FinTechs

Battle Lines Being Drawn as FDIC Examines Industrial Loan Companies
Battle Lines Being Drawn as FDIC Examines Industrial Loan Companies
October 09, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

A relatively obscure corner of the banking sector is being thrust into the spotlight — and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. may change the ways in...

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FinTech IPO Index Sinks 6.3% as Asia Soars but BNPL Firms Decline
FinTech IPO Index Sinks 6.3% as Asia Soars but BNPL Firms Decline
October 04, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

Even a surge in Asia-based firms — a continuation of rallies seen in the wake of macro stimulus packages in China — were not enough...

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FinTechs and FIs Find Common Ground on Scaling Real-Time AML Compliance
FinTechs and FIs Find Common Ground on Scaling Real-Time AML Compliance
October 02, 2024  |  Digital-First Banking

Recent announcements and partnerships have shown core banking’s appeal — not just for traditional FIs, but FinTechs too — as anti-money laundering (AML) efforts must...

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Missing Pieces: What the Pundits Get Wrong About the DOJ Debit Interchange Lawsuit Against Visa
Missing Pieces: What the Pundits Get Wrong About the DOJ Debit Interchange Lawsuit Against Visa
October 01, 2024  |  VISA

After listening to and scrolling through days of “expert” commentary about the lawsuit filed by the DOJ against Visa over debit interchange, I feel compelled...

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LatAm Draws FinTechs Seeking to Transform Digital Banking
LatAm Draws FinTechs Seeking to Transform Digital Banking
September 25, 2024  |  Digital Banking

Digitally savvy, younger consumers with mobile devices in hand. Underbanked and even unbanked populations ripe for financial inclusion. A regulatory environment conducive to digital innovation....

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69% of Consumers Prioritize Fraud Protection When Picking a Bank
69% of Consumers Prioritize Fraud Protection When Picking a Bank
September 24, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Banks and financial institutions (FIs) face challenges in balancing the convenience of digital banking with the need for robust security measures. Economic impacts from fraud...

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Stablecoins Surge in Prominence and Utility Across FinTech Ecosystem
Stablecoins Surge in Prominence and Utility Across FinTech Ecosystem
September 23, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

You are the company you keep. And that old adage is good news for stablecoins, the digital currencies pegged to traditional fiat currencies like the...

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CFPB’s FAQs on BNPL Hint at Key Areas of Regulation and Controversy
CFPB’s FAQs on BNPL Hint at Key Areas of Regulation and Controversy
September 20, 2024  |  BNPL

Perhaps the most frequently asked question that will come in the wake of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB’s) publication of a “frequently asked questions”...

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Yotta Alleges Theft of Customer Funds in Evolve Lawsuit
Yotta Alleges Theft of Customer Funds in Evolve Lawsuit
September 18, 2024  |  Legal

The continued fallout from the collapse of Synapse Financial Technologies has heightened the discussion — and regulatory examination — of how end-user and various types...

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