Tagged: digital banking

November 14, 2021 @ 8:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Switzerland’s digital challenger bank YAPEAL reveals that the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has granted it a license extension in order to provide cross-border services to international clients. As mentioned in the announcement, the services include national payments, cross-border  transfers, a Visa debit card… Read More

November 14, 2021 @ 2:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at UK-based digital bank Revolut notes that in December 2020, they had published a blog post to let clients know that if they were holding any XRP tokens in their Revolut accounts at midnight UTC on December 12, 2020, then they would qualify or… Read More

November 13, 2021 @ 10:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Standard Chartered (LON: STAN) has reportedy tapped the SAP Multi-Bank Connectivity solution and has also joined as a member bank, “aiming to offer an enhanced experience to corporate clients in meeting their transactional banking needs, simplifying the onboarding process, and delivering both traditional and new… Read More

November 11, 2021 @ 5:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Moven is pleased to confirm that it has entered into a partnership with Australia’s banking Information and Communications Technology (ICT) integration provider, Nixil Pty Ltd, with the aim of establishing a footprint in the fast-evolving virtual banking space that is “opening up in the region.”… Read More

November 9, 2021 @ 5:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MX, the financial data platform and leader in modern connectivity, has announced its integration with Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, via Q2’s Partner Accelerator Program, which is reportedly a part of Q2 Innovation Studio. Via… Read More

November 8, 2021 @ 10:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital banking platform innovator Technisys recently formed a partnership with OkCoin, a globally-accessible crypto exchange serving 190 countries, in order to help traditional banks with supporting Bitcoin (BTC) and other virtual currency services — “enabling banks to elevate the customer experience and uncover new revenue… Read More

November 7, 2021 @ 10:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong’s leading digital banking platform, ZA Bank, announced this week that starting from November 4, 2021, new users are able to get their loan application approval results  “instantly via ZA Bank’s official website, enjoying a seamless and convenient digital finance experience.” As mentioned in… Read More

November 7, 2021 @ 2:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at UK-based digital bank Monzo has shared how they are working towards net zero carbon emissions. As noted in a blog post by Monzo: “We are in a climate crisis. Everyone has a responsibility to act, and take decisions that will support a… Read More

November 6, 2021 @ 11:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Argentina-based Fintech firm Ualá is reportedly expanding its operations and overall presence in Mexico via the acquisition of domestic bank, ABC Capital. The transaction, which is currently subject to government approval, should allow Ualá to move into different business segments. Pierpaolo Barbieri, CEO at Ualá,… Read More

November 4, 2021 @ 10:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

If you’re running a UK-based business and routinely have to send, receive or hold euros or dollars, then Starling Bank’s multi-currency accounts can save you time, money, effort, and stress. Whether it’s sending payments to suppliers based in Italy or receiving payments from customers in… Read More

November 3, 2021 @ 8:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Australia’s first digital bank Volt and one of the nation’s largest mortgage aggregators Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX:AFG) have introduced a personal finance app ‘Handl. by AFG’, and a white-label home loan product, ‘AFG Home Loans Sparc’, both “powered by Volt’s banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform,” according… Read More

November 3, 2021 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based digital bank Starling Bank is launching Bills Manager, in order to help clients with settling their bills in a timely manner and better managing their funds. The new feature, one of the “most requested,” offers clients the option to have a Direct Debit or… Read More

November 3, 2021 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Zopa has appointed Graham Robinson as its new Chief Risk Officer. Graham joins Zopa as it “completes its successful first year as a digital bank and sets its sights on further growth,” according to an update shared with CI. With more than… Read More

November 1, 2021 @ 2:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-headquartered digital bank Monzo notes that you can view all your scheduled and recurring payments in a single place within the Payments tab of your Monzo app. The team at Monzo writes in a blog post: “We know that tracking your future payments and ensuring… Read More

November 1, 2021 @ 11:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at digital bank Revolut recently wished everyone a Happy Halloween. Revolut‘s management writes in a blog post that October’s new products are the “best treat you’ll get this year.” Boo!-k a stay and Earn Instant Cashback  Revolut notes that if you’ve been dreaming… Read More

October 28, 2021 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Zolve, a neobank enabling international access to financial services, has announced the closing of $40 million in Series A funding. Zolve‘s investment round has been led by Partners of DST Global, who have previously led rounds in Fintech firms like Robinhood, Nubank, Chime, Revolut, and… Read More

October 27, 2021 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Amsterdam-based neobanking Fintech Bunq has introduced a domestic currency feature for digital nomads that is available via the firm’s banking app. Bunq clients are able to receive, convert, hold and spend in several different currencies without needing to exit the app. The first currencies that… Read More

October 25, 2021 @ 6:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During the past year, the Fintech sector in Saudi Arabia has experienced steady growth. This, according to the Fintech Saudi Annual Report for 2020/2021. The number of Saudi Arabia-based Fintechs increased by 37% with an investment amount surpassing SAR 1.3 billion (appr. $347 million). Nejoud… Read More

October 22, 2021 @ 9:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Neobank Revolut has selected Juan Miguel Guerra as CEO for Mexico as the Fintech moves into a new market. Guerra was previously at RappiPay and is said to have held senior executive roles at Citibanamex and other Fintech firms. Mexico is Revoluts first step into… Read More

October 22, 2021 @ 7:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The BBVA Group is launching an all-digital retail banking in Italy, with a “unique” value proposition and customer experience. BBVA is entering the Italian market with free digital banking; “one of the most secure cards in the world – as there are no printed numbers… Read More