Fiserv nets special banking charter in Georgia
Payments Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The payments processor is only the second company to win the special bank charter since Georgia made it available.
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Bank acquisitions announced in North Dakota, Georgia
ABA Community Banking
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Georgia Banking in Atlanta to buy Primary Bancshares. The post Bank acquisitions announced in North Dakota, Georgia appeared first on ABA Banking Journal. Bravera Holdings in Dickinson, North Dakota, to buy VISIONBank in Fargo.
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Esports Venue Coming To Mall of Georgia
PYMNTS
JANUARY 13, 2020
Allied Esports and Simon announced that the Mall of Georgia, located in Buford, Georgia, will host the companies’ initial esports venue, according to a press release. As the largest shopping destination in the southeastern United States, the Mall of Georgia includes more than 200 stores.
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Military Lending Act violations alleged against title lender in Georgia class action
CFPB Monitor
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on February 21, 2024 against TitleMax of Georgia, Inc. A proposed class action lawsuit filed in the U.S.
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Georgia Looks At Reopening Some Businesses This Week
PYMNTS
APRIL 20, 2020
Georgia Gov. But Kemp’s ideas for reopening are aligned fairly well with the government’s proposed rules , including 14 days of declining virus cases, of which Georgia will have had 10 on Friday if that continues. Kemp said he wants to reopen hair salons, bowling alleys, tattoo parlors and gyms by Friday.
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How will fintech fare in Georgia's Senate runoff?
Payments Source
JANUARY 3, 2021
5 in Georgia, with the balance of power in the Senate at stake, as well as at least two years of financial services and technology policy. The final outcome of the November election will be decided on Jan.
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Rivals may chase Fiserv special bank charter lead
Payments Dive
JANUARY 25, 2024
If the payments giant receives a special Georgia charter and gains access to the card networks, it could open the floodgates for other merchant acquirers, attorneys said.
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Ripple becomes technology partner of National Bank of Georgia
The Paypers
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
US-based crypto solutions company Ripple has become the technology partner for National Bank of Georgia ’s (NBG) digital GEL pilot project.
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Ripple partners with the National Bank of Georgia
The Paypers
JUNE 12, 2024
Ripple has partnered with the National Bank of Georgia to explore ways to digitise the country’s local economy.
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Georgia Tech Data Breach Leaves 1.3M Exposed
PYMNTS
APRIL 3, 2019
The Georgia Institute of Technology confirmed that it suffered a data breach that has exposed the personal information of 1.3 “A central Georgia Tech database was accessed by an unknown outside entity. Department of Education and the University System of Georgia have both been notified.
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Paysera expands to Georgia
The Paypers
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
The Paysera network of financial technology companies has announced it is expanding to Georgia, where the first Paysera bank will open its doors.
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Georgia's Own Credit Union CDs Remain Competitive
BankDeals
JULY 3, 2020
Georgia's Own Credit Union's CDs remain competitive: the 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-year CD APYs rank near or at the top of their respective term-length categories.
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Keepz's Open Banking milestone to drive fintech innovation in Georgia
The Paypers
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The Banking Association of Georgia and Keepz , a fintech company in the country holding an open banking license, have successfully demonstrated the first Open Banking transfer in real-time.
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Five Star Credit Union is buying a third Georgia bank
American Banker
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Alabama-based credit union has agreed to purchase the $215 million-asset OneSouth Bank in Macon; it also purchased Georgia banks in 2014 and 2015.
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Podcast: How a Georgia community bank engaged employees at 3X the national rate
ABA Community Banking
APRIL 18, 2024
The post Podcast: How a Georgia community bank engaged employees at 3X the national rate appeared first on ABA Banking Journal. The rest are described as disengaged, with 17 percent actively disengaged, "which means they are literally trying to sabotage the organization," notes Neil Stevens.
