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Swiss Franc Weakens On Impending US And Europe Rate Cuts

Swiss Franc Weakens On Impending US And Europe Rate Cuts
Swiss Franc Weakens On Impending US And Europe Rate Cuts
July 29, 2019  |  Cross-border Payments

In the face of impending rate cuts in the U.S. and Europe, the Swiss central bank has taken steps to weaken the Swiss franc and...

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FOMO: The (Literal) Land Grab For Real Estate Startups
FOMO: The (Literal) Land Grab For Real Estate Startups
July 22, 2019  |  Investments

Call it groupthink, on a grand scale, to the tune of billions of dollars. Call it FOMO. But then again, YOLO. So why not stake...

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Trump Makes Two New Nominations To Fed
Trump Makes Two New Nominations To Fed
July 03, 2019  |  Bank Regulation

President Trump has made two new nominations to the U.S. Federal Reserve. According to his tweets and reports, he wants to fill two board vacancies...

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Deep Dive: Why CU-Issued Credit Cards Face An Uphill Battle
Deep Dive: Why CU-Issued Credit Cards Face An Uphill Battle
June 21, 2019  |  Credit Unions

Customers weigh various factors when selecting their financial institutions (FIs). A recent study conducted by financial services provider Kasasa and The Harris Poll found approximately...

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LendingClub President On Credit That Builds Savings
LendingClub President On Credit That Builds Savings
June 19, 2019  |  Consumer Finance

A fine line separates debt and savings (between the black hole of high-interest credit card payments and the slow progress of financial health), and that...

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Goldman Employees Like Apple Card
Goldman Employees Like Apple Card
June 12, 2019  |  Mobile Commerce

The Apple Card is being tested with Goldman Sachs ahead of the launch this summer and is receiving positive feedback. CNBC, citing comments Goldman Sachs...

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Yields Yielding (Poached) Customers For Online Banks?
Yields Yielding (Poached) Customers For Online Banks?
May 31, 2019  |  Banking

When money leaves accounts, it’s gotta go somewhere – if not for a transaction, then to another account. It’s no secret that investors like yield....

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JPMC Customers Leave For Higher-Interest Alternatives
JPMC Customers Leave For Higher-Interest Alternatives
May 30, 2019  |  Banking

Deposit growth at banking giant JPMorgan Chase is slowing because customers are taking out money and stashing it in accounts at other banks that have...

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