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Imagining banking without keyboards, apps or screens
American Banker - 13 Dec 2018 23:07
Augmented devices and automation will push banking services beyond the current mobile phone delivery model into a virtual world -- but how, exactly? Bank of America, Wells Fargo and others are trying to find out.
Donald Trump's rookie mistake could lead us to a recession
New York Post - 13 Dec 2018 04:55
It seems that Donald Trump has made a rookie mistake on the economy. While US presidents don't always have control over business cycles, there is one hard and fast rule: Don't stimulate the economy too early, because eco...
Post-Midterm Gridlock? It's Not That Simple
American Banker - 13 Dec 2018 19:08
The outcome of the midterm elections stands to recast debate on topics ranging from regulatory relief to the GSEs and the CFPB. Inside, a look at how the direction of financial services policy could alter under the newly...
Japan Post finally faces deep structural reforms
The Economist - 13 Dec 2018 17:44
Delivers first-class service HOW CAN national postal services survive after privatisation, deprived of government support? That is a question facing many countries' operators, including that of Japan, which the governmen...
A plea for TV shows in 2019: Have an exit strategy
Fast Company - 13 Dec 2018 17:30
Nice show you got there. Would be a shame if something didn’t happen to it. “I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying.” Read Full Story
Apple deepens ties with Austin, to spend $1 billion on new campus
Reuters - 13 Dec 2018 16:49
Apple Inc said on Thursday it would spend $1 billion to build a second campus in Austin, Texas that will house up to 15,000 workers as part of a broader push by several U.S. companies to create more jobs at home.
CBS may face wave of lawsuits over sex misconduct probe leaks
New York Post - 13 Dec 2018 04:38
Last week's leaks from the CBS internal probe into sexual-misconduct allegations are threatening to create a deluge of legal liability for the broadcasting giant. Jeff Fager, the former executive producer of "60 Minutes,...
Hyundai Motor Group to provide suppliers with $1.5 billion in funding
Reuters - 13 Dec 2018 04:30
South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co plans to provide funding worth 1.7 trillion won ($1.5 billion) to stabilize management of its suppliers, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
Former L.A. Times publisher reportedly got $2.5 million after secretly recording his ex-boss Michael Ferro
L.A. Times - 13 Dec 2018 04:10Uber brings Horovod project for distributed deep learning to Linux Foundation
Venture Beat - 13 Dec 2018 19:00
Uber and the Linux Foundation's LF Deep Learning Foundation today introduced the Horovod project for disributed AI training at scale.
Paypal is thriving by defying conventional wisdom
The Economist - 13 Dec 2018 17:44
Dan Schulman and pals IN SILICON VALLEY people are besotted by the latest thing, which is why techies rarely give a thought to PayPal, a digital-payments firm that turns 20 this month. If its name comes up, it usually ha...
New York lawmakers say state must stop enabling predatory loans
American Banker - 13 Dec 2018 17:17
New York legislators are pledging to change laws that have allowed predatory lenders to use the state court system to seize the assets of thousands of small businesses across the country.
Warren, Van Hollen seek Senate probe of Deutsche Bank's missteps
American Banker - 13 Dec 2018 17:17
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is joining with a fellow Senate Democrat Chris Van Hollen in seeking a Banking Committee investigation of Deutsche Bank's compliance with U.S. safeguards against money-laundering.
Forecaster of the Month: No recession as long as Fed doesn't screw up, award-winning economist says
Market Watch - 13 Dec 2018 17:08
The U.S. economy can probably avoid a recession in the next few years as long as Jerome Powell's Federal Reserve doesn't make a mistake, says Avery Shenfeld.
California considers tax on text messages
CBSNews - 13 Dec 2018 17:08
California is weighing adding an extra fee to phone bills to cover some services for low-income people. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers have more.
ECB ends eurozone QE stimulus programme
BBC - 13 Dec 2018 17:06
The European Central Bank confirms it is ending its €2.5tn bond-buying programme this month.
Man says daughter went into abandoned mine for copper
Miami Herald - 13 Dec 2018 17:02
The father of a woman found alive after spending days in an underground coal mine in West Virginia says his daughter went into the mine in search of copper. Randall …
A Time for Light -- Stand For Diversity In The Face Of Darkness
The Huffington Post - 13 Dec 2018 17:00
"The time is now for business leaders to step up and take action -- this is our responsibility."
ECB ends asset purchases, on watch for future risks
Reuters - 13 Dec 2018 16:52
The European Central Bank officially ended on Thursday its lavish post-crisis asset purchase scheme but promised to keep feeding stimulus into an economy struggling with an unexpected slowdown and political turmoil.
Iowa school district pays $603,000 to IRS for late filings
Miami Herald - 13 Dec 2018 16:49
An Iowa school district has paid $603,000 in penalties and interest to the IRS after failing to file several payroll reports on time. An audit released Thursday says the IRS …
Oil producer who donated $12M to WSU to get honorary degree
Miami Herald - 13 Dec 2018 16:43
An oil producer who gave $12 million to Wichita State University will receive an honorary doctorate from the school. The Wichita Eagle reports that 87-year-old Wayne Woolsey will receive the …
Markets Right Now: Stocks open higher on Wall Street
ABC News - 13 Dec 2018 16:42
Stocks are off to a solid start on Wall Street as health care and industrial companies rise.