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Senate grills Visa, Mastercard executives over swipe fees

Payments Dive

Executives from the card networks were on the defensive Tuesday when members of the Senate Judiciary Committee berated them over high fees merchants must pay to accept credit card payments.

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AI Regulations for Financial Services: Japan

Perficient

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to affect every aspect of the world economy and play a significant role in the global financial system, leading financial regulators around the world to take various steps to address the impact of AI on their areas of responsibility. The economic risks of AI to the financial systems include everything from the potential for consumer and institutional fraud to algorithmic discrimination and AI-enabled cybersecurity risks.

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Filtering Risk With a Bank Hedge Strategy

South State Correspondent

In our previous blog ( here ), we made the argument that the next administration’s agenda is highly inflationary, will likely lead to higher interest rates and more volatility. We estimate a high probability that after this current interest rate cutting cycle, which may end sometime in 2025, that higher inflation will result in the Federal Reserve having to move interest rates higher.

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Essential liquidity and interest rate risk questions for ALCOs

Abrigo

Prepare for regulator scrutiny on interest rate risk & liquidity Banks and credit unions that aren't paying attention to these critical issues can expect a tough review. Key topics covered in this post: Regulatory focus Key questons for ALCOs Governance and concentration risks Expect the unexpected Regulators 'could not be more clear' Today’s regulatory climate is turning up the heat on financial institutions when it comes to liquidity and interest rate risk management.

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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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State interchange fee legislation makes meager progress

Payments Dive

In the wake of Illinois being sued over its landmark law exempting state taxes from the calculation of card interchange fees, other states are making little progress with the idea.

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Why Banking Strategy Should be Simple but Difficult

South State Correspondent

Bankers love easy. Who doesn’t want an easy way to have a more profitable bank? We also love to keep things simple. It is a common refrain. Compounding the problem is that in banking, we often think that “simple” and “easy” as synonymous. In this article, we will touch on innovation, technology and banking strategy to show why banks tends to overemphasize ease, familiarity and convenience instead doing the difficult task upfront that will ultimately keep things simple.

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Surprisingly Effective Strategies to Overcome Credit Card Debt

BankBazaar

Struggling with Credit Card debt? Learn practical strategies to pay off your balances faster and regain financial control. Credit Card debt can quickly spiral out of control, especially if you’re not able to pay off your balance in full each month. While Credit Cards can offer benefits like reward points, cashback, and interest-free periods, they can become a financial burden if mismanaged.

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PayPal CEO pushes beyond payments

Payments Dive

After a year as CEO of the digital payments pioneer, Alex Chriss is spearheading an expanded role in commerce for the company.

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7 Fundamentals for Building an AI Risk Management Framework | FinTalk

Jack Henry

Your guide to an AI risk management framework. Learn about financial institution AI risks, how to mitigate them, & what to include in your AI risk framework.

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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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Retracing the career paths of the Most Powerful Women in Banking

American Banker

While many banks and financial service companies play out on the global stage, the industry itself can be smaller than it seems. Many of the honorees on this year's list worked at the same companies during their careers. Here is a look at those connections.

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Self-Service Innovation Summit panel to cover biometrics in ATMs, kiosks

ATM Marketplace

Where does biometric identification stand today in self-service solutions? This is a topic a panel at the Self-Service Innovation Summit will cover in detail.

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DC attorney general sues EarnIn over ‘deceptive’ marketing

Payments Dive

The fintech couches its “cash out” product as earned wage access, but it’s a loan that, at times, carries 300% interest with a poorly disclosed fee for “instant” payouts, the AG said.

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ECB debates the publishing of a report for EU banks' capital requirements

The Paypers

The European Central Bank (ECB) has been debating whether to release a sensitive report underlining capital requirements for large EU lenders compared to US financial institutions.

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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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The Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions, 2024

American Banker

This year's honorees demonstrate the courage and experience necessary to address the rise of digital commerce, AI, bank and fintech rivals.

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Examining biggest ATM security issues and 4 strategies to prevent them

ATM Marketplace

Physical threats are not the only security concerns for ATMs. Outdated key standards and card skimming are also major issues in the ATM industry. Let's take a closer look at some of these security issues and what causes them.

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How passing the CCCA would benefit nonprofits

Payments Dive

"Nonprofits and charities need every penny they can get to make effective change in times of crisis, yet big banks and credit card companies continue to take their cut," writes one policy analyst.

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Key Challenges of the Modern CCO | FinTalk

Jack Henry

Chief Credit Officers (CCOs) face a variety of challenges in their role, especially as they navigate the complexities of risk management in the financial industry.

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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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Why Visa's making it easier to access a credit card alternative

American Banker

By adding Affirm, major now/pay later partner, to its Flexible Credential, the payment network is deepening its embrace of a popular product that's not going away.

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Bank acquisitions announced in Kansas, Iowa

ABA Community Banking

PBT Bancshares in Kansas has applied to acquire Kanza Financial. Farmers Savings Bank in Iowa has agreed to buy Elgin State Bank. The post Bank acquisitions announced in Kansas, Iowa appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Google Pay adds Afterpay BNPL services

Payments Dive

Users of the Google Pay digital wallet now have access to Afterpay’s BNPL services, and the tech titan is expected to add rival services from Klarna next year as well.

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HSBC to open London ‘wealth centre’ in effort to draw in premier clients

TheGuardian

Aimed at those with £100,000 to £2m, service in Mayfair will offer personalised banking and exclusive events HSBC is to launch its first UK “wealth centre” in London’s upmarket Mayfair district, offering more personalised banking services and exclusive events such as wine tastings as part of a drive to win more rich customers. The lender will take up two floors of the 16-storey Smithson Tower at 25 St James’s Street – close to the Ritz Hotel and Fortnum & Mason department store – as part of

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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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KeyBank expands commercial banking to Chicago and Southern California

American Banker

The Cleveland-based bank now has commercial lending teams in both markets, including a team it recently hired away from Huntington Bancshares.

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BlackRock obtains licence in Abu Dhabi

The Paypers

Asset manager BlackRock has announced that it secured a commercial licence to operate in Abu Dhabi, with the move allowing the company to further expand its footprint.

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Scams ensnare even sophisticated consumers, Fed says

Payments Dive

Criminals leverage advanced technology to make so-called mule accounts that pass as humans and persuade consumers to send money to scammers, a Kansas City Fed paper says.

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American Bankers Mutual Insurance approaches $105 million in total distributions

ABA Community Banking

American Bankers Mutual Insurance, the reinsurer for the ABA-endorsed insurance program, has declared a $3.8 million annual distribution to be shared by qualified ABA member banks insured through ABA Insurance Services. The post American Bankers Mutual Insurance approaches $105 million in total distributions appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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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