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Schack: Expanded BMO Harris Innovation Program Casts Wider Net for Ideas

Bank Innovation

BMO Harris Bank is expanding the scope of its in-house accelerator from a local to a national program. The Chicago-based bank is accepting applications from fintech startups for the 2019 BMO Harris/1871 Innovation Program through the end of the day today. Ben Schack, Head of U.S.

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Tech Center: Chicago On Deck

PYMNTS

Chicago is more than just the place the Chicago Cubs and Bulls call home. Bubbling under the surface of Chicago lies an up-and-coming tech center. Given that many large cities in the United States have increasingly become places for tech startups, it’s natural to see Chicago as one of the next tech centers.

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Alliant Credit Union Could Become the First Digital-Only CU in the U.S.

Bank Innovation

Alliant Credit Union, one of the nation’s largest CUs, is fully digitalizing its end-to-end member application and loan process by yearend, moving closer to becoming the nation's first digital-only credit union.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

A few years ago, very few people would have guessed that tens of billions of dollars would be invested in fintech vendors and solutions annually – except it happened. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Best Fintech Acquisition by a Bank. Fintech Acquiring Bank.

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Alt-Lending Regulation Fears Won’t Stop Investors

PYMNTS

with the latest figures stating that the industry has lent $943 million in the nation to SMEs in just the first quarter of this year. Chicago’s LQD Business Finance announced a Series A funding round on Thursday (July 21). Alternative Lending. MarketInvoice. Invoice financing is in the midst of a boom, at least in the U.K.,

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MBA Tech 2017: Blockchain, APIs and Robots, Oh My!

William Mills

This year’s National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo took place March 26-29 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. This discussion focused on the intersection of the digital and physical worlds and innovation. The session was followed by a Q&A. which became a recurring theme at MBA Tech.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

During a busy year we saw Jill supporting her local community, blogging with Mark Cuban, spinning up new PPP technology and innovating with things like curbside banking. John Beale , longtime CIO of City National Bank. The Experience Award Goes to BCU , Chicago. Brett Martinez, Redwood Credit Union , Santa Rosa, Calif.

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