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Insights have found the switch to more digital transaction since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic show that individual and organizational risk is even greater now.
American Banker reported on the mixed results of a SourceMedia survey of individuals in the banking, payments and mortgage sectors about the MeToo movement; most respondents said it would impact their industry in some capacity, though they were split on whether the impact would be positive or negative; there was a clear divide on gender lines as most women thought changes would be positive, men respondents mentioned false accusations and some brushed it off as not a big issue; there is some concern that this could force men to hire less women and not mentor women in the workplace for fear of being accused; clear workplace guidelines and a more diverse executive team could bring about real positive change; the MeToo movement is clearly forcing a lot of industries to rethink how they structure their workplace for all employees. Source.
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Nexus Dealmakers Summit and the LendIt Fintech Industry Awards will be happening in Miami on February 7-8. Fintech leaders, as well as investors and bankers, will be gathering to network and celebrate the amazing achievements of the past 18 months.
Jelena McWilliams shared details about the interagency "crypto sprint" involving the FDIC, the OCC and the Fed, and said the agencies plan to issue a series of policy statements in the coming months.