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In the heart of Westlake and Lake Travis, Amegy Bank, located at 3342 Bee Caves Road, Austin, is positioning itself as a key financial partner for tech startups and small businesses. For many early-stage companies, securing capital is one of the biggest obstacles. Issues such as limited credit history, lack of collateral and complex loan
In this week’s Thought Leadership roundtable, experts at First Merchants discuss financial, emotional, and legacy issues that business owners should consider before selling their business. Preparing to sell a business requires a thorough financial and operational assessment. How does a business owner get started? When evaluating whether your business is financially ready to be sold,
In a financial world dominated by algorithms and automation, Third Coast Bank is proving there’s still immense value in the human touch. Headquartered in Humble, this unassuming bank has carved out a reputation for something that’s increasingly rare in banking: genuine relationships. Last June, Third Coast Bank opened a new full-service branch at 9709 Lakeside
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses the negotiations over President Donald Trump’s tax bill on ‘Varney & Co.’ FIRST ON FOX: Congressional GOP lawmakers are reintroducing legislation for a savings account option meant to put fewer financial regulations on Americans. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., will introduce the Universal Savings Account
POLi processed 5.5 million transactions worth nearly $2 billion last year. Banks typically don’t like POLi getting people in the habit of sharing their bank details with third parties, fearing that making people comfortable doing so makes them more susceptible to being scammed. However, banks have been slow to allow financial technology companies to officially
Millions of people remain excluded from mainstream financial services despite living in economies that depend on digital money movement. Technological solutions exist, but have often failed to reach those who need them most. FinTech Magazine speaks exclusively with Steve Round, Co-founder and President of SaaScada, about concrete ways banks can expand access to quality financial
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In the week that the 150th banking hub has opened its doors, major banks have signed a new £1.75bn contract to continue offering basic banking services at Post Office counters until at least 2030. The deal will bring in an extra £500m over five years for the Post Office, but with high street branches continuing
It’s pretty amazing how much we rely on our smartphones for just about everything, isn’t it? From ordering food to paying bills and even managing our entire bank accounts, these little devices hold a ton of sensitive information. That trust we place in them hinges on them being secure, which is why staying on top