Fintech

Goldman goes transparent; Banks up to the challenge

01/07/20

Goldman Sachs plans to offer details into its workings to boost its stock value; while challenger banks are prospering, traditional banks still rule the roost.

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A cautionary tale of open banking

01/06/20

Granting a third party access to a bank's systems in exchange for more advanced technology can help prevent fraud, but it can also attract cyberattacks.

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More regulation's needed to protect biometrics

01/03/20

The current climate is akin to the Wild West, with little protection for the consumer, and new regulations are needed if the technology is to continue to expand in a safe and sustainable way, argues Mitek's Stephen Ritter.

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JPMorgan Chase moves to block fintechs from screen scraping

01/02/20

The bank is leaning on its direct API relationships with the major data aggregators rather than letting third parties ask customers for usernames and passwords to access account information.

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California denies license to point-of-sale lender

12/30/19

The decision by the state’s Department of Business Oversight on an application for a lending license by Sezzle could guide fintechs and others seeking to make loans to consumers at the time of purchase.

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It's time to go all-in on open banking

12/30/19

Still trying to figure out whether to build gateways to your bank's data and systems? Here’s why you should transition.

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Expect 'a lot more dismantling': A fintech entrepreneur's vision for 2020

12/30/19

Jason Gardner, founder and CEO of the card issuer Marqeta, discusses his experiences in starting up multiple fintechs and makes predictions for the new year.

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After leadership shake-up, what's next for Green Dot?

12/26/19

The prepaid card pioneer's banking-as-a-service platform might make it an attractive acquisition for an enterprise technology giant or bank, analysts say.

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Crackdown on bank-fintech partnerships would hurt subprime borrowers

12/26/19

Some legislators and consumer groups want federal regulators to block such alliances. Here’s why that’s a bad idea.

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Is a new data war about to erupt?

12/23/19

PNC, Plaid and Venmo have been blamestorming over customer data-sharing issues of access, security and consent.

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