Guiding Retailers Through a Painful Stretch
A familiar face in state government circles for decades, Tim Phelan leads Connecticut’s largest industry association representing retailers as it confronts the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
TurboTax maker Intuit buying Credit Karma in $7.1B deal
Intuit is buying consumer finance company Credit Karma in a $7.1 billion cash and stock deal that will take it deeper into the financial products realm.
California Consumer Privacy Law Can Affect Businesses Across U.S.
Companies across the country need to be aware of the California Consumer Privacy Act’s complex requirements even if they don’t deal directly with consumers. The law aims to protect consumers from having their information sold without their knowledge or consent.
For Banks, Data on Spending Habits Could Be a Gold Mine
For years, Google and Facebook have been showing ads based on a consumer’s online behavior. Now banks, too, want to turn data they already have on consumers spending habits into extra revenue by identifying likely customers for retailers.
CBA’s New Chair Looks to Tackle Privacy, Cannabis Laws
Cynthia Merkle joined the Connecticut banking world only six and a half years ago, but she’s already had some notable accomplishments as Union Savings Bank’s first woman president and CEO. Last month, she became the first woman chair in the 120-year history of the Connecticut Bankers Association.
