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OCC outlines risk plan as Northeastern loan growth doubles

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This metric surged from 2 percent as of June 30, 2013, to 4.4 Operational Risk: Lastly, the OCC mentioned an increase in operational risk, and its intent to focus on: • Significant growth areas, new products, new or expanded services and changes in strategic direction. percent as measured on June 30 of this year.

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Australia, New Zealand Take A Hard BEC Scam Hit

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While the business email compromise (BEC) scam is a global pain point for businesses, this week's B2B Data Digest looks at the latest figures in B2B payments fraud and finds BEC heating up in one particular region: Australia and New Zealand. In total, about $104.5 million erroneous payment resulting from a BEC scam.

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The impact of lower energy prices on banks

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Banks operating in oil and gas intensive areas of the U.S. Using data from quarterly Call Reports going back to 2013, analysts compared the performance of “energy-sensitive banks” with that of similar banks that aren’t located in energy-dependent regions. Possible causes Why might that be the case?

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Getaround Acquires Nabobil For $12M

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The acquisition will boost growth, and improve the user experience in the Nordic region through the integration of Getaround’s connected car technology. The entire Nabobil team will join Getaround to continue operations and oversee expansion in the region. Founded in 2015, Nabobil has built a strong user base in Norway.

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Western Union Expands Banco Monex Alliance, Volopa Unveils Contactless Multi-Currency Cards

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“Banco Monex has already distinguished itself as the Mexican leader in cross-border payments by being at the forefront of payment technology adoption,” Alfred Nader, vice president of Western Union Business Solutions for the Latin America and Caribbean region, said in the announcement. In the U.K.

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FreshBooks Buys Mexico-Based Digital Invoicing Firm Facturama

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"Combining Facturama's regional expertise with FreshBooks’ online payments and scaling expertise will accelerate our ability to better serve Mexico’s growing small business and startup market.". Ramirez López and Arochi started Facturama in 2012, and the company was selected as a 500 Startups portfolio firm in 2013.

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Fleetcor Appoints Exec To New Fuel Card Leadership Role

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In 2014 Greene was then named managing director for Epyx, a service and repair company acquired by FLEETCOR in 2013. The company said Greene has focused on global expansion of the company via strategic acquisitions. Last year the company revealed plans to acquire Travelcard Nederland in an effort to strengthen its European presence.