banking

Banking is an industry that handles cash, credit, and other financial transactions. Banks provide a safe place to store extra cash and credit. One key step towards financial independence is having a solid banking account.

Nonbank Lenders Pose Risks to Traditional Banks as Private Credit Surges
Nonbank Lenders Pose Risks to Traditional Banks as Private Credit Surges
June 18, 2024  |  Banking

Coming into 2024, PYMNTS spotlighted the appeal of private credit, also known as private debt, issued to corporates, and which offered up, and still offers,...

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Prometeo Launches Bank Account Validation Offering for US Market
Prometeo Launches Bank Account Validation Offering for US Market
June 18, 2024  |  Banking

Latin American FinTech Prometeo has launched its Bank Account Validation (BAV) offering for the U.S. market. This offering enables Latin American businesses to connect with...

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Swiss Regulator Says HSBC Violated Money Laundering Regulations
Swiss Regulator Says HSBC Violated Money Laundering Regulations
June 18, 2024  |  AML

Swiss financial market supervisory authority FINMA has ruled that HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA violated money laundering regulations. This ruling followed enforcement proceedings opened by...

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Citi Gives New International Money Movement Division a Day in Spotlight
Citi Gives New International Money Movement Division a Day in Spotlight
June 17, 2024  |  Banking

Citigroup is reportedly putting its services business at the forefront of its upgrade project, highlighting how the global movement of money can enhance profitability. The...

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Making Sense of For Benefit Accounts (FBOs) and FinTech’s Future
Making Sense of For Benefit Accounts (FBOs) and FinTech’s Future
June 17, 2024  |  Legal

The recent Synapse bankruptcy represents one of the biggest implosions in the FinTech sector’s history. The ongoing mess at the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform has affected...

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Evolve Was Served a Cease-and-Desist Order — Now What?
Evolve Was Served a Cease-and-Desist Order — Now What?
June 17, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Reserve Board issued a “cease and desist” order against Evolve Bancorp and its subsidiary, Evolve Bank & Trust, that may have a chilling effect...

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Mastercard and Thought Machine Partner to Deliver Core Banking Capabilities
Mastercard and Thought Machine Partner to Deliver Core Banking Capabilities
June 17, 2024  |  Partnerships

Mastercard and Thought Machine have expanded their partnership to deliver payments and core banking capabilities to financial institutions worldwide. This collaboration brings together Mastercard’s global...

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QED Investors’ Gerety Says BaaS Model May Be Stronger Without Synapse
QED Investors’ Gerety Says BaaS Model May Be Stronger Without Synapse
June 17, 2024  |  Banking

The Synapse bankruptcy saga continues to rock the BaaS world, marked by last week’s revelation of $85 million in missing funds. The plot thickened last...

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Elder Scams Spike as More Boomers Move Online
Elder Scams Spike as More Boomers Move Online
June 14, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

As more baby boomers and seniors go online to get their banking done — making payments, investing and paying bills or taxes — the fraudsters...

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