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Plaid Rolls Out Pay by Bank for Bill Payments

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Plaid, a fintech leader in bank account connectivity, has launched a new solution called “Pay by Bank for Bill Pay” designed to increase ACH payment adoption and reduce processing costs for billers. Why it matters: With card processing fees eating into profits, billers are seeking more cost-effective payment methods.

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More Than 40% of Consumers Regularly Have Less than $50 Bank: Survey

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It reveals that 42% of consumers see their primary bank account dip below $50 at least once a month, while 30% have no financial safety net for a $5,000 emergency, underscoring the challenges facing millions of Americans. A new study from Achieve highlights the fragile state of many household finances in the U.S.

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U.S. Bank Acquires Healthcare Payments Company Salucro

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Bank, a leading financial services provider, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Salucro Healthcare Solutions LLC, a Tempe, Arizona-based company specializing in healthcare financial technology. Bank reflects a growing trend of financial institutions investing in specialized healthcare fintech. Bank Payment Services.

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CFPB Takes Action Against Bank

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday announced a pair of enforcement actions against Fifth Third Bank, including force-placing unnecessary auto insurance and opening unauthorized accounts. The bank will pay fines and customer restitution in the amount of $20 million.

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Exploring the Overlap: Cost Optimization and Digital Transformation

Speaker: Alex Jiménez, Managing Principal, Financial Service Consulting for EPAM

From a budget standpoint, US banks are feeling the pinch. Many US banks are bracing for increased defaults and lower demand for mortgages and other loans as interest rates have increased. The largest banks have increased reserves to protect against deteriorating economic conditions. Global economic conditions are soft at best.

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CFPB Orders TD Bank to Pay $28M For Credit Reporting Issues

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ordered TD Bank to pay nearly $28 million in redress to consumers and fines as a result of sharing inaccurate, negative information about its customers to credit reporting agencies. Regulators will need to focus major attention on TD Bank to change its course.” ” Learn more.

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Regions Bank Fined for Surprise Overdraft Fees

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In a consent order that was announced yesterday with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Regions Bank has agreed to pay $191 million in fines and restitution after it was accused of charging its customers “illegal surprise” overdraft fees on certain purchases. A copy of the consent order can be accessed by clicking here.

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Everything You Need to Know About Crypto

Speaker: Ryan McInerny, CAMS, FRM, MSBA - Principal, Product Strategy

May 18th, 2023 at 9:30 am PDT, 12:30 pm EDT, 5:30 pm BST

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The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020: Initial Catalysts, Current Implications, and Future Impacts

Speaker: Elizabeth "Paige" Baumann, Founder and CEO of Paige Baumann Advisory, LLC

Paige Baumann will walk us through the impacts of the AMLA, and you'll leave this session with a new understanding of: The catalysts for this new law and how it amended the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 Rulemaking and other actions taken by the U.S. The AMLA represents the most significant changes in U.S.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will explore the challenges regional and community banks have faced in implementing tailored credit card programs with flexible payment options as a tool to attract and retain the next generation of customers.

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services

Does our bank understand and support the importance of a strong ERM program to continue to position our company for growth? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk? Are we leveraging risk velocity and vulnerability to obtain more granular residual risk results?

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How to Attract Multiple Generations to Open New Accounts and Apply for Loans

Understanding these attitudes and using them to inform marketing messages enables community banks, regional banks and credit unions to better serve their customers. The experiences of every generation are characterized by their behaviors involving finances.

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How Preparation and Strategy Can Be Used to Fight and Defeat Any Ransomware Attack

Speaker: Karl Camilleri, Cloud Services Product Manager at phoenixNAP

As a result, data protection needs to be a concern for most banks, businesses, and information technology specialists. million attacks, the threat marked a 148% increase compared to 2020 and was the most expensive year on record! It’s mindboggling, but right now for 49% of respondents, cybersecurity is their primary business concern.