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Fintech has hit a bottom after plunge in valuations and squeeze on funding, execs and VCs say

AMSTERDAM — The financial technology industry is embracing a new normal — with some industry executives and investors believing the…

Robotics startup cofounded by Synapse CEO is raising funds with exaggerated claims about GM ties

A humanoid robotics startup cofounded by the CEO of bankrupt fintech firm Synapse has canvassed Silicon Valley investors for funds…

Affirm buy now, pay later loans will be embedded into Apple Pay later this year

Apple device users will soon be able to tap into buy now, pay later loans from Affirm for purchases, the…

Home equity is near a record high. Tapping it may be tricky due to high interest rates

Home equity is near all-time highs. But tapping it may be tough due to high interest rates, according to financial…

Synapse bankruptcy trustee says $85 million of customer savings is missing in fintech meltdown

There is an $85 million shortfall between what partner banks of fintech middleman Synapse are holding and what depositors are…

Credit Suisse bondholders sue Switzerland in the U.S. over $17 billion writedown of AT1 debt

A group of Credit Suisse bondholders filed a lawsuit against the Swiss government, seeking full compensation over the contentious decision…

Goldman-backed Starling says no plans to pursue EU bank license, expansion to come from software

AMSTERDAM — Digital bank Starling will not re-apply for a European Union banking license and instead pursue international expansion through…

The best banks in the Asia-Pacific region, according to customers

SINGAPORE — Customers in Asia-Pacific have picked their favorite banks as lenders scramble to meet consumer expectations in a fast-changing…

The SBA is unveiling new credit lines of up to $5 million to fund small businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration plans to unveil new government-backed credit lines of up to $5 million for small businesses,…

U.S. ignored evidence major U.K. bank was helping fund sanctioned Iranian groups, whistleblower says

Recent documents submitted to a U.S. federal court allege that major British bank Standard Chartered helped finance sanctioned Iranian entities…