Sat.Jun 22, 2024 - Fri.Jun 28, 2024

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Structuring cash transactions: Example reviews and best practices for banks

Abrigo

How does your AML program detect structured cash transactions? Read this blog to learn the definition of structuring, why it is illegal, and some examples of structuring scenarios that can help banks understand customer behavior and intent. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 When reviewing customer activity for instances of structuring, it is important to look for patterns in behavior as well as an intent to structure.

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Bank Product Management in Lending

South State Correspondent

In a previous article [ here ] we discussed why community banks need product managers to ensure that financial products and services are effectively developed, launched, and managed to meet customers’ evolving needs and the bank’s risk and profitability goals. In this article, we provide a concrete example of how product management in lending might work.

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Bridge Lending Solutions for Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Lending USA

Time is significant in the fast-paced world of commercial real estate. But what do you do when a great chance comes up but your stable bridge lending solutions still need to be implemented?

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Judge sways away from Visa-Mastercard settlement

Payments Dive

On Tuesday, Judge Margo Brodie denied a preliminary settlement proposal made by the card networks Visa and Mastercard, and merchants who sued them in federal court nearly two decades ago.

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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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The impact of generative AI in banking

Accenture

Following the release of our new report, “The age of AI: Banking’s new reality”, I sat down with my team to discuss how generative AI is reshaping the banking industry. It sparked an interesting conversation about current adoption journeys, strategic priorities, and the exciting possibilities ahead for banks. I thought I’d share some of the… The post The impact of generative AI in banking appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Managing interest rate risk in 2024: Strategies for community banks

Abrigo

Navigating interest rate management in today's environment As regulators focus on interest rate risk management, read about what financial institutions can do to be ready for a rate drop. You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Navigating uncertain times: Strategies for effective risk management and compliance." WATCH Takeaway 1 Many financial institutions are questioning where rates are headed and how to structure their ALM strategies accordingly.

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Why a Visa-Mastercard settlement is likely to fall short

Payments Dive

The persistence of the networks’ ‘honor all cards’ rule may be a key reason Judge Margo Brodie is unlikely to approve a negotiated resolution of the two-decade-old case brought by merchants.

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Five key success factors for commercial banks to scale generative AI

Accenture

Ella Fitzgerald was one of the first, in the ‘30s, to have a hit with the song ‘Ain’t What You Do, It’s the Way That You Do It’. The fact that legions of musicians have and continue to record it tells me there’s a universal truth there that most people recognize. This is certainly the… The post Five key success factors for commercial banks to scale generative AI appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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How to Build Better Deposit Performance – Size and Beta

South State Correspondent

Because of the option to add or remove deposit balances over time, deposit management is one of the more complicated endeavors in banking. Lending, by comparison, is largely a one dimensional supply vs. demand problem. Building better deposit performance is more complicated. Add a three month CD option for your customers and the duration of your money market accounts can noticeably get reduced.

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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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Podcast: Retail POS lending is an opportunity for lenders, Pagaya president says

BankInovation

Point-of-sale financing as an alternative payment method is a growing opportunity for lenders, technology company Pagaya’s President Sanjiv Das says on this episode of “The Buzz” podcast. According to auto lender and Pagaya partner Ally Financial, POS financing is expected to reach a value of more than $81 billion by 2030.

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Amex banks on spending at high-end restaurants

Payments Dive

Analysts say American Express wants to cash in on the restaurant industry’s success and give customers admission to hard-to-access premium experiences.

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Can we get a vote for protecting cash?

ATM Marketplace

One often ignored issue by politicians is the loss of in-person banking services. Politicians should address voters’ concerns about the decline in in-person access to cash and financial services.

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Wimbledon urged to drop Barclays as sponsor over fossil fuel links

TheGuardian

Climate groups and anti-war activists say bank using reported £20m deal to ‘hide its multitude of sins’ Wimbledon is facing calls to drop Barclays as a sponsor over the bank’s ties to fossil fuels and defence companies supplying Israel. Ahead of the 2024 championships, which begin on Monday, climate groups and anti-war activists say the bank is using the event to “cover up its role” in funding the climate crisis and to “hide from accountability for its role in enabling Israel’s war crimes”.

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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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Inside look: Nvidia’s AI factories

BankInovation

Nvidia is spearheading the AI industry’s growth with its latest data centers focused on developing and deploying models for the financial services industry.

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BNPL to shift toward larger-ticket expenses: CEO

Payments Dive

The short-term financing option, which already costs more than cards for merchants, will eventually retreat from daily purchases, Priority CEO Tom Priore predicted.

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GM pulled its ILC application. The election may decide what happens next.

American Banker

General Motors' financial arm has halted its quest for an industrial loan company charter from the FDIC, but is signaling that it will try again. Observers said the automaker may wait until after the presidential election to decide how to move forward.

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EU-regulated ‘sustainable’ funds invest £14bn in biggest polluters

TheGuardian

Investigation finds funds touting ethical credentials include fast fashion labels and fossil fuel companies Fast fashion labels, fossil fuel companies and SUV-makers are present in EU-regulated “sustainable” funds that tout their ethical credentials in their names, the Guardian and media partners can reveal, with $18bn (£14bn) of their investments going to the 200 biggest polluters.

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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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First tokenised money market fund launched on Algorand

The Paypers

The Algorand Foundation, Archax , abrdn , and Quantoz Payments have announced the launch of the first tokenised money market fund on Algorand.

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Bank of America zeroes in on banking app innovation

Payments Dive

The team behind the bank’s CashPro app aims to stay a step ahead of rivals, including with payment approval features.

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Investor news: Mastercard targets crypto, Comerica to settle fraud suit

American Banker

Investors are keeping a close eye on recent banking news, including Mastercard's latest plan for crypto, Comerica's proposed settlement of a class action, employment gains and skeptical shareholders.

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Chasing (and Catching) Deposits: How Business Banking Tools Create an Edge

Jack Henry

Growing and replacing deposits is a top priority for U.S. banks and credit unions: 72% of bank CEOs and 44% of credit union CEOs say growing deposits is paramount.

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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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Navigating Cybersecurity and Regulatory Challenges in Financial Services

Cisco

Cisco Live 2024! The event brought together 21,000 industry leaders and technology enthusiasts. This year we had the opportunity to share how our customers can accelerate digital transformation, fortify tech infrastructures, and enhance observability and vulnerability management for financial institutions.

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Affirm may see payment volume bump from Apple Pay: Mizuho report

Payments Dive

The partnership is estimated to represent a $12 billion opportunity for buy now, pay later provider Affirm, according to an analyst note last week.

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Bank, credit union executives share how they built virtual branches

American Banker

Leaders that have created virtual "branches" weighed in at American Banker's Digital Banking conference on how to approach implementation and what results have been like.

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Back to the Future Using Your Legacy Data | FinTalk

Jack Henry

The future of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) is upon us. In order to get the most out of the new technology and processes, you must take your legacy data and reinvent it. You won’t need any plutonium, a flux capacitor or Doc Brown to correct the data of the past. Here are some things you can do now to explore your past data and blaze into the future with your ECM data archives.

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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