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2016 Innovators to Watch: 26 to 30

Bank Innovation

CEO of a $250-million community bank in suburban Oklahoma City, Castilla is something of a sensation in the banking community, and with good reason. Jill Castilla, CEO, Citizens Bank of Edmond Chances are you’ve seen Jill Castilla on Twitter. (Or Or YouTube. Or at a banking conference.) Following her bank’s near-death Read More.

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Small-bank rarity: A digital launch that happened on time

American Banker

Citizens Bank of Edmond in Oklahoma, in conjunction with the digital-banking platform Narmi, recently launched an account-opening process that occurs completely online. The project, completed in less than three months, could be a model for community banks that want to innovate but fear being a low priority for vendors.

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Open Letter to the OCC: Make Real Innovation Possible

Bank Innovation

A trifling blogger on banking innovation writes to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, despite its historically apathetic view on such matters.

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Modal, Honda Collaborate On Financing For eCommerce Platform

PYMNTS

Our new financing will allow us to further distinguish our offerings and customer experience as an industry innovator," said Modal CEO and Founder Aaron Krane. Honda Xcelerator, is an innovation program that facilitates partnerships between startups and Honda business units globally.

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Digital lending fintech enters auto

Bank Innovation

LAS VEGAS — Bank of Oklahoma has adopted Blend’s digital lending platform, the fintech announced at the 2019 Auto Finance Summit. Blend’s platform is designed to simplify user experience for the consumer to drive increases in completed online applications and funding rates.

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Bitcoin Daily: OK Bill Would Create Blockchain Body; Central Asia Steps Up Crypto Mining; Crypto, RBI Case Back In Court

PYMNTS

In addition, t he bill would promote the growth of innovation, and thwart regulatory hindrance, while safeguarding people. “Oklahoma is committing to partner with innovative technology, help develop next-generation financial products, and safely grow unique technical and financial sectors in this state,” the bill said. .

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AT&T Jumps On The 5G Bandwagon

PYMNTS

Together with Samsung, we plan to bring the best in technology and innovation to our customers. Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Raleigh, N.C., Customers will eventually be able to connect in near real-time to unforeseen possibilities,” David Christopher, president of AT&T Mobility and Entertainment, said in a press release.

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