Synchrony

This fintech says it can help financial advisers take on banks

05/21/19

Galileo Processing has created a digital banking product that seeks to provide wealth managers with the offering they generally lack: an in-house savings account that pays competitive rates.

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JPMorgan, Comerica, U.S. Bank: Bankers on the Move

05/13/19

New posts for two women executives at JPMorgan Chase spur a fresh round of speculation about the race to succeed CEO Jamie Dimon someday. And Comerica's heir apparent finally gets the call.

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Synchrony appoints executive to oversee venture investments, M&A

05/02/19

Brian Doubles, who had been chief financial officer, will continue to report to CEO Margaret Keane in the newly created role.

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Banks seek looser hiring rules; PayPal eyes Venmo for credit card

04/22/19

Banks say easing rules on people with some criminal records will diversify the applicant pool; deal with Synchrony may be near.

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Consumer lenders ease fears over credit quality

04/18/19

Measures of loan performance were generally better than expected at Ally, American Express, Synchrony and Sallie Mae. Their 1Q reports suggest that consumers remain able to meet their obligations despite a long run-up in debt.

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In AI era, CEOs must put people first

03/20/19

There’s currently a focus on investing in technology and data to remain competitive, but financial firms also need to ensure they are helping workers adapt, argues Synchrony’s Margaret Keane.

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'Friendly fraud' is on the rise. Are banks complicit?

03/19/19

Reports of improper charges by perpetrators who know the victim soared last year. Issuers and card networks are failing to tighten security, clearly label transactions and police chargebacks, critics say.

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Synchrony minds HR as it develops AI

02/11/19

The bank and card program provider is starting to use AI in many areas, but it's also trying to build paths forward for employees whose jobs will be affected.

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Booming economy means less fee income for credit card issuers

02/05/19

Though banks are generating more revenue from interchange and annual fees, those gains have been offset by declines in income from cash advances and late fees.

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Back office, or out front? Bankers differ on where to use AI

01/28/19

Many bankers say they’re more comfortable with using artificial intelligence behind the scenes, but others — including Synchrony and Wells Fargo — insist AI can be used to interact with customers if it’s deployed properly.

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