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US Lenders Cautious About Making European Loans Amid Pandemic

PYMNTS

Every bank is under the cosh of its national regulators, who in times of crisis show a huge home bias,” said Jan Pieter Krahnen, director of the Center for Financial Studies at the University of Frankfurt, according to FT. This heavily influences risk management and regional exposure, which comes at the expense of clients abroad.”.

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If You Are Tired of Being Transactional, You Need A Hedge Program

South State Correspondent

There are several benefits to community banks in using a loan-level hedge program, but how does a community bank choose a safe solution? The Benefits of a Loan-Level Hedge Program First, let us consider the benefits of a loan hedging program for community banks.

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If You Are Tired of Being Transactional, You Need A Hedge Program

South State Correspondent

There are several benefits to community banks in using a loan-level hedge program, but how does a community bank choose a safe solution? The Benefits of a Loan-Level Hedge Program First, let us consider the benefits of a loan hedging program for community banks.

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Cambodia, Singapore In X-Border FinTech Pact

PYMNTS

Among the most recent headlines, in Asia this past week, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the National Bank of Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), that Business Times said will boost partnerships on FinTech and financial services innovation. The banks have also agreed to share data on emerging markets.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Credit Card Trends - US, UK, Canada

FICO

This post explores the credit card trends in the US, UK and Canada, reviewing regional differences and focussing on the impact of the pandemic. Lenders will need to react swiftly and strategically to potentially quick changing economic conditions and optimise the use of the data available to them. Canada is nearly double the US.

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How to Choose a Hedge Provider as a Bank

South State Correspondent

Eliminate Interest Rate Risk: Eliminate margin compression when interest rates rise. Meet Competitive Pressures: National and larger regional banks are specifically targeting better borrowers for seven, ten, or 20-year fixed-rate loans.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. billion bank in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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