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Brex Offers FDIC Insurance, Adds Chief Legal Officer

PYMNTS

Brex , the San Francisco financial technology startup, is offering FDIC insurance on its no-fee cash management account, the company announced Wednesday (July 22). The new feature in Brex Cash allows customers the choice to hold cash savings with FDIC insurance, or invest in Money Market Funds.

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Acquisition and integration considerations for banks in 2024

Abrigo

Account for the details before your FDIC bank acquisition Consider these tips for assessing your institution and a to-be-acquired institution for a smooth integration You might also like this webinar, "Valuation and purchase accounting: Navigating the changing M&A landscape."

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FDIC issues advisory on deposit insurance and crypto assets

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC has issued an “Advisory to FDIC-insured institutions Regarding Deposit Insurance and Dealings with Crypto Companies ” to address the agency’s concerns regarding misrepresentations about FDIC deposit insurance by certain crypto companies. The FDIC identifies two issues that can create customer confusion.

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FDIC issues final rule on ILC deposit insurance applications

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC has issued a final rule setting forth the conditions it will impose and the commitments it will require to approve a deposit insurance application from an industrial bank or industrial loan company (collectively, ILC) whose parent company is not subject to consolidated supervision by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB).

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Fintechs Face Difficult Regulatory Realities on Charters

Bank Innovation

. — Fintechs are having trouble facing reality when it comes to obtaining bank charters, FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams and Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting said here at the FDIC’s Fintech and the Future of Banking conference on Wednesday.

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Southeast Asia B2B FinTech Keeps VC Wheels Turning

PYMNTS

With social distancing and an economic downturn the new reality for many markets around the world, venture capital is expected to slow significantly. bank technology firm securing $100 million to expand in the region. The investment is part of KarbonCard’s seed round, which secured another $1 million last month.

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Bank planned in nation's capital secures FDIC approval

American Banker

Organizers of Founders Bank in Washington are still need to raise at least $25 million before opening.

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