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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Two, read and enjoy the 2021 GonzoBanker awards, our annual take on the best things we saw during the year. So which merger was the best in 2021? Doug Larson. THE BANKER AWARDS.

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Small business lending insights Vol. 1

Abrigo

Generally, small business loans benefit business owners, they also benefit communities, according to 2021 research for the SBA. Starting with loans originated in January 2021, delinquency rates begin to fall and even dip below historical averages. At the same time, 59% pursued credit to meet operating expenses.

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AI Predictions 2021: Artificial Intelligence Crosses the Chasm

FICO

In 2021 I believe AI will cross the chasm, becoming a reliable and safe, mainstream business technology — but maybe not how, or for reasons why, you might expect. In 2021, organizations will stop their handwringing over AI and get down to brass tacks. Prediction #3: Consumers Will Actively Manage Their Data.

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UK Card Spend Hits Over Two-Year High

FICO

UK card average spend increases to a new over two-year high. The average spend on UK credit cards increased £27 to £730 in the month, £75 above pre-COVID-19 spend levels. Average sales in 2021 have increased 28 percent, compared to a 1.5 Percentage of payments to balance falls for the third time in 2021. percent higher).

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7 Highlights from the Latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile

Abrigo

Here are seven highlights from the quarter ended June 30, 2021: . Bank numbers While the number of FDIC-insured and -supervised institutions continues to dwindle, the assets that they manage does not and continues the upward trend, ending at $22.8 trillion as of June 2021. billion, or 10.8%, lower than in March 2021.

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UK Credit Card Trends for September: Calm Before the Storm?

FICO

Our monthly UK Credit Market Report analyzing UK credit card trends for September 2021 shows the contrasting conditions that have been seen throughout 2021 continue. UK Card average spend falls for third time in 2021. The average spend on UK credit cards in September 2021 decreased £3 to £708.

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UK Credit Cards: More Consumers Missing Second, Third Payments

FICO

FICO’s latest market report of UK card trends suggests that consumers managed their credit card debt to keep lines of credit open for the festive season as spend increased month on month. percent more accounts with three missed payments The reliance on credit cards for cash withdrawals dropped, month-on-month, by 10.4

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