Financial Empowerment

Kikoff, Caribou Partner to Boost Credit & Auto Refinancing

October 13, 20254 min

Kikoff, the leading credit-building platform, and Caribou, a leading auto refinance platform helping drivers take control of their car loans, today announced a strategic partnership to expand financial access and control for millions of consumers. Caribou will now be featured as a trusted brand within Kikoff Marketplace, bringing together two mission-driven companies united by a vision of financial empowerment. The partnership creates a two-way pathway: Consumers who may not yet qualify for auto refinancing with Caribou...

by BusinessWire

Direct Lending

First Commonwealth Expands Loan Access with Upstart Partnership

April 17, 20253 min

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union has partnered with Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST), the leading artificial intelligence (AI) lending marketplace, to expand access to personal loans and better serve its growing membership across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. “At First Commonwealth, we’re committed to financial empowerment for all,” said Terry Grier, Chief Lending Officer at First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union. “By partnering with Upstart, we can leverage AI-powered credit decisioning to lend more inclusively—helping more low- and moderate-income...

by GlobeNewswire

Blockchain

Bitget Wallet Unveils PayFi Vision

February 3, 20256 min

Bitget Wallet introduces the PayFi Flywheel, integrating earning, sending, and spending into an onchain ecosystem that keeps every dollar productive

by FTB News Desk

In-House Features

Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Opting for Crypto Gifts This Year?

December 9, 202411 min

Discover why Millennials and Gen Z are embracing cryptocurrency as the go-to gift this year. Learn about its appeal, benefits, and unique charm for the digital age.

by GlobeNewswire

Payments

Sezzle claims Spot as the Most Popular BNPL in Canada

March 27, 20245 min

Sezzle Canada’s Growth and Customer Satisfaction Leads to Recognition as ‘Most Popular BNPL in Canada’

by BusinessWire

Payments

Mastercard and Citizens announce an expanded partnership

January 20, 20235 min

Mastercard and Citizens today announced an expanded partnership, making Mastercard the exclusive payments network across Citizens’ credit, debit and commercial portfolios, as well as services provider in the U.S. With shared values and vision, Citizens and Mastercard are united in the goal to provide access, inclusion and innovation to the communities they serve. “Mastercard is thrilled to enhance our partnership with Citizens to become their exclusive payments provider across all product portfolios,” said Linda Kirkpatrick,...

by BusinessWire

Banking

Citizens Rolls Out Overdraft-Free Checking Accounts

March 29, 20225 min

Bank Becomes One of Five Financial Institutions to Have Two Accounts Nationally Certified As Meeting Bank On Account Standards