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South Korea FinTech Gets Initial Approval For Online Bank
Digital Banking // December 16, 2019

South Korean FinTech startup Viva Republica, creator of the financial services platform Toss, was granted preliminary approval for a digital banking license from the Financial Services Commission of Korea, a Monday (Dec. 16) press release indicated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Peter Thiel-Backed German Online Bank N26 Worth $3.5B
Digital Banking // July 18, 2019

Online bank N26 is now Germany’s highest-valued startup with a 3.5 billion valuation following a $170 million extension of Series D funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

WeBank Banking On AI To Improve Customer Service
Innovation // November 28, 2018

Tencent’s WeBank, China’s first internet-only bank, is banking on artificial intelligence to improve customer service, reported CNBC. 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...

Marcus Exceeds Goldman’s UK Expectations
Digital Banking // November 21, 2018

Goldman Sachs’ online retail bank Marcus is enjoying a strong debut internationally — the company says the rollout of Marcus in the U.K. has “exceeded every expectation.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Report: Online Banks’ Deposits Grow as Regionals Struggle

June 04, 2023
It is apparently a good time to be an online bank. 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 Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

South Korea FinTech Gets Initial Approval For Online Bank

December 16, 2019
South Korean FinTech startup Viva Republica, creator of the financial services platform Toss, was granted preliminary approval for a digital banking license from the Financial Services Commission of Korea, a...

Peter Thiel-Backed German Online Bank N26 Worth $3.5B

July 18, 2019
Online bank N26 is now Germany’s highest-valued startup with a 3.5 billion valuation following a $170 million extension of Series D funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

WeBank Banking On AI To Improve Customer Service

November 28, 2018
Tencent’s WeBank, China’s first internet-only bank, is banking on artificial intelligence to improve customer service, reported CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...