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How Bank-End Augmentations Helped Customers Bank Battle PPP Frustrations
March 25, 2021

Loans have served as lifelines for SMBs during the pandemic, but accessing these funds often requires navigating legacy onboarding systems and friction-filled fraud-prevention measures. In this Digital-First Banking Tracker, Sam Sidhu, vice chair and chief operating officer at Customers Bank, explains how banks can leverage...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Hopper Notches $170 Million; NextPay Raises $125K In Pre-Seed Funding
March 24, 2021

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Hopper has landed $170 million in additional venture capital funding, while NextPay raised $125,000 in pre-seed funding. Plus, NatWest is working on a revamp of its core retail banking operation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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NatWest Counters FinTechs With Revamp Of Retail Banking Operation
March 24, 2021

To combat FinTech competitors and bolster revenue during a time of low interest rates, NatWest is working on a revamp of its core retail banking operation, the Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Report: Automation And Tight KYC Process Improve SMBs’ Loan Access
March 24, 2021

Financial institutions (FIs) are turning their focus to the post-pandemic world and contemplating the measures that will need to be taken in a radically changed environment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Neobank albo Integrates Acuant Tech; Revolut Grows Digital Banking In The...
March 23, 2021

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Mexican neobank albo has integrated Acuant’s Trusted Identity Platform, while British FinTech Revolut has submitted its draft application for a U.S. banking license. Plus, bank loans continue to drop even with a rise in assets. Get the Full...

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Digital Banking Apps Solidify Chart Positions In Latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking  
March 23, 2021

No one wants to admit it, but we miss seeing the nice people in our bank branch. The teller rocking a retro beehive and cat glasses; the manager who is austere, pleated, professional. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Revolut Expands Its Digital Banking Services In The US
March 22, 2021

Revolut, the British FinTech company that bills itself as a “financial super app,” announced on Monday (March 22) that it would begin operating in all 50 U.S. states. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Firstmark Selects Lumin Digital For Banking Technology; Jamaica Prepares For CBDC Later...
March 18, 2021

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Firstmark Credit Union (Firstmark) has chosen PSCU company Lumin Digital to provide online and mobile digital banking, while Jamaica is said to be one of the countries looking into central bank digital currencies (CBDC). Plus, a longtime Google veteran is joining Robinhood...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Elan, Sharonview Team On Card Program; i2c Collaborates With BrightFi To...
March 17, 2021

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Sharonview Federal Credit Union has collaborated with Elan Financial Services on a credit card program, while BrightFi is joining forces with i2c to offer mobile financial services to underbanked and unbanked consumers. Plus, Chime is holding early talks...