Tech central to FCA five-year strategy
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority says it will embrace technology as a key tool in its five-year strategy to “support growth and improve lives”.
700Credit blends Insight Score for Auto from Equifax into dealer tools
The credit reports, compliance solutions, soft pull, identity verification and fraud detection platforms from 700Credit became more robust this week courtesy of the addition of Insight Score for Auto from Equifax. Designed to help expand access to credit for consumers … [Read More]
Axa XL to put $30M in credit insurance toward Bahamas marine conservation
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Visa launches stablecoin advisory practice
Visa has launched a stablecoins advisory practice to provide insights and recommendations to guide banks, fintechs, merchants, and businesses in Europe on market fit, strategy, and implementation.
Maybank joins hunt for top startup talent
Malaysia’s Maybank is inviting startups from across South East Asia to pitch their fintech ideas in a series of roadshows spanning Manila, Jakarta, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur.
Coinbase launches credit card with bitcoin rewards
Coinbase has partnered American Express to launch a credit card that offers up to four per cent bitcoin back on purchases.
Split reactions: Industry divided on CFPB’s larger participant rule
The automotive industry is divided on its support of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed revision of its definition of…
KPA and Reynolds forge partnership to boost F&I compliance
KPA and Reynolds and Reynolds now are working together to help dealerships comply with state and federal financing requirements. On Wednesday, the companies announced a strategic partnership to provide dealerships greater access to Reynolds’ LAW F&I Libraries across all 50 … [Read More]
Winslow now officially AFSA’s president & CEO
The American Financial Services Association started the second half of the year by making it official. Celia Winslow is the trade group’s new president and chief executive officer. Winslow succeeds Bill Himpler, who late last year announced plans to retire. … [Read More]
HDFS originations down 16%, credit losses rise
Harley-Davidson Financial Services increased its provision and allowance for credit losses in the fourth quarter as originations and sales slowed. …
Wealthtech Prosper launches crowdfunding campaign
Prosper, the UK wealthtech founded by Tandem and Nutmeg alumni, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube.
Polaris aligns shipments as sales drop 20%
Powersports manufacturer Polaris reduced shipments and supply to meet dealer demand as sales fell 20% year over year during the…
Sincro chooses CreditMiner as preferred partner for dealer websites
There now is another way to attach soft-pull credit capabilities onto your dealership website. Automotive digital marketing provider Sincro, an Ansira company, announced last week that it has designated CreditMiner as a preferred partner within its website platform. According to … [Read More]