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Community Banks Debut FinTech Alliance

PYMNTS

Collaboration amid competition has been a hallmark of the financial services space, as traditional financial institutions (FIs) join forces with FinTech startups. The group, to be known as Alloy Labs Alliance, according to a press release , is being managed by FinTech Forge. Guidelines From The UK. and MarketInvoice.

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Scottsdale Community Bank: Making microloans

Independent Banker

Inspired by the entrepreneurship of lemonade stands, Scottsdale Community Bank created a microloan program. Photo by Brandon Sullivan De novo Scottsdale Community Bank set out to provide microloans to small and mid-size businesses, family organizations and nonprofits—a project that was inspired by the humble lemonade stand.

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The Bank Legacy Is Dead: Long Live the Fintech Collision

Gonzobanker

While AOBA 2022 had its share of execs wanting to “fake it until they make it” with future innovation, credit is due to the bankers who are pouring real financial investment into new fintech experiments. In some respects, AOBA 2022 felt a bit like bank executives wanted to “fake it until they make it” with their future innovation and fintech.

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Arizona AG digs his sandbox

ABA Community Banking

California regulator down on sandboxes Management Financial Trends Technology Fintech. First state effort explained by top lawyer.

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Online lending summit speakers discuss SPNB charters, CFPB trial disclosure policy, alternative data

CFPB Monitor

The summit speakers included Grovetta Gardineer, the Senior Deputy Comptroller for Compliance and Community Affairs at the OCC. At the Online Lending Policy Institute’s (OLPI) annual summit in Washington, D.C. For an analysis of the DFS lawsuit, click here.). In her remarks and responses to questions, Ms.

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Bright Paths Students Demonstrate New Skills with Incredible Variety of Apps

Perficient

Perficient Bright Paths is a program designed to advance STEM education and career opportunities for underrepresented constituencies and communities. Emily Merline, originally from Milwaukee, WI, attended Arizona State University on a National Merit Scholarship. Learn More About Perficient’s Bright Paths. Bright Paths Project: Plenti.

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Tech Cos Confront The Ethics Of AI

CB Insights

In March, an Uber vehicle in autonomous mode struck and killed a woman crossing the street in Tempe, Arizona — the first fatal accident involving an autonomous vehicle and a pedestrian. According to CB Insights data, the top three industries that have seen the most AI deals in the last five years are healthcare, security, and fintech.

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