The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) has recently heightened regulatory scrutiny on banks involved in banking-as-a-service (BaaS) partnerships with fintech companies, with Piermont Bank and Sutton Bank receiving notable enforcement actions in early 2024. These actions indicate significant
December 19, 2024Fifth Third Bancorp has taken a significant step in the embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) sectors with its acquisition of Rize Money in 2023. Newline, an offering born from the integration of Rize's technology and Fifth Third’s established payment network, represents a strategic
December 17, 2024In a significant move to enhance its digital banking services, TAPCO Credit Union, located in Tacoma, Washington, has successfully rolled out a cutting-edge digital banking solution provided by Lumin Digital, a pioneering cloud-native digital banking provider. This strategic implementation comes at
December 16, 2024The burgeoning fintech sector in Southeast Asia is set for groundbreaking transformations with the strategic alliance of Mbanq and Cambodian FinTech stalwart, IG Tech. This partnership heralds the formation of IG Finlink Cambodia, a joint venture that aspires to redefine the Banking-as-a-Service
December 10, 2024The financial services industry is currently undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the increasing adoption of Banking as a Service (BaaS) models powered by APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). This modern approach is fundamentally changing how financial products and services are accessed and
November 22, 2024In the rapidly evolving landscape of fintech and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), regulatory compliance has never been more crucial. The recent partnership between Treasury Prime and FS Vector aims to address this need head-on. Treasury Prime, a major player in embedded banking software, has teamed up
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