Banks boost VPNs to accommodate remote work
With the novel coronavirus forcing employees to work from home, banking technology and security infrastructures are being put to the...
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Chase to temporarily close 20% of branches due to pandemic
JPMorgan Chase told its employees today it will be closing about 20% of its branches starting tomorrow. A Chase spokesperson...
New Kabbage platform aims to bolster small businesses during pandemic
Small business lender Kabbage is creating a way for companies to drive revenue while social distancing through an online gift...
Banks promote digital channels as pandemic keeps customers from branches
As social distancing becomes the new normal and quarantine measures spike during the coronavirus pandemic, banks of all sizes are...
Former PayPal, Intuit CEO launches banking platform for middle-class families
One, a digital banking platform targeting middle-class families, launched its private beta today and announced a $17 million Series A...
Startups seeing increased digital engagement during coronavirus crisis
As the novel coronavirus continues to keep consumers inside their homes, startups that offer digital-only products are experiencing a wave...
Banks around the country respond to coronavirus
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, rattling the economy, banks are reevaluating their business propositions to clients. WaFd, formerly...
Weekly Wrap: Robo-advisers react to the stock market plummet, and Amazon makes a move
Welcome to the latest episode of our Weekly Wrap series, for the week ending Friday, March 13, 2020. In this...
Digital banks, payments startups face first major test in virus
Fintech startups looking to upend how Americans do their banking are facing their first major test as interest rates fall...
Simple hires former Tesla exec to revamp CX
Simple, one of the first mobile-only banks in the U.S, is in the midst of rethinking its customer experience to...
