bank regulation

FinTechs Wary Of US Bank Charter Plan

FinTechs Wary Of US Bank Charter Plan
FinTechs Wary Of US Bank Charter Plan
August 15, 2018  |  Banking

Despite having the chance to apply for banking licenses with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, many online lenders are proceeding with caution....

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Iran Central Bank Deputy Chief Arrested In Fraud Crackdown
Iran Central Bank Deputy Chief Arrested In Fraud Crackdown
August 06, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

The deputy chief of Iran’s central bank was dismissed from the position and arrested as part of the government’s crackdown on financial fraud, according to...

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Five at Five: Ride Hailing Service Grab Set For New $1B Investment
Five at Five: Ride Hailing Service Grab Set For New $1B Investment
August 01, 2018  |  News

Welcome to the Five at Five, your late look at the payments and commerce news of the day. Stories include Southeast Asia ride-hailing service Grab...

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Watchdog Says Its Hands Are Tied; Takes No Action Against RBS
Watchdog Says Its Hands Are Tied; Takes No Action Against RBS
August 01, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) will not face enforcement action by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), according to Reuters reports on Tuesday (July...

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Synovus Buys FCB Bank Financial In All-Stock Deal Valued At $2.9B
Synovus Buys FCB Bank Financial In All-Stock Deal Valued At $2.9B
July 24, 2018  |  Partnerships

Synovus Financial announced on Tuesday (July 24) that it is acquiring FCB Financial Holdings, owner of Florida Community Bank (FCB), Florida’s largest community bank, in...

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Wells Fargo Refunding Customers For Add-On Products
Wells Fargo Refunding Customers For Add-On Products
July 19, 2018  |  Banking

Wells Fargo, the embattled national bank, is reportedly refunding tens of millions of dollars for a range of products, including pet insurance and legal services....

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Funding Circle Fund Reduces US Exposure
Funding Circle Fund Reduces US Exposure
July 16, 2018  |  B2B Payments

An investment vehicle operated by U.K. alternative finance platform Funding Circle is reportedly turning away from U.S. exposure and doubling down on local investment through...

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Banks, Shadow Lenders Risk ‘Race To The Bottom’ In Corporate Bond Market
Banks, Shadow Lenders Risk ‘Race To The Bottom’ In Corporate Bond Market
July 13, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Analysts are warning that rising competition among large lenders and shadow banks to issue junk bonds may cause a “race to the bottom” and uncover...

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