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UK Challenger Banks Struggle To Compete
September 30, 2019

Challenger banks in the U.K. are having a hard time competing with the country’s big four financial institutions. 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 to...

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Goldman’s Marcus Has Lost $1.3B Since 2016
September 29, 2019

Consumer bank Marcus, launched by Goldman Sachs in 2016, has lost $1.3 billion despite buying startups and building call centers in Utah and Texas, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday (Sept. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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What’s Next As Scharf Takes The Helm At Wells Fargo
September 27, 2019

And now begins some more heavy lifting. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

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Will The SAFE Banking Act Make Life Riskier For Banks?
September 27, 2019

Since California first declared marijuana “legal” for medical consumption in 1996, transactions involving legally permitted cannabis have been complicated things. In fact, in the intervening 23 years, the situation has arguably gotten even more complex as 31 states (plus the District of Columbia) have legalized...

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House Passes SAFE Banking Act, Aiming To Give Cannabis Businesses Banking Access
September 26, 2019

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1595, known as the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, on Wednesday (Sept. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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UAE Sees First Digital Bank For SMBs
September 25, 2019

Emirates banking group Emirates NBD has announced the creation of E20., a digital bank for the region, according to a release by the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Metro Fails To Attract Investors To Bond Issue
September 23, 2019

Metro Bank in the U.K. jettisoned a $250 million pound bond issue on Monday (Sept. 23), after not enough investors picked up on it, even though it had a high yield, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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BoA Cooperating With CFPB Probe Into Unauthorized Credit Card Accounts
September 18, 2019

In a civil investigation that recently came to light, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is looking into Bank of America as part of a probe that came out of the phony accounts scandal at Wells Fargo. The Bureau is now trying to determine if...

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Singapore’s Hong Leong Eyes SMBs In Virtual Banking Pursuit
September 15, 2019

Singapore’s Hong Leong Finance is going to take advantage of the country’s plan to issue virtual banking licenses to transform itself into a tech-savvy lender. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...