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FDIC settles Operation Choke Point lawsuit

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC has announced that it has entered into a settlement of the lawsuit filed against it and the OCC in 2014 by a trade group and several payday lenders challenging “Operation Choke Point” — a federal enforcement initiative involving the FDIC, OCC and other federal agencies. In July 2017, the D.C. In July 2017, the D.C.

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The 2014 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

It’s time for the 2014 GonzoBanker Awards! Rise of the Analytics Organization in a Dog-Eat-Dog World – Brush off your resumes Gonzoanalysts, at our client roundtables we heard about analytics organizations being formed and analysts and managers being hired to head them. but let’s just dive into it! THE BANKING AWARDS.

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After A Century, Barclays Steps Back From Africa Operations

PYMNTS

The decision to pare back operations in Africa — where the company will sell off much of its 62 percent ownership in publicly traded Barclays Africa — represents what The New York Times said was a step back from one of the key pillars of Barclays’ long-term strategy, right in lockstep with credit cards and investment banking.

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Latin America Tech Booms As Brazil Dominates And Regional Investors Grow

CB Insights

Investors from around the globe are flocking to Latin America — within the first half of 2018, deep-pocketed investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and DST Global have backed startups in the region. Since 2012, investments into the region have nearly tripled. GIC, Tiger Global Management, ICONIQ Capital.

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The impact of lower energy prices on banks

Abrigo

Banks operating in oil and gas intensive areas of the U.S. Using data from quarterly Call Reports going back to 2013, analysts compared the performance of “energy-sensitive banks” with that of similar banks that aren’t located in energy-dependent regions. Possible causes Why might that be the case?

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ASEAN’s FinTech Reputation Rubs Off On SMBs

PYMNTS

Regulatory efforts to promote FinTech innovation, a bustling climate for blockchain and interest from other markets eyeing the region for expansion have all led to Southeast Asia’s impressive standing in this space. At present, the report found, it takes an average of 15 days for a small business in the region to be approved for a loan.

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April 2014: A Busy Month for Fraud Alerts!

Jack Henry

One such attack by the group Unlimited Operations was able to net over $40 million. Regional Coalitions. Ensure adherence to appropriate patch management policy and procedures. These should serve as reminders for reviewing/updating and ensuring your risk management and compliance efforts continue to meet those expectations.

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