Tag: USA
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Carry, Fragment, Powder, and more
ICYMI Funding Round-Up
CarryFunding: $10 million Series A
Lead Investor: Accomplice VC
Valuation: $65 million pre-money
Purpose: Hiring, R&D initiatives
Additional: Opened $1 million...
Morgan Stanley buys stake in UK business payments start-up Sokin
Key Points:Acquisition Details:Morgan Stanley has acquired a significant stake in Sokin, a UK-based business payments start-up.
Transaction led by Morgan Stanley Expansion...
New wealthtech start-up Waltz launches US real estate investment platform
Key Points:Launch Objective:Enable foreign investors to invest in and purchase US residential real estate in 30 days or less.Service Features:Online...
Bank of Clarke partners with Greenlight for family money management solution
Key Points:Objective:Foster "healthy lifelong financial habits" among customers.Service Offering:Bank of Clarke customers can now register for a complimentary Greenlight subscription.
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Boku names former NatWest exec Rob Whittick as new CFO
Key Points:Company Background:Headquarters: London and San Francisco
Founded: 2008
Services: Localized payment solutions, direct carrier billing, A2A/real-time payments, digital wallet services
Clientele:...
CFPB proposes new rule to include payday advances under Truth in Lending Act
Key Points:Proposed Rule:Payday loan advances would be brought under the same scope as consumer loans.
Fees associated with accessing earned wages early...