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Why Mexico’s SMBs Need A FinTech Operating System And Not Another Bank

PYMNTS

In an interview with Karen Webster, Vilash Poovala , founder and CEO of FinTech Oyster , said online financial platforms, powered by open banking, can serve as alternatives for business banking in a country where business banking seems an afterthought. The world needs a FinTech operating system.”.

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Fintech Deals Are Still Happening – and It’s a Good Thing

Gonzobanker

All the capital flowing into the digital fintech space is helping to solve banking industry challenges. As the industry’s appetite for digital technology grows, the capital that’s been flowing into mostly digital-focused fintech is solving real industry challenges right now. SoFi/Galileo: This $1.2 customer impact.

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The math behind small business lending: Problems & possibilities for banks & credit unions

Abrigo

This article outlines some of the math behind small business lending and its profitability and suggests ways for banks and credit unions to better serve this important market while earning appropriate returns. Almost half sought credit to grow their businesses, and 28% applied to make repairs or replace capital assets.

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The math behind small business lending: Problems & possibilities for banks & credit unions

Abrigo

This article outlines some of the math behind small business lending and its profitability and suggests ways for banks and credit unions to better serve this important market while earning appropriate returns. Almost half sought credit to grow their businesses, and 28% applied to make repairs or replace capital assets.

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Has Alternative Lending Seen Its VC Peak?

PYMNTS

In 2015, news outlets ran articles about the “ gold mine ” of venture capital investments in the alternative finance sector. FinTech funding reached its highest level in five years in 2018, according to CB Insights data published last month, hitting $11.89 Further, GLI Finance revealed a $25.93

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Capital optimization for desk restructuring under FRTB

Insights on Business

review of the capital requirements for market risk regulations, namely the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB). It becomes effective in 2022, but banks should now, more than ever, implement the proposed changes in order to meet the deadline for reporting their Pillar I capital under the new methodologies.

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The top lending & credit risk blogs of the year

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Articles specific to small community banks were among the most-read blogs, with best practices for construction lending at the top of the list. Articles on creating a sound credit risk rating system and preparing for the possibility of new requirements such as the CFPB ruling were among the most-viewed throughout the year.

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