, /PRNewswire/ -Â VersaBank (TSX: VBNK) (NASDAQ: VBNK), a North American leader in business-to- business digital banking, as well as technology solutions for cybersecurity, today announced its wholly owned US subsidiary, VersaBank USA, has entered into an agreement with Thrive Financial Inc. ("Thrive Financial"), a Virginia-based technology platform for point-of-sale financing of home improvement projects, connecting homeowners, merchants, and lenders nationally, under which Thrive will utilize the Bank's R ...

Core Insights - Synchrony Financial (SYF) has formed a strategic partnership with Audibel to enhance access to affordable financing options for hearing care across the United States [1][4] - The partnership aims to address the rising demand for hearing health support, as many individuals are deterred from seeking treatment due to cost [2][9] - SYF's CareCredit will be the primary financing option at over 1,000 Audibel locations, with installment plans available from 12 to 60 months [3][9] Company Developments - SYF is expanding its presence in healthcare financing, retail, and digital spaces, solidifying its role in point-of-sale financing and integrated payment solutions [5] - The company has seen a significant stock price increase of 46.6% over the past year, outperforming the industry average of 17.5% [6] Industry Context - The collaboration between SYF and Audibel could serve as a model for addressing affordability and access challenges in other specialty healthcare sectors [4]