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Weekly Wrap: Varo gets FDIC approval, as Curve prepares for US launch

Bank Innovation

In this episode, editors discuss the following news developments: The implications of banking startup Varo’s FDIC approval; How U.K. card startup Curve opened a New York City office in advance of its U.S. Welcome to the latest episode of our Weekly Wrap series, for the week ending Friday, Feb.

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37 Corporate Innovation Labs In Finance

CB Insights

Notable projects: Card Free Access is a program developed out of the lab that allows Wells Fargo Banking customers to access ATMs through a variety of methods without their cards. Partnership Fund for New York City and Accenture — FinTech Innovation Lab. TransUnion — Innovation Lab. Founded: 2010.