Tagged: virtual bank

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 @ 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

October 19, 2021 @ 10:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Asia Digital Bank Ltd. (Labuan Investment Bank), the first recipient of the Digital Banking license issued by Labuan Financial Services Authority in Malaysia and an international digital asset operator, announced a partnership with Bianjie, which is IRISnet’s Core team, and a Cosmos Core Contributor since… Read More

October 19, 2021 @ 8:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

FIBR, the connected virtual banking platform, has launched so that it can serve European SMEs, by combining the stability of a bank with the agility and technology of a Fintech service provider. Based in the Netherlands, FIBR is focused on lending to European SMEs. The… Read More

October 17, 2021 @ 11:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at UK’s digital bank Starling notes that they always want their clients to be in control of their funds. That’s why they are introducing a feature that allows customers to set their own limit for contactless payments made with their debit cards, “up… Read More

October 6, 2021 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Thousands of Catalan residents celebrated the launch of the first community virtual bank account, El Canut, by registering to open a new account on October 1, 2021 – which is an important date on the Catalan calendar, as it marks the anniversary of the independence… Read More

October 4, 2021 @ 11:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ZA Bank has announced that it aims to streamline the financial management experience with a “fixed-rate” tax loan at a “guaranteed 1.58% APR.” Driven by the motto of “Be the Game Changer”, Hong Kong’s virtual banking platform, ZA Bank, has introduced another tax loan with… Read More

October 4, 2021 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based digital bank Monzo has reportedly been forced to abandon its efforts to secure a US banking permit, after an unsuccessful 2-year engagement with regulators. In a statement, Monzo‘s management stated after their recent discussions with the OCC (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency),… Read More

September 26, 2021 @ 8:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, awarded the sixth virtual banking permit to Voyager Innovations via its Fintech division PayMaya Philippines. PayMaya had acquired $167 million in capital from Philippines-based telecom firms PLDT, international investment company KKR, Chinese technology company… Read More

September 7, 2021 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Standard Chartered (LON: STAN) is partnering with Singapore-based National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) in order to establish an all-digital banking platform. Standard Chartered subsidiary SCBSL will reportedly be providing SGD 144 million for 60% of the joint initiative, with NTCU-controlled BetaPlus retaining the other 40%… Read More

August 31, 2021 @ 11:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Switzerland-based digital banking challenger Yapeal has a new virtual banking service for children and younger people in general. Called Yapini, the new product offering is meant to support financial management services for young clients. As noted by the Yapeal team: “Yapini is a digital account… Read More

August 31, 2021 @ 8:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Vietnam-based virtual bank Cake reveals that it has chosen Cloud banking service provider Mambu in order to scale its business operations towards providing a comprehensive range of digital banking solutions. As noted by its management, Cake is a “lifetime free digital bank with a mission… Read More

August 28, 2021 @ 10:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

August is drawing to a close and cooler days might be on their way, however, that “never stops the wheels turning” at digital bank Revolut. As usual, they’ve been working to bring clients the “best possible” experience, and they’ve got some “real fireworks” for customers,… Read More

August 28, 2021 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Making a high value payment should not feel like a chore or arduous task, according to UK-based digital bank Starling. The Fintech firm writes in a blog post that it should be fairly straightforward and secure, which is exactly what the company aims to offer…. Read More

August 28, 2021 @ 7:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Monzo USA recently revealed that you can move money to and from your other accounts – a feature that’s currently in Beta testing. From August 24, 2021, digital bank Monzo clients have been able to connect their other non-Monzo accounts to their Monzo account. Clients… Read More

August 23, 2021 @ 10:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Philippines-based Tonik, a virtual banking platform that was recently awarded an operational license by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has introduced a physical debit cards for its customers. Tonik bank clients are now able to order physical debit cards via an easy-to-use app, and… Read More

August 22, 2021 @ 10:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, recently confirmed  that it will no longer be accepting applications for new virtual banks including firms seeking to  convert their current status, starting from September 1, 2021. Virtual banking applications sent to the nation’s… Read More

August 18, 2021 @ 4:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

GOtyme, which is a joint initiative between Philippines-based conglomerate Gokongwei Group and Singapore’s virtual banking group Tyme, has reportedly acquired the fifth digital banking permit from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the nation’s central bank. GOtyme is set to introduce its services during Q2… Read More

August 17, 2021 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong-based digital bank ZA Bank has introduced “Salary FastPass,” which is an interest-free early payday option in Asia that lets people access their monthly salary up to 7 days in advance. ZA Bank‘s management noted that the Salary FastPass option aims to give employees a… Read More

August 16, 2021 @ 7:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chime revealed on Friday (August 13, 2021) that it secured $750 million in capital through a Series G round round that now values the Fintech Unicorn at $25 billion. Notably, that’s $10 billion more than what the company had reported in October 2020 (when it… Read More