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Northwest Bank appoints chief banking officer
July 2, 2024
Northwest Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio, appointed Urich Bowers as chief consumer banking and strategy officer. He takes over for John Golding, who is pursuing…
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EQ Bank rolls out Adoreboard AI solution
July 2, 2024
EQ Bank, a Canadian challenger bank, introduced Adoreboard, an AI platform that detects emotion expressed in messages with customers. Using this data, EQ Bank…
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Big US banks pass stress tests, will increase dividends
July 1, 2024
Multiple big U.S. banks passed their annual stress tests with the Federal Reserve, which show they have enough capital to withstand major market upsets. As a…
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Kinecta Federal Credit Union wins workplace award for 6th year
July 1, 2024
Kinecta Federal Credit Union won recognition as Great Place to Work-Certified for the sixth year in a row. Great Place to Work gives out these awards based on…
read nowBlockchain tech company Polymesh appoints CEO
July 1, 2024
Polymesh Association, a tokenization and blockchain technology company, appointed Bill Papp as CEO and executive director. He previously served as CEO and…
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Why Testing is Critical for the Future Success of Digital Payments
Why Testing is Critical for the Future Success of Digital Payments
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Can we get a vote for protecting cash?
by Mark Aldred — Head of Sales, Auriga
One often ignored issue by politicians is the loss of in-person banking services. Politicians should address voters’ concerns about the decline in in-person…
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Attempted Bank of Hawaii ATM theft caught on tape
June 28, 2024
Security footage at a Bank of Hawaii branch in Honolulu uncovered three men who attempted to steal an ATM at 3:39 a.m. on June 8, according to a report by Khon…
read nowFederal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh CEO to retire
June 28, 2024
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh announced that Winthrop Watson will retire as president and CEO effective Dec. 31. David G. Paulson, current COO will…
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Sustainability in Payments: Embracing Eco-Friendly Solutions
Interested in learning more about how Paragon can help your organization improve the sustainability of your payment testing operations? Reach out to our…
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FNB hosts Pennsylvanian Governor Shapiro for headquarters tour
June 27, 2024
F.N.B. Corp. recently hosted Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for a tour of its financial center headquarters in Pittsburg. The bank expects the headquarters…
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2 men arrested in New York for alleged ATM theft
June 27, 2024
Police in Suffolk County, New York arrested John Mahoney and Jaime Volini for allegedly stealing ATMs from local businesses. The men allegedly targeted ATMs at…
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U.S. Bank adds Treasury4 to partnership network
June 26, 2024
Treasury4, a treasury tool provider, joined the U.S. Bank Connected Partnership Network. With this online marketplace of third-party payment and treasury…
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Former Paypal CEO intros Evergreen Money high yield checking account
June 26, 2024
Bill Harris, the former CEO of Paypal, recently launched Evergreen Money, a digital wealth advisor which offers Liquid Treasuries, a checking account that…
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75% of customers would switch banks over fraud protection issues
June 26, 2024
Jumio, an AI identity verification company, found in a survey that 75% of people would switch providers if their banks didn't provide proper protection against…
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4 Proven Strategies to Prevent Costly Payment System Outages
The team at Paragon Application Systems is also available to review your current payment testing strategy and provide tailored advice and guidance on how…
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Research finds fintechs divided over AI
June 25, 2024
AI is making major waves in fintechs, but there is a clear divide between innovators and doubters, according to research from Concryt. In particular, Visa…
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VersaBank receives approval to acquire Stearns Bank
June 25, 2024
VersaBank received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to acquire Stearns Bank Holdingford N.A., based in Minnesota. The bank will now…
read nowCitizens Financial Group appoints senior vice chair
June 25, 2024
Citizens Financial Group Inc. appointed Don McCree as senior vice chair of Citizens. He is the current head of commercial banking and prior to joining Citizens…
read nowNorth Shore Bank: The role of Interactive
North Shore Bank partnered with NCR Atleos to enhance customer experience through self-service innovation. In this session, SVP Susan Doyle shares how…
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