Fintechs and banks approach innovation from different starting points. Noelle Acheson points out that this can be seen in their approach to payments, and now also in the approach to stablecoins.
One of the most innovative banks has joined a trade group that represents the nascent blockchain and digital currency industry.
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Santander joins Iberpay as the first supporters of the European Payment Council's instant account-to-account network, Australian lawmakers approved bills to create a federated digital identity system, and more.
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These three payment firms are working to grow revenue by pivoting to new markets and technologies, all while waiting for a turnaround in the industry.
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Regulation and other factors are creating friction for banks and consumers that want to transact in crypto.
A near-collapse of the global software vulnerability database exposed critical weaknesses that could leave banks unable to track cyber threats.
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EBA editor Elizabeth Galentine looks back as Employee Benefit Adviser magazine celebrates its ten year anniversary.
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Last month, I was out on leave for a couple of weeks after reconstructive knee surgery. Since I was largely on bed rest, I was not able to drive, do chores or take care of my two little boys. I had some time on my hands for the first time in a long time, and filled it with some unexpected insights.
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Lifelong income solutions for defined contribution plans are on the way. With defined benefit plans waning and life expectancy waxing, more retirees will need more guaranteed income than Social Security can provide.
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CUNA Mutual Group found that loan balances increased by 6.6% for the year ending in the second quarter.
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The Michigan company sold collateral tied to Live Well, a mortgage company that has filed for bankruptcy protection.
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The proposed reforms of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have gotten all the attention, but the administration also wants to scale back the Federal Housing Administration, expand its capital cushion and adopt risk-based pricing. Some of the ideas have former agency officials concerned.
The Minneapolis-based banking giant is enjoying its biggest year ever for 7(a) lending, with volume up 40%, as borrowers "are still coming to us," its SBA chief said.
As President Donald Trump's tariffs whipsaw bank shares and threaten recession, the House Financial Services Committee chairman told a large room of bankers that efforts like repealing the small business data collection rule and passing legislation to Congressionally appropriate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are among his priorities.
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In an open letter to National Credit Union Administration Chairman Todd Harper, NAFCU's B. Dan Berger calls for the 89-year-old interest rate ceiling to be reconsidered.
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The chief strategy officer of Circle argues that the future of the industry hinges on what market participants — and Congress — choose to do right now.
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Regulators had their priorities backward when it came to overseeing SVB and allowed an obvious danger to go unmitigated.
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Tougher contracts and more transparency are two of the improvements that have come about since the banking-as-a-service middleware provider's bankruptcy, practitioners say.
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Two government-sponsored enterprises are looking into expanding mortgage transfers between borrowers, according to the head of their oversight agency.
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The Boston-based custody bank has acquired PriceStats, a private economic researcher. The move comes at a time when federal data agencies are weathering budget cuts, political attacks and a government shutdown.
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Barwick Banking Co. will have the wherewithal to accelerate its expansion in Georgia and Florida after a $50 million investment from a new venture capital platform.
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The fintech SpringFour has partnered with financial institutions to connect individuals to community resources in a record-long U.S. government shutdown.
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Following a judge's rejection of a 2024 settlement with merchants, the card networks are offering a slightly higher interchange reduction and easing card acceptance rules. It's the latest attempt to end a legal fight that's two decades old.
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A survey of bank executives conducted by fintech firm IntraFi found that an overwhelming majority of respondents think Federal Reserve Governors should only be removed by the president in cases of proven misconduct.
The agreement, if approved by a federal judge, would end litigation over two distinct cybersecurity incidents in 2021 which affected over 2 million customers.
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