LendingClub, poised to be the first U.S. online lender to buy a bank, says the transaction will be completed in early February now that it has received approvals from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve. ... Read full article
The regulator's order moves the San Francisco-based company one step closer to becoming the first online lender to own a bank. ... Read full article
With money flow suddenly stifled for millions of customers, demand for money management tools has skyrocketed. ... Read full article
The startup with a namesake app is already attracting young investors and has been in talks with banks about partnerships. ... Read full article
NorthOne's U.S. launch joins other app providers hoping to attract entrepreneurs and freelancers with features such as real-time insights into cash flow. ... Read full article
Radius Bank in Boston is adding insurers, personal loan providers and wealth management to its platform, copying a playbook popularized in Europe. ... Read full article
There are steps financial firms can take to protect their customers in the event a major wireless network is compromised, including reconsidering the use of SMS messaging for account authentication. ... Read full article
Rather than charge set fees, Aspiration offers customers name-your-fee accounts and donates to charities based on the amount of money it makes. ... Read full article
