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TUNGSTEN RECEIVES PRA APPROVAL

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Posted on June 4, 2014

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· Last updated: April 23, 2020

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TUNGSTEN Receives PRA Approval

TUNGSTEN Receives PRA Approval

Prudential Regulation Authority Approval Secured

The Board of Tungsten is delighted to announce that it has received approval from the UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority for the formal change of control in relation to the acquisition of FIBI Bank (UK) plc (“Bank”).

Tungsten Bank Rebranding and Operations

The fully UK authorised Bank will be re-named Tungsten Bank and commence offering supply chain finance.

Launch of Invoice Discounting Services

Moreover, Tungsten has today begun providing invoice discounting services to selected US customers.

Chairman's Vision for Global Expansion

Edmund Truell, Chairman of the Bank, said : “We look forward to an exciting future, as Tungsten Corporation builds up a disruptive force in supply chain finance on a global basis.  The combination of enormous flows of invoices; simple and transparent finance offers; and high grade credit risks should enable us to advance billions of pounds, dollars, euros and francs to suppliers on the Tungsten Network.”

Key Takeaways

  • Tungsten has received PRA approval for the change of control of FIBI Bank (UK) plc.
  • FIBI Bank (UK) will be rebranded as Tungsten Bank and begin supply chain finance operations.
  • Tungsten has started offering invoice discounting services to selected US customers.
  • Edmund Truell positions Tungsten as a global disruptive force in supply chain finance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory approval has Tungsten received?
The Prudential Regulation Authority approved the change of control of FIBI Bank (UK) plc to Tungsten.
What will the newly renamed Tungsten Bank do?
It will offer supply chain finance, leveraging Tungsten’s e‑invoicing networks and automated systems.
Has Tungsten begun operations outside the UK?
Yes, Tungsten has started providing invoice discounting services to selected US customers.

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