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The CFPB’s Fact Finding Into SMB Lending (And Why Bankers Are Worried)
 

The CFPB wants to get a clearer picture of how SMB lending works in the U.S. American SMB lenders — particularly of the small bank variety — are extremely nervous about this recent uptick in interest. The concern — the consumer watchdog doesn’t understand the sector, is asking the questions in the wrong order, and is likely to make lending rarer for SMBs and more expensive for underwriters. The comments are open — and the opinions are already dramatic.
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CFOs Are On The Path To Technology — Just Not The Right One
 

The most agile CFOs wield the power of innovative technology for their companies. But the latest analysis from Adaptive Insights says there’s a problem: CFOs don’t have the right technologies in play. Worse, they’re no closer to their SaaS goals this year than they were last year. Can these executives get back on the right tech path?
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Can Banks Turn SMBs’ Cash Flow Nightmares Into Dreams Of Success?
 

Small business optimism is at record highs, but that’s not translating to increased borrowing, and cash flow is still a nightmare for some SMBs — literally. So, how can financial institutions jumpstart small firms with innovative solutions beyond loans — and still make money in the process? Karen Webster was joined by Fiserv’s Victoria Dougherty, Bank of America’s Will Barr and Raddon’s Marcus Rothaar to tackle this conversation head-on.

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