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Today In Digital-First Banking: Ukrainian Bank Teams With FinTech Startup; Oportun Pursues US National Bank Charter

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In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Ukrainian financial institution UKRSIBBANK is collaborating with Sweden-based FinTech upstart Dreams, while Oportun Financial is pursuing a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Ukrainian Bank Partners With Swedish FinTech.

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Fintech bank announces preliminary OCC approval of national bank charter

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announced they have been granted preliminary approval by the OCC of their application to form a de novo national bank, which they claim “put[s] Varo on track to become the first all-mobile national bank in the history of the United States.”. In a press release , the organizers of Varo Bank, N.A.

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FinTech Firms On The New FinTech Charter

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Getting bogged down in a maze or taking unnecessary risks — the current climate for FinTech in the United States often leaves players with only those two stark choices, according to Bruce Parker, founder and CEO of Modo , which describes itself as a “cloud-based utility” that enables payment system interoperability.

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Will Apple Bank be the first new American intech Bank?

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On Wednesday the American Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)* followed up on its promise last December to introduce a national bank charter for Fintech bank startups by issuing a white paper on how to apply for a licence, the evaluation process and what will be involved. See OCC Issues Responsible Innovation Framework.

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Lendbuzz FinTech Raises $150M In Debt And Equity Financing

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FinTech Lendbuzz has announced Monday (July 15) that it has secured an additional $150 million in debt and equity financing led by 83North, with participation from existing investors. Data shows that more than 43 million foreign born nationals live in the U.S., credit history to help them secure financing for auto loans.

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Seven US States Seek To Simplify FinTech Licensing

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Reuters reported news on Tuesday that banking regulators from seven states across the United States are working to, as the newswire reported, “streamline” the FinTech reporting process, with an eye on those tech firms having an easier road toward offering their products and services across the nation.

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Lightspeed Rolls Out Integrated System; Central JD Fintech Unveils Dolfin Wallet

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In addition, Central JD Fintech is introducing the Dolfin wallet in Asia , and AMS Public Transport Holdings Limited along with AlipayHK is launching a minibus mobile payment system also in Asia. Coverage includes the roll out of a new payment solution from Canada ’s Lightspeed.

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