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Citizens Access Targeting ‘Optimizers’ to Grow Deposits Beyond the Bank’s Footprint

Bank Innovation

Citizens Access, the digital-only arm of Rhode Island-based Citizens Financial Group, has grown to about $4 billion in deposits, mostly from new customers outside the bank's traditional footprint, since its launch in July 2018. If you build it, the optimizers will come.

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In Europe, Single Data Market Looms?

PYMNTS

The European Union is examining the creation of a single data market that would reportedly challenge tech firms such as Google and Facebook, as Reuters reported. The creation of a “single European data space, a genuine single market for data” would include new rules governing cross-border use and data interoperability, among other tenets.

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Bad Actors Emerge in PPP Lending – More Expected as Forgiveness Guidance Emerges

Abrigo

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently charged two businessmen in Rhode Island with fraudulently seeking PPP loans, the first in the country linked to the loan program. In the case of the two men in Rhode Island, there were several red flags pointing to fraud. Industry officials warn it won’t be the last.

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Restaurant Business Serves Up Mixed Plate For 2020

PYMNTS

That growth will be driven by a generally healthy consumer spend and tight labor market. To be successful, restaurant operators will look to strike the perfect formula of on- and off-premises for their business as consumers strive for convenience, but continue to look to the social escape that restaurants provide.

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Santander Gets Hit With Fine Due To Overdraft Practices

PYMNTS

According to the CFPB, the telemarketing vendor Santander contracted with deceptively marketed the overdraft service to consumers and signed them up without getting their consent. We will put a stop to any such unlawful practices that harm consumers.”.

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36 State Attorneys General settle with CarMax over non-disclosure of open safety recalls

CFPB Monitor

Additionally, CarMax is prohibited from directly or indirectly stating in marketing, advertising, or during sale (including vehicle labeling) that a vehicle is “safe” or has been repaired for “safety issues.” . This information must also be displayed on the window sticker for vehicles sold in stores.

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Google’s AG Onslaught A Big Fizzle For Tech

PYMNTS

As you no doubt know, 50 attorneys general this week announced an antitrust investigation into Alphabet and Google’s operations. 13) to Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google to get documents that might shed light on market dominance. Apple market cap: Who says there are no second acts in life?