Digital transformation and competition inthe financialsector

January 8, 2019

The digital transformation has opened up financial services marketsto new providers, both emerging businesses known as fintechs and, more recently, large technologycompanies. The latter have great disruptive potential within the competitive landscape due to their size and the characteristics of the digital ecosystems inwhich they integrate financial services. This article exploreshow the scope of this integration is, in part, dependent on the financial regulatory framework, rules on access to data and competition policy.

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OneWest Bank was founded as a regional bank in Southern California dedicated to customer service and a commitment to our community. As a division of CIT Bank, N.A., that commitment continues and we're proud to be Southern California's hometown bank. Headquartered in Pasadena, our executive team is comprised of industry leading experts who reside in Southern California and understand the local market and economy. With a strong capital foundation and consistent focus on providing value to our customers, we offer a full suite of banking services customized to your specific individual or business needs. Our retail branches, spanning from San Diego to Ventura County, offer a full array of deposit and lending solutions for consumers and small businesses. We also offer a suite of wealth management products and services including private banking, investment advisory and trust services.

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