Starling Bank strikes money transfer deal with TransferWise
TransferWise will provide money transfer services to customers of digital bank Starling when it launches later this month. Read more: www.ft.com
QNB Finansbank first to launch digital signatures in branches
Turkey-based QNB Finansbank has enabled its customers to use digital signatures for account opening and loans in the bank’s branches. Read more: www.bankingtechnology.com
Freetrade pockets £1.1m on Crowdcube for stocks app
Stockbroking app Freetrade has smashed through its latest crowdfunding target to secure £1.1m in just 12 days. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
KBC Asset Management in technology modernisation
KBC Asset Management is implementing a new investment book of record platform, Simcorp Dimension, and Axioma’s risk management engine. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
Charles Schwab launches hybrid human-robo financial advice
Charles Schwab launched a service that combines its automated investment management technology with human advisors. Read more: www.reuters.com
Wirecard completes the acquisition of Citi card services
Wirecard has today successfully completed the acquisition of the business of Citi Prepaid Card Services. Read more: www.finextra.com
Oinky snuffles $1m for savings app
London-based automated savings app Oinky has raised $1m in seed funding from high-net-worth individuals across the finance and tech sectors. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Kid-friendly banking app Current picks up $3.6m
Mobile banking and payments platform Current has closed $3.6m in a seed funding round from Expa and Human Ventures. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Student banking startup BankMobile sells for $175m
Student-focused challenger bank BankMobile is being sold by its parent company Customers Bank for $175m to Flagship Community Bank. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Qapital pockets $12m for personal savings app
Swedish savings app Qapital has picked up $12m in a Series A round to further develop its personal finance platform. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com