bunq has received approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to operate as a broker-dealer in the United States. The approval allows the company to expand its financial services beyond Europe for the first time.

bunq to Provide Self-Directed Investing Access in the US

With this license, bunq will be able to offer access to US stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to American users. The service will target individuals who prefer self-directed investing through mobile platforms.

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“Our users roam the world – they live, work, and travel across borders,” said Ali Niknam, founder and CEO of bunq.

“For many, the US is an important part of their lives. That’s why we’re excited to bring bunq Stateside and make life easy for Americans and anyone who calls it home.”

Dutch fintech Bunq said it received regulatory approval for a broker-dealer license in the US, allowing the online bank to offer securities trading to customers as it expands internationally https://t.co/1fMfDgAVg9

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