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Are we on the verge of a new normal as fintechs pursue bank charters?

New report from QED Investors and Oliver Wyman details the bank charter wave by fintechs and nonbanks

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Seizing the Bank Charter Moment: Implications for Fintechs and Banks

2025 has become the year of the bank charter in the US, with a surge in bank licensing activity from fintechs and non-traditional applicants. Since January, 20 filings for de novo charters, bank acquisitions, or conversions have been submitted, representing an all-time high1. This may only be the leading edge of a broader wave, given expectations of more filings in the pipeline.

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QED Strengthens U.K. and Europe Presence; Welcomes Enrique Hausmann as Principal

QED Investors hires Enrique Hausmann as a principal, based in London, to further strengthen QED’s commitment to the U.K. and Europe.

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