Fintech
A challenger bank, an alternative credit score company and a proposed federal credit union are improving access to banking and lending for those who have been in prison.
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Companies on the Best Places to Work in Fintech list offer sabbaticals or generous vacation time, which helps attract young talent and lets veteran employees re-energize.
June 1 -
The Minneapolis company believes a new partnership with LiquidX will grow its niche supply-chain financing business by 'multiples.' The goal is to help more suppliers get paid early in a system that's been pinched throughout the pandemic.
May 10
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Amid fresh competition from newcomers seeking to build brand recognition, banks that sponsor pro sports teams are leaning into content that tells a story about their connections to local communities.
May 9 -
GradFin offers advisory services to Americans who want assistance with their student loans. The acquisition is part of the Cleveland bank’s strategy of adding niche digital businesses.
May 9 - AB - Technology
Increasing numbers of banks are now letting business customers do their banking within their existing accounting and workplace software.
May 9 -
Long Game, which Truist acquired for an undisclosed sum, allows consumers to set savings goals and earn extra cash by playing casino-style lottery games.
May 3 -
Genesis Financial will use Nova Credit’s bank account data analysis to approve credit to applicants with little or no credit bureau files.
May 3 -
Britain’s prior approach to regulating financial technology has been held up as the de facto bar, industry executives say — but on crypto, its more risk-averse outlook has stymied the sector’s growth.
April 20 -
To ensure authenticity, Community First Credit Union had its AI-powered voice system learn by communicating with Spanish-speaking employees who could teach it local terms and mannerisms.
April 14