Fintech

Digit's latest feature tackles student loan debt

10/31/19

Digit is applying its automated-savings techniques to the growing problem of student loan debt.

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'Data is being hoarded' by tech companies: BBVA's Carlos Torres Vila

10/30/19

Unlocking the information that technology companies have on consumers would benefit banks and society overall, the chairman of the Spanish banking giant said.

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Green Dot renews vital card partnership with Walmart

10/29/19

The two companies agreed to continue to collaborate on a prepaid card program until 2027. The deal holds particular importance for Green Dot, which relies heavily on revenue generated at the discount retail giant.

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The changing shape of bank-fintech partnerships

10/29/19

Startups are increasingly expanding into new areas with their bank partners in an effort to broaden their customer base and bring products to market faster.

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Where does Facebook’s digital currency project stand after Zuckerberg testimony?

10/28/19

American Banker Capitol Hill reporter Neil Haggerty shares how the D.C. community reacted to Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional testimony and how they look at the project now.

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JPMorgan Chase plucks fintech specialists from rivals

10/28/19

The company has recruited bankers from Wells Fargo, Deutsche Bank and smaller firms to expand its corporate banking team that serves financial technology clients.

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The fight against financial crime has just begun

10/28/19

Regulators globally are using "tech sprints" to test new anti-money-laundering solutions. More can be done, but it's a good start.

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Home lending fintech expands into student loan refis

10/25/19

Figure Technologies, which has made $600 million in home equity loans in the past year, says its next move will be refinancing student loans.

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New tech lets American Express instantly issue cards to immigrants

10/25/19

Newcomers to the U.S. tend to have a hard time getting credit cards because they lack credit history here. Amex has deployed technology from a fintech, Nova Credit, that could change this.

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Regulators’ push for innovation shouldn’t come at expense of prudence

10/25/19

It's time to establish a fintech commission.

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