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Bankers betting interest rates will peak in first half of 2023

American Banker

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Bank of America amps up digital efforts

BankInovation

Bank of America increased its technology investments during the third quarter amid increased virtual assistant and digital platform usership. The $3.1 trillion bank in Q3 enhanced its CashPro platform, launched biometric sign-in capabilities and posted a record number of digital logins, which is prompting the hiring of tech-focused talent to help facilitate the rise in […].

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Why mobile apps need to deliver entire banking experience

ATM Marketplace

In an age where customers are more willing than ever to switch banking providers, banks need to step up their game when it comes to mobile apps.

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7 Rules To Improve Total Experience Using the “Time-on-Task” Methodology

South State Correspondent

We covered various frameworks to “wow” your customer HERE. We covered why “Time-on-Task” (or the companion Customer Effort Score) is the ultimate metric in banking HERE. In this article, the last in the series, we give you seven rules to improve your bank. While these rules were derived from improving time-on-task, they can enhance bank performance no matter what metrics a bank uses for customer, employee, or total experience (the combination of employee and customer experience). 1.

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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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JPMorgan doubles down on gaming firm tie

Payments Dive

The bank said it invested in the regulated gaming company Sightline Payments this week, following an agreement earlier this year to be the firm’s primary merchant acquirer.

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Bold steps through the virtual showroom to real finance

Accenture

The metaverse might seem like a fantasy for the future, and not something that will impact finance, but some auto and equipment finance organizations are already pursuing the new opportunities it presents. For those lenders and lessors that have not yet staked their claim, further delay could put them on the back foot. In our…. The post Bold steps through the virtual showroom to real finance appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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How To Assign FTP Attribution to a Loan

South State Correspondent

In a previous article ( HERE ), we discussed the concept of Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP), why systemically important banks and large regional banks incorporate FTP, and why community banks should also consider implementing FTP. We defined an FTP framework, the regulatory recommendation for FTP, and how FTP allows community banks to make better decisions about balance sheet profit contribution (loans versus deposits).

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FedNow may stumble without nonbanks, cross-border payments

Payments Dive

“In addition to cross-border payments, the benefits of FedNow must be widely available to Americans through competitive, diverse providers — including nonbanks,” writes a U.S.-based Wise executive.

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Construction draw software: How to automate loans

Abrigo

Streamlining the construction loan process Construction d raw s oftware helps lenders and contractors to automate the construction loan management. . You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." WATCH. Takeaway 1 Construction draw management software can increase lender efficiency and reduce risk by saving time.

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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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Capitalising climate risks: what are we weighting for?

BankUnderground

David Swallow and Chris Faint. Policymakers have been investing heavily, to an accelerated timeline, to better understand the financial risks from climate change and to ensure that the financial system is resilient to those risks. Against that background, some commentators have observed that the most carbon-intensive sectors may be subject to the greatest increase in transition risk.

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Evolving Threat Landscapes: Learning from the SolarWinds Breach

Cisco

Over the last few years we have experienced a huge expansion and adoption of online services precipitated by a global pandemic. By all accounts, a good proportion of these changes will become permanent, resulting in greater reliance on resilient, secure services to support activities from online banking and telemedicine to e-commerce, curbside pickup, and home delivery of everything from groceries to apparel and electronics.

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Advanced checkout tech surges at c-stores

Payments Dive

From self-checkout machines to checkout-free stores, the options for processing payments are expanding at retail venues. Here’s how retailers find the best fit.

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5 reasons construction loan software is vital for financial institutions

Abrigo

Top benefits of construction loan software for bankers and clients Why many banks and credit unions are turning to fintech for construction loan automation. You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." WATCH. Takeaway 1 Construction loans are considered risky because they involve long-term exposure to collateral, often with no other tangible assets.

