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Chime Could Reach $30 Billion Valuation With Stock Market Flotation
March 16, 2021

Chime is holding early talks with investment banks on a new stock market flotation, which could value the startup at over $30 billion, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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FinTech Startup Revolut Says Goodbye To Canada
March 16, 2021

British FinTech company Revolut announced this week it would suspend its Canadian operations, 18 months after launching a beta version of its platform in that country. 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: PSCU Rolls Out New Contact Center Solution; Blend Inks Deal To...
March 16, 2021

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, PSCU has introduced a new contact center offering, while Blend has signed a definitive deal to buy Title365. Plus, Novo has launched new functions to help small companies throughout the U.S. to better track and manage their funds....

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NatWest Violated Money Laundering Rules, FCA Says
March 16, 2021

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced Tuesday (March 16) it had commenced criminal proceedings against National Westminster Bank Plc (NatWest) for violation of money laundering regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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upSWOT Raises $4.3 Million Toward SMB Banking Help
March 15, 2021

FinTech platform upSWOT, which works to help financial institutions service small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has come off a seed round with $4.3 million, a Monday (March 15) press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Banks’ Outlook Improves As Economy Bests Worst-Case Forecasts
March 15, 2021

Banks set aside billions of dollars to cover expected losses due to the economic collapse triggered by the pandemic. But the worst-case scenarios did not materialize, which means some of that cash can now be turned into profits, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday...

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First Digital Launches; Set To Disrupt Israeli Banking Business
March 14, 2021

First Digital Bank, which is the first digital Israeli bank to launch since 1978, has begun trial operations as of Sunday (March 14), Reuters reported. The bank will be open to the public later this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: LendingClub Loan Volume Bounces Back; NTT DATA Helps Banks Compete With...
March 11, 2021

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, LendingClub reported as part of its fourth-quarter financial results that originations increased 56 percent quarter over quarter, while NTT DATA is providing a new digital banking platform. Plus, Shinhan Bank has built out a pilot program for a...

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NTT DATA Offers Digital Platform To Help Banks Compete With FinTechs
March 11, 2021

NTT DATA, based in Tokyo, is offering a new digital banking platform that the company said will help established financial institutions (FIs) “address transformation challenges with their legacy technology and to launch new services” more quickly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...