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Venmo Preparing to Launch Credit Card
by Todd Anderson on April 19, 2019 at 5:47 pm
Venmo is getting ready to seal a deal with Synchrony Financial to offer a credit card in a bid to drive new revenue streams; the partnership will aim to launch the credit card in 2019; while Venmo […]
Newer Core Providers See De Novo Banks as Opportunity
by Todd Anderson on April 19, 2019 at 5:47 pm
Newer core bank technology providers like Nymbus, Finxact or Finastra see an opportunity building with the rising trend in de novo bank applications; 2018 saw 19 de novo applications filed, that was […]
Credit Quality Data Points Show People Can Handle Increased Debt
by Todd Anderson on April 19, 2019 at 5:46 pm
Data from American Express, Synchrony Financial, Ally and Santander show that while debt levels might be at their highest level people so far can handle it and are making payments; Ally CEO Jeffrey […]
Announcements & Releases for April 19, 2019
by Todd Anderson on April 19, 2019 at 5:43 pm
Ally Financial Teams Up With Better.com to Create End-to-End Digital Mortgage Experience Bankin’ Raises €20M in Series B Funding As banks shed jobs, tech companies ramp up fintech hires […]
FTC Approves Final Consents Settling Charges that Hockey Puck Seller, Companies Selling Recreational...
on April 18, 2019 at 11:16 pm
Following public comment periods, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final consent orders in two cases in which the agency alleged that companies falsely claimed their products were made in […]
T-Mobile Making a Big Push Into Banking
by Peter Renton on April 18, 2019 at 6:41 pm
T-Mobile is officially getting into banking with a big nationwide push to sign up customers for no-fee checking accounts; you don’t have to be a T-Mobile customer to sign up for a T-Mobile […]
The U.S. is Following Europe’s Lead in Open Banking
by Peter Renton on April 18, 2019 at 6:39 pm
This American Banker op-ed on open banking discusses the progress that has been made in Europe, particularly the U.K., and how the U.S. government has chosen to follow, not lead, in this new area; […]
Highlights from LendIt Fintech USA 2019
by Peter Renton on April 18, 2019 at 6:39 pm
Last week the fintech world gathered in San Francisco for the 7th annual LendIt Fintech USA conference; Lend Academy shares highlights from the keynote stage as well as the many other programs: […]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Announces Symposia Series
on April 18, 2019 at 4:00 am
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Small Business Owners Continue to Turn to Online Lenders
by Peter Renton on April 17, 2019 at 5:51 pm
American Banker reports on a recent study from the Federal Reserve that found small business owners are turning to online lenders much more frequently than they did even two years ago; traditional […]
TD Bank Turns to Avant to Power its New Unsecured Loan Product
by Peter Renton on April 17, 2019 at 5:51 pm
TD Bank announced in March that they will be partnering with Avant’s technology platform called Amount to power their new personal loan product called TD Fit Loan; Amount also powers the […]
LendIt Fintech USA 2019 Slide Presentations Now Live
by Peter Renton on April 17, 2019 at 5:49 pm
There were many great presentations at LendIt Fintech USA 2019 in San Francisco last week; we just published a blog post with links to all the presentations from the keynote stage as well as the many […]
Conozca una forma de preparar su crédito para una compra grande sin que le cueste nada
on April 17, 2019 at 4:00 am
Prepare su crédito para su próxima gran compra con estos cinco pasos, sin que le cueste nada. […]
Speech at the Bipartisan Policy Center By Kathleen L. Kraninger, Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
on April 17, 2019 at 4:00 am
Thank you to our hosts for the invitation, and to all of you for coming today. I’m particularly honored to be at a forum focused on bringing people together from across the political spectrum […]
Jumpstart your savings with Start Small, Save Up
on April 15, 2019 at 4:00 am
Learn how to improve your financial well-being by starting small and saving up. Start by putting away all or part of your tax refund. &nbs […]
A no-cost way to prepare your credit for a big purchase
on April 11, 2019 at 4:00 am
Prepare your credit for your next big buy with these five free steps. […]
Veterans’ financial well-being is good, but challenges remain
on April 9, 2019 at 4:00 am
New research brief from the Office of Servicemember Affairs on the financial well-being of veterans. […]
Thoughts on the Future of Financial Services Regulation in the U.S.
on April 9, 2019 at 4:00 am
Thank you, Todd, for the kind introduction. And thank you to the staff of the Law and Economics Center for the invitation to speak today. I am honored to participate in an event organized by an […]
Need help with your credit card debt? Start with your credit card company!
on April 3, 2019 at 4:00 am
If you’ve hit a financial rough spot (and think you might miss a credit card payment) contact your creditor as soon as possible. Most will work with you to find a repayment plan that suits your […]
Bill Calendar: Know what you owe and when it's due
on April 2, 2019 at 4:00 am
Learn how to better manage your bills and stay on budget with this free bill calendar.&nbs […]

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