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H&R Block Inks Tax Software Partnership With Walmart

PYMNTS

This exclusive retail partnership brings the value, innovation and support of H&R Block do-it-yourself desktop software products to the world’s largest retailer, making the do-it-yourself products even more convenient for clients.”. Collins leaves as H&R Block has hired Jeff Jones, former Uber president, as its new CEO.

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Women in Banking: Chatbots and Innovation Beyond Tech

American Banker

Stessa Cohen warns that if we aren't careful, we could bring old gender biases into world of bank bots; Amy Nauiokas argues bank innovation should be applied more broadly, not just in technology; Marva Smalls recalls how she broke out of her comfort zone; and Esther George of the Kansas City Fed talks about staying true to her convictions.

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Why AI Risk Tech And Banks Could Be A Match Made In Heaven

PYMNTS

Customers Bank and its BankMobile division, First National Bank of Omaha, First Federal Bank of Kansas City and Accion Chicago are all slated to partner with Upstart to extend a white label version of its lending platform to their customers.

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CFPB announces new appointments to advisory groups

CFPB Monitor

Arjan Schutte, Founder and Managing Partner, Core Innovation Capital, Los Angeles, CA. Raul Vazquez, Chief Executive Officer, Oportun, Redwood City, CA. Chi Chi Wu, Staff Attorney, National Consumer Law Center, Boston, MA. Trent Sorbe, President, Central Payments Division, Central Bank of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO.

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How is the Fed progressing to faster payments?

NCR

When it comes to the adoption of faster payments solutions, the US has been lagging behind some other nations in recent years. However, it’s taking steps to change this, with the Federal Reserve forming a task force to drive forward change.

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Fed Looks To Keep Momentum Going On Payments Improvements

PYMNTS

payment system that will require the sustained commitment of the Federal Reserve and the industry to achieve,” said Esther George, chief executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, who also serves as executive sponsor of the payments improvement initiative. “Our 2015 paper laid out ambitious goals for the U.S.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Brazos National Bank. Douglas National Bank. Central Bank of Kansas City. Kansas City. FSNB, National Association. Pioneer Trust Bank, National Association. Oklahoma City. AMG National Trust Bank. HNB National Bank. Leader Bank, National Association. Metro City Bank.