France’s competition agency has concluded an investigation into banks, Big Tech and the financial technology (FinTech) sectors, with a warning that vigilance is needed due to “significant changes in the payments sector, characterized in particular by the arrival of major digital platforms.” Get the Full...
It is a widely held belief that open banking is an EU-based concept, driven by data privacy regulations like PSD2. And the U.S., the conventional wisdom goes, is behind the beat. But conventional wisdom, under more rigorous examination, doesn’t hold up too well. Open banking,...
U.S. Bank is rolling out new solutions for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), including segregated trust accounts for SPAC proceeds, statements and secure reporting of activity, and more, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, NCR Corporation reported an increase in recurring revenue amid a shift to “NCR-as-a-Service,” while GoCardless rolled out Instant Bank Pay. Plus, Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. raised $260 million in a Series D funding round. Get the Full Story...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Current raised $220 million in an Andreessen Horowitz-led Series D investment round, while Step has raised $100 million in Series C funding. Plus, Barclays is working with Amount to provide point-of-sale financing options. Get the Full Story Complete...
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In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Michigan’s Flagstar Bancorp and New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) have inked a merger deal, while Brazil’s Nubank is said to be in talks to go public. Plus, J.P. Morgan Chase is reportedly making an actively managed bitcoin fund...
New York Metro-based New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) and Michigan’s Flagstar Bancorp have inked a merger agreement, the two banks announced in a Monday (April 26) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
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