MINNEAPOLIS - (01/31/06) -- Fair Isaac Corp., the leadingdeveloper of credit-risk scoring applications, reported that itsfiscal first-quarter profits edged up slightly as stronger sales inits smaller segments - including credit-scoring systems - offset aslight decline in its larger segments. Net income rose 2% to $28.5million, or 43 cents a share, in the quarter ending Dec. 31,compared to the same period last year. Revenues rose almost 4% to$202.8 million for the quarter. Revenues for the first quarteracross the company's four operating units include an increase inthe scoring solutions segment to $46.2 million in the first quarterfrom $39.4 million in the year-ago quarter. The 17% jump isprimarily due to an increase in revenues derived from risk-scoringservices at credit-reporting agencies. "
-
Kohler Credit Union, Think Bank and Communication Federal Credit Union gave their onboarding and direct deposit tech an upgrade through fintech partnerships.
5h ago -
To address a budget deficit, the state of Washington has begun taxing credit unions that buy banks. Critics say there's just one problem: The tax will deter any such acquisitions from happening.
5h ago -
Some distressed companies that tapped the Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program say they've been crushed by the agency's hardline stance on modifications.
6h ago -
Threat group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the attack, which reportedly targeted third-party platforms rather than Betterment's own systems.
February 6 -
Artificial intelligence developments are stoking investor fears about software companies. Banks' limited exposure to the sector and general stability is proving attractive to investors.
February 6 -
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.
February 6





