South State Correspondent

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

We review hundreds of term sheets and proposals for commercial borrowers each month. One successful loan proposal tactic for community banks to improve their acceptance rate is to embrace the old marketing rule of the “power of three.” We often see banks proposing one or two options for a commercial borrower, and often, the options presented to the borrower are ones that are most prevalent and acceptable at the bank but not necessarily the option that may fit the borrower’s n

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SWBC's LenderHub

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In our modern, digital world, the financial landscape is evolving—and fast. Today’s money moves at the speed of the Internet, which means banking isn’t what it used to be.

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

From glitches in payment processing to the consequences of compliance failure, banks need to pay attention to a range of significant issues.

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This article How A Chicago Credit Union Became a Personalization Powerhouse appeared first on The Financial Brand. How far can banking institutions get serving a segment? Chicago Patrolmen's Federal Credit Union has grown an uncommon market reach while focused on one common bond. This article How A Chicago Credit Union Became a Personalization Powerhouse appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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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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South State Correspondent

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

While technology has always been important in banking, it has yet to drive the essential functions of banking. Up to this point, if you could speak to a human, banking was easier. In the last year, this has started to change. With the rise of data, generative AI, personalization, instant payments, embedded banking, and traditional AI, the customer experience in banking is now often better through digital channels.

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As consumer payment expectations continue to transform e-commerce experiences, billers should consider which emerging trends should be adopted.

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BankInovation

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a new rule today that would subject large nonbank companies, including digital wallet providers and payments apps, to undergo the same supervisory exam process as banks — leveling the payments playing field.

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The card giant rolled out a cybersecurity apprenticeship program last year amid a talent deficit highlighted by the Biden administration.

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BankBazaar

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Credit C ard churning is a rewarding practice if you can effectively manage the risks and challenges it presents. However, it ’ s essential to approach it with a responsible and informed mindset. Credit Card churning is a practice that has gained popularity among savvy consumers looking to make the most of their Credit Card spending. It involves strategically opening and closing Credit Card accounts to take advantage of welcome bonuses, rewards programmes, and other perks offered by Credit Car

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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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Perficient

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Retail banks respond to the Federal Reserve’s short-term interest rate adjustments with corresponding changes in lending and deposit rates. However, in the current rising interest rate environment in the United States since 2022, loan rates have adapted more rapidly than deposit rates. Sir Isaac Newtown’s first law of motion, which states that an object in motion will stay in motion and an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an external force, can be applied to retail depositor

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission recently prevailed on summary judgment in a case against Jonathan Braun and his company RCG Advances, LLC. The product at issue, merchant cash advances, generally provide small businesses with critical and timely financing, and there was no dispute that the defendants gave these businesses upfront lump-sums of money in exchange for the right to collect future receivables. .

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Nearly 3% of millennials are newly delinquent as of the third quarter this year, slightly up from 2.5% in Q3 2019, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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ATM Marketplace

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Digital wallets continue to transform the way we pay for goods and services. These convenient and secure payment methods are becoming increasingly popular, and they are having a major impact on the payments landscape.

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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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TheGuardian

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Historian and Sapiens author says sophistication of technology makes it difficult to forecast its dangers Artificial intelligence could cause a financial crisis with “catastrophic” consequences, according to the historian and author Yuval Noah Harari , who says the technology’s sophistication makes forecasting its dangers difficult. Harari told the Guardian a concern about safety testing AI models was foreseeing all the problems that a powerful system could cause.

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Commercial Lending USA

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In the dynamic world of hospitality, embarking on a journey of hotel ownership can be a highly rewarding venture. Yet, this path often demands substantial financial investments.

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The restaurant fintech noticed “a modest slowdown” in same-store sales in the latter half of the third quarter that continued into October, the company’s CFO said Tuesday.

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Ublocal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

When the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital emergency room opened 50 years ago, it was serving about ten patients per day. Over the past five decades health care needs have changed, and the ER now serves an average of 38 patients each day, with some days seeing up to 50 to 60 patients. This dramatic increase in patient visits has caused an enormous strain on the facility and presented daily challenges for its dedicated staff.

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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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TheGuardian

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Move follows resignation of CEO over row linked to closure of former Ukip leader’s bank accounts NatWest has scrapped more than £7.5m that was due to be paid to Alison Rose, the banking group’s former chief executive, who was forced to resign over a scandal linked to the closure of Nigel Farage’s bank accounts. The board of NatWest said that following her resignation, future unvested share awards worth £4.7m would lapse and not be paid out.

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ATM Marketplace

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

What is the key to banking success in the current market? The answer is to overhaul customer experience strategies to meet consumers where they are.

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The bank, between 2015 and 2021, denied certain credit card products to applicants with surnames ending in “ian” and “yan,” suffixes that Citi employees associated with Armenian national origin, the CFPB said.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission recently announced that it has entered into a settlement with Bridge It, Inc. (“Brigit”), the operator of a personal finance mobile application, to resolve the FTC’s allegations that Brigit engaged in unfair and deceptive acts or practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act and engaged in conduct that violated the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (“ROSCA”). .

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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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TheGuardian

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

American arm of ICBC is latest victim of hackers and is investigating The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s US arm was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted trades in the US Treasury market on Thursday, the latest in a string of victims ransom-demanding hackers have claimed this year. ICBC Financial Services, the US unit of China’s largest commercial lender by assets, said it was investigating the attack that disrupted some of its systems, and making progress toward recovering from i

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

FTX's implosion made it even harder for crypto-related businesses to work with U.S. banks. With the fraud conviction of the company's founder, regulatory clarity may gradually come.

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Jack Henry & Associates recorded an increase in the number of customers connected to the new Federal Reserve instant payments system, but they’re all in receive-only mode.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The CFPB recently issued a policy statement in which it provided a framework for determining what constitutes abusive conduct under the CFPA. After reviewing the definition of abusive in the CFPA and the historical background of the adoption of an abusive standard in the CFPA, we examine how the policy statement addresses each element of the abusive standard and share our observations as to the policy statement’s implications. .

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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

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