LINE Corp. and Mizuho Financial Group have agreed to increase their investment in LINE Bank Preparatory Co. and to make changes to its management structure as part of creating a new bank in Japan. The companies said in a press release that the goal is to...
San Francisco-based Brex, which makes financial management software for businesses, announced Friday (Feb. 19) it has filed to open an industrial bank in Utah, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
In today’s top digital-first banking news, Bank of America inventors filed a record number of patents, while Klarna is collaborating with cryptocurrency exchange Safello. Plus, Deutsche Bank has introduced a modern payment system for its Thailand customers to support local collections. Get the Full Story...
In today’s top digital-first banking news, Revolut Business is launching quick-response (QR) codes to facilitate socially distanced payments, while SeedFi has notched $65 million in funding. Plus, an official with the Boston Fed anticipates the economy gaining momentum in the second half of this year....
Digital-first is the mantra of the moment in commerce. Payments are being reconfigured and rewired, creating commerce ecosystems that move with consumers across channels. In a sense, the industry is witnessing a head-to-head matchup amid the scramble to digital-first on a crowded field. Get the...
In a mid-January conference call with analysts, J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told analysts that his firm, and other banks, should be scared “s—tless” by FinTechs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
In today’s top digital-first banking news, Carol Nelson will head up American expansion for Monzo as its first female chief executive, while Figure is launching a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to raise $250 million. Plus, Opportunity Financial (OppFi) has entered into an agreement with...
In today’s top digital-first banking news, BNY Mellon is introducing a new division focused on advancing the growth of bitcoin, crypto and other digital assets, while Sweden’s Northmill Bank has carried out a capital round. Plus, Corporate Spending Innovations (CSI) has collaborated with Bank of the West...
Stockholm-based Northmill Bank has pulled in 250 million in Swedish krona (about $30 million). The financial technology company (FinTech) said in a press release that “the new capital will be used for continued geographical expansion and to accelerate the development of new products.” Get the...