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The Finanser’s Week: 26th August – 1st September 2019

Chris Skinner

The main blog headlines are … Where Top US Banks Are Betting On Fintech After yesterday’s article about how backward America is, in terms of payments, there’s a useful article talking about how they’re trying to rectify this. Bearing in mind that the big American banks are all spending $10 … The post The Finanser’s Week: 26th August – 1st September 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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IPO-Bound Credit Sesame Raises $43M Led By ATW Partners

PYMNTS

As U.S. household debt climbs, financial health startup Credit Sesame has raised $43 million ahead of its planned IPO, as reported on Friday (Aug. 30). Debt in the country stands at nearly $14 trillion. Credit Sesame aims to expand the available tools to help consumers better handle outstanding loans. Consumers can use the service to check their credit scores and evaluate options to improve their overall financial health.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Take pride in the work we do

Independent Banker

“While community banks could certainly benefit from the tax advantages credit unions have, we flourish despite them.”. There’s something about September that inspires a focus on priorities. Maybe it’s a throwback to back-to-school, or perhaps I’m gearing up for the switch of seasons. But come September, I spend some time reflecting on where I stand against my goals and what still needs to be done.

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Burning Man: Silicon Valley’s Hottest Perk?

PYMNTS

As Labor Day 2019 rolls in, the residents of the Eastern shore of Florida are gearing up for what is increasingly looking to be a catastrophic storm in Hurricane Dorian. The nearly universal consensus is that the storm will bring a deluge of water and inevitable floods. It is not an understatement to say no one in Florida is looking forward to the next 72 hours, and our thoughts here at PYMNTS are with them.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper

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How Does A Restoration Benefit Work For You?

BankBazaar

These days many insurers offer restoration benefits along with their insurance policies. Let’s find out more about them. In recent times, insurance companies have been coming up with a whole bunch of benefits to woo their customers and make their offerings more compelling. One of these is the oft-misunderstood benefit of restoration cover. If you already have a comprehensive Health Insurance policy in place and believe that you’re equipped to tackle any medical emergency, you may be ignoring one