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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Tencent Says Big Tech Needs Greater Oversight; Group Seeks To Block Maryland Online Ad Tax

PYMNTS

Marylanders for Tax Fairness is preparing for a battle in January over the state’s attempt to make a digital advertising tax, the Baltimore Sun reported. The European Commission told Amazon of its “preliminary view that it has breached EU antitrust rules by distorting competition in online retail markets,” according to the statement.

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Go-Jek = fintech?

CB Insights

Earlier this week, Bank Indonesia, the central bank of Indonesia, nominated three companies for its award for the fintech company most supportive of the “non-cash national movement of inclusion.” 35M : Marketing technology unicorn Zeta Global acquired AI-marketing platform Boomtrain for an estimated $35M-$40M.

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Does ‘Google Checking’ Foreshadow Big Tech, FinTech Payments Changes?

PYMNTS

Banks and credit unions are certainly not on their way out, even as they face more pressure from challenger banks, FinTechs and Big Tech in the coming decade. The tension between FinTechs and FIs is real, as PYMNTS data shows. Consider, he said, how the Apple Card came into the market. Race to the Top.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

A: We strategically positioned ourselves to take advantage of the market. We’ve been the number one SBA lender in our market for the past two years, so we were well positioned to assist our clients with the PPP program. We were gaining more market share by calling on all the Realtors. Q: Why has Genesee Regional Bank succeeded?

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

He sensed the family’s passion and liked their idea of starting with selling milk at farmers’ markets, roadside shops and small grocery stores. In each new market opened in 2021, the community bank found an experienced ag lender who was seeking a new position. Bunnell listened. One of the missions of Lead Bank in Lee’s Summit, Mo.,

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Let WMA’s Trade Show Directory Be Your Guide

William Mills

22-24 in Chicago, is a good option for experts in the mobile payments, FinTech and cybersecurity industries. ABA Bank Marketing Conference , Sept. 23-25 in Baltimore, covers new ideas for bank marketers and how banks can get the most brand awareness. Also, the Mobile Payments Conference , held Aug. AFT Fall Summit , Sept.

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12 Industries That Will Thrive Thanks To Millennials

CB Insights

In fact, despite Generation Y’s enthusiasm for exercise, mid-market fitness clubs have actually seen their memberships stagnate over the years. The gyms offer a wide variety of amenities, often including classes, at a fraction of the cost of a traditional mid-market gym membership.