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The decision is a blow to OnDeck, which said Monday that it intends to pursue a bank charter, either by applying for one or by buying a bank.
July 29 -
The new accounting standard meant for publicly traded firms creates greater headaches for privately held community banks.
July 29
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Citigroup's made some strides after the battering its share price took last year, but it still trails JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America; chiefs at the top U.S. global banks own on average more than 15 times the amount of their own firm's stock than their European counterparts.
July 29 -
Overdraft fees make up the lion's share of the $214 women pay in banking fees each year, according to a survey of users of the investing app Stash.
July 29 -
As checkout-free stores dramatically reduce — or even eliminate — the need for point-of-sale devices, terminal makers are turning their focus to multichannel services that can keep younger, digital-savvy customers coming into stores.
July 29 -
Banks and fintechs such as payment apps depend on one another a lot more than their marketing messaging would lead you believe. The question is no longer whether they can partner, but how they can work together to optimize those synergies for one another, writes Flywire's Mike Massaro.
July 29
Flywire -
During a slow summer, a handful of banks managed to hire away multiple executives from competitors and introduce new leadership.
July 28 -
The mortgage industry was caught off guard by regulators’ decision to cease special treatment for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in complying with underwriting rules. But how big of an impact will the new policy have?
July 28 -
The industry trade group said Rakuten's nonfinancial activities raise questions about its pursuit of a banking charter.
July 26 -
House lawmakers go light on BB&T-SunTrust merger; Santander Bank names longtime MUFG Union executive its CEO; the fintechs trying to solve America's retirement problem; and more from this week's most-read stories.
July 26 -
Thanks to its newly started bank, Ameriprise's 10,000 financial advisers will soon start offering direct services like deposits and mortgages.
July 26 -
Fiserv expects its $22 billion purchase of First Data Corp. to close on Monday after clearing regulatory requirements.
July 26 -
OFX is used by 7,000 banks while FDX is used by 2 million consumers. The two standards are converging.
July 26 -
Lending at credit unions in the Peach State increased by just 0.2%, down from 0.8% growth recorded a quarter earlier.
July 26 -
By offering Prime subscribers one-day shipping instead of the standard two, Amazon saw a dramatic change in shopping behavior — and a corresponding rise in costs.
July 26 -
The conglomerate run by Warren Buffett has tried in the past to keep its holdings below the 10% threshold in order to avoid heightened regulatory scrutiny.
July 26 -
Rakuten joins a growing list of fintechs trying to enter the regulated banking sector. All have faced their share of obstacles.
July 26 -
The mobile point of sale market has grown far beyond its roots as an off-the-shelf dongle for smartphones. The category is now driving major acquisitions, collaborations and international deployments.
July 26 -
Readers react to BofA defending reverse mortgage borrowers, support the Federal Reserve creating a real-time payments system, advocate for consolidating federal bank agencies and more.
July 25 -
The Alabama bank, which is spending hundreds of millions on technology, says the ability to make faster credit decisions is one reason digital metrics such as checking account openings are soaring.
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