TipYo pitches digital tipping for hotel staff
There may no longer be an excuse for stiffing hotel staff who ferry bags to guest rooms. TipYo, an Alexandria,...
Banking
FIS touts client growth and loyalty partnership with PayPal
The modernization of core banking tools and loyalty point redemption mechanisms are key priorities for banking technology provider FIS. In...
Mexican digital bank Stori aims to assist the underbanked
Digital bank Stori, which is based in Mexico City, aims to reach customers with minimal access to financial services. Recent research...
Why Peter Thiel’s $3.5B fintech is fleeing Britain
Defying the gloom around the financial services industry in post-Brexit Britain, the U.K. has maintained its edge in fostering the...
Weekly Wrap: Varo gets FDIC approval, as Curve prepares for US launch
Welcome to the latest episode of our Weekly Wrap series, for the week ending Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. In this...
BofA integrates digital SMB tool with third-party platforms
Bank of America is enhancing the capabilities of its digital cash management tool for small businesses, Business Advantage 360, by...
Klarna creates global ‘Consumer Council’
Point-of-sale lender Klarna, which has a banking license in Europe and partners with banks in other markets, is creating a...
Revolut automates compliance workflows to fuel expansion
U.K.-based digital banking startup Revolut is expanding at a rapid clip. The company boasts more than 8 million customers across...
With new funding, Nova Credit to expand auto finance and mortgage businesses
Nova Credit, a startup whose technology helps banks underwrite immigrants, is growing its auto finance and mortgage offerings. Nova Credit...
S&P: US banks relying less on big-box stores to house branch locations
The growth of mobile and digital banking is driving in-store branch numbers down. In-store branches are satellite bank branches located inside large retail spaces, such as supermarkets or chains like Walmart and Safeway. As of January,...
