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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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Robo-adviser Betterment branches out into banking

Bank Innovation

The New York-based company this week rolled out two new products: a savings account, which is available now, with a market-leading 2.69% APY and that’s FDIC-insured […].

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Robo-adviser Betterment branches out into banking

Bank Innovation

The New York-based company this week rolled out two new products: a savings account, which is available now, with a market-leading 2.69% APY and that’s FDIC-insured […].

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Utah: The fintech frontier

BankInovation

Fintechs looking to expand beyond their Bay Area or New York City headquarters have welcomed an unlikely visitor in recent years: Utah Gov. Gary Herbert. “The The governor is a great salesperson,” said Val Hale, executive director for the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

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