Tagged: digital banking

UK’s Starling Bank Announces Updates to Accelerate Global Expansion

UK’s Starling Bank has announced a series of updates. Starling is a licensed digital bank offering a full stack of banking services augmented by a marketplace feature. While boosting its marketing team alongside a brand relaunch, Starling has introduced an AI-powered banking tool, and robust… Read More

Fintech Tuum Selected By Maib to Enable European Digital Banking Expansion

Tuum, the core banking platform, has announced a strategic partnership with maib in Romania, where Moldova’s largest bank looks at establishing its digital banking presence with asset-light retail-only offering. Tuum’s SaaS core banking platform will serve “as the foundation for maib’s greenfield operations in Romania.”… Read More

UK’s Starling Bank Eyes US Expansion with Potential Acquisition of American Lender

UK’s Starling Bank is reportedly exploring a bold move to expand its footprint into the United States by acquiring a US-based lender. This step marks a significant milestone in the bank’s plans to grow beyond its domestic market and establish a presence in one of… Read More

Spendbase Introduces Digital Banking and Virtual Cards to Help Firms Streamline Operations

Spendbase, a spend management platform that helps businesses save on software and cloud costs, is launching a new suite of financial tools that take spend control to the next level: Digital Banking and Virtual Cards. With this release, Spendbase moves “beyond expense optimization and into… Read More

European Banking Platform CaixaBank Issues $3B in First Triple-Tranche Transaction in US Market

CaixaBank has completed its first triple-tranche debt issuance in U.S. dollars in the American market, marking the bank’s fourth visit to the U.S. capital markets. The first tranche was a 11-year senior non-preferred bond “amounting to USD 1 billion, with an early redemption option in… Read More

BBVA Introduces 100% Digital Bank in Germany

In Frankfurt, BBVA officially launched its new digital bank in Germany. It combines technology, through one of the most widely-used financial apps in the world, with a new value proposition: an “interest-bearing checking account paying three percent for the first 12 months, and a debit… Read More

Multiple Financial Apps Produce “Wallet Fatigue”: DECTA

A comprehensive new study by DECTA reveals that the vast majority of digital banking users are reluctantly maintaining multiple financial apps due to feature gaps in their primary platform, with 91% stating they would consolidate to a single app if it met all their needs…. Read More

LendingClub Introduces LevelUp Checking

LendingClub (NYSE: LC) has announced the launch of LevelUp Checking, the latest in its growing set of digital-first financial solutions. LendingClub is a chartered digital banks that started its existence as an online lender. Credit continues to make up an important part of its operations. LevelUp… Read More

Digital Banking : Nubank Marks 12 Years of Business Operations with Automated Pix, Other Fintech Innovations

Nubank (NYSE: NU) continues to redefine digital banking in Latin America, marking its 12th anniversary with innovations and solidifying its position as Brazil’s most favored financial institution. With over 118 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, Nubank’s recent updates—Automated Pix with Smart Bill Search,… Read More

Bank Muamalat Launches ATLAS, Malaysia’s Islamic Digital-Only Bank

Backbase, the global enabler of AI-powered banking technology, announces that Bank Muamalat has officially launched ATLAS by Bank Muamalat (ATLAS), Malaysia’s first Islamic digital-only bank centered on faith and lifestyle alignment. This milestone represents a transformative “leap in Bank Muamalat’s journey to redefine Islamic banking,… Read More

Cross River Introduces Request for Payment to Enable Real-Time Money Movement

Cross River Bank, a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded finance solutions, announced the launch of Request for Payment (RfP), a transformative addition to its growing suite of instant payment capabilities. The capability will streamline “inbound money movement and enhance funding agility across the Real-Time… Read More

UK’s Digital Bank Monzo Reports Steady Revenue Growth, Profitability

UK’s digital bank Monzo, known for its vibrant coral cards and user-friendly app, has cemented its position as a major fintech with a solid financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The bank reported a 48% revenue increase, reaching £1.2 billion ($1.35… Read More

UK’s Starling Bank Reports Business Growth and Global Expansion Plans

UK’s Starling Bank has reported steady financial performance, strategic leadership enhancements, and plans for international expansion, while continuing to support female entrepreneurship and urging customers to optimize their savings. These developments underscore Starling’s commitment to innovation, diversity, and customer-centric growth. In its latest financial update,… Read More

Bluevine and Stripe to Launch Invoicing and Payment Links for SMBs

Bluevine, which claims to be one of the largest digital banking platforms for small businesses in the U.S., announced the launch of Invoicing and Payment Links. These features allow Bluevine customers “to create and share professional invoices and payment links within minutes.” Small businesses can… Read More

CaixaBank Reports Improving Economic Activity in Spain Due to Easing of Inflation, Fall in Interest Rates

CaixaBank research highlights that the growth of services sustains the dynamism of the economy in 2025. CaixaBank’s research service indicates that the “number of sectors in the expansion phase is increasing in the first months of the year, supported by the moderation of inflation, the… Read More

Rentvesting on the Rise: Young Aussies May Switch Rent for Mortgage Repayments

New research from digital-bank, Ubank, has revealed that rising rents have reshaped the housing landscape, narrowing the gap between renting and owning to create “a window of opportunity for young Australians to step onto the property ladder in 2025.” The research conducted by Cotality found… Read More

Digital Bank Nubank Announces Significant Leadership Changes and Financial Challenges

Digital bank Nubank (NYSE: NU) has recently undergone significant changes in its executive leadership team while reporting mixed financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The Sao Paulo-based fintech firm, known for revolutionizing banking in Brazil and expanding into Mexico and Colombia, announced the… Read More

Payments Infrastructure Fintech areeba Partners with Digital Banking Provider Foo

areeba, a global enabler of payment infrastructure, has partnered with Foo, a provider of digital banking and fintech solutions, to introduce a fully integrated – program for digital services. This bundled offering enables banks and fintechs to “build their own secure and scalable card programs… Read More

Nubank Introduces Tap to Pay Pix via its Digital Banking App

Nubank (NYSE: NU) announces the launch of tap-to-pay Pix, a new feature that integrates NFC technology into the app to simplify in-person payments. The solution reportedly offers customers an “agile way to use Pix, eliminating the need to scan QR codes.” To use it, clients… Read More

Digital Bank N26 Enters Germany’s Telecommunication Market with Digital Mobile Plan Offer

N26 announced its entry into the European telecommunications market with the launch of N26 SIM. The launch is the latest move by the digital banking provider as it continues to reimagine traditional business models “through digital innovation.” N26 SIM was specifically designed for customers “who… Read More

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