Tag: Fintech
US regulator now accepts national bank charters from FinTechs
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is now accepting applications for national bank charters from non-depository FinTech firms.
FINRA requests comment on FinTech Innovation
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority(FINRA) is seeking comment on how it can support financial technology innovation in the Broker-Dealer Industry.
IA opens doors to FinTech accelerator supporting the asset management ecosystem
The Investment Association (IA) has opened its gates to applications for the debut cohort of its FinTech accelerator.
High Alpha raises over $100m for new fund and for Studio...
High Alpha, a ‘venture studio’ has raised just over $100m through the launch of its Studio II and its new flagship fund.
Fintech Europe adds DreamQuark & AlgoDynamix to first cohort
Plug and Play’s newest innovation platform Fintech Europe has selected its initial nine startups for its program.
Lightspeed Venture Partners closes pair of funds, totaling $1.8bn
Lightspeed Venture Partners has closed its twelfth fund on $750m alongside $1.05bn for its third vehicle targeting later-stage deals.
Parker Fitzgerald makes two hires to bolster Cyber Risk and RegTech
Parker Fitzgerald, a strategic advisor and consulting partner to financial institutions, has expanded its Cyber Risk and RegTech practices with two new hires.
Square withdraws application for banking license with the FDIC
San Francisco-based payments processor Square has reportedly withdrawn its regulatory application to open a deposit-taking bank.
Rosecliff Ventures raises over $74m for its second venture vehicle
Rosecliff Ventures has surged past its initial goal for its second fund to raise more than $74m in what appears to be its final close.
Lithuania launches RegTech tool for remote FinTech licensing
The Bank of Lithuania has launched a new RegTech tool to enable companies to apply for FinTech licences remotely.
