Times appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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FTC revs up money transfer case against Walmart

Payments Dive

The Federal Trade Commission revved up its case against Walmart last week, alleging the retailer facilitated fraudulent transactions, despite a court ruling setback in March.

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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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CFPB to host hearing on medical billing and collections

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB announced that on July 11, 2023 it will host a hearing on medical billing and collections, with a focus on medical payment products, such as medical credit cards and installment loans. In addition to Director Chopra, the hearing will include agency officials from the White House, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S.

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Did supply constraints tilt the Phillips Curve?

BankUnderground

Ambrogio Cesa-Bianchi, Ed Hall, Marco Pinchetti and Julian Reynolds The remarkable stability of US inflation dynamics in the pre-Covid era had led many to think that the Phillips Curve had flattened. However, the sharp rise in inflation that followed the Covid-19 pandemic ignited a debate on whether the Phillips Curve had steepened and, in particular, whether its slope depends on some particular macroeconomic conditions.

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HSBC targets cyberthreats with quantum computing

BankInovation

HSBC is increasing its investment in quantum computing innovation after teaming up with Quantinuum in May. The $3 billion bank joined a quantum-secured network by BT and Toshiba that will use quantum key distribution (QKD) technology to protect against advanced cyber threats, according to a Wednesday HSBC release.

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FIS to sell Worldpay stake to GTCR

Payments Dive

Fidelity National Information Services will sell a 55% stake in Worldpay to the private equity firm GTCR for $11.7 billion, valuing the company at $17.5 billion.

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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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CFPB issues 2022 Annual Fair Lending Report  

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB recently issued its annual fair lending report covering its fair lending activity in 2022. In the report’s discussion of the CFPB’s risk-based approach for prioritizing fair lending supervisory and enforcement activity, the CFPB indicates that in 2022, much of its supervision efforts focused on mortgage origination and pricing, small business lending, policies and procedures regarding geographic and other exclusions in underwriting, and the use of automated systems and models. .

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Firm inflation perceptions and expectations: evidence from the Decision Maker Panel

BankUnderground

Ivan Yotzov, Nicholas Bloom, Philip Bunn, Paul Mizen, Ozgen Ozturk and Gregory Thwaites Since late 2021, annual CPI inflation in the UK increased sharply. Alongside this increase, there was also a significant rise in firm and household short-term inflation expectations. In this post, we use data from the Decision Maker Panel (DMP), a UK-wide monthly business survey, to study whether there is an effect of CPI data releases on firms’ current inflation perceptions and year-ahead inflation expectati

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Home Improvements: Should You Use a HELOC or a Home Equity Loan?

Ublocal

As home values have increased in VT and NH in the last few years, you may have more equity in your home than you think. That equity can be borrowed against with a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), or a Home Equity Loan to fund home improvements and renovations. Keep reading to learn about the differences between these two types of home financing, what they are best used for, and what to consider before applying.

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Wise CFO nets larger pay than CEO

Payments Dive

CFO Matt Briers took home higher compensation as he prepares to step down from the company. The money transfer service’s CEO also is leaving for a planned sabbatical in September.

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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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Appraiser Critical Thinking: How to Spot a Fake Mona Lisa

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

More than 50% of chief appraisers, reviewers and commercial appraisers from my informal survey thought report quality declined in the past 10 years. They say appraising is an art. But just like art, there’s amazing work and “meh” work. Some appraisers rely on external reviewers to fix their art. Houston, we have a problem.

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MSUFCU explores using AI in its software development and coding

BankInovation

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union developers are investigating how to use AI in its software coding. The $7.45 billion credit union has several teams, including managers, vice presidents and developers, exploring AI use cases through its innovation lab, The Lab, Ami Iceman-Haueter, chief research and digital experience officer at MSUFCU, told Bank Automation News.

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No 10 defends record on NHS waiting list after minister admits it could grow further – as it happened

TheGuardian

This live blog is now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage here Yesterday Sajid Javid, the Tory former health secretary, called for the creation of a royal commission to consider the future of the NHS. He argued that this would take the debate about the future of the service out of the realm of party politics, and, in an article in the Times , he said that in private politicians believed that the NHS was unsustainable in its current form.

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Goldman in talks to transfer Apple card deal to Amex: reports

Payments Dive

The move, if true, would mark a 180-degree turn after Goldman and the tech giant extended their partnership until 2029 in October.

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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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‘Is Bigger Better?’ and Other Burning Questions Keeping Bankers Awake at Night

Gonzobanker

Banking executives faced with rapid-fire industry changes may feel at times like they’re playing “Whack-a-Mole,” “Red Rover, Red Rover,” “Duck, Duck, Goose!” or any of those childhood games that if you were on the wrong team, on the wrong side of the line, or wearing the wrong clothes, chances were good you’d experience shame, blame or bruises. I feel your pain!

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CFSA files brief urging SCOTUS to affirm Fifth Circuit ruling that CFPB’s funding is unconstitutional

CFPB Monitor

Community Financial Services Association of America (CFSA) has filed its brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in which it asks the Court to affirm the Fifth Circuit panel decision in CFSA v. CFPB. In that decision, the panel held the CFPB’s funding mechanism violates the Appropriations Clause of the U.S.

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Fraud Strategy Amid a Perfect Storm of Financial Crime

Jack Henry

In today's age, technology modernization provides a plethora of benefits to consumers, financial institutions, businesses, and yes, even fraudsters and cybercriminals.

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Affirm to shutter Returnly

Payments Dive

Two years after purchasing Returnly for $300 million, Affirm said it’s divesting the returns management platform business.

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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