Fintech
Fintech
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Two of the three multibillion-dollar payment mergers announced in 2019 closed this week, and these global giants must now fend off the invigorated fintechs eager to nab unhappy merchant and bank clients.
July 31 -
Community banks shouldn’t wait for the Fed to create a new real-time payments rail when consumers are already flocking to other options.
July 31 -
The online lender is counting on other arrangements with banks — and perhaps even a bank charter of its own — to help recover from the loss of a key partnership.
July 29 -
The former state banking superintendent weighs in on some of the toughest questions bank regulators are grappling with and the lawsuit (still ongoing) that she filed against the OCC.
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 -
During a slow summer, a handful of banks managed to hire away multiple executives from competitors and introduce new leadership.
July 28 -
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 -
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 -
Banks and third parties must work together to safeguard data being shared when a customer uses mobile apps.
July 25 -
Smart rulemaking starts with consolidating multiple agencies into one body with a clear mandate.
July 25 -
Maria Vullo served for three years as New York's top banking regulator.
July 24 -
The social media giant says its cryptocurrency project can bring services to the world's unbanked. Lawmakers and regulators aren’t so sure.
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The workers charged customers incorrect currency conversion rates; Santander plans to defend its decision not to hire Andrea Orcel if he sues.
July 24 -
Policymakers should consider how new data computing can help ensure equal lending, not hinder it.
July 23 -
Kindur and Finhabits are trying to create retirement plans for people who lack them. Are banks missing an opportunity?
July 22 -
A group of senators on the Banking Committee sent a letter to the central bank chairman grilling him on the agency's efforts to develop a real-time payments system.
July 22 -
Banks and third parties must work together to safeguard data being shared when a customer uses mobile apps.
July 22 -
The idea of a common digital identity for consumers has become more compelling amid the digitalization of the world's economy. Many bank and credit union executives consider it a natural fit, one the industry should be prepared to lead on.
July 19 -
The challenger bank startup will use the new cash to double its U.S. headcount.
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