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S Korean App-Based Lender K Bank Files First Application for IPO

S Korean App-Based Lender K Bank Files First Application for IPO
S Korean App-Based Lender K Bank Files First Application for IPO
June 30, 2022  |  IPO

South Korean app-based lender K Bank has submitted a preliminary application to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) in the country, Reuters reported Thursday (June...

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GetVantage Raises $36M to Grow Revenue-Based Financing Biz
GetVantage Raises $36M to Grow Revenue-Based Financing Biz
June 30, 2022  |  Investments

Alternative revenue-based funding platform GetAdvantage raised $36 million in equity and debt led by DMI Sparkle Fund and Varanium Nexgen Fintech Fund, with Varanium’s partner...

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Coinbase Furthers European Expansion Following US Layoffs
Coinbase Furthers European Expansion Following US Layoffs
June 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Already active in the U.K., Ireland, and Germany, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is seeking additional licenses across Europe in an international expansion move that follows layoffs...

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The Data Point: New Tech for Cross-Border Payments Rates With 64% of All FIs
The Data Point: New Tech for Cross-Border Payments Rates With 64% of All FIs
June 30, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

Financial institutions (FIs) are rising to the challenges of business clients seeking and doing more business in overseas markets, requiring a rethink — and in many...

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Mobile Tech Matches Mechanics to Drivers in Need
Mobile Tech Matches Mechanics to Drivers in Need
June 30, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As with many other products and services, consumers increasingly expect to be able to arrange for automotive repair and maintenance through digital channels.  Get the...

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Walgreens Looks to Healthcare and Digital for Growth
Walgreens Looks to Healthcare and Digital for Growth
June 30, 2022  |  Healthcare

With COVID-19 vaccinations and urgent care visits dropping through spring as infection fears faded, Big Pharmacy is looking to get back on track with expansion...

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Despite Risks, Crypto-Backed Mortgages, Loans Gaining Traction
Despite Risks, Crypto-Backed Mortgages, Loans Gaining Traction
June 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

There’s been talk about people buying real estate with cryptocurrency for some time, but a new report from banking giant Citi finds that crypto-backed mortgages...

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Auto Lenders Brace for Higher Interest Rates, Recession
Auto Lenders Brace for Higher Interest Rates, Recession
June 30, 2022  |  Economy

As the Federal Reserve boosts interest rates to beat inflation, all sorts of debt becomes more expensive. Much of the everyday focus may be on...

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Aliaswire Unveils Invoicing, Payments Offering
Aliaswire Unveils Invoicing, Payments Offering
June 30, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Payments company Aliaswire has debuted new invoicing and payments capabilities for manufacturers and distributors using its DirectBiller platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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