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Walmart Revamps Delivery Service With Georgia Pilot
PYMNTS
JULY 30, 2018
But the retailer is now testing a delivery service with employees at a store in Georgia, Reuters reported. A spokesperson for Walmart told Reuters that the retailer did conclude its first delivery experiment in 2018, but that the company is “encouraged by what we’re seeing” at its store in Georgia.
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Bitcoin ATMs Sprout in Georgia
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Bitcoin ATM network Coinsource on Thursday installed 20 new bitcoin ATMs in the Peach State. Of the 20 machines, 18 are in Atlanta and the other two are in Athens. The ATMs come as demand for the cryptocurrency in the region is on a rise, the company said. In a statement to Atlanta Business Chronicle, […].
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National Bank of Georgia approves Open Banking rules
The Paypers
MAY 24, 2023
The National Bank of Georgia has approved the rules for connecting Open Banking, ensuring the protection, trust, and reliability of services for all users.
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Georgia Car Insurance: How to Shop for the Lowest Rates
MyBankTracker
MARCH 2, 2021
Georgia ranks as the 15th most expensive state for car insurance, at an average of $1,865 a year. High rates are due to the fact that Georgia has some of the most accident-prone highways in the United States. Average Car Insurance Rates in Georgia. Factors that Will Affect Your Georgia Car Insurance Premium.
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Georgia bank eyes expanding in fast-growing county near Atlanta
American Banker
JUNE 7, 2023
Paulding County, northwest of Atlanta, is Georgia's second-fastest growing county, but after years of consolidation just one community bank has a branch there.
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BKN301 brings digital payments on taxis in Georgia
The Paypers
MAY 30, 2023
Fintech BKN301 has signed an agreement with the municipality of Tbilisi, Georgia to enable digital payments for taxi fares.
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KeyBank nails CRA exam, Georgia Banking Association's CEO to retire
American Banker
APRIL 12, 2024
KeyBank receives "outstanding" rating from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on its most recent Community Reinvestment Act exam; Georgia Bankers Association's board elects a new incoming president and CEO; BNY Mellon hires a former GEICO executive; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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Georgia's Own Credit Union CDs Remain Competitive
BankDeals
JULY 3, 2020
Georgia's Own Credit Union's CDs remain competitive: the 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-year CD APYs rank near or at the top of their respective term-length categories.
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Riding a strong regional economy, a Georgia bank plans more branches
American Banker
AUGUST 7, 2024
First National Community Bank CEO Ryan Earnest said his institution would likely use its entry into Paulding County, an Atlanta suburb, as a template for future expansion.
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Georgia Homeowners Insurance: What are the Average Rates?
MyBankTracker
JANUARY 29, 2021
Homeowners insurance in Georgia helps cover losses and damages to your home’s interior and exterior after a peril. Before shopping, here’s what you need to know about homeowners insurance in Georgia. How Much Is Homeowners Insurance in Georgia? What Does Homeowners Insurance in Georgia Cover?
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The Most Powerful Women to Watch: No. 9, Liz Wolverton, Synovus
American Banker
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Wolverton is in her third year leading consumer banking and brand experience at the Columbus, Georgia, bank. The $60 billion-asset Synovus is Georgia's largest bank.
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US DOJ Charges 14 With $28M In PPP Fraud
PYMNTS
AUGUST 7, 2020
District Court for the Northern District of Georgia with fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million in PPP loans. The accused include Darrell Thomas, 34, of Johns Creek, Georgia; Andre Lee Gaines, 66, of Dallas, Georgia; Kahlil Gibran Green Sr., Rabbitt of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. Justice Department.
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First Bancshares to enter southern Georgia with acquisition
American Banker
DECEMBER 18, 2019
The Mississippi company will also top $4 billion in assets when it buys Southwest Georgia Financial.
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William Mills Agency Donates $10,000 to ALS Association of Georgia
William Mills
AUGUST 30, 2017
William Mills Agency (WMA), the largest independent public relations and marketing firm specializing in the financial industry, announced today a $10,000 donation to the ALS Association of Georgia. About The ALS Association Georgia Chapter. Five years ago, WMA lost its beloved founder, William “Bill” Mills, Jr.
