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GCB raises $93M to build digital tools for customers

Bank Innovation

Houston-based Gulf Capital Bank recently completed a capital raise of $93 million. With the funding, the bank plans to invest in its digital capabilities, providing services that include mobile deposits, secured and unsecured commercial loans, letters of credit and consumer loans.

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Inside Chipotle’s Decade Of Digital-First Ordering Innovation

PYMNTS

Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have heard the call for innovative digital ordering capabilities, with several major brands stepping up their investments in this area. The Tracker also delves into the different ways restaurants are adding tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to their ordering portfolios.

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How QSRs Are Enhancing The Dining Experience With Digital Innovations

PYMNTS

To enhance diners’ experiences in quick-service restaurants (QSRs), managers are utilizing digital innovations, enabling everything from faster orders to more efficient kitchens. However, they’re less enthusiastic about high-profile innovations such as mobile apps and kiosks.). More than six in 10 – or 65.3

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Branching Out: Physical Locations Boost CUs' Digital Plans

PYMNTS

Many CUs have since leaned into these efforts with digital innovations aimed at a range of issues, such as tackling fraud or enhancing members’ remote banking access. Houston-based First Service Credit Union has selected a third-party provider’s digital banking suite to enhance its members’ online access to financial services.

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How CUs Can Leverage Loyalty Programs To Boost Their Brands And Retain Members

PYMNTS

Nearly four out of 10 CU members would be willing to switch primary FIs, according to the PYMNTS Credit Union Innovation Playbook — and the COVID-19 pandemic is making it even more important for credit unions to provide the support and stability that consumers seek. Listening to Members. TDECU and other CUs across the U.S.

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Why Smart Cities Of The Future Won’t Be Built In A Day

PYMNTS

The Toronto plan serves as a first step and a showcase for Alphabet CEO Larry Page’s vision for the city of the figure, embedded with sensors powered by data and focused on innovative solutions for those who live there. It all sounds quite lovely, high-tech and futuristic – but will it actually be that way? In 1900, there were no cars.

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FinovateSpring 2016 Live Blog – Day 1

William Mills

This is a tool that helps you to leverage stock research and stock picking tools. Certainly an interesting application, but I’m not sure what differentiates from any other team collaboration tool. Houston Frost (SVP, Prepaid Products). 12:54 pm Meetinvest – @meetinvestcom – https://meetinvest.com/. Good job.