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Treasury urged to use FedNow, TCH

Bank Automation

The Clearing House, Bank Policy Institute and Consumer Banking Association are urging the U.S. Treasury to add additional instant payments rails to its infrastructure once paper checks are phased out later this year. The Treasury will stop issuing paper checks starting Sept.

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IRS, Treasury to send 8 million Visa prepaid cards to speed delivery of stimulus funds

Payments Source

The Treasury Department and IRS are sending out approximately 8 million Visa prepaid cards to deliver a second round of Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) to consumers.

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JP Morgan: Treasury Innovations Accelerate Digital Transformation

PYMNTS

Treasury departments need to modernize as they grapple with the pandemic — streamlining the way cash is handled, how strategic decisions about cash flow are crafted and how payments are made. Morgan , the successful treasury transformation in the Asia Pacific region hinges on digitization — and not simply electronification.

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CFPB and American Fintech Council stake out AI positions to Treasury

Finextra

Responding to a call from the US Treasury, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the American Fintech Council (AFC) have both weighed in on the use of AI in financial services.

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The National Payments Vision should mean a rethink on safeguarding

The Payments Association

It highlights the need for a strategic, proportionate approach to safeguarding that aligns with broader regulatory and consumer protection goals. The FCA and HM Treasury must reflect on the National Payments Vision to refine safeguarding reforms, ensuring customer benefits at a reasonable cost. Why is it important? What’s next?

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Treasury Says PPP Loan Forgiveness Coming Soon

PYMNTS

Department of Treasury said Tuesday (Sept. 29) it would soon begin forgiving loans granted under the PPP after borrowers and lenders complained that the Small Business Administration (SBA), the program’s manager, and Treasury employees have failed to respond to forgiveness requests, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

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Toward financial inclusion: Shaping a national strategy for the UK

The Payments Association

The Governments decision to develop the Strategy reflects the growing number of financially vulnerable consumers in the UK. Acceptance of cash One way the Treasury is currently addressing financial exclusion is by promoting access to cash for consumers and encouraging businesses to accept cash. million in 2022.