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- 11 Jul
Printer-friendly version (PDF) About three years ago I attended a Lendit conference at which Larry Summers, former Secretary of the Treasury, made a keynote address. Speaking about the growing prominence of alternative finance companies (now called Fintechs) in small business […]
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- 27 Jun
The Revolution That Never Happened
- Jun 27, 2017
- Charles Wendel
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Printer-friendly version (PDF) This month’s Inc. magazine features a provocative and remarkably candid column by Thomas Goetz, an entrepreneur and founder of a Fintech startup. Financial Institutions (FIs) and Fintechs should consider and act on the implications of his message. […]
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- 22 Jun
Printer-friendly version (PDF) Recently, I have been inundated with webinar invites that focus on providing insights on selling success. The focus of a current offer centers on: – “Breaking down the tactical and strategic responsibilities of modern sales operations […]
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- 13 Jun
Assessing the Fintech Digital Gameboard
- Jun 13, 2017
- Charles Wendel
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Printer-friendly version (PDF) Two weeks ago I wrote about the position of strength that banks are operating from in their Fintech relationships. But, many banks are failing to take advantage of what Fintechs offer. Too often, banks pursue an incremental […]
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- 31 May
Note to Banks: You Won!
- May 31, 2017
- Charles Wendel
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Printer-friendly version (PDF) Lending Times, an online publication that specializes in writing about Fintech lenders, reported the following: “In a pessimistic new report, researchers from Morgan Stanley have concluded that while Fintech companies style themselves as disruptors they will do […]
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- 24 May
Printer-friendly version (PDF) In a shabby stadium in Long Island, this week began with the last performance of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey’s Circus. The Circus has performed for over 145 years but longevity provided no protection for […]
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- 18 May
Reality Check
- May 18, 2017
- Charles Wendel
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Printer-friendly version (PDF) Sometimes it is valuable to rethink basic assumptions and hopes to consider the reality of working within a bank or credit union. Example: Small Business. The small business segment offers exceptional economic value to banks. We […]
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- 01 May
Printer-friendly version (PDF) Two weeks ago we provided a summary of the current state of Bank/Fintech partnerships, particularly related to small business lending. Last week, we focused on the steps Fintechs must take to adapt to bank culture and […]
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- 28 Apr
Printer-friendly version (PDF) Based on our experience with clients and recent discussions with many banks and Fintechs, last time we discussed our view of the current state of play of Bank/FinTech “partnerships.” In short, banks are more comfortable in […]
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- 17 Apr
Printer-friendly version (PDF) Years ago I consulted with the legacy Wachovia Bank, headquartered in Winston Salem. Back then the bank-teamed credit and line bankers on each commercial loan, terming their working relationship an “equal partnership.” In fact, when you spoke […]
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