Banking

Banking
An Open Road For Open Banking?
November 09, 2020

In banking, collaboration — between the traditional players like banks and the tech savvy FinTechs bringing a slew of new apps to market — is key. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Banking
Blockchain Lending Firm Figure Seeks National Bank Charter
November 06, 2020

Financial services firm Figure Technologies, Inc. has sought a national bank charter from the Office of the Controller of the Currency (OCC), which will let it meet “promises of efficiency, affordability and financial inclusion,” according to a Friday (Nov. 6) announcement. Get the Full Story...

Banking
UK Digital Bank Starling Launches New Capital Drive As Founder Anne Boden Eyes IPO
November 06, 2020

Starling Bank is pushing ahead with plans to raise another $263 million as the U.K.-based digital bank looks to fuel additional expansion in its home market while eyeing an initial public offering (IPO) down the line. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Banking
Virtual IBANs Remove Friction From Cross-Border, B2B Payments
November 06, 2020

As eCommerce and B2B payments expand across borders, time zones and currencies, virtual international bank account numbers (IBANS) can pave the way for firms to capture online sales efficiently — and bypass the frictions of traditional banking relationships. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Banking
Commerzbank Warns Of Pandemic-Related Bankruptcies In 2021
November 05, 2020

Commerzbank, Germany’s second-largest bank, is bracing for widespread bankruptcies among small and mid-sized business customers as the pandemic continues to weigh heavily on the global economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Banking
Today In Digital-First Banking: Alfa-Bank Joins Contour Trade Network; JPMorgan Names New Liquidity Solutions And...
November 04, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Alfa-Bank has become a part of Contour’s international trade finance network, while J.P. Morgan has named a leader of liquidity solutions and escrow. Plus, Visa is collaborating with UAE-based NOW Money to bring digital banking services to low-income...

Banking
Merchants Ready For Open Banking — And Its New Laws — To Impact US Rollout
November 04, 2020

In its March 2020 brief “Developments in Open Banking and APIs: Where Does the U.S. Stand?”, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston said, “To date, U.S. regulators have taken a more hands-off approach by issuing non-binding guidelines, thus allowing industry stakeholders to pave the way...

Banking
No Open And Shut Path For Open Banking As CFPB Mulls Rules
November 03, 2020

If data is the oil that brings change to financial services, the pipelines are increasingly under scrutiny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Banking
Today In Digital-First Banking: Zelle Exceeds 1B P2P Payments; China’s Digital Yuan Tests Process 4M+...
November 03, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, digital payments network Zelle crossed over the one-billion transaction mark, while China’s tests of a digital yuan have processed over four million transactions. Plus, Bloomberg clients will now have the capacity to use the company’s terminal to look...