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Robinhood Financial, one of the most valuable private companies in the financial technology space, is rolling out its take on the traditional bank account starting on Thursday.
The two agencies seek to end the acrimony with the companies they regulate; the government is trying to make it easier for the wounded Deutsche Bank to merge with rival Commerzbank.
Plaid, which moves consumer data between financial institutions and fintechs, could expand overseas as part of a broad growth plan, according to a venture investor.
The agency's departing acting director filed a proposal Monday for a new sandbox that would grant firms a legal safe harbor and "exemptive relief" from enforcement.
JPMorgan Chase is beefing up its technology presence in Israel, joining other global financial firms seeking to benefit from the country's large pool of fintech experts.
