In today’s world, banks can no longer rely on branch traffic to generate account openings. However, simply enabling a remote account opening process is not enough. This 2021 Research Report looks at industry trends in account origination, where abandonment occurs, and how to reduce friction with digital identity verification – to help decrease abandonment and increase funding. See how keep pace with digital banks that saw 67% growth in 2020.
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency reversed policies on crypto banking, withdrawing its guidance on custody, stablecoin reserves and risk management requirements.
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The Trump administration intended to gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau through a mass workforce reduction, which could be a smoking gun in a court battle with the bureau's union.
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The multitrillion-dollar global market has opportunities and potential pitfalls for banks.
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First Busey finalized its acquisition of CrossFirst Bankshares; American Express agreed to buy expense management firm Center; Valley National Bank appointed a new president of commercial banking and a new CFO; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the need for patience amid uncertainty over the Trump administration's policies, saying there would be no immediate rate changes but that the Fed would proceed carefully.
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Both stockpiles will be initially funded with assets owned by the Department of Treasury that were seized in criminal or other legal proceedings.
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