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Amazon Uses Its Machine Learning Tools for Lending

Bank Innovation

Turns out, Amazon’s lesser known operation – small business lending – is also powered by machine learning, Bank Innovation has learned. […]. The e-commerce giant has (arguably) the most sophisticated ML toolset around that is uses for drone deliveries, online tailors, or its AWS offering.

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How To Do Better Against National Bank Lending Competition

South State Correspondent

Who the competition is, what the lending competition is offering, their delivery channels, and service levels can help community banks differentiate their services and enhance their competitive advantage. Scale, security, and innovation are all linked to better information technology design and implementation.

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What Does ‘Operational Efficiency’ and ‘Pragmatism’ Mean for Innovation?

Bank Innovation

The future is always uncertain, but banks must prepare now, and this may spell trouble for innovation teams. recently notified about 1,000 employees in its Consumer Banking and Payments, Virtual Solutions and Innovations groups of the bank’s plans to eliminate their positions. Signs point to more difficult economic times ahead.

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How Alternative Lending Technology Stays Flexible For SMBs

PYMNTS

In the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, and banks' subsequent pullback from the small- to medium-sized business ( SMB ) lending arena, a slew of alternative lenders emerged onto the scene to fill the credit gap. It is now not only a competitive advantage, but an essential requirement for lenders to operate digitally, said Marceau.

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Top 10 Benefits of Automating Closing Documents

In the fiercely competitive landscape of commercial lending, where FinTech's digital transformation initiatives take center stage, the complexities of loan documentation are constantly evolving. Innovative solutions are now essential to navigate this dynamic landscape and achieve success in the fast-paced world of commercial lending.

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Square revises credit risk model for its SMB lending program

Bank Innovation

An update to Square’s credit risk model for its Square Capital commercial lending product — first disclosed yesterday — was “a key driver of Capital’s outperformance in the fourth quarter,” the company said. The advancement of Capital is key for Square as it continues to grow the fast-growing — and lucrative — lending product.

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Change management in banks and credit unions: A key to success

Abrigo

Supervisory priorities Banking examiners to focus on managing change As banks and credit unions face an ever-evolving landscape that requires adaptability and innovation, they would be wise to take stock of their change management processes. This article describes recent comments by financial regulators about managing change.