Nasdaq leads $20m funding in blockchain firm Symbiont
Will use funds for action in data management and lending space.
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Glacier Bancorp coolly deploys Roostify’s digital mortgage solution
US regional bank holding company reports “significant increase in online applications” since launch.
Swift releases pay later API standards
To prompt worldwide adoption.
Kabbage powers Alibaba’s pay later payments programme
Alibaba’s SME customers can get up to $150,000 of financing.
Middleware and Mambu strengthen alliance
Offering client onboarding, loan origination, and card and payments connectivity.
New investment for LendUp spurs credit card spin off
The US company will spin off its credit card business, Mission Lane, as a separate, stand-alone entity.
CAN Capital introduces new CEO Edward Siciliano
Alternative SME financing firm has a new captain.
LendingFront moves forward with $4m funding
Series A round led by Information Venture Partners.
SuperMoney and lendtech Best Egg nest together
Financial resource solution provider teams with consumer lending platform.
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Three Midwestern credit unions sign up for Fiserv’s DNA
The lucky three are Ideal Credit Union, TopLine Federal Credit Union and Dakota West Credit Union.
Banking Technology Awards 2018: and the winners are…
The Banking Technology Awards 2018 winners announced!
Lower’s a goer with AI-powered lending launch
Firm plans to sock it to ’em for mortgage decisions.
Could PayPal dethrone banks when it comes to small business loans?
In the field of small business loans, PayPal is certainly changing the traditional paradigm.
Finicity the kingmaker for Princeton Mortgage’s SnapApp
Its Verification of Assets solution is an asset to US firm.
KKR leads $100m funding round in Cross River Bank
New Jersey-based bank plans expansion abroad.
CUNA Mutual Group acquires lendtech Mirador
US firm aiming for digital lending market for credit unions.
Roostify powers TD Bank’s digital mortgages
Bank is using DecisionBuilder lead tool to let customers find suitable loan products.
AWS goes all the way with Ellie Mae
That would be a story. This is about moving to a cloud infrastructure.
Finca Impact Finance picks Finastra for IFRS9 needs
Takes no risks in regulatory compliance with Fusion Risk.
SuperMoney launches student loan refinancing marketplace
Financial services comparison site is venturing into new territory.
Prosper plans HELOC product launch in 2019
New digital Home Equity Line of Credit product is on the way.
Lendtech SoFi flying low as losses linger
US firm has lost money for the second consecutive quarter.
UBS ferociously fights DoJ fraud claims
Swiss bank says the claims aren’t supported by law.
Top fintech stories this week – 9 November 2018
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Crypto bank Nebeus raises £1m funding
Plans for expansion into Europe, Asia and South America are underway.
Experian launches Experian Credit 3D for insightful credit scoring
Offering a long-term view of a customer’s finances.
Biz2Credit tech to provide online business loans to Popular Bank
Over half of business loans are processed online.
Wahed Invest obtains $8m from existing investors
It claims to be the first Islamic fintech start-up to reach a valuation of $100 million.
PNC Bank teams with OnDeck to streamline SME financing
Offering digital business lines of credit up to $100,000 within one to three business days.
Experian, FICO and Finicity launch UltraFICO Score
Three fintechs joined forces to create a new credit scoring technology designed for thin-file customers.
Lending Club, Wealthfront and Intuit team for consumer data
What do you get when you combine Intuit, Lending Club and Wealthfront?
Banking Technology Awards 2018: shortlist announced!
Winners will be unveiled on 13 December in London!
USAA and StreetShares join forces for SME lending
A six-month pilot to bring small business financing to US military veterans.
OnDeck launches Platform-as-a-Service subsidiary, ODX
Helping banks digitise their SME lending efforts with software, analytic insights and professional services.
Roostify and Ellie Mae team up for lendtech efficiency
A bi-directional integration between Roostify and Ellie Mae is a boon for US lenders.
Top fintech stories this week – 12 October 2018
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US lendtechs CUneXus and Kasasa team up
Kasasa has integrated with CUneXus’ cplXpress offering.
