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Aspiration Raises $47M To Grow “Ethical” Online Bank
December 13, 2017

Aspiration, the online bank launched by a former speech writer for President Bill Clinton, has raised $47 million in Series B funding from a variety of celebrities and celebrity investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Banks Prepare For Apocalyptic Cyberattack
December 04, 2017

In a world where attacks on computers are nearly de rigueur at this point, it isn’t much of a surprise that U.S. banks have begun quietly doomsday-prepping for a successful apocalyptic attack on their computers by hackers. The goal is to head off a run...

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BPD Catches Bank Robber In Port-A-Potty
November 30, 2017

In bizarre banking news, the Boston Police Department announced it had arrested a bank robbery suspect who was hiding in a port-a-potty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Using Both Human And Artificial Intelligence To Keep Credit Unions Safe From Cybercriminals
November 30, 2017

The motto for banks turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to foil fraud is "Work smarter, not harder." In the latest PYMNTS Digital Banking Tracker, a Feedzai collaboration, Shazia Manus, chief product and strategy officer of CO-OP Financial Services, explains why smart is...

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Paytm Says On Track To Be World’s Biggest Digital Bank
November 29, 2017

India-based Paytm Payments Bank not only wants to become the world’s largest digital bank, but also to evolve into a financial services company providing a slew of services like wealth management and trading. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Bank of England Governor Says Banks Overstate Their Shield Against FinTechs
November 29, 2017

The Bank of England (BoE) warned Tuesday (Nov. 28) that U.K.-based banks may be doing some boasting when they say they can stop FinTechs from stealing customers and profits, but in reality, it could be a big overstatement. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

NEW INSIGHT: How Budget-Conscious Banks Can Smarten Up Security
November 29, 2017

Fraudsters launching forays against financial institutions (FIs) is a tale as old as, well, financial institutions. For the honest banker, there’s a constant need to upgrade defenses and proactively fend off attacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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EU Tightens Online, Offline Shopping Security Standards
November 28, 2017

The European Commission has signed off on new rules that they say will make it more secure for consumers purchasing goods and services from European Union members. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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The Economy Is Strong — But Borrowing Isn’t Booming As Expected
November 27, 2017

While 2017 was supposed to be a banner year for financial institutions, loan growth at banks is slowing in a way that banks can’t quite explain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...