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New Report: How Behavioral Analytics Help FIs Block Fraud At The ITM

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Digital banking is reaching unprecedented levels of popularity amid the pandemic, with 89 percent of American bank customers using mobile banking apps to manage their savings and checking accounts. Developments From Around The World Of Digital-First Banking. billion by 2024.

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Oregon-Based Simple Bank Laying Off Nearly 10 Percent Of Workforce

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Portland, Oregon-based online bank Simple reduced its workforce by nearly 10 percent earlier this week, marking its second round of layoffs in 2017. “We have been acting like a bank instead of a technology company. Compton will stay on as an advisor and member of the Simple board, noted the report.

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Data Dive, Summer Heat Edition: Venmo Speeds Up, Amex Branches Out And Walmart Takes A Pass

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Arizona temps grounded flights last week when they got about 120, and even the Pacific Northwest saw temperatures get up over the 100 mark in Portland. After Amazon managed to turn the retail ecosystem’s collective head with its announcement that it would be acquiring the nation’s sixth-largest grocery chain, Whole Foods Market.

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Fintech Fundings: 25 Companies Raise $1.6 Billion Week Ending Aug 20

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Marketplace lender and digital banking solutions provider. HQ: Portland, Oregon. HQ: Portland, Oregon. Mobile investment research & management tool. Microfinance management for the institution. Source: Bank Innovations. Digital banking solutions. Source: Fortune. 40i(k) solutions.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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Meanwhile, technology changes continued at a breakneck pace, with generative AI the biggest topic around management tables. Importantly, Huntington has continued to focus on digital investments and its strong legacy of product management to remain a progressive regional bank. Paul Murphy, founder of Murphy & Co.

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