General News

November 11, 2023 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cost cutting is said to be behind a significant drop in satisfaction levels in 2023, according to a comprehensive update shared by KMPG. The UK’s biggest brands are turning “to artificial intelligence (AI) to develop better customer and colleague experiences,” according to KPMG’s latest Customer… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 12:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America’s digital marketplace bank, announced it crossed $1 billion of personal loans sold through its Structured Loan Certificates Program (SLCLC Program). The company anticipates approximately $2 billion dollars of loan volume “through the SLCLC Program… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 11:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chargebacks911 and Fi911, the global firm focused on chargeback management technology, has reaffirmed its support of continued discussion “around strategies to reduce the likelihood of friendly fraud, such as the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed ‘click-to-cancel’ provision to its 1973 Negative Option Rule.” The provision… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 11:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency lender Hodlnaut has started its liquidation in Singapore. As widely reported, Hodlnaut is to be liquidated in Singapore following a failed attempt to restructure the firm’s business operations. The company reportedly lost funds during the Terra/Luna collapse and the demise of FTX in late… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

With macroeconomic conditions continuing to make it difficult for auto lenders to maintain or increase profitability, all eyes have “turned to digital channels as the most cost-effective and efficient means to do so.” According to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study, released… Read More

November 10, 2023 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Germany’s Finance Minister Christian Lindner on Thursday (November 9, 2023) called on European Union nations to choose Frankfurt as the seat of the bloc’s anti-money laundering authority (AMLA). Lindner stated that a decision to locate AMLA in Frankfurt is a key move in order to… Read More

November 9, 2023 @ 10:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

American Express (NYSE:AXP) announced that American Express Business Checking is now available to any eligible U.S. small business, “offering a digital banking experience with no monthly maintenance fees, 24/7 service, and the ability to earn and redeem Membership Rewards points with select travel partners and… Read More

November 9, 2023 @ 10:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of London announced the appointment of Frankie Woodhead as Chief Product Officer, effective immediately. In his role, Frankie will “oversee product vision, development and delivery across the UK Bank and Group.” Frankie joins the bank “with 15 years of senior leadership experience across… Read More

November 9, 2023 @ 11:26 am By JD Alois  |  

Recently, there have been various reports about the decline in venture capital funding. VC money is a key component in funding risky early-stage ventures. While only a fraction of the investments may drive results, some of these companies may turn into revolutionary platforms or launch… Read More

November 9, 2023 @ 6:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Shonaid Jemmett-Page reportedly takes the place of David Gagie as Chair of UK Board of Directors ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking for financial institutions. The Fintech company confirmed in a blog post that “subject to regulatory approval, it has appointed Shonaid… Read More

November 8, 2023 @ 5:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Primer, the unified infrastructure for global payments and commerce, has secured investment from the internet company Tencent. Primer claims that it has experienced rapid growth “across Europe, Asia Pacific and the US markets including significant customer wins across retail, fashion, travel and mobility industries with… Read More

November 7, 2023 @ 9:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PeerBerry’s business partner – real estate developer SIB Group – has reportedly repaid investors a €200 000 loan (real estate project “Lini namai”) and paid €41,076 in interest to our investors. PeerBerry enters its seventh year of operations “with a record amount of funded loans… Read More

November 7, 2023 @ 9:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ron Green has been named Mastercard Fellow in order “to drive innovation in security; Michael Lashlee will lead Corporate Security” As part of its ongoing commitment to cybersecurity innovation, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) announced Chief Security Officer Ron Green will “become a Mastercard Fellow, a newly… Read More

November 7, 2023 @ 1:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nearly four in five wealthy families have had unplanned discussions about wealth with 26% later regretting it, according to a new study published by the Merrill Center for Family Wealth, a part of Merrill Private Wealth Management. The research found 33% of families “increased family… Read More

November 7, 2023 @ 12:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

Investment crowdfunding displayed strength and resiliency during the month of October, according to the most recent report from Crowdfund Capital Advisors (CCA). While recent weeks have more than their fair share of challenges policy-wise and in regard to the overall economy, investment crowdfunding under Regulation… Read More

November 7, 2023 @ 9:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced the promotion of Archie Deskus to Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of PayPal, “effective immediately.” In this role, she will reportedly “oversee PayPal’s global technology, engineering, and information organizations.” In addition to enabling PayPal’s technology strategy, priorities,… Read More

November 6, 2023 @ 6:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

DealMaker, one of the fastest-growing companies based in Canada, has hired a Chief Financial Officer. According to a statement from the firm, Mike Rasic has spent the last 35 years working in regulated industries, including with Fintechs. DealMaker says that Rasic specializes in mid-stage firms… Read More

November 6, 2023 @ 1:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global corporate venture capital-backed funding and deals drop to the lowest levels since 2018, according to an update from CBInsights. Quarterly corporate venture capital (CVC)-backed funding “has fallen 73% from its all-time high ($48.6B) just 2 years ago,” the CBInsights report revealed. In that same… Read More

November 6, 2023 @ 9:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ESTO Holdings OU, an Estonian payment processor and consumer credit provider,  reported its financial results “for the three-quarters of 2023.” With revenue growth of 54% from a year ago, the company has “achieved a historic milestone by attaining a three consecutive quarter profit of EUR… Read More

November 6, 2023 @ 9:41 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Two in three consumers (65%) with a student loan said they were caught by surprise when the U.S. Department of Education announced this summer that student loan repayments would begin once more in October 2023. TransUnion’s Q4 2023 Consumer Pulse study found that 49% of… Read More