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FDIC Looks To Modernize Bank Reporting

PYMNTS

FDIC) is considering nixing its quarterly reports of banks in an attempt to modernize the way data is handled. To do so, the FDIC is going about a new competition among 20 data and technology firms to try and find the best way to move forward, WSJ reported. Recently, the FDIC also eased up the Volcker Rule.

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Brex Offers FDIC Insurance, Adds Chief Legal Officer

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Brex , the San Francisco financial technology startup, is offering FDIC insurance on its no-fee cash management account, the company announced Wednesday (July 22). The new feature in Brex Cash allows customers the choice to hold cash savings with FDIC insurance, or invest in Money Market Funds.

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Small business loan processing: Automate back-office tasks

Abrigo

The most recent FDIC Small Business Lending Survey found that slightly more than half of large banks (those with at least $10 billion in assets) can approve a small and simple loan in one business day or less, compared with only 29% of small banks (those with less than $10 billion). The results?

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7 Highlights from the Latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile

Abrigo

Banking Trends from the FDIC's 2Q Report Net interest margin reached a new record low, but positive signs emerged in lending. Summary of the Latest FDIC Quarterly Profile. FDIC) released the latest Quarterly Banking Profile recently, and it has some helpful information on industry trends. Banking Data. Interestingly, 64.1%

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You Need to Understand These Reasons for Bank Consolidation

South State Correspondent

In 1985, there were 14,417 FDIC banking charters. With deregulation and against a backdrop of increasing bank failures, the FDIC deposit insurance was raised from $40,000 to $100,000, and the ceiling savings rate was phased out. Understanding the drivers of banking consolidation is imperative when managing bank performance.

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Leonard Chanin joins FDIC

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC has announced that Leonard Chanin joined the agency on March 18 as Deputy to the Chairman. Leonard will also provide advice on the FDIC’s efforts to promote innovative financial services technologies.

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Why banking technology makes sense – recession or not

Abrigo

Banking technology decisions now affect future growth With the possibility of a recession, community financial institutions may consider a delay or cut in technology spending. Takeaway 2 According to Forrester data, firms pursuing technology-driven innovation grow three to four times faster than industry averages.