More Than Half of Small Business Owners Are Optimistic About Future of Their Biz, New Survey Finds 08/25/2024 09:32 am WASHINGTON–A new, national survey of more than 650 small and micro-business owners released by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) has found America’s small business community “strong,” with 52% indicating they are optimistic about their own small organization’s future, while also indicating they face challenges due to rising health care and prescription drug costs (47%), taxes (46%) and inflation (45%).
BNPL is Surging, But It May Not Always be Dominated by Fintechs, New Report Suggests 08/25/2024 09:29 am NEW YORK—Buy now, pay later lending has seen remarkable growth, driven primarily by younger, digitally savvy consumers, but BNPL may not always be dominated by fintechs, according to a new report.
Mastercard Reports Enhancements to its Open Banking for Lending Program 08/25/2024 09:29 am PURCHASE, N.Y.—Mastercard reported it is enhancing its Open Banking for Lending program to streamline the lending process and “give consumers more agency over their financial lives.”
AML/KYC Fines Have Jumped During 2024 08/25/2024 09:30 am NEW YORK—Global anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) fines are up in 2024, new data reveal.
Board Liaison Workshop to Return as Part of Directors Conference, CUES Reports 08/25/2024 09:31 am MADISON, Wis.— CUES is reporting its popular Board Liaison Workshop is returning and will take place in conjunction with its Directors Conference Dec. 8-11 in Nashville.
The Reasons Crypto Hubs Are Popping Up in Developing Countries 08/25/2024 09:29 am NEW YORK—Crypto hubs are popping up in growing numbers in developing countries, according to a new report.
Tucson FCU Introduces ‘Fixed4Five Mortgage Loan’ 08/25/2024 09:30 am TUCSON, Ariz.–Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) has launched the “Fixed4Five Mortgage Loan,” which it said combines the stability of a fixed-rate mortgage with the flexibility of an ARM.
TowerCares Foundation Awards $150K in Scholarships 08/26/2024 01:34 pm LAUREL, Md.–Tower FCU’s TowerCares Foundation has awarded $150,000 in college scholarships.