Digital banking

Bank CRE losses expected to spike; digital payments boom

03/25/20

Losses on commercial real estate aren’t expected to be as bad as the 2008 crisis; as more cities announce shutdowns, consumers turn to online payments.

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Sen. Brown proposes digital account for unbanked households

03/24/20

The legislation sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat, would require banks to offer the accounts so that consumers could easily access cornonavirus relief funds without turning to high-cost check cashers.

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Challenger bank Revolut launches in the U.S.

03/24/20

The mobile-only bank offers many standard neobank features and some added payment options.

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Where Luvleen Sidhu is taking BankMobile now that she’s in charge

03/19/20

BankMobile became profitable thanks to its high-volume, low-cost acquisition of student customers. The new CEO's challenge will be holding on to them after they graduate.

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Coronavirus throws digital banking into the crucible

03/19/20

The surge in online and mobile use is a high-profile test for the industry — and could foreshadow a permanent consumer shift.

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Speed matters during a crisis. Here's how tech can help.

03/18/20

Online platforms and apps can be utilized to quickly support small businesses and consumers facing unexpected financial hardship.

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Consumers anxious about virus want reassurance from banks: J.D. Power

03/17/20

Customers are increasingly concerned about taking a financial hit from the COVID-19 crisis and want to know more about fee waivers, credit-line increases and other things banks could do for them.

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Ex-PayPal CEO Bill Harris launches neobank for struggling households

03/17/20

The serial entrepreneur has created a challenger bank called One for middle-income people with complicated financial lives.

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Moven teams up with Saudi firm in cross-border fintech experiment

03/13/20

The U.S. challenger bank and the startup STC Pay aim to create a special blend of banking services for millions of tech-savvy, cash-averse consumers in Saudi Arabia.

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Santander names Habis head of consumer, business banking

03/12/20

Habis, who joins the bank from MUFG Union Bank, will replace Michael Cleary, who left Santander last fall and recently joined Wells Fargo.

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