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In this edition of American Banker's news quiz, catch yourself up on the latest news surrounding Project 2025, Patelco Credit Union's cybersecurity breach, fines against Citigroup and Fifth Third and more.
July 15
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Olga Collins was appointed CEO of Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) in April 2021 after becoming their youngest ever board member when she joined in 2019. Under her leadership, WBN has grown to become the largest independent broker network in the world, with 150 members across 100 countries and a combined revenue of $14 billion. Olga has worked in global business for 25 years, is a member of the prestigious invitation-only C-Suite female network 'Chief' and recipient of multiple industry awards.
July 12
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The megabank is working with the digital lending fintech Numerated to automate transferring and analyzing important financial data from borrowers.
July 12
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First Internet Bank and Nbkc bank are among those exploring ways to automate the traditionally manual task of verifying business customers.
July 12
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Royal Bank of Canada reorganizes its executive leadership ranks; pending startup BankMiami gets approval from Florida's Office of Financial Regulation; Rize Credit Union's Julio Jimenez-Wenz joins Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs; and more.
July 12
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Fizz offers a card that enables undergrads to slowly build a debt record based on healthy spending habits, providing an alternative as regulators pressure how financial services are marketed to that demographic.
July 12
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Nick Tye is the founder and CEO of Carbon Underwriting. His leadership approach fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, developing an environment where creativity thrives. Laser focused on merging technology and expertise to drive results, Nick's role at Carbon is the culmination of over two decades in insurance, marked by leveraging his actuarial background and commercial acumen to enhance every facet of the underwriting process. Nick's reputation as a market leader stems from his ability to manage the underwriting of highly profitable international portfolios, even in challenging territories. His holistic understanding of the industry's distribution chain ensures consistently above-average profitability. Beyond technical prowess, Nick's journey from actuarial science to CEO exemplifies the evolution of underwriting in our industry. His visionary leadership, coupled with a relentless pursuit of innovation, positions him as a transformative force in shaping the industry's future.
July 12
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After its planned sale to a larger competitor fell through, the renamed bank plans to expand into new markets, starting with St. Louis.
July 12
