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Bankers Press For More Lenient Leveraged Lending Guidelines
Bankers Press For More Lenient Leveraged Lending Guidelines
November 28, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Reports in Reuters say bankers and investors are calling on regulators to relax Leveraged Lending Guidelines as they seek to regain market share lost to...

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The Economy Is Strong — But Borrowing Isn’t Booming As Expected
The Economy Is Strong — But Borrowing Isn’t Booming As Expected
November 27, 2017  |  Banking

While 2017 was supposed to be a banner year for financial institutions, loan growth at banks is slowing in a way that banks can’t quite...

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China Urges Local Governments To Halt New Internet Microlender Approvals
China Urges Local Governments To Halt New Internet Microlender Approvals
November 22, 2017  |  Regulation

China is regulating micro loans on the internet, with a high-level Chinese government agency issuing a notice urging provincial governments to halt approval of new...

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NY Fed Sees Increase In Access To Consumer Credit
NY Fed Sees Increase In Access To Consumer Credit
November 21, 2017  |  Loans

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York painted a more optimistic picture of U.S. households, saying access to credit has improved at the same time...

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Fed’s Brainard Says Banks Play Key Role In Holding FinTechs Accountable
Fed’s Brainard Says Banks Play Key Role In Holding FinTechs Accountable
November 17, 2017  |  Regulation

Lael Brainard, a member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, thinks that traditional lenders need to demand that online financial companies protect consumer privacy...

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Amid Push To Open China’s Financial Markets, Some Banks May Hesitate
Amid Push To Open China’s Financial Markets, Some Banks May Hesitate
November 16, 2017  |  Bank Regulation

Will China’s invitation get the party started? Put a different way: If you open a country’s financial markets, will the (foreign) banks bring the capital?...

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Only 12 Percent Of SMBs Have Used Alternative Finance, Survey Finds
Only 12 Percent Of SMBs Have Used Alternative Finance, Survey Finds
November 15, 2017  |  B2B Payments

A new survey from alternative lender Reliant Funding found only 12 percent of surveyed small businesses (SMBs) have actually used alternative finance. The company released...

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Goldman Sees $13B In Consumer Loans In Its Future
Goldman Sees $13B In Consumer Loans In Its Future
November 15, 2017  |  Loans

Goldman Sachs revealed that it can reach $13 billion in new consumer loans in the next three years through its Marcus online lending business. According...

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Today In Data: Healthcare Debt, Unbanked Economy Boosters And Late B2B Payments
Today In Data: Healthcare Debt, Unbanked Economy Boosters And Late B2B Payments
November 14, 2017  |  Today In Data

B2B payments are powerful, but so are mounting debts. Innovative technology is making it increasingly easy for companies and individuals to exchange money for goods...

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