Fintech

A fintech CEO is trying to raise more than $1 billion to fund bridge loans for startups impacted by the Silicon Valley Bank collapse

9 days ago | Business Insider | 2 articles

Brex CEO Henrique Dubugras. Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images Brex CEO Henrique Dubugras is fundraising more than $1 billion in loans for startups affected by the SVB...
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This Entrepreneur's Bankruptcy Sparked The Idea For His Credit Correcting Company

15 days ago | Forbes

New Zealander Robert Plasco moved to London to work in finance. Lacking the credit history needed for a loan, he turned to high-interest credit cards to cover the high cost of...
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Former Goldman Sachs partners represent the powerful allies and formidable foes the bank has across the Street

18 days ago | Business Insider

It's the end of the week as we know it , and I feel fine! Dan DeFrancesco in NYC, and after reading this story on flamingo personalities I think there is a real opportunity for...
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Goldman Sachs' investor day led to more questions than answers

20 days ago | Business Insider

Hiya! Dan DeFrancesco in NYC. It looks like Bobby Axelrod is returning for the newest season of "Billions," which got me thinking: What's the best Wall Street-inspired show on...
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Fintech Giant Revolut Boasts First-Ever Annual Profit After Crypto Boom

20 days ago | Forbes

Revolut, one of Europe's most valuable startups, said its revenues tripled in 2021, partly thanks to a surge in crypto trading.
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LendingTree addresses consumer debt concerns with Win credit card

21 days ago | Business Insider

The news: LendingTree introduced the Win Card in partnership with card fintech Upgrade , per a press release. The co-brand card is available to select LendingTree customers...
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3 big questions about the state of Goldman Sachs heading into its second-ever investor day

21 days ago | Business Insider

Hey there! Dan DeFrancesco in a snowy NYC, and I'm at a loss for words about this Chinese invention that's meant to help long-distance couples. On tap, we've got stories on...
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Frank Founder Charlie Javice Denies JP Morgan Allegations That She Duped Bank Into Buying Her Startup For $175M

22 days ago | Forbes

The former Frank CEO said JP Morgan had full knowledge of Frank's customer data before the acquisition-and Chairman Jamie Dimon personally pushed for it to happen.
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JP Morgan Is Still Cleaning Up Its “Disastrous” $175M Frank Acquisition

22 days ago | Forbes

JP Morgan paid $175 million for a startup it believes it was conned into buying. Now, amid an ongoing legal battle, it's got to clean up a very public mess.
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Private equity is finally stepping up its tech game. Here's who is leading the charge

25 days ago | Business Insider

The weekend is here! Dan DeFrancesco in NYC, and I'm slightly panicking over reports that the bats that help make tequila could go extinct. Fun Fact Friday: Wombats are the...
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South Korea says North Korea test-fires cruise missiles

The launches are the North's fourth round of weapons tests since the US and South Korean militaries last week began large-scale military drills that the North views as an... Read more ...

Panthers GM Scott Fitterer: It hurt to trade DJ Moore, but we had to do it...

When wide receiver DJ Moore signed a three-year, $61.9 million contract extension with the Panthers a year ago, General Manager Scott Fitterer thought he had signed one of the... Read more ...

Dick Van Dyke, 97, crashes car into gate in Malibu

The legendary TV star has been injured after crashing his Lexus into a gate in Malibu after losing control of the wheel. Read more ...

Fed is expected to boost its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage...

The Federal Reserve will decide Wednesday whether to keep raising interest rates to combat high inflation. The decision has been clouded by recent turmoil in the banking system. Read more ...

Boris Johnson faces high-stakes grilling over 'partygate'

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a high-stakes grilling by a committee of lawmakers Read more ...

A 69-hour workweek? That's no way to live, young South Koreans say

A proposal in South Korea to increase the maximum workweek to 69 hours from 52 has drawn intense backlash from younger workers. Read more ...

Uganda passes a law making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ

Uganda's parliament passed a law on Tuesday making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ, handing authorities broad powers to target gay Ugandans who already face legal... Read more ...

Japan's Shohei Ohtani Made the World Baseball Classic ‘Real'

Shohei Ohtani's ability to dominate as a hitter and as a pitcher delivered a championship for Japan while establishing the World Baseball Classic as a must-watch tournament. Read more ...

Manchester Alderman Will Stewart announces campaign for mayor

The race for mayor of Manchester is heating up with the addition of a new candidate. Read more ...

Paul George injury: Clippers waiting to get update on status of star...

There's no official explanation, but replays show George's right knee became hyperextended Read more ...