Apple

Apple Card’s bias charges could contain a silver lining for small businesses

11/21/19

The CFPB has promised an equal-access rule for small-business lending for nearly a decade. But Apple’s recent discrimination inquiry into its credit card could force the agency’s hand.

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Elizabeth Warren slams Goldman over Apple Card bias furor

11/14/19

It’s the company’s responsibility to come forward with the information about how an algorithm that could be discriminating against women borrowers was designed and the exact impact of it, she said.

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Bias probe or not, the Apple Card is setting a new standard for banks

11/11/19

The tech company’s card seems to be raising consumers’ expectations that they should be able to get and use a card instantly and receive useful notifications.

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Viral tweet accusing Apple Card of sexism leads to regulatory probe

11/10/19

The New York Department of Financial Services is opening a probe into Goldman Sachs' credit card practices after a viral tweet from a tech entrepreneur alleged gender discrimination in the new Apple Card's algorithms.

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Trust Amazon, Google with their savings? Consumers are split

10/11/19

Two new surveys have found that most consumers would prefer to stash their cash in traditional banks. But there's one group of savers who would be very comfortable opening accounts with tech giants if given the opportunity.

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Making Amazon work for smaller issuers

09/19/19

Vibrant Credit Union sees great value in converting its members to mobile and digital payments. And days like Amazon Prime Day can be critical for its digital wallet strategy.

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Traditional banks continue to flirt with obsolescence

09/04/19

Banks have to be more resourceful with technology and less dependent on high interest rates.

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Cardholder confusion could force issuers to simplify rewards

08/22/19

A J.D. Power official says supplemental benefits — many centered on travel cards — need to be pared down. His comments followed the company’s release of survey data that showed these hard-to-understand benefits were a drag on customer satisfaction.

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Apple Card adds Uber rewards in wider launch

08/20/19

Apple is expanding the list of merchants where Apple Card users may earn 3% cash back, starting with Uber.

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Why Apple card will succeed; Opening the Fed payments system

08/14/19

Offering 3% on purchases through its App Store, Apple hopes to make its competitors' phones a less-appealing option; a call for speeding up FedNow.

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