Thailand energy conglomerate Gulf Energy Development Plc is teaming up with telecommunications powerhouse Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS) and the esteemed Krungthai Bank Plc (KTB) to enter the burgeoning field of virtual banking in the country. According to a report by The Nation, this collaboration… Read More
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (Bank Muamalat) announced a multi-year collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate its transformation into a leading digital Islamic bank. This collaboration aims to leverage Google Cloud’s integrated capabilities in modern infrastructure, data analytics, security, and generative AI (gen AI) to “deliver… Read More
Tonik Digital Bank Inc. (TDB), the digital bank in the Philippines, announced a significant leadership transition. Long Pineda, President of TDB, will be retiring from her executive role and will “assume the position of non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of TDB.” In her… Read More
At Chime, they claim to firmly believe that their members’ experience with our products is at the core of their success. That’s why Chime claims it continuously goes the extra mile “by investing in simple, beautiful, easy experiences that allow their members to control their… Read More
Backbase, the global enabler of Engagement Banking, announced St. Louis-based First Bank is live on the Backbase Engagement Banking Platform, powering the bank’s transformation strategy to offer a seamless, digital-first experience to its customers. First Bank chose Backbase for its centralized platform, “enabling the integration… Read More
Ubank says tha tcontinues to innovate for the digital generation. Ubank is announcing a new, upcoming app and service features “to help the digital generation reach their financial goals sooner.” Ubank, Australia’s digital bank, is continuing “to serve Australia’s tech-savvy demographic.” With strong customer growth… Read More
AMP will be launching a digital bank division built specifically “for the transaction needs of sole traders and small business.” AMP will work with Engine by Starling, the SaaS subsidiary of UK digital bank, Starling Bank Limited, allowing it to leverage: Starling’s ‘Engine’ technology platform,… Read More
European digital bank N26 has recently announced the decision “to discontinue its test phase in Brazil and wind down its operations in the market.” The decision underscores N26’s strategy to “focus on its core European markets as it further strengthens its position as Europe’s… Read More
Liv, UAE’s digital bank launched by Emirates NBD, a banking group in the MENAT region, has launched a new digital offering. Till the end of 2023, eligible Liv customers can benefit from instant personal loans without any fees via the Liv app. The digital bank… Read More
UK’s “greener” digital bank Tandem has committed to a new office in London, “reconfirming its commitment to the UK’s fintech capital.” The new site, located in 10 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SL “offers an excellent location with facilities and infrastructure, enabling Tandem to add yet… Read More
Tandem, the UK’s greener digital bank, has appointed James Streeter as Head of ESG, supporting its drive to keep sustainability at the core of Tandem. In this newly created role, James will aim to “set the environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy for Tandem; taking… Read More
Digital bank Revolut has introduced the updated version of its app — Revolut 10 — for its 35 million+ international clients. Revolut noted that clients had asked for all things money made easy, so they challenged themselves to see how easy they could make Revolut… Read More
Digital bank Revolut has reportedly made a deal with primary backer SoftBank on a change to the latter’s shareholding, a strategic move that will clear away a significant barrier in the fintech firm’s pursuit of a UK banking license. The Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation… Read More
Grasshopper, the “client-first” digital bank built for the business and innovation economy, today announced the launch of Accelerator Checking, an operating account and partnership ecosystem designed to serve a wide range of startups. Accelerator Checking further drives Grasshopper’s mission of “supporting the innovation economy, of… Read More
Nubank (NYSE:NU), which claims to be one of the largest digital financial services platforms, announces NuFuturo, an ecosystem developed in partnership with Federal Universities in Brazil to accelerate careers in technology and foster innovation. The initiative encourages the development of research “related to the fields… Read More
Digital bank Monzo notes that gambling charity GamCare has revealed that more people are reaching out for support with problem gambling this year than ever before. Back in June 2018 Monzo claims that it “became the first bank to let you block gambling spending from… Read More
Starling Bank is raising the interest rate on its 1-Year Fixed Saver from 5.25% to 5.53% AER/Gross. Effective from Thursday 21 September 2023, Starling Bank customers “choosing the Fixed Saver will receive a return of 5.53% on balances of £2,000 – £1 million locked in… Read More
Dave Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVE), one of the nation’s leading neobanks, announced that John Ricci, General Counsel, will retire on September 29, 2023. Joan Aristei has been “named Chief Legal Officer, effective September 25, 2023.” Previously serving in both private and public sectors during his nearly… Read More
Digital bank Zopa has raised £75 million ($95m) in Tier 2 capital in order “to further accelerate its growth, supporting its vision to become Britain’s best bank.” The funding will ” fuel Zopa’s continuous growth and expansion.” It brings the total capital raised by Zopa… Read More
Digital bank N26 announced that it will be appointing Chief Product Officer Gilles BianRosa to the Supervisory Board of N26 AG. Gilles BianRosa has held “the position of Chief Product Officer at N26 since 2021, and will transition to his new board role in the… Read More
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