In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Citi announced that its application programming interface (API) connectivity platform has processed more than 1 billion API calls since its 2017 launch, while consumers increased their expectations for spending, inflation and home prices. Plus, Mastercard and Doconomy have...
Physician, heal thyself — financially. Student debt in times of financial stress can be a crushing burden. That’s especially true for individuals who have chosen careers in the medical profession, where the average medical school debt can top more than $215,000. Get the Full Story...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Plaid has raised $425 million via a Series D funding round, while PSCU has expanded its reach in Hawaii. Plus, Brink’s has acquired PAI for $213 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
By the official numbers, there are 33 million unbanked and underbanked consumers in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Bank Negara Malaysia could issue up to five licenses for digital banks by the first quarter of 2022, while the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has debuted its DCash digital currency on the heels of the launch of...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Peoples Bancorp and Premier Financial Bancorp will combine in an all-stock merger, while PSCU will provide credit processing support for Credit Union of Texas as part of an expanded partnership. And Alabama-based Citizens Bank & Trust has selected...
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Loans have served as lifelines for SMBs during the pandemic, but accessing these funds often requires navigating legacy onboarding systems and friction-filled fraud-prevention measures. In this Digital-First Banking Tracker, Sam Sidhu, vice chair and chief operating officer at Customers Bank, explains how banks can leverage...
Financial institutions (FIs) are turning their focus to the post-pandemic world and contemplating the measures that will need to be taken in a radically changed environment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