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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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UK banks brace for ‘windfall tax’ to help plug £40bn hole in public finances

TheGuardian

No commitment yet to cut banking surcharge after corporation tax U-turn, leaving sector face headline tax rate of 33% UK banks are steeling themselves for a windfall tax by stealth as the new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, tries to plug a £40bn hole in the public finances. City lobbyists are concerned that banks will not be compensated for Hunt’s U-turn on corporation tax, which will now mean the levy rises from 19% to 25% next year.

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USDA provides nearly $800 million in loan relief, more aid to come

ABA Community Banking

The relief effort is part of the $3.1 billion allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act for distressed borrowers of USDA loans. The post USDA provides nearly $800 million in loan relief, more aid to come appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Earnings preview: Payments companies confront 3Q challenges

Payments Dive

Macroeconomic headwinds, consumer health and cost management are set to be topics of conversation during payments companies' quarterly earnings calls.

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Westlake collaborates with fintech for credit card program

BankInovation

Westlake Financial has launched a credit card rewards program using back-end technologies from embedded finance company Railsr. The Westlake Black Credit Card gives the financial institution’s customers 2% cash back on all qualified automotive-related purchases including vehicle maintenance and servicing, gas, oil changes and brakes, Jim Eyraud, vice president of Wilshire Consumer Credit, a wholly […].

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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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No U-turn from Jeremy Hunt on scrapping bankers’ bonus cap

TheGuardian

New chancellor made no mention of policy in economic update, but Treasury sources confirm he will go ahead with controversial move Hunt rips up most of Kwarteng’s mini-budget UK politics: all today’s developments – live The new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, is pressing on with plans to scrap the bankers’ bonus cap, protecting one of the most divisive policies from his predecessor’s disastrous mini-budget.

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Are POC Taking Full Advantage of Property Tax Appeals in Texas?

SWBC's LenderHub

Welcome to the second conversation in our Elevating Voices Series! In case you missed the first one, A Discussion About Equity and Inclusion in Lending , we are engaging in various conversations with real estate and real estate lending professionals regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion within our industries. We will also speak about dynamics impacting homeownership rates amongst Black and Latino communities and draw attention to the people and organizations that are working to make a diffe

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Analysts on lookout for Fiserv job cut costs

Payments Dive

With the company set to report third-quarter results next week, ongoing employee cuts have put severance expense under the microscope.

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This week’s podcast episode: How will the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) and the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) impact banks’ anti-money laundering (AML) compliance under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)? A discussion with special guest Matt Haslinger Chief BSA/AML/OFAC Officer, M&T Bank

CFPB Monitor

After reviewing how the AMLA expands the BSA’s goals, we look at which AMLA provisions have the most impact on BSA compliance, including the AMLA’s emphasis on information sharing, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s “national priorities” and the value of threat pattern and trend information to bank compliance efforts, and the AMLA’s expansion of the U.S. government’s authority to subpoena information from foreign financial institutions that maintain correspondent banking relationships wi

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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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Watchdog bans HSBC ads in fresh blow to bank’s green credentials

TheGuardian

Lender told it must in future acknowledge its role in climate crisis after ‘misleading’ Cop26 campaign HSBC has suffered a fresh blow to its green credentials after the UK advertising watchdog banned a series of misleading adverts and said any future campaigns must disclose the bank’s contribution to the climate crisis. The ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) followed dozens of complaints over posters that appeared on high streets and bus stops in the lead-up to the Cop26 climate

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Part I: Surprise … You Got Ransomware Anyway!

Jack Henry

So, you have a firewall monitoring service, email protection that scans every inbound email for malicious content, and decent endpoint protection software by a well-recognized name.

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Fintechs clamor for FedNow access

Payments Dive

Nonbank fintechs are pushing for access to the new federal faster payments system as its launch date next year approaches.

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CFPB/Fed/OCC increase exemption thresholds for appraisal requirement, Regs Z and M

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB, Fed, and OCC have announced that they are increasing three exemption thresholds that are subject to annual inflation adjustments. Effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, these exemption thresholds are increased as follows: Smaller loans exempt from the appraisal requirement for “higher-priced mortgage loans” are increased from $28,500 to $31,000.

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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