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By naming David Sacks as his "AI & Crypto Czar," Donald Trump has sent a strong signal that forward-thinking regulation of the most vibrant sector of the financial services industry could be on the way.
December 20 -
The proposal has similar elements to Republican-led legislation, including a piece of a measure from Vice President-elect JD Vance.
December 20 -
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s decision to weigh civil lawsuits against Silicon Valley Bank executives to recover losses to its Deposit Insurance Fund isn't rare in itself, but the bipartisan nature of the move and size of the failed institution suggest a current that isn't changing with the presidential administration.
December 20 -
TD Bank Group's money-laundering-related crimes have sparked questions of how banks should be penalized for moving dirty money. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said the FDIC should do more.
December 19 -
With default levels drifting higher, some program participants are calling on the incoming Trump team to rethink the Small Business Administration's approach to underwriting.
December 19 -
Managing the CEO's AI could be a new responsibility of support staffers, experts say.
December 19 -
Andrew Wynn, co-founder and co-CEO of Ascend, has been at the forefront of empowering insurance companies through cutting-edge, profit-enhancing technology. With over a decade of experience in technology and insurance industries, Andrew has developed a keen insight into the challenges faced by insurance professionals.
Andrew started Sheltr, acquired by Hippo, a homeowner's coverage insurtech. During his time there, he witnessed firsthand the inefficient and outdated payment and accounting workflows that exist within insurance. With this experience, he founded Ascend with his co-founder, Praveen Chekuri.
December 19 -
The Federal Reserve issued an enforcement action against Lineage Bank's holding company, following a similar move by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. earlier this year.
December 19 -
Not all banks and fintechs are on board with numberless cards, and some payment professionals question whether they are worth the cost.
December 19 -
While the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau seeks to cap overdraft fees, banks and credit unions are fighting the effort. Nuances that don't fit either side's narrative can get lost in the rhetoric.
December 19