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Getting Mobile Ready

Independent Banker

Meanwhile, a number of other financial technology firms received major funding and rolled out new alliances and products. The main point is community banks will only know what their customers need and what their operations can support from a digital perspective unless they examine all of their own customers’ views and dynamics.

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Analyzing The Private Market Investment Strategies of P&C Insurers

CB Insights

And most recently, Allianz made a strategic investment in US online homeowners and renters insurance carrier Lemonade , which currently operates in New York, Illinois, and California. Outside of its venture arm, Allianz also made a direct investment into Drone Racing League, of which Allianz is a title partner.

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Payday Lending’s Long, Strange Trip Through 2016

PYMNTS

There is neither a shortage of controversial topics in financial services or financial technology nor a shortage of subjects that tend to polarize people. Even the titans of payday lending aren’t operating with thick or even comfortable margins. The Problem With PayDay Lending . The scale isn’t there.”.

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