Technology
Technology
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KeyBank's chief information officer has a to not only to help tech employees keep growing professionally, but to make sure they have the skills the bank will be needing in the years ahead.
October 6 -
Smith, who heads technology and operations, is overseeing two major tech initiatives: the conversion of Zions' core banking systems and the construction of a new, 400,000-square-foot technology center.
October 6 -
“We've put a goal there that's very specific, and we're very loud about where we are on the path to it and how we're getting there,” Fitzsimmons said.
October 6 -
In addition to merger work and a data center consolidation, Guild’s combined team has been busy with several major tech initiatives this year.
October 6 -
Executives from banks, credit unions, card issuers and investment firms at American Banker's Card Forum discussed ways the public's embrace of digital transactions and credit alternatives like buy now/pay later is shaping everything from products to business strategies.
October 5 -
Housing will still be a priority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but newly confirmed Director Rohit Chopra is also expected to investigate discrimination in the Paycheck Protection Program and bias in AI-powered lending algorithms.
October 4 -
Venture capital firms are pouring money into startups whose data-crunching technology — including machine-learning systems that predict funds availability — speed payments and inform credit decisions in e-commerce.
October 4 -
Online lenders are a fast-growing sector of the financial system that hardly existed when the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created. The bureau should hold fintech lenders to the same standards as banks to eliminate a blind spot in supervision.
October 4 -
The U.K. challenger bank rescinded its application to become a U.S. bank after pandemic-driven losses.
October 4 -
The tech company has abandoned plans to offer checking accounts in partnership with banks and will instead focus on being a technology provider for them. Citigroup says it will press ahead with aspects of the digital banking project on its own.
October 1 -
Bank of America’s online-banking platform went down for several hours Friday, leaving thousands of customers locked out of their accounts before service was restored.
October 1 -
A bug in a recent update of the decentralized finance platform Compound sent users nearly $90 million worth of cryptocurrency in error, leaving its creator’s CEO begging users to voluntarily send it back.
October 1 -
Neobanks and Fintechs have raised the bar in terms of client experience and expectations, forcing incumbents to break free and innovate. Now they are coming after the next generation, launching next-gen youth-focused offerings. Europe is leading this charge with nearly half of the startups based in the region. With the increased popularity and competition how are these neobanks finding different ways to market and monetize? In this session hear from Taylor Burton, co-founder of Till Financial on why there is a race to capture the next generation and how Fintechs like Till Financial is turning is a popular trend into a profitable business.
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Rather than targeting the masses, the founders of these neobanks are narrowing their focus to serve people who may benefit from specialized products and services. The latest example: Nerve, a banking app for musicians.
September 29 -
Traditional financial institutions face pressure to imitate fintechs that have brought many consumers into the mainstream. Yet cash must be a key part of efforts to expand access, since it's still crucial for many low-income families, the elderly, migrants and others.
September 29 -
Small merchants will be able to send customers directly to online stores from videos, advertisements or shopping sites using a new product created by the two companies.
September 29 -
The tech giants have been working with an industry group, the EDM Council, to craft a set of data governance best practices that companies can apply internally. An assessment and certification program will ensure that vendors abide by the same principles.
September 28 -
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may investigate cryptocurrency providers for mistreating customers, but the agency’s supposed interest in the burgeoning sector is reviving a debate about the CFPB’s authority.
September 27 -
Apple has a new method for integrating health records with its Wallet app, helping retailers check vaccination status before accepting payment. Here's why that could be concerning for credit card issuers.
September 24 -
The bank wanted to diversify its risk and use different cloud-computing services for routine and unpredictable workloads, explains Saul Van Beurden, the head of technology at Wells.
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