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Credit administration department housekeeping: Practical steps for improvement

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Credit analysts need training to understand the working capital cycle, look for hidden risks, and be aware of accounting changes. It's about ensuring that every aspect of your lending operation is optimized for efficiency and effectiveness.

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What Might Stop the SPAC Train in its Tracks?

PYMNTS

And another SPAC comes to market. And so the question looms as to whether the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) will be the backdoor entry to the public markets. BarkBox appears to be in line to go public via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company or SPAC for short. billion deal. But there’s a big “if” involved.

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eWallets Don’t Make Money, Says Mandiri Capital Chief

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The CEO of PT Mandiri Capital Indonesia, the venture capital arm of PT Bank Mandiri, said the only way digital payment platforms can ever make money is by acting as a sort of portal into other services, otherwise it’s “just a cash-burning exercise,” according to reports. Many companies see the cash loss as a necessary way to grow.

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Small business lending insights Vol. 1

Abrigo

Recent data and trends of the small business lending market SMB Lending Insights is a snapshot of current financial trends and metrics that impact small and medium-sized business (SMB) lending and financial institutions. Almost half sought credit to grow their businesses, and 28% applied to make repairs or replace capital assets.

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Why Venture Capital Is Accelerating In Asia — Why It’s Different From The Valley

PYMNTS

Despite the pandemic, venture capital dollars are flowing freely to nascent firms in Asia that are tackling the need for contactless interactions and platforms that match supply and demand — setting the stage for innovation on the other side of the public health crisis.

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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. In addition, they may consider focusing on these five critical areas: Improve Operating Leverage. Improving efficiency is like “losing weight” and “working out more.”

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 8: Drug Trafficking Organizations

Abrigo

Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs) are a key concern From drug cartels to street gangs, the illegal drug market has been a constant money-maker for DTOs. . With this in mind, Financial Institutions should be aware of transactions involving China that are at or near the Capital Flight Restriction (50,000.00 BSA Training.

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