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Global Processing Services Raises Over $300M for Global Expansion
Global Processing Services (GPS), an API-first payment technology platform, raised over $300 million from Advent International and Viking Global Investors. GPS powers major fintechs including Revolut, Curve, Starling Bank, and Zilch across 48 countries. The investment will accelerate technology development and expand GPS's global operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.
Former Starling CTO Plans 2020 Launch of Crypto-Focused Digital Bank Ziglu
Ziglu, a crypto-focused digital banking app, was planned for launch in 2020 by Mark Hipperson, former co-founder and CTO of Starling Bank. The app aims to bridge traditional banking and cryptocurrency services. The venture reflects growing interest in embedding crypto capabilities into consumer banking products.
Starling Bank Offers Embedded Income Protection Insurance via Anorak
Starling Bank partnered with insurtech Anorak to offer income protection insurance directly within its banking app. The embedded insurance product uses bank account data for quick, personalized assessments, targeting sole traders and gig workers. This is a notable example of embedded finance in challenger banking.
Starling Bank Expands Banking-as-a-Service via Open APIs
Starling Bank announced the expansion of its Banking-as-a-Service offering around PayExpo 2018, opening APIs for white-label banking, debit cards, and payments. The BaaS platform enables fintechs to access banking infrastructure without obtaining their own banking license. Early partners include Instarem and FIS Global.