Tagged: banking

September 27, 2025 @ 9:24 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, said it will stop accepting new applications for digital bank licenses from Dec. 1, as the regulator moves to tighten oversight of the fast-growing sector and safeguard financial stability. The suspension follows the… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 4:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move against the rise of cyber fraud, Australia’s Westpac Banking Corporation has unveiled innovative tools to fortify customer protections, coinciding with a notable downturn in scam-related losses. Announced on September 26, 2025, the bank’s initiatives underscore a sort of multi-pronged strategy to outpace… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 11:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to enhance its digital banking offerings, global Fintech company FIS (NYSE: FIS) has acquired Amount, a Chicago-based provider of account origination and decisioning technology. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, but the acquisition signals FIS’s commitment to strengthening its… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 7:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CfC St. Moritz, the annual conference for digital asset investors, has announced a partnership with Sygnum Bank to create a Bitcoin reserve. Revealed on September 23, 2025, this initiative allocates 25% of CfC St. Moritz’s treasury assets to Bitcoin, signaling a deep-seated conviction in the… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 8:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where digital banking demands both lightning-fast experiences and ironclad protection, financial institutions face a persistent challenge: streamlining customer onboarding without inviting fraud. Backbase, a key player enabling AI-powered banking platforms, announced a partnership with Prove, an identity verification technology firm. This collaboration… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 4:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era of economic volatility and technological disruption, recent McKinsey insights offer guidance and AI-focused insights for financial industy professionals. The first update from McKinsey addresses the post-2023 banking crisis vulnerabilities, urging midcap institutions (with $10-100 billion in assets) to pivot toward stable retail… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 6:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

HSBC (NYSE: HSBC) has enhanced its Tokenized Deposit Service (TDS), a blockchain-powered platform designed to enable real-time currency transfers for its corporate clients. The service, which now supports cross-border transactions, offers instant 24/7 settlement, marking a leap in how businesses manage their global financial operations. This… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 9:38 am By JD Alois  |  

ZA Bank, one of the first digital-only banks in Hong Kong, has announced that it has topped one million users. As most observers anticipate that bank branches will soon be a thing of the past, alongside gas lamps and buggy rides, ZA Bank is proving… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 8:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the global financial sector evolves, stablecoins are emerging as a potentially disruptive force, challenging traditional banking systems and sparking debates about their impact. Recent discourse, fueled by posts on social media and detailed analyses from Coinbase, suggests that the banking industry’s alarm over “deposit… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 12:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s Starling Bank is channeling $50 million into expanding its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, Engine, across the Americas. This strategic push includes the appointment of seasoned fintech executive Jody Bhagat as the head of North American operations, signaling a concerted effort to tap into the region’s… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 12:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC) in Hong Kong, China on co-operation of Infrastructure Financing and Securitisation (IFS). Both parties will enhance co-operation across multiple areas, such… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that brings closure to years of litigation, UK-based Metro Bank has reached an out-of-court settlement with American software developer Arkeyo LLC. The agreement addresses claims that Metro improperly shared proprietary code for its innovative coin-processing systems with a third-party vendor, potentially breaching… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 12:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking,  announces the expansion of its banking and payments services to UK corporate businesses. While retail banking has undergone digitisation spurred “by consumer demands, transaction banks serving corporates have often lagged.” Hampered by legacy infrastructure and batch-based… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Starling is setting its sights on a £4 billion valuation as it prepares for a secondary share sale. The London-headquartered fintech, known for its innovative approach to banking and ambitious growth plans, is launching this process to allow existing investors, including players… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 9:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut is making significant strides in its global expansion strategy, with recent developments underscoring its focus on reshaping digital finance and online investing. From securing regulatory approvals in the Middle East to attracting new talent from the cryptocurrency sector and seeing early investors… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 7:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Klar has taken a step toward securing a banking license by acquiring Bineo, the digital banking arm of Grupo Financiero Banorte. This strategic acquisition positions Klar as a key player in the race to expand financial services in a country where traditional banking… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ireland’s retail banks are gearing up to introduce a mobile payment platform called Zip Pay in 2026. This initiative might compete with solutions and services from digital bank Revolut by offering seamless peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions. By pooling resources, institutions like Allied Irish Banks (AIB), Bank… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Snappi is now Greece’s first ECB licensed digital bank, according to a statement by the company. The App focused digital bank based in Ioannina now has its services available via the Apple App Store and Google Play. Snappi offers cards, both digital and physical, transfers,… Read More

September 5, 2025 @ 12:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), one of the largest digital banks, announces that NuCel, its mobile phone service, will begin offering a new Gigabyte (GB) Reserve feature — a Nubank product designed to bring “peace of mind and benefits to its customers.” NuCel payments can also now… Read More

September 4, 2025 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) will launch a digital bank serving the German market in early 2026. This will be JPM’s second entry in the European market to offer a retail digital bank solution. While digital banks are readily available in Germany, JPM has a significant share… Read More