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European Banks’ Returns Set to Outdo American Counterparts
European Banks’ Returns Set to Outdo American Counterparts
January 08, 2024  |  Banking

Europe’s banks are reportedly set to have a much better year than their U.S. rivals. The KBW Bank Index, made up of the top 24...

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CFPB Says Student Loan Servicers May Be Violating Consumer Protection Laws
CFPB Says Student Loan Servicers May Be Violating Consumer Protection Laws
January 05, 2024  |  CFPB

Borrowers are facing challenges as they resume federal student loan payments after a pause that began during the pandemic. They are encountering long hold times...

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48% of Consumers Look Beyond Their Primary Bank for Mortgage Loans
48% of Consumers Look Beyond Their Primary Bank for Mortgage Loans
January 05, 2024  |  Loans

Traditionally, consumers rely on their primary financial institutions (FIs), such as banks or credit unions (CUs), for credit products like credit cards, mortgages, auto loans...

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1 in 5 Consumers Pay Auto Loans With Mobile Wallets
1 in 5 Consumers Pay Auto Loans With Mobile Wallets
January 04, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Mobile wallets have gained immense popularity among consumers, not only for making in-store purchases but also for their ability to manage finances and store sensitive...

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30% of Consumers Struggle to Access Credit Products
30% of Consumers Struggle to Access Credit Products
December 28, 2023  |  Loans

About 30% of consumers have low credit scores — 650 or less — that have denied them access to credit products. These consumers and others...

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Nearly 1 in 3 Hospitality SMBs Rely on National Banks for Credit
Nearly 1 in 3 Hospitality SMBs Rely on National Banks for Credit
December 27, 2023  |  SMBs

Main Street small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which faced challenges during the pandemic and managed to stay afloat, are aiming to stabilize their finances in...

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Banks Challenged While Construction Loans Hang Around
Banks Challenged While Construction Loans Hang Around
December 26, 2023  |  Loans

While this wasn’t a good year for commercial real estate, banks saw commercial loan growth. These loans — known as CRE loans — were up...

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Paytm CEO Forecasts Profitability in Under a Year
Paytm CEO Forecasts Profitability in Under a Year
December 20, 2023  |  Digital Payments

Paytm is reportedly overhauling its wealth management operations as the FinTech aims to fast-track profitability. Part of the plan also involves the Indian company hiring more than...

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Working Capital Solutions Help Most North American Firms Digitize Legacy Systems
Working Capital Solutions Help Most North American Firms Digitize Legacy Systems
December 19, 2023  |  Business

For Growth Corporates, commonly referred to as middle-market firms, in the North American region, accessing external working capital solutions has been critical to improving their...

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