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From brokering insurance contracts to financial settlements, smart contracts could bring immense innovation to CBDCs that otherwise would act as little more than an augmented medium of exchange, says Cypherium's Sky Guo.

The architects of two major loan deals featuring Black banks, one involving multiple lenders and a pro sports franchise and another backed by Citigroup, say more transactions like these are in the works.

There is an emotional and human aspect in all relationships and that holds true for the bond between individuals and brands. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought both the strengths and weaknesses in customer experience under the spotlight. This episode will focus on how connecting with customers and ensuring they have a positive experience with a company is paramount, particularly in a pandemic-driven world. Join our host, Brooke Worden, President of The Rudin Group and guest speaker, Virgil Miller, Chief Operating Officer of Aflac U.S. and President of Aflac Group in a discussion that will highlight how and why Aflac is emphasizing three key aspects of the customer experience in 2020.

Program that lets firms bundle Small Business Administration loans on hold; BofA’s Brian Moynihan urges Congress to act on second federal stimulus; end date for the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Facility extended to March 31; and more from this week’s most-read stories.

The Gainesville, Fla.-based credit union has converted from a federal to a state charter and will debut its new brand identity early next month.

The Boston-based firm has been informally working with an adviser to review strategic alternatives for State Street Global Advisors, including a merger with a competitor, people familiar with the matter said.

The defense spending bill includes language requiring businesses to report their owners to Fincen.

The central bank is exploring how to improve the consistency and transparency of safety and soundness scores used to grade banks and their holding companies, the agency’s vice chairman of supervision said.

During his 18-year run at Visa driving innovation and strategic partnerships, one of Jim McCarthy’s frustrations was seeing how long it sometimes takes for financial institutions and issuers to embrace new technology.

The Boston community bank and a fintech called Monit have developed an app that helps small-business owners forecast their cash flow and how certain events could affect them.