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Finopotamus News
All original financial technology (fintech) and credit union content created by Finopotamus writers and guest contributors.
Tech People in the Know: Epic River’s Jeff Grobaski
In what is a recurring feature, Finopotamus will profile interesting and intriguing tech professionals who are positively impacting the...
W.B. King
Oct 10, 20234 min read
Why Business Banking Is a Great Investment
Guest Editorial by Leslie Chaffer, Vice President, Product Management, Apiture
Leslie Chaffer
Oct 9, 20233 min read
ITRC Report Focuses on Identity Theft in Black Communities
By Roy Urrico. The ITRC, in partnership with the Chicago-based Black Researchers Collective (BRC), released its Identity in Practice Report.
Roy Urrico
Oct 6, 20234 min read
QCash Issues Millionth Loan, Saving Tens of Thousands From Predatory Lenders
By W.B. King When QCash Financial’s CEO Seth Brickman traveled to Lansing, Mich. in late September 2023, he was on a celebratory mission...
W.B. King
Oct 5, 20233 min read
Marcell King Brings Passion and Payments Expertise to Tyfone
Digital banking provider Tyfone recently announced the addition of industry veteran Marcell King as the company’s new CCO.
John San Filippo
Oct 4, 20234 min read
How Durbin 2.0 Could Adversely Impact Credit Unions
Implications of the Proposed Credit Card Competition Act of 2023: How Durbin 2.0 Could Adversely Impact the Credit Union Movement Guest...
W.B. King
Oct 3, 20236 min read
MARKETech: Stakana Brings World-Class Predictive Analytics to Credit Unions
Fintech startup Stakana is on a mission to bring world-class, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven predictive analytics to credit unions.
John San Filippo
Oct 2, 20234 min read
Economist Impact/Temenos Research Shows the Rise of Embedded Finance in Banking
By Roy Urrico. Temenos partnered with research and analysis organization Economist Impact for a study.
Roy Urrico
Sep 29, 20234 min read
Coupa Report Finds CFOs Are Frustrated by Tough Economy, Legacy Systems and Innovation Challenges
By W.B. King When 600 chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders from the U.S. and Europe were polled in early 2023, 90%...
W.B. King
Sep 28, 20233 min read
A Third of Americans Less Confident They Can Afford a Home
By Roy Urrico. a nationwide mortgage lending survey by Costa Mesa, Calif.-based MeridianLink.
Roy Urrico
Sep 27, 20233 min read
Open Lending Report Finds That FIs Need to Recalibrate Auto Lending Solutions
By W.B. King Calling it “a reductive approach to evaluating auto loan potential,” a recent Open Lending report found that financial...
W.B. King
Sep 26, 20234 min read
Best Practices for Collaboration That Expedites Innovation
Guest Editorial by Shanon McLachlan, President of Credit Union Solutions at Jack Henry
Shanon McLachlan
Sep 25, 20233 min read
Survey: How Financial Institutions Navigate Risk and Compliance Challenges
By Roy Urrico. Credit unions and banks are investing in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) per survey.
Roy Urrico
Sep 22, 20234 min read
FinovateFall 2023 Recap: Perspectives From Attendees, Award Winners Signal Good Days Ahead for CUs
By W.B. King Among the more than 1,700 attendees at the 2023 FinovateFall conference was first-timer Preethi Janardhanan, who was...
W.B. King
Sep 21, 20234 min read
Back-to-school, Education, Steadies Pre-Fall Spending: PSCU and Co-op Solutions Reports
By Roy Urrico. September 2023 payments reports from PSCU and Co-op Solutions.
Roy Urrico
Sep 20, 20235 min read
Finovate’s 2023 Award for Top Emerging Fintech Company Goes to ‘Fintech Unicorn’ Union Credit
By W.B. King When Co-Founders Dave Buerger and Barry Kirby launched Union Credit in early 2023, they had one goal in mind — strengthen...
W.B. King
Sep 19, 20233 min read
Collaborate and Iterate: The New CU Tech Paradigm
“Define an MVP and make it available to members using their feedback." -- George Chacon, Municipal CU
John San Filippo
Sep 18, 20233 min read
ID Theft Taking its Toll on Personal Finances and Emotions
By Roy Urrico. Identity theft is taking its toll on individuals from a financial and personal standpoint, per two reports.
Roy Urrico
Sep 15, 20235 min read
Valued Credit Union Clients Help Samaha & Associates Celebrate 25 Years in Business
By W.B. King With the uncertainty of Y2K on the horizon, Sabeh Samaha, who began his career more than a decade earlier as a network...
W.B. King
Sep 14, 20234 min read
Bankrate Study: ATM Fees Reach Record High
By Roy Urrico. Bankrate’s annual checking account and ATM fee study discloses that ATM fees have reached a record high.
Roy Urrico
Sep 13, 20235 min read
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