bank-technology

The Case Against a Federal Fintech Charter

10/19/16

Rather than addressing a pressing need like an economic crisis, a fintech charter would place the federal government in the business of choosing winners and losers in a market, with the potential to distort the banking system.

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Small Banks and Marketplace Lenders: Unions in Waiting

10/14/16

Community banks need profit and diversification opportunities, while marketplace lenders may find mergers to be the easiest route into the banking system.

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Getting Girls Interested in Tech Could Lead Them to Banking

10/13/16

To help ensure that women are included in digital banking's future, we must reach girls and young women at an earlier age than their college years to equip them with the IT tools they need to succeed in tomorrow's workforce.

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Three Mistakes to Avoid When Closing a Branch

10/12/16

About two-thirds of banks that close branches will lose deposit share in their impacted markets in time. Here's how to prevent customers from leaving your bank.

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A Bank's Data Needs Its Own Balance Sheet

10/12/16

Institutions should define data "liabilities" and "assets" and represent them in a way that both touts data successes and is transparent about data gaps.

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Why CFPB Rule Is Boon for Tomorrow's Prepaid Customer

10/11/16

The new prepaid rules make it harder for bad actors to enter the industry while also being broad enough to apply to future digital products.

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Climate Change Lessons for Fighting Sexism in Banking

10/11/16

Just like climate change, it is impossible to deny the gender bias in banking. Instead of sweeping bias under the rug, seek out the inequalities and unfair practices and fix them.

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N.Y.'s Cyber Plan Is a Start, But Banks Need Stronger Reform

10/05/16

It's time not only to hold banks accountable for their security, but also to provide meaningful regulatory guidance on how to achieve security.

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The Magic of Fintech

10/05/16

Fintech not only solves problems for banks and their customers, it also helped break a curse.

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How to Deal with AML Risks from a Fintech Partnership

09/30/16

Strategies include developing formal agreements with partners defining the anti-money-laundering requirements and responsibilities that are expected of them.

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