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Operation Choke Point 2.0

Jeff For Banks

In 2012 the Obama administration launched "Operation Choke Point" ("OCP") which was designed to ensure banks considered the risk of banking payday lenders that were engaged in abusive practices. The FDIC's quarterly Supervisory Insights for Summer 2011 had a list! Let bankers determine if lending to this industry or that is risky.

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The Real Effects of Zombie Lending in Europe

BankUnderground

‘Zombie lending’ occurs when a lender supports an otherwise insolvent borrower through forbearance measures such as repayment holidays and temporary interest-only loans. In a recent paper , I examine whether these lending practices contributed to the subsequent low output experienced by the euro area. Belinda Tracey.

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Why The Goldman-Amazon Bet On SMB Lending Is No Sure Thing

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Goldman, according to reports in Bloomberg, would be added to the Amazon lending platform, which has traditionally helped merchants get the funding they need to get inventory. Amazon Lending traces its roots back to 2011, and the company had $863 million in SMB loans, according to recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Preparing for Section 1071

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Financial institutions should consider the impact of this rule and prepare for changes to their business operations. Online lenders, platform lenders, and fintechs should also consider sending feedback to the CFPB and considering the ways their operations might be affected. Proposed Rule. The proposed rule , unveiled Sept.

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Ag lending risk increasing as result of declining incomes

Abrigo

Although loan volumes have increased steadily since 2011, recent increases have coincided with a period of declining farm income,” said a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. This growth continues the trend from the first quarter of 2015 , which saw an increase of eight percent year over year.

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Open Banking Provider Fabrick Teams With Nets; Societe Generale, Credit du Nord To Merge Retail Banking

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In today’s top news in digital-first banking, open banking provider Fabrick is collaborating with instant payments company Nets, while Societe Generale and Credit du Nord have approved a plan to combine their retail banking operations. The California-based digital lending upstart, which was founded in 2011, was valued at $4.8

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MarketInvoice Rebrands To Expand Business Finance Offering

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As part of its expansion, MarketFinance has also begun targeting larger corporates with the introduction of corporate lending, which provides businesses with up to £5 million in structured financing facilities that can combine invoice financing and business loans.

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