The San Francisco-based fintech has debuted an instant loans product that offers three-month installment funds of up to $500 to Chime members.

Those positive trends all suggest it is on track with its plans to go public. A Chime spokesperson declined to comment. Founded in 2012, Chime initially grew popular by offering a free checking ...

At the time, a council spokeswoman said a "compromise" was reached to move to hourly chimes while the authority considered other options. Mr Williams said the bells would now ring again from 07:00 ...