Partnerships

FDIC's brokered deposits rule may hurt some middlemen

11/13/20

The forthcoming measure could override staff opinions that helped certain deposit-gathering companies partner with banks.

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The questions credit unions must ask when choosing technology vendors

09/04/20

Institutions considering new technologies must ask themselves what they're looking for not just from a product but from a partner.

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Banks and fintechs need each other more than ever

07/16/20

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed weaknesses even at well-established fintechs. They could become more resilient by partnering with traditional financial institutions.

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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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There’s a ‘true lender’ fight brewing in California

12/20/19

The state has proposed a law to cap the interest rate on certain consumer loans, but nonbanks aim to skirt it by seeking a rent-a-charter.

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Banks should slow down to get blockchain right

01/20/17

Bank consortium R3 CEV, one of the most well-funded blockchain working groups, has endured criticism for its meticulous process. But if blockchains are most valuable with a network effect, maybe forgoing some agility is worth the long while.

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