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French Banking Group BPCE Acquires German Fintech Fidor Bank

Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2016 8:15 pm
by kreslik.news

French banking group BPCE announced today in a joint statement that it has acquired German online bank, Fidor, to accelerate its international expansion and drive the development of its innovative digital technology further.
The move will address a funding squeeze and help Fidor reach the next phase of growth.

Fidor, founded by Matthias Kröner in 2009, is a well-known name in the German fintech scene. It has built a network of 350,000 people in the UK and Germany who are rewarded for providing each other with financial advice.

Kröner said: “In a world of increasing volatility it is important to be member of ... (read more)