Retailers, telecoms, entertainment conglomerates and other non-bank companies are stepping up their interest in national bank charters amid a “new normal” in financial services.
Jan 25, 2021
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We are on the cusp of an explosion of financial services and fintech innovation across markets, regions, companies, demographics.
Jan 23, 2021
When it came to institutions moving quickly to meet shifting consumer needs during the pandemic, JPMorgan Chase was no exception.
Jan 22, 2021
Fintech Plaid is launching a nine-month incubator for early-stage startup fintech founders who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color called FinRise.
Jan 21, 2021
Over the years, Citi Ventures has made over 140 investments and has a current active profile of over 70 companies across six sectors.
Jan 21, 2021
Notarize has tapped Larry D’Angelo as its first president and chief commercial officer, the company announced on Thursday.
Jan 21, 2021
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Kathy Kraninger announced Wednesday she is resigning from her post at the request of President Joe Biden’s administration.
Jan 20, 2021
Fintech infrastructure company Unit has been busy. It came out of stealth in early December 2020, raised $18.6 million and brought on Amanda Swoverland as its Chief Compliance Officer. The San Francisco-based startup has developed a platform that helps tech companies build financial features into their products – such as accounts, cards, payments, lending and […]
Jan 20, 2021
Payments and financial services technology company Fiserv has promoted two of its employees to newly created executive leadership positions.
Jan 20, 2021
Last Friday was Brian Brooks’ final day as Acting Comptroller, leaving career staff to lead the agency until a successor is in place. Does this mean Friday was also the last day that the OCC was open to innovative charter applications? We think not.
Jan 20, 2021