Fintech

Core systems contract negotiators expand into fintech assistance

03/07/18

The Golden Contract Coalition, formed in mid-2016 to get community banks better deals with the “big three” core systems vendors, said banks need help with buying from fintech sellers as well.

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New consortium to tackle the problem of risky fintech innovations

03/06/18

The World Economic Forum announced on Tuesday an effort designed to strengthen fintech cybersecurity.

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Meet the Wall Street veteran turning Wyoming into a crypto haven

03/05/18

State-level support will give the digital assets industry much needed footing, said Caitlin Long, a former managing director at Morgan Stanley.

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How would regulators react to Amazon-JPM checking partnership?

03/05/18

The negotiations between Amazon and big banks like JPMorgan Chase and Capital One to offer a checking-account-like product pose significant questions for regulators about the e-commerce giant pushing further into the banking space.

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Kabbage vows to curb lending to gun sellers

03/05/18

The online lender is taking a stand against businesses that sell assault weapons or that sell any type of firearms to people under 21.

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They are Spartans: The call of duty is strong at Kasasa

03/04/18

With the U.S. military in mind, the Texas bank's CEO, Gabe Krajicek, created a corporate culture where employees name themselves after the legendary warriors and operate under a mission to "win the war."

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At Best Egg, talk is a best practice

03/04/18

The retail lending unit of Marlette Funding meets regularly to make sure all employees are invested in its quarterly goals.

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To keep burnout in check, PeerStreet mixes play with hard work

03/04/18

The online lending platform takes corporate culture seriously but encourages employees not to take themselves too seriously.

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Best Fintechs to Work For

03/04/18

Honoring the 20 innovative firms in American Banker's inaugural ranking of Best Fintechs to Work For.

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The rewards of ‘amazingly flat’ management: Innovation, employee loyalty

03/04/18

Many of the companies named to this year’s Best Fintechs to Work For ranking share a willingness — even an eagerness — to involve rank-and-file staff in decisions about how the company is run.

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