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Grab-Singtel Ramps Up Hiring For Singapore Bank; Plans 2022 Launch
December 07, 2020

A new Singaporean digital bank formed in a joint venture between Grab Holdings Inc. and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. will hire 200 people before launching publicly in early 2022, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Wintrust, NCR Team For Digital First Banking
December 02, 2020

Wintrust Financial Corporation has selected global enterprise technology provider NCR Corporation to provide its new digital-first banking platform, 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...

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Unicorn FinTech PingPong Lands eMoney License  
December 02, 2020

Luxembourg regulators have given a thumbs-up to the FinTech PingPong, authorizing it to do business as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Revolut Clients Get Access To Early Payday Feature; SWIFT gpi Instant...
December 02, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Revolut is introducing a new function in the U.K. that will offer access to direct deposits a day early, while SWIFT is rolling out a new offering for live international payments and transfers called gpi Instant. Plus, Aareal...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: CSI Teams With Featurespace On AML; Pandemic Loan Deferral Programs Show...
November 30, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) is collaborating with Featurespace to advance a new cybercrime offering to fight money laundering, while the loan payment relief mandated by the federal CARES Act has brought about mixed outcomes. Plus, Emirates National Bank...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Ukrainian Bank Teams With FinTech Startup; Oportun Pursues US National Bank...
November 25, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Ukrainian financial institution UKRSIBBANK is collaborating with Sweden-based FinTech upstart Dreams, while Oportun Financial is pursuing a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Plus, N26 is launching a subscription-based online banking...

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Challenger Bank Current Nets $131M On $750M Valuation
November 24, 2020

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...

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Digital Shift Lures More FinTechs To Pursue Banking Licenses
November 24, 2020

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...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: HMBradley Lands $18.25M In Series A; HSBC Debuts Global Real-Time Payments...
November 24, 2020

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...