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3 Reasons Why Fintech is Thriving in Atlanta

William Mills

Metro Atlanta has established itself as a major hub for the fintech (financial technology) industry. According to the American Transaction Processors Coalition, more than 70 percent of all payments on a global scale currently pass through companies headquartered in metro Atlanta, earning the city the moniker “Transaction Alley.”

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For Visa, She’s Next Is What’s Next

PYMNTS

Visa said Monday evening at a New York gathering in anticipation of the launch that events through a year-long campaign will include interactive workshops, tailored on a community-by-community basis. 30 kickoff in Atlanta will include access to experts from Visa and entrepreneurs operating both nationally and globally.

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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Any Sized Bank That You Must Get Right in 2023

South State Correspondent

Because many banks are now producing below their cost of capital, growth further exacerbates their issues and drives them out of business (likely through a sale) faster. Without the windfall of profit accrued to banks in 2022 because of faster-than-expected rate increases, banks will need to be better allocators of capital.

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National Small Business Week Celebrates the American Entrepreneurial Spirit

Abrigo

To be American is to have the freedom to innovate, take risks, create, transform and put in the hard work that has led to the successes – and failures – that define human progress. Many innovators with great ideas and great potential do not begin with great wealth, so they need a great government partner to support their success.

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Retail Pulse: Walgreens To Test Drone Deliveries; Walmart To Relaunch Scoop

PYMNTS

Chief Innovation Officer Vish Sankaran said in an announcement for the pilot, “With a customer-led focus, we continue to create differentiated shopping experiences that provide the products and services consumers need wherever, whenever and however they may want them. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. That effort is part of the U.S.

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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2013 Edition

Jeff For Banks

capital appreciation and dividends. Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary BofI Federal Bank aspire to be the most innovative branchless bank in the United States providing products and services superior to their competitors, branch-based or otherwise. Not so over the three years I have been keeping track.

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Tech Flex

Independent Banker

At some community banks, budgeting for technology has become a more important focus over the past several years. Community banks need to be nimble enough to change from their plan when they need to. in Atlanta is one community bank that tries to be more agile with its technology spending. “If billion-asset community bank.