London-based digital payment provider Revolut has applied for an e-money license in Luxembourg in case the Brexit impact creates legal complications.
Revolut is not alone, as fintechs have struggled with the
It’s a potential hit to London’s status as a technology hub, given
Revolut has asked Luxembourg authorities how many staff members it would need in Luxumbourg to qualify for a local license, reports the
Hanscom Federal Credit Union in Massachusetts said it would acquire Peoples Bancorp and its insurance agency. It marked the 21st deal of the year involving a credit union buying a bank.
The OCC's 2024 annual report said that while the federal banking system remains stable, it faces challenges such as rising credit costs, declining net income and increasing nonperforming loans.
BNY announced expanded employee benefits and a boost in its minimum wage for all U.S.-based employees; Synovus has added former FIS executive Greg Montana to its executive board; National Bank Holdings sold off a fifth of its securities portfolio; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
The Capital One-Discover merger, the war against Visa and Mastercards' swipe fees and budding payment technologies were most popular with American Banker readers in 2024.
Financial institutions that build a presence on the social media platform could gain a first-mover advantage and a communications channel with potential customers, experts say.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued three of the largest U.S. banks for fraud perpetrated on the bank-owned payment network Zelle, alleging shoddy safeguards and millions in consumer losses.
