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First National Bank Plans Online SMB Lending Portal
December 13, 2017

First National Bank and Trust Company is planning the launch of a digital small business lending portal and has tapped a partner to create the solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Challenger Banks Penta, Arro Debut Small Business Accounts
December 13, 2017

Two challenger banks in the European Union — U.K.-based Arro and Germany-based Penta — both announced Tuesday (Dec. 12) that their small- and medium-sized business (SMB) account services have launched. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Santander Enhances Cash Management Services With Treasury Link
December 13, 2017

Santander Bank is rolling out a new solution for its corporate clients. The financial institution (FI) announced Tuesday (Dec. 12) that its Treasury Link solution is now live in the U.S. and will provide cash management services for such corporate customers. Get the Full Story Complete...

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The Blockchain Consortia Train Continues To Roll
December 13, 2017

This time last year, industry experts begin dolling out their predictions for 2017. Deloitte, itself an investor in the technology, predicted ongoing creation of blockchain consortia as more innovators, FinTechs and large institutions collaborate to explore use-cases and begin to create working solutions based on...

Security & Fraud
New AIG Cybersecurity Model Scores, Benchmarks Company Risk
December 13, 2017

American International Group (AIG) announced on Tuesday (Dec. 12) a new cyber benchmarking model that quantifies and scores the cyber risk of its clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Banking
Aspiration Raises $47M To Grow “Ethical” Online Bank
December 13, 2017

Aspiration, the online bank launched by a former speech writer for President Bill Clinton, has raised $47 million in Series B funding from a variety of celebrities and celebrity investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Bitcoin
Metropolitan Bank Holding Rises 40 Percent Thanks To Bitcoin Debit Card
December 13, 2017

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp., the community bank that went public in November, has seen its stock gain close to 40 percent, and the boost may be the result of a bitcoin debit card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Westfield Malls Bought For $15.7B By French Mall Operator
December 13, 2017

Westfield, the Australia-based mall operator with a sizable U.S. presence, is being bought for $15.7 billion from Unibail-Rodamco SE, the European shopping center firm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Investments
PayPal, Accel Back Fraud Detection Startup, Simility
December 13, 2017

Simility, the fraud detection and risk management startup, has landed $17.5 million in funding. 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...