LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. - (07/29/05) -- DealerTrack Holdings, one of theleading providers of on-demand software and data solutions for theautomotive industry and a major partner with credit unions, said itplans to raise as much as $120 million with an initial publicoffering. About $25 million of the proceeds from the offering willgo to repay debt to its lenders, including JP Morgan Chase, whichalso plans to sell seven million newly issued shares in theoffering. Other major shareholders, including Capital One Bank,First American Bank, Wells Fargo and AmeriCredit, may also sharesin the offering. DealerTrack's systems allow dealers toelectronically submit credit application data to credit union, aswell as other financing sources connected to the DealerTrackplatform. Dealers can use the platform to access credit reports,monitor changes in application status and share informationinstantly with participating financing sources. Recently, SanAntonio FCU, which operates the biggest auto lending program amongcredit unions, implemented DealerTrack's automated process forfunding car loans.
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Threat group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the attack, which reportedly targeted third-party platforms rather than Betterment's own systems.
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Artificial intelligence developments are stoking investor fears about software companies. Banks' limited exposure to the sector and general stability is proving attractive to investors.
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Prosperity Bancshares finalizes the second of three acquisitions it's announced since July; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation appoints a new chief information security officer for its American operations; Huntington Bancshares, Third Coast Bancshares and Heritage Financial completed acquisitions; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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Fintech and crypto groups said in comment letters to the Federal Reserve that the proposed "skinny" master account is too limited and could keep firms dependent on banks. Banking groups asked for more time to comment.
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Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said in a speech Friday that long-term productivity gains brought on by artificial intelligence could compel the central bank to maintain higher rates to keep prices stable.
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While the e-commerce giant has deemphasized the technology, banks and payment firms are testing the biometric option.
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