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How Cannabis Can Become A B2B Payments Innovation Influencer

PYMNTS

For several years, while state-level legalization has expanded, access to traditional banks remains an issue thanks to their status as federally regulated entities. As it turns out, other industries can benefit from technology that addresses those same pain points. Today, however, the banking challenge has largely been solved.

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ICBA: Building Bridges For The Next Generation Of Community Banks

PYMNTS

Community banking can be one of the most rewarding and most challenging areas of financial services in which to work — that’s the view, anyway, of Rebeca Romero Rainey, president and CEO of Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) , who recently joined the nation’s leading advocacy organization that exclusively represents community banks.

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Cambodia, Singapore In X-Border FinTech Pact

PYMNTS

Among the most recent headlines, in Asia this past week, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the National Bank of Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), that Business Times said will boost partnerships on FinTech and financial services innovation.

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OCC to hold forum on financial innovation

CFPB Monitor

In particular, he indicated that while FinTech companies should not have an advantage in the marketplace over banks because they are not complying with same rules, the CFPB would seek to enforce the laws without stifling innovation. on “Supporting Responsible Innovation in the Federal Banking System.” Registration is free.

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The BaaS Gold Rush is On

Gonzobanker

Early adopters are earning prestige while investors and a hoard of community banks explore the opportunity to tap into this new source of revenue. Bank execs looking to champion a BaaS initiative must find the balance between the traditional business case model and an innovative investment strategy to drive future growth.

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NEW REPORT: How Banks Are Driving API-First Strategies

PYMNTS

New payment and financial technologies are quickly emerging from the FinTech community, all with the promise of expediting payments and reducing the distance between cross-border trading partners. APIs invite innovative changes to banking.

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Banking on a Winner: Fostering innovation to compete in today’s financial environment

ZootBlog

In today’s environment, as banks manage increased regulation and competition from industry outsiders, they must operate in the same fashion. Keeping a bank in top shape means fostering innovation. Banks need to decide if they can be nimble enough to compete on their own or if they should develop technology partnerships.