NMAC president: 84-month loan terms ‘inevitable’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captives expect loan terms to remain stretched for the foreseeable future as affordability woes continue. Loan terms…
PODCAST: Tackling complaints with Hudson Cook’s Patty Covington
Hudson Cook partner Patty Covington is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to tackle a tricky situation for finance companies. Covington explained how there are different kinds of complaints finance companies often face. She then offered some recommendations for how … [Read More]
N26 investors bid to oust co-CEOs after watchdog’s criticism
Investors in N26 are working to remove the German digital bank’s founders as co-chief executives after regulator BaFin once again identified risk management failings at the fintech, according to the Financial Times.
Powersports dealers turn to microtrends as sales fall
Some powersports dealers are stocking based on microtrends, a new approach to inventory management, as consumer confidence and retail sales…
Finextra and the Euro Banking Association invite startups to join the EBAday Fintech Zone
EBAday 2025, the annual summit for the leading payments and transaction banking executives hosted by the Euro Banking Association (EBA) and Finextra, has opened applications for its Fintech Zone.
UK financial watchdogs set out new rules for overseeing critical third party tech providers
UK financial regulators have confirmed new rules to bolster the resilience of technology and other third parties providing key services to financial firms.
Stablecore raises $20m to bring stablecoins to community banks and credit unions
Stablecore has raised $20 million for a platform that helps community and regional banks and credit unions offer stablecoins, tokenized deposits and digital asset products.
Lucas Oil & Dealer Advantage Group roll out 2 F&I programs
This week, Lucas Oil announced a new partnership with Dealer Advantage Group to offer two new exclusive Lucas Oil-branded F&I programs to dealerships. The company highlighted Lucas Oil Paint & Interior Program and Lucas Oil Engine for Life Program, available … [Read More]
Africa’s Chipper Cash signs with Ripple for cross-border payments
Ripple has signed a deal to deliver crypto-enabled cross-border payments to African money movement firm Chipper Cash.
OneWater in Talks to Buy Rival Boat Dealer MarineMax
OneWater Marine Inc. is in talks to acquire its larger rival MarineMax Inc., people with knowledge of the matter said…
WFE issues warning about 24/7 trading
Securities market participants will have to make a number of changes to their operations if they are to handle a move to 24/7 trading.
Yonder launches debit cards
British credit card rewards startup Yonder has launched its first premium debit cards.
Trump meme coin crashes as wife Melania joins the fray
Incoming US president Donald Trump briefly saw the capitalisation of his newly-minted meme coin $Trump more than halve upon the release of a similar crypto token by his wife Melania.
Former Merrill men launch cash management startup
Two former Merrill Lynch directors have launched a fintech startup that aims to revolutionise the way high net worth clients manage their cash deposits.
CFPB probes emerging AI-based tech
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has once again made it clear that new AI- and machine learning-based technologies are held…