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Varo Achieves Milestone AsĀ First Consumer FinTech To Get National Charter

PYMNTS

Colin Walsh got lots of laughs five years ago when he talked of his intention to launch a financial technology (FinTech) startup. On Friday (July 31), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced Varo Bank has been granted its full-service national bank charter. the San Francisco-based online bank, had the last laugh.

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Regional Banks Guide Corporates To Future-Proof Accounts Payable

PYMNTS

People’s United Bank Senior Vice President of Treasury Management Cris Sigovitch told PYMNTS that while access to payables FinTech solutions is important, perhaps even more essential is access to a trusted partner that can guide firms toward a resilient and future-proof AP department. ” Offering the Right Tools. .”

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From China With Love: AI, Robotics, AR/VR Are Hot Areas For Chinese Investment In US

CB Insights

Robotics ā€” China is home to the fastest-growing robotics market in the world, and its economic planners have made robotics a national priority, with a five-year robot plan launched last April. (We We highlighted 9 Chinese robotics startups to watch last year.).

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