Digital banking

Goldman Sachs plans wealth product aimed at mass affluent

04/15/19

The investment platform, which is in the early stages of development, will be part of Marcus, the consumer bank Goldman launched in 2016.

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U.S. Bank hires its first chief digital officer

04/15/19

Derek White, an alumnus of BBVA and Barclays, will oversee digital innovation across all lines of business at the bank.

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ConnectOne makes bold digital play with deal for online loan exchange

04/12/19

The New Jersey company agreed to buy BoeFly, which connects franchisors, small businesses, lenders and loan brokers.

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Insights — including Dimon’s sour take on mortgages — from JPMorgan’s 1Q

04/12/19

JPMorgan Chase's banner quarter didn't stop executives from warning that the pause in rate hikes could crimp profits, or from hinting that the bank might downsize its mammoth mortgage operation.

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'Theater of the absurd': Comments of the week

04/11/19

Readers respond to this week's big-bank CEO hearing before the House, weigh the debate over Community Reinvestment Act reform, consider whether Wells Fargo needs a new brand and more.

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Envestnet adding lending option to its wealth services

04/10/19

The technology provider to financial advisers is partnering with Advisor Credit Exchange to help them connect their clients with banks and nonbanks for consumer and business loans.

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Mortgage lender poised to begin digital bank experiment

04/09/19

Gateway Mortgage Group’s dream of being a national, diversified financial services player will hinge on its effort to turn a community bank into an online-only platform.

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Where customers are also lenders: One fintech's payday alternative

04/04/19

To generate revenue, SoLo Funds depends on consumers willing to front funds through its platform.

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A payday lender in disguise? New York investigates the Earnin app

04/03/19

The Earnin app appears designed to look like other early wage access programs, but critics say it’s actually a payday lender and New York regulators have taken notice.

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Blend seeks to deepen bank ties with account opening product

04/02/19

The loan origination fintech is offering the product in a stand-alone format and as part of the workflow for its mortgage and home equity loan products.

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