Digital banking

There's no replacing the human touch of branch banking

08/06/20

The coronavirus pandemic has forced some branches to close, but demand for in-person advice remains strong.

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Banks ready new tech tools to tackle debt collection

08/04/20

KeyBank, Regions and others are using self-service portals, robotic processing automation and virtual assistants to digitize the collections process and make it more humane in anticipation of rising delinquencies.

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Google checking accounts: Why banks want in

08/03/20

The marketing and tech-sharing opportunities for Google's eight financial institution partners are captivating despite the risk of data privacy or other issues cropping up down the road.

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Google teams with more banks in offering digital accounts

08/03/20

Five banks, including BBVA USA and BMO Harris Bank, and one credit union will begin offering Google-branded bank accounts in 2021.

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It's official: Varo Money has national bank charter

07/31/20

"We can control our destiny," says Colin Walsh, CEO of the challenger bank, which spent more than three years seeking to become a full-fledged bank.

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ZenBusiness buys Joust, challenger bank for freelancers

07/30/20

ZenBusiness, which provides services to small businesses, will now offer banking along with tax, accounting and insurance help.

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No shortage of ideas for CFPB data-sharing rules

07/30/20

Banks, data aggregators and fintechs have clashed for a decade over how consumers’ bank account data should be shared with third parties. The agency says it will offer a plan, and industry officials have plenty of suggestions already.

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Intuit QuickBooks adds bank account to its bookkeeping services

07/29/20

The accounting and payroll software provider’s QuickBooks Cash account is fee-free and integrates with other products the company offers small businesses.

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IPO done, nCino now has to prove it can turn a profit

07/28/20

The pressure is on the fintech, which helps banks make digital loans, to stanch its losses and show its lofty market valuation was deserved.

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Can fintechs help plug banking gaps for struggling Black consumers?

07/27/20

Current, Stoovo and other companies are reaching out with low-cost, low-fee financial services and even tools to help users search for part-time jobs.

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