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Chase Accelerates Expansion with 160 New Branches by 2026
The banking giant aims to enhance accessibility for customers across the U.S.Highlights: Chase plans to open 160 new branches by 2026.This expansion aims to improve customer accessibility.The new branches...
FinTech
Figure Technologies Data Breach Affects Nearly One Million Accounts
Cybersecurity incident exposes sensitive information of Figure Technologies users.Highlights: Nearly one million accounts affected by Figure Technologies breach.Sensitive...
FinTech
Engine by Starling Partners with SBS Bank to Strengthen New Zealand Banking
SBS Bank integrates Engine's technology to enhance digital services.Highlights: Engine by Starling partners with SBS Bank for digital...
FinTech
JPMorgan Fined $12.18 Million for Risk Reporting Violations
ECB penalizes JPMorgan for serious lapses in risk reporting accuracy.Highlights: JPMorgan fined $12.18 million by the ECB.Penalties stem...
FinTech
PayPal Bug Exposes Unauthorized Access to Business Accounts
Security breach affects numerous business accounts, creating urgent need for user vigilance.Highlights: A coding bug in PayPal allowed...
ECB Selects Almaviva & Fabrick to Develop App & SDK for Digital Euro
Almaviva and Fabrick awarded framework agreement by ECB to build the official Digital Euro mobile app, supporting SDKs/APIs and EU-wide integration under a €153...
Santander UK CEO Mike Regnier to Step Down Amid TSB Integration
Mike Regnier will leave his role as CEO of Santander UK by Q1 2026 as the bank prepares to integrate its acquisition of TSB,...
US Payment Processor Merchant Industry Acquired by Lovell Minnick Partners
Lovell Minnick Partners acquires Merchant Industry to scale processing infrastructure, bring in seasoned leadership, and drive growth in SMB payment services.
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Lovell Minnick Partners...
Yup Raises $32M to Accelerate Growth and Push Toward Profitability
Singapore-based digital credit platform Yup secures $32 million in the C-1 funding round to expand in Southeast Asia and edge closer to break-even by...
HKMA Consults Banks on Sharing Scam Loss Responsibility
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launches a consultation with retail banks to establish a shared responsibility framework for handling customer claims related to...
SureCo Secures $23M Series A to Expand ICHRA Platform for Large Employers
The funding will accelerate SureCo’s technology development, carrier integration, and service team expansion to meet the growing demand from large employers seeking predictable health...
HawkSoft and Cara Partner to Bring AI to Insurance Agencies
The collaboration integrates Cara’s insurance-specialized AI into HawkSoft’s agency management system, automating workflows and reducing manual effort for agencies.
Highlights:
HawkSoft and Cara join forces...
Bite Investments Raises $25M Growth Capital from NewSpring
UK-based fintech Bite Investments secures $25 million in strategic funding from NewSpring Capital to expand its team, scale its flagship SaaS platform, and accelerate...
Light Raises $30M Series A to Fuel US Expansion and AI Accounting Automation
Danish fintech Light secures $30 million in Series A funding led by Balderton Capital to scale its AI-native accounting platform, open a New York...

