Don Gayhardt is the president and chief executive officer of CURO Financial Technologies Corp, formerly known as Speedy Group Holdings Corp. A short-term loan provider based in Wichita, Kansas, CURO possesses more than 400 international locations operating under the Rapid Cash, Cash Money, LendDirect, WageDayAdvance, and Speedy Cash brands. Working closely with individuals from communities… Read More…
CURO Offers Short-Term Loans to People from Underserved Communities A short-term loan provider based in Wichita, Kansas, CURO Financial Technologies Corp offers a variety of financing solutions to underbanked individuals. Established in 1997 by three childhood friends, the company identified a growing need for short-term loans and set out to provide convenient financing. During its… Read More…
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Lately, fintech products have been exploding in popularity. They offer convenient alternatives to existing financial services, so it makes sense that customers would embrace them. Millennials and other younger customers, in particular, may be the key contributors to the acceptance of fintech products. They’ve grown up in a world where digital technology has rapidly simplified… Continue Reading
It’s no secret that fintech startups have disrupted the financial services industry. As this blog has pointed out before, the convenience and efficiency these businesses offer their customers may threaten the continued relevance of traditional financial institutions. Banks will have to collaborate with fintech startups in order to adapt to the changing landscape of the… Continue Reading
Digital technology has theoretically made it much easier for financial institutions to offer personalized service to their customers. Banks can provide personalized service in many forms. For example, by monitoring a customer’s transactions, a bank can identify products or deals that may be suited to a particular customer’s lifestyle. This is one of the major… Continue Reading
Fintech products succeed because they offer convenient alternatives to existing financial services. That said, not every fintech product will satisfy customers. Sometimes entrepreneurs focus so much on creating an innovative service that they forget to prioritize basic elements of a strong digital experience. It’s important not to overlook such elements. Those who have launched successful… Continue Reading