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“There’s really not much that indicates we’ve learned anything new over the last several cycles,” says veteran lender and CEO Ed O’Leary. Each week in his blog he strives to fix that.

So, who do bankers work for?

Banks have multiple constituencies, each bringing specific responsibilities. But are we missing the point?
Some advice for investors from bank economist Sara Walker of Associated Bank. This article is updated and adapted with permission from the April 2016 edition of Associated Bank’s Economic & Investment Environment Review.

Time for the “George” method?

George Costanza’s “do the opposite” strategy helped him. Maybe investors should adopt it
ALCO Beat articles featured exclusively on bankingexchange.com are written by the asset-liability management experts at Darling Consulting Group.

Real risks of negative rates

Facing unknowns of a hypothetical scenario that would present some genuine headaches
Are fintechs winning the race for customers? The World Retail Banking Report 2016 produced by Capgemini and Efma looks at the trends worldwide. This article recaps the research. A companion article probes the views of two Capgemini consultants.

Fintech’s momentum outpacing banks

Part 1: International survey shows fintech providers going mainstream, banks shift attitudes
Are fintechs winning the race for customers? The World Retail Banking Report 2016 produced by Capgemini and Efma looks at the trends worldwide. This article presents insights from two Capgemini consultants. As companion article recaps the research.

What Amazon, Google, and Uber taught customers

Part 2: Fintech lessons: Banks must balance “segment of one” thinking against “creepiness”
SNL Financial, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, is the premier provider of breaking news, financial data, and expert analysis on business sectors critical to the global economy. This article originally appeared on the subscriber side of SNL Financial's website.

Banks most reliant on interchange fees

Looking at Durbin amendment’s effect as fifth anniversary of rule nears
“Online lenders are promoting a frictionless process,” says Brad Smith of Cornerstone Advisors. “Banks are still asking for tax returns.”

Frenemies in the marketplace

Are marketplace lenders irritant? Foe? Or ally? Yes—and don’t ignore them
Can banks fight CFPB?

Can banks fight CFPB?

Understanding bureau’s “regulation by enforcement” mindset and settlement strategy
SNL Financial, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, is the premier provider of breaking news, financial data, and expert analysis on business sectors critical to the global economy. This article originally appeared on the subscriber side of SNL Financial's website.

Online lending on the line?

SNL Report: Digital lender failures expected as funding, regulatory pressures mount
“Disruptor” is actually a word that consultant/player/guru/speaker/author Chris Skinner hates.

Chris Skinner: Provocative, without the rant

Fintech leader doesn’t mince words, but he’s not in lockstep with “disruptors”
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