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Top 5 Emerging Fintech Hubs in The U.S.
Bank Innovation
AUGUST 17, 2017
Cities in Georgia, Texas, Florida, and […]. Silicon Valley, New York City, and Boston all have thriving fintech communities, and are definitely worth a trip for the invested fintech entrepreneur, but the U.S. is already seeing a cluster of other fintech hubs emerge.
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Interview with Giorgi Kintsurashvili on the Bank of Georgia's digital innovation strategies
The Paypers
APRIL 21, 2019
(The Paypers) As digital transformation has become the new norm for banks, Giorgi Kintsurashvili, Digital Banking Innovations Manager at Bank of Georgia talks about the bank’s innovative banking products and services
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Technology Association of Georgia Hosts Inaugural Event: FinTech South
William Mills
MAY 17, 2018
Winning companies had to have ties to Georgia; have established customers and revenue streams; and provide innovative solutions in the fintech space. The post Technology Association of Georgia Hosts Inaugural Event: FinTech South appeared first on Financial PR and Marketing Agency & Financial Public Relations.
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How TBC Bank Created a Neobank Called ‘Space’ in Just 8 Months
Bank Innovation
JULY 9, 2018
For Lasha Gurgenidze at Tbilisi, Georgia-based TBC Bank, this mandate combined with low operational costs were the two fundamentals he and his team followed in launching TBC’s digital-first Space Neobank. “We For a digital bank, time to market is one of the most important innovation mandates.
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ERC for Banks – Told You Are Not Eligible? Find Out
South State Correspondent
MAY 30, 2024
Due to varying government mandates, some of the more successful states include Alabama, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, and Texas. Thus, if you are a bank in Georgia, you have a little better than a 50% chance of qualifying if we have no further information on you. We have also helped banks in other states.
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Georgia’s Push To Reopen Falls Flat As Consumers Stay Home
PYMNTS
MAY 3, 2020
began to get its early actual data (as opposed to theoretical predictions) as Alaska, Georgia, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas and all began lifting some of the stricter parts of the social distancing regulations to allow slightly more social mobility, according to CNN. But starting last weekend, the U.S.
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Synovus posts loss on securities sale, but bolsters fee income
American Banker
JULY 18, 2024
The Georgia-based bank recorded a $257 million hit after unloading a bundle of securities that it expects to redeploy into higher-yielding assets. It also forecast a resumption of loan growth in the second half of the year.
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Fiserv wants a special purpose bank charter. What does this mean?
American Banker
JANUARY 13, 2024
The technology company's move in Georgia could widen its processing relationships with merchants, but the company insists it won't become a traditional financial institution.
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Georgia plans launching ecommerce platform
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
(The Paypers) Georgia has plans to boost the ecommerce industry of the country by launching one of its biggest electronic commerce platforms in May 2018.
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Bank of Georgia starts accepting JCB cards
The Paypers
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
(The Paypers) JCB International and Bank of Georgia have announced that Bank of Georgia has started to accept JCB cards across the country.
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Bank of Georgia signs USD 50 mln trade finance facility with Citi
The Paypers
AUGUST 14, 2019
(The Paypers) Bank of Georgia Group has announced that its bank subsidiary, JSC Bank of Georgia, has signed a one-year USD 50 mln trade finance facility with Citi.
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After bruising quarter, Synovus sees credit stability ahead
American Banker
APRIL 18, 2024
Charge-offs and nonperforming loans rose at the Georgia bank in the first quarter. But it blamed the problem on one large client and said the matter has been resolved.
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Walmart Expands Healthcare Services
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Walmart 's partnership with insurance startup Clover Health to aid Georgia seniors marks the retail giant's foray into privately-managed Medicare Advantage plans, Bloomberg reported. Walmart has been making moves in the healthcare field for some time, including opening clinics in Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, Florida and Arkansas.
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