U.S. challenger bank Current has raised $131 million in a Series C funding round, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
As we move through what might be the final stages of the pandemic, as the vaccines may put an end to this public health nightmare, the virus has altered several business verticals – permanently. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, online banking platform HMBradley has raised $18.25 million in a Series A round, while HSBC is introducing a new real-time payments offering. Plus, Spanish financial firm BBVA has created an offering that simplifies expense management. Get the Full...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has proposed a personal banking rule intended to level the playing field, while U.S. taxpayers reportedly stand to take a hit of roughly $435 billion from borrowers’ failure to...
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) got their clocks cleaned by the pandemic, and turning to their traditional lending sources, they’ve encountered sclerotic systems and outdated policies not conceived for the needs of the recovering Main Street merchants of 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the...
There’s no shortage of consulting advice and press clippings that will state the importance of actionable data for companies as a selling, operational and marketing strategy. Big data, it used to be called. But there’s a new data revolution underway and this one is on...
Visa’s goal of building what it has called a “network of networks” reflects its view of what adds value in a global financial services ecosystem where the shared interest in doing what’s best for consumers and businesses is what drives outcomes. Collaboration and not competition,...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Transcard is rolling out an account-to-account (A2A) offering, while Banco Santander has closed a deal for Wirecard’s technology infrastructure. Plus, Revolut announced the debut of open banking for German users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Mastercard has added a new account-to-account (A2A) product to its Track Business Payment Service, while Recognise has received a restricted banking license from U.K. regulators. Plus, U.S. consumers are paying down payments on credit cards as COVID-19 continues...
