Tagged: banking

September 27, 2019 @ 4:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The majority of US-based credit unions seeking mergers intend to work with banks or Fintech firms, instead of merging with another credit union, according to a recent study by Chicago-based consulting company West Monroe Partners. West Monroe noted in its report: “Credit union leaders feel… Read More

September 25, 2019 @ 9:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1595, the SAFE Banking Act, a Cannabis friendly act of legislation that may enable marijuana-based businesses to access the federal banking system. The bipartisan legislation was sponsored by Congressmen Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), Denny Heck (D-WA), Steve Stivers… Read More

September 24, 2019 @ 8:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Nationwide announced on Tuesday it is investing in BankiFi, which is a business banking technology provider that uses open banking to provide a suite of business microservices which plug into banking infrastructure through APIs. Founded in 2018, BankiFi revealed it offers financial institutions a consent… Read More

September 23, 2019 @ 3:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Radius Bank, a U.S.-based digital bank, announced on Monday it has formed a partnership with Wallit, a rewards-based savings app for families, to teach teenagers smart money habits. Radius reported it will serve Wallit as a banking partner providing FDIC insurance. Radius Bank reported that… Read More

September 23, 2019 @ 8:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

London-based digital bank Starling Bank has introduced a new online banking app that allows its business clients to manage their funds more efficiently, according to a release. In addition to providing a mobile banking application, Sterling Bank offers a debit card that allows users to… Read More

September 20, 2019 @ 3:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

“Bank-As-A-Service” platform MatchMove has reportedly finalized an agreement with MoolahSense, a licensed peer-to-peer (P2P) lending firm. The deal involves a strategic stake, which will take effect immediately. CEO of MoolahSense Lawrence Yong noted: “We are excited to partner with MatchMove to launch a risk-mitigated ‘on-tap’… Read More

September 20, 2019 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Deutsche Bank has acquired a 4.9% stake in Deposit Solutions Gmbh, a Hamburg-based firm that develops accounting software for the real estate and financial services industry. Both parties have decided not to share details regarding the volume of the investment. CEO and founder of Deposit… Read More

September 20, 2019 @ 7:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Berlin based digital bank Penta has announced that after only 18 months of operation it has acquired over 10,000 business customers. User numbers have increased over 200% in the past two months, according to a release. Penta is a partner of Berlin-based solarisBank. In August,… Read More

September 19, 2019 @ 7:57 am By JD Alois  |  

Today, digital bank Revolut has announced the addition of free stock trading for both Standard and Premium customers. The feature is rolling out in 26 different markets including: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,… Read More

September 16, 2019 @ 4:48 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last month, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) began accepting applications for digital-only banks. The applications were being accepted by Fintechs and not established, traditional banks. MAS is expected to issue up to two digital full bank licenses and three digital wholesale bank licenses. The… Read More

September 16, 2019 @ 8:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK challenger bank Monzo announced on Monday that more than three million people are now using its banking services. The digital bank reported that the amount of people equals 1 in every 20 adults in the UK. Founded in 2015, Monzo claims it is building… Read More

September 14, 2019 @ 6:25 pm By Xu Gao  |  

The National Internet Finance Association of China Requires Members to Disclose Annualized Lending Costs This week, the National Internet Finance Association of China (NIFA) issued a notice to member institutions about annualized lending costs disclosure and industry discipline. According to the notice, some online lending… Read More

September 13, 2019 @ 8:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Europe’s Newest Digital Bank Northmill, a Fintech based in Stockholm, Sweden, has just received a banking license from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (SFSA or Finansinspektionen). Northmill was founded in 2006 and is “building the bank of tomorrow.” According to a blog post, Northmill applied… Read More

September 12, 2019 @ 1:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Spanish multinational commercial bank Santander has reportedly become the first financial institution to handle all aspects of a bond issuance process on a blockchain-based platform. The world’s ninth-largest financial services company used an ERC-20 compliant token to represent $20 million in issued debt, and settled… Read More

September 12, 2019 @ 12:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

Arival Bank, a digital-only challenger bank, has closed its crowdfunded bridge round (preferred equity) on SeedInvest-Crowdcube. Arival is the creation of a VC firm based in Singapore that claims 20 investments & multiple exits. The securities offering was a cross-Atlantic crowdfunding offering via the two… Read More

September 11, 2019 @ 11:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

Digital challenger bank Zenus Bank wants to be one of the first banks in the United States to service a global clientele. The San Juan based operation is said to be nearing launch, currently scheduled for Q4 of 2019, and in advance of this event,… Read More

September 11, 2019 @ 10:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

As was reported earlier this week, Revolut has decided to pass on its application for an e-Money license in Luxembourg. The decision was ostensibly made because Revolut has already received a passportable license in Lithuania and it is in the process of pursuing regulatory approval… Read More

September 10, 2019 @ 8:31 am By JD Alois  |  

Revolut has decided to withdraw its application for an e-Money license in Luxembourg, according to a report in the Telegraph. The application was originally filed in September of 2018. Revolut was said to make the decision following the approval of two financial services licenses from… Read More

September 10, 2019 @ 7:54 am By JD Alois  |  

Starling Bank, a digital-only challenger bank, has added two new partners to its marketplace feature. According to a note from the bank, Starling is now offering access to SME Insurtech Digital Risks and cybersecurity platform CyberSmart. Both services are available to customers of Starling Bank… Read More

September 9, 2019 @ 2:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Xinja Bank, an Australia-based neobank, announced on Monday it has received its full banking license from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and has launched its bank accounts.  Founded in 2017, Xinja Bank describes itself as an independent 100% digital neobank for Australians that is… Read More