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Why community banks should partner with fintechs

Independent Banker

A recent report by Cornerstone Advisors found that bankers are either strongly interested in or already working with fintechs in three main areas: digital account opening (71%), mobile wallets (41%) and fraud/risk management (47%). Fraud and risk management. Elizabeth Judd is a writer in Virginia. Tiffany Lukk.

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PSCU Unveils Enhanced Fraud Services To Help Protect Credit

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“The startup process for Enhanced Fraud Services was completely seamless, and we began to see the benefits of the service quickly,” said Tim Comeau, manager of payment strategy at the State Department Federal Credit Union in Alexandria, Virginia. The pandemic has put credit unions on the hot seat in terms of fraud risk.

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Report: 80 Pct. Of NJ Gamblers Place Wagers Online

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Mobile sports betting is quickly growing to a point where New Jersey is close to topping Las Vegas as the country’s biggest market, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Sept. Mobile betting, however, is only allowed in five: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Iowa and Nevada. That’s pushing companies like casino site 888.com

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ACH fraud: Lessons for AML programs from a recent court case

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District Court case in Virginia. However, AML system optimization , or parameter tuning, is critical for monitoring to be risk-based and the most effective for your FI’s market, products, and customer or member base. The plaintiff is a construction company that fell victim to ACH fraud initiated by business email compromise.

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OCC outlines risk plan as Northeastern loan growth doubles

Abrigo

• Board risk parameters, adequacy of staffing, succession planning and audit. Asset and Liability Management: Asset and liability risk management was deemed a concern as continued low interest rates and pressure on traditional earnings sources cause many banks to increase long-term asset holdings. The OCC on Oct.

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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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New York’s BitLicense requirement therefore applies to investment managers who issue digital coins or otherwise act as an exchange platform regardless of where the buyers are located. Maintaining a service provider oversight program to address risks to service provider relationships.

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Don't Bank. SoFi

Jeff For Banks

billion in asset Union Bank & Trust in Virginia had $1.1 billion in equity capital, with a market capitalization close to book value. Like most marketplace lenders, SoFi claims a borrower risk rating system that is better than the FICO score. Similarly, SBA guarantees reduce risk for small business lending.