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9 ways to manage credit risk

Independent Banker

We have forward indicators that the Fed will raise interest rates four to six times over the next year,” says Gary Lewis, managing director of lending and deposit solutions for Jack Henry & Associates. It also makes a good impression on regulators. Regulators are fearful of banker complacency,” he observes.

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Colo. 'true lender' settlement is path forward for bank-fintech partnerships

Payments Source

The agreement between Colorado authorities, marketplace lenders and banks offers a way to structure partnerships without triggering the wrath of state regulators.

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Using Cloud to Solve Healthcare Pain Points

Perficient

GCP enables you to stay compliant with HIPAA and FedRAMP regulations with their built-in standards. Automatic maintenance updates, streamlined data privacy, patch and vulnerability management are all examples of the package with cloud. On-premise only applications may not provide ample security or receive timely updates.

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Today In Payments Around The World: Checkout.com Lands $450 Million In Series C; Pakistan Rolls Out Instant Digital Payment System

PYMNTS

-based digital payments firm, has increased its valuation to $15 billion following the closing of a Tiger Global Management-led $450 million Series C funding round. It also has a California office, which opened in 2017, and has plans for a Colorado office. Pakistan Launches Payment System To Boost Financial Inclusion.

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How ‘Smart Bank Transfers’ Can Help Streamline B2B Payments

PYMNTS

Nowhere is that more true than in the legal cannabis industry where regulations are still evolving. The seamless benefits of smart bank transfer can reduce cash management for cannabis firms, for example, contended Muller. Banks have been inching into the space; cash still remains a hallmark.

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Credit Union Helps US Marijuana Businesses Put Down Roots

PYMNTS

Massachusetts joins a handful of states, including Colorado, Washington and Maine, that have taken steps to legalize recreational marijuana. GFA, however, will offer basic financial tools to these businesses, including access to online banking, checking accounts, debit cards, cash management and payroll services.

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Colo. 'true lender' settlement is path forward for bank-fintech partnerships

American Banker

The agreement between Colorado authorities, marketplace lenders and banks offers a way to structure partnerships without triggering the wrath of state regulators.