J.P. Morgan Backs $65m Funding in B2B Financial Solutions Provider Slope

Slope, a fintech company specializing in innovative B2B financial solutions, announced it has raised $65 million in a new funding round. The investment, led by J.P. Morgan and Notable Capital, brings Slope’s total funding to $252 million, comprising $77 million in equity and $175 million… Read More

Neobank Dave Issues Statement Regarding CFPB Proposal, an Interpretive Ruling Around Paycheck Advance and EWA

Dave Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVE), one of the nation’s neobanks, has recently issued a statement regarding a proposal from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Dave’s management has stated: “We are closely monitoring the recently proposed interpretive ruling from the CFPB around paycheck advance and earned… Read More

UK Private Equity Investment Cools in H1 2024, Rebound Expected in Second Half – Report

Mid-market private equity investment activity in the UK declined by 11% in the first half of 2024, as challenging macroeconomic conditions persisted, according to KPMG UK’s latest mid-market Private Equity analysis. The firm’s most recent M&A research study revealed “that 321 mid-market transactions were completed… Read More

UK Finance Chief Executive David Postings Comments on 2024 King’s Speech

David Postings, Chief Executive of UK Finance, comments on the 2024 King’s Speech. David Postings from UK Finance noted: “We welcome the focus in the King’s Speech on economic stability and growth, something the financial services sector will play a key role in delivering. The… Read More

Human Interest, the 401(k) Provider, Announces Key Steps Towards Public Company Readiness

Human Interest, the 401(k) provider, announced significant steps towards public company readiness with financings of $267M and key hires and board appointments, “all of whom share deep, first-hand experience taking companies public.” The funding includes a previously unannounced Series E raise “led by Marshall Wace… Read More

Betterment to Offer Goldman Sachs Tax-Smart Bonds Portfolio for Investors Seeking Tax Advantaged Investments

Investment platform Betterment has partnered with Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) to provide the Goldman Sachs Tax-Smart Bonds portfolio. Not too long ago, Betterment took over Goldman’s Marcus Invest, a Fintech wealth management platform, which is being shuttered. This is part of Goldman’s exit from providing extensive… Read More

Nu Asset Management, Nubank’s Investment Fund Manager, Announces New ETFs

In another step towards contributing to the development of the ETF market in Brazil, Nu Asset Management (Nubank’s investment fund manager) announces two new solutions: the Nu Ibov Smart Low Volatility B3 (LVOL11) and the Nu Ibov Smart High Beta B3 (HIGH11). The two ETFs… Read More

Earned Wage Access Fintech Clair Partners with Payroll and HR Focused Service Provider Gusto

Clair, the fintech company offering free Earned Wage Advances (EWA) originated by a national bank, announced a partnership with Gusto, an integrated, all-in-one software platform that automates and simplifies company payroll, benefits, and HR. Through this collaboration, Clair and Gusto are said to be breaking… Read More

Bank of England Reports Issues with CHAPS, Impacting “High Value” Payments [U]

The Bank of England is reporting issues with CHAPS or Clearing House Automated Payment System, the platform that enables real-time gross settlement payments in the United Kingdom. The Bank stated that the issues impacted some “high-value and time-sensitive payments, including some house purchases.” The Bank… Read More

State Street Is Reportedly Exploring Feasibility of Blockchain-enabled Solutions

State Street (NYSE: STT) is currently examining various options for settling payments on blockchain, according to a report from Bloomberg. State Street, which is focused on the financial services and banking sector, is assessing if it should introduce its own stablecoin, issuing its own deposit… Read More

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