Financial Data news and trends

How to Take a Flamethrower to Free Trapped Treasury Data
Spend Management // December 04, 2024

Not all data is created equally. And for 21st century finance and treasury teams attempting to navigate today’s atypical and dynamic economic environment, it’s not just about having data — it’s about having the right data. Still, the rise of digital finance tools means finance...

Banking Trade Associations Sue CFPB to Block Data Sharing Rule
CFPB // October 22, 2024

The Bank Policy Institute and the Kentucky Bankers Association filed a lawsuit Tuesday (Oct. 22) challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rule on data sharing that was unveiled on the same day. The plaintiffs assert in the lawsuit that the rule jeopardizes the...

Open Banking’s Moment of Truth: How Will Section 1033 Change the Game?
Bank Regulation // October 16, 2024

You’ve heard of the October surprise. The term applies to politics, to a bombshell or report that upends a race. And sometimes the event brings clarity — determining the direction of the race and who the ultimate winner(s) might be. In financial services, and particularly...

Revolving Debt Hits $1.36T in July, Soars 25% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Consumer Finance // September 09, 2024

Monday (Sept. 9) offered up a snapshot of consumer sentiment on where inflation is headed, their overall feelings about managing a mounting debt load, and where and how they’re spending against this backdrop. Connecting the dots between the two separate reports — the Federal Reserve...

Interviews & Exclusives
Finance Leaders Use Data-as-a-Service to Flip the Switch on Real-Time Treasury

December 16, 2024
Today’s treasury operations are a far cry from your father’s, as the saying goes. Agility, powered by real-time insights and dynamic decision-making, is increasingly allowing treasury teams to move beyond reactive cash management and take a proactive role in driving value. Key to that proactive role is a growing reliance on real-time data, a reality […]

How to Take a Flamethrower to Free Trapped Treasury Data

December 04, 2024
Not all data is created equally. And for 21st century finance and treasury teams attempting to navigate today’s atypical and dynamic economic environment, it’s not just about having data —...

How AI Helps the Enterprise Collaborate on Sensitive Data

June 20, 2024
More high-quality data is being produced today than at any other period in history. This data, in vast and incomprehensible amounts, is being produced by businesses and individuals. Unlocking it...

Can Mobile Wallet Bill Pay Dethrone Legacy Methods?

June 16, 2023
Mobile wallets are a popular way to pay bills. As of Q1 2023, 60% of consumers had used a mobile wallet to pay bills in the previous 12 months. Mobile...

Quick Reads
Banking Trade Associations Sue CFPB to Block Data Sharing Rule

October 22, 2024
The Bank Policy Institute and the Kentucky Bankers Association filed a lawsuit Tuesday (Oct. 22) challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rule on data sharing that was unveiled on the same day. The plaintiffs assert in the lawsuit that the rule jeopardizes the security and privacy of consumer financial data, they said in […]

Plaid Adds Products, Partnerships Aimed at Serving Enterprise Customers

July 02, 2024
Plaid has been rolling out new products and partnerships in recent months, offering additional resources to a broader range of customers, including enterprises. For example, the firm rolled out its...

Toggle AI Acquires Atom Finance to Bolster Investment Platform

May 15, 2024
Toggle AI says it is acquiring financial data/analysis platform Atom Finance. The company, which provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for investing to hedge funds, banks and brokerages, announced the deal in a Wednesday (May...

CFPB Director Calls for Stronger Data Protections

October 06, 2023
Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has reportedly expressed concerns about the potential risks posed by payment systems that enable excessive surveillance and financial censorship.  In a Friday...