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Quarles suggests new Fed approach to ILCs

04/18/18

Comments by Federal Reserve Vice Chairman for Supervision Randal Quarles appeared to contrast with past statements by former officials about the controversial charter.

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Walmart's new wire service heightens competition with banks

04/03/18

Considering Walmart spent the better part of a decade trying to establish its own bank, it comes as no surprise that the retail giant is aiming big with its latest financial service.

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Walmart's quest to stabilize its workers' financial lives

02/08/18

It’s not just hourly workers who struggle to make ends meet — many managers also often find themselves short on cash each month. To help employees cope, the retail chain is using a tool developed by the fintech Even to give them access to their wages before the next pay period.

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Lawmakers stay clear of ILC charter debate … for now

09/13/17

Few lawmakers have stated positions on fintech applications for industrial loan company charters. It may not stay that way.

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When Walmart wanted a bank

08/23/17

Not only did Walmart's bid for an industrial loan company galvanize bankers, it also turned the ILC world upside down.

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A solid Q2 for banks; Goldman targets Volcker rule

08/23/17

Bank earnings rose nearly 11% in the second quarter, according to the FDIC; Goldman lobbying to kill or weaken the rule to boost its bond trading performance.

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Here’s what both sides in banking-and-commerce debate get wrong

08/09/17

Critics of the industrial bank charter, as well as those who support more mixing of banking and commerce, describe the intent of industrial banks inaccurately.

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CFPB warns lenders over controversial credit card offers

06/08/17

The agency recently sent a letter to nine banks urging them to stop offering deferred interest cards, arguing that consumers are often unaware of the risks involved.

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Walmart updates app to ease money transfers

02/28/17

The retailer is set to announce Tuesday that it is updating its app to allow its customers to input money transfer information electronically rather than having to fill out paperwork in the store.

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