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Gov. Mary Fallin, a Republican, sided with consumer advocates over payday lenders in a fight that is playing out in numerous states.

Five Star Bancorp in California is the latest bank to work with a marketplace lender on referrals. The move comes as the SBA programs have record volumes while concerns linger about banks working with third parties.

Andreas Dombret, the head of banking supervision for the German central bank, discusses how cooperation remains vital despite retrenchment in the U.S. and Europe, how blockchain changes banking, and the difference between the German and U.S. banking systems.

By banding together, banks can negotiate better terms with startups and other tech companies, the vendor says.

As Treasury Department officials review the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s designation process, they should also reexamine how the Dodd-Frank Act defines systemic risk.