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JPMC: Why Working-Capital Trade Finance Is On The Rise

PYMNTS

Although the 2008 financial crisis jolted the world economy, the financial conditions leading up to the disruption had been a long time coming. Lessons Learned From 2008. “That needs to be financed,” Fraser said, “and it’s creating pressure on working capital that needs to be sized appropriately.”

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FinCEN Hits Capital One For $390 Million; Says Bank Violated Bank Secrecy Act

PYMNTS

15) announced that it is assessing a $390 million penalty against Capital One for engaging in what it says are “both willful and negligent violations” of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). According to a statement from FinCEN , Capital One admitted to failing to implement and maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program.

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Six ways banks should work with consumers in the COVID-19 era

Accenture

The situation for banks today is, however, very different than that which they faced in the 2008-09 financial crisis. Banks are generally stronger and better capitalized than they were then. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every industry and banks certainly have not been spared.

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Commercial banking top trends in 2023

Accenture

Unlike in the 2008 financial crisis, banks today are well-capitalized and better prepared to withstand economic shocks.… As a result, it is difficult to make confident decisions about the medium-to-long term. However, Accenture believes commercial banks have an opportunity to reinvent themselves and reposition for the future.

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The Top 1000 banks in the world

Chris Skinner

The Royal Bank of Scotland fell from 19th to 30th and Lloyds fell from 24th to 35th in the ranking, which uses Tier 1 capital as its key measure. HSBC previously topped the ranking in 2008. In 2008, UK banks delivered 10% of global banking profits; however, that contribution has shrunk to 1.80%.

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How a fintech born from the 2008 recession is navigating the pandemic

Payments Source

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting different markets in vastly different ways, and easing the flow of capital is just one way to provide help. Bill Clerico created WePay during the last financial crisis, and sees a similar opportunity now.

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Sequoia Capital Foresees Doom For Entrepreneurs As Coronavirus Takes Toll

PYMNTS

Venture capital firm Sequoia Capital warned in an email to entrepreneurs on Thursday that the coronavirus could potentially be the herald of a “prolonged” global economic slow-down. Sequoia, known as a soothsayer of sorts for the industry, said the virus outbreak may fundamentally alter the business landscape of the world.

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