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Taking A Data-Driven Approach To Meeting CU Members’ Banking Needs

PYMNTS

CUs that are adapting to an online-only banking reality thus also have to keep an eye out for more fraud schemes and are turning to technologies such as machine learning (ML) and data analytics to keep online data and transactions as secure as possible.

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Scottsdale Community Bank: Making microloans

Independent Banker

Scottsdale Community Bank is the first new community bank in Arizona in 14 years, and it already has the capacity to make more than $100 million in loans. We are changing the face of business banking in Arizona by combining cutting-edge fintech technology with true relationship banking.”

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Arizona’s regulatory sandbox is open for play

CFPB Monitor

On August 3, 2018, Arizona began accepting applications for its regulatory sandbox that “enables a participant to obtain limited access to Arizona’s market to test innovative financial products or services without first obtaining full state licensure or other authorization that otherwise may be required.”

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Travelers Expands Amazon Smart Home Program

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The new states enjoying these perks now include Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. This unique offering helps customers better protect their homes, and provides our independent agents with an innovative way to differentiate themselves in the marketplace.”.

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Regulatory Tracker: Sandboxes Gain, While Cryptos Wane

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The specific directive from William Galvin, the state’s head securities regulator, commands that those firms abandon the sale of what have been termed “unregistered securities.” Although the firms had advertised across social media, none of them had registered to offer or sell securities. 18 Moons, Across Platforms, Inc.,

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Fed’s Powell Has No Plans To Issue Digital Currency

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“Right now, the Federal Reserve is not developing its own digital currency,” Williams said when asked his thoughts about bitcoin at an economic outlook luncheon in Phoenix, Arizona. Central banks could face difficult trade-offs between strengthening security and enabling illegal activity,” Powell said.

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Fiserv Enables SNAP Online EBT Payment Acceptance For Grocers

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In addition to New York, the program is now available for SNAP recipients in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, New York, Oregon and Washington. The ability for grocers to enable safe and secure ecommerce, for all of their customer segments, remains critically important to their success.”.

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