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EU Bankers Weigh Risks, Rewards of CBDC – and Cash’s Staying Power

PYMNTS

She said, too, that “an increase in protectionist policies” may present risks in a landscape where foreign payment service firms still hold sway. The ECB commentary, we contend, solidifies at least some regional approaches to CBDCs, but retail use cases may be gaining favor.

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And Then There Were 20 — The Amazon HQ2 Finalists

PYMNTS

Austin, Boston, New York and D.C. Boston, Massachusetts. Getting from 238 to 20 was very tough — all the proposals showed tremendous enthusiasm and creativity,” said Holly Sullivan, head of worldwide economic development for Amazon Public Policy, in a company statement. Politicians across the U.S. Austin, Texas. Columbus, Ohio.

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Function Over Flash

Independent Banker

In a Federal Reserve Bank of Boston survey of mobile banking and payment services released in August, roughly three-fourths of about 600 community banks and credit unions in five Federal Reserve districts that were polled were offering some kind of mobile service. An ATM or branch locator is another standard mobile function. Check ordering.

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Function Over Flash

Independent Banker

In a Federal Reserve Bank of Boston survey of mobile banking and payment services released in August, roughly three-fourths of about 600 community banks and credit unions in five Federal Reserve districts that were polled were offering some kind of mobile service. An ATM or branch locator is another standard mobile function. Check ordering.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. Performance and multiples continue to be solid, outperforming most regional banks. Fiserv DNA continues to rack up successes in large credit unions, savings banks, and even a few regional commercial banks. Has to be M-O-E. Bank Merger of the Year.

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Retail’s Small Business Crisis

PYMNTS

have a retail crisis — or a small business crisis? Which is why “fixing” retail must include giving SMB merchants the tools they need to compete in the very dynamic environment that now defines Retail U.S.A. So, what does this all have to do with retail? Here’s a question: Does the U.S. Here’s an answer. We have both.

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11 New Restaurant Concepts Reimagining Fast Food & Casual Dining

CB Insights

In the past decade, restaurant and bar purchases have grown at twice the rate of general retail spending. Vegan fast casual: By Chloe (NYC, Boston, LA, Providence, London). The restaurant has 12 current locations, in New York, LA, Providence, Boston, and most recently London, and another 20 are planned. table of contents.