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Fintechs need regulatory clarity now more than ever

05/12/17

Compliance flexibility, state law harmonization and funding transparency requirements are among the regulatory steps that can encourage continued innovation.

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‘Like humans do’: Comments of the week

05/12/17

Readers sound off on the use of AI in underwriting, the reasons for the failure of a Milwaukee bank, U.S. banks’ progress in adopting APIs, and more.

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AI may just create the illusion of good credit decisions

05/07/17

Startups believe artificial intelligence will make loan officers obsolete, and that may be true. But it remains to be seen if AI will make lending safer.

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CFPB sues four online tribal lenders over alleged illegal debt collection

04/27/17

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued four online tribal lenders on Thursday for illegally collecting debts in 17 states where they are prohibited by state usury or licensing laws.

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Capital One shortens the machine-learning curve

04/26/17

The bank uses machine learning to customize content in real time on its website for every user, based on their behavior during their session.

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Online lender CommonBond to offer more types of student loans

04/25/17

The company that made its name refinancing student loans plans to delve deeper into originations after a trial run of sorts.

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An omnichannel overhaul in 5 steps

04/24/17

U.S. Bank and BMO share how they are ceaselessly tearing apart and revamping mobile, online and other retail channels in search of a "unified customer experience" and efficiency.

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Four reg policy changes to advance financial innovation

03/24/17

Archaic regulatory frameworks are curbing progress in fintech. We must modernize our rules so they address an internet- or mobile-based economy.

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How one big bank aims to bridge the gap between digital, branch banking

02/23/17

MUFG Union Bank is launching PurePoint Financial, a largely online savings bank that will still offer opportunities for face-to-face interaction.

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Lemons or lemonade? How bankers feel about their environment

02/10/17

Some execs have plenty to be sour about, but others are emphasizing the possibilities amid today's economic and political realities. Their contrasting mindsets were on full display at a Credit Suisse conference this week.

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