Tagged: digital banking

April 8, 2024 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As another reinforcement for the security of its customers, Nubank (NYSE: NU), which claims to be one of the largest digital financial services platforms in the world, announces the launch of Verified Call: a new tool for over 90 million people who use the app… Read More

April 2, 2024 @ 7:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CaixaBank will be part of two European consortia to prevent cyberthreats and provide a faster and more secure response in the face of potential incidents. Via two projects financed by the European Commission under the scope of the Digital Europe programme, the bank will implement… Read More

April 1, 2024 @ 12:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), which claims to be one of the world’s largest digital financial services platforms, reportedly ranks among the most valuable brands in Brazil. The Kantar BrandZ 2024 ranking places Nubank in fifth position, “a 28% increase compared to the previous ranking in 2022.” Juliana… Read More

March 28, 2024 @ 2:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), which claims to be one of the world’s largest digital financial services platforms, has just reached the milestone of four million customers in Nubank PJ, which offers solutions for entrepreneurs. This number represents an increase of “around 50% compared to the previous year,… Read More

March 23, 2024 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

FV Bank, the U.S. licensed global digital bank that offers traditional and digital asset banking and custody services, announced an expansion in its deposit capabilities that gives clients the option to deposit euros into their USD bank account. In addition to USD deposits, account holders… Read More

March 8, 2024 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mox has partnered with Wise Platform in order to launch low-cost and transparent international payments. Wise (LSE:WISE) confirmed in a blog post that it is launching its new collaboration with Mox Bank Limited, a virtual bank in Hong Kong. With this integration, Mox customers can… Read More

March 8, 2024 @ 7:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitOoda, a digital investment bank, entered a partnership with Newmark, a commercial real estate adviser, that will allow the firms to combine their expertise and relationships across the AI, data center, and Bitcoin mining industries. The partnership will enable BitOoda and Newmark to “serve clients… Read More

February 22, 2024 @ 7:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut has launched Robo-Advisor service in the EEA, to automate investing tailored to customer needs. The new product is advantageous for those who “don’t have the time to actively invest, or have limited or no trading experience.” Revolut’s Robo-Advisor assigns “a portfolio taking into account… Read More

February 22, 2024 @ 5:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE:NU), one of the largest financial services platforms in the world, has appointed Elita Ariaz as the new Chief Legal Officer of the company. With over 20 years of experience in the sector, the executive assumes the position to lead the Legal, Compliance, and Public… Read More

February 16, 2024 @ 6:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OakNorth, the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has provided a £2.5m loan to SES, the manufacturer of power distribution products for the entertainment industry, to support the creation of its employee ownership scheme. Founded in 1994 by brothers Mark and Gordon Cooper, and headquartered… Read More

February 12, 2024 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut, a digital bank/neobank with over 35 million customers worldwide and 8+ million in the United Kingdom, is offering eSIMs and global mobile data plans to its UK clients. Revolut eSIM enables clients to roam like a local user and stay connected without having to… Read More

February 8, 2024 @ 2:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), an enabler of cloud banking for the global financial services industry, announced that Mechanics and Farmers Bank (M&F) is live on the nCino Cloud Banking Platform. The technology upgrade is helping M&F process loans more quickly and “creating increased convenience and… Read More

January 30, 2024 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

bunq, which claims to be the second largest neobank in Europe, reports a net profit of €53.1 million in 2023. A “testament” to bunq’s sustainable business model proven to yield record profits throughout 2023, the challenger will “direct its net profit to propel its global… Read More

January 29, 2024 @ 10:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CaixaBank extended the coverage of its financial services network in 2022 and 2023 to a total of 484 new towns in rural areas where the bank previously had no presence. These service points have been “incorporated through the arrival of new mobile branches and the… Read More

January 29, 2024 @ 8:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

SoFi (NASDAQ:SOFI), a regulated digital bank that provides many different financial services, reported Q4 financial results today and Wall Street likes them. SoFi became a public company via a SPAC deal. Currently, shares in SoFi closed over 20% higher on the news now trading over… Read More

January 29, 2024 @ 3:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

NatWest is planning to close 30 more bank branches in 2024, according to a report by GBNews. This most recent revelation of branch closures just adds to the dozens of closures that have taken place in recent months. The report lists the locations of the… Read More

January 28, 2024 @ 9:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

i2c Inc., a provider of banking and payments solutions, announces a five year partnership with The Bank of Missouri (TBOM), a community bank renowned for its pioneering digital banking initiatives. Through this alliance, the bank provides fintechs the ability “to more quickly offer a full… Read More

January 28, 2024 @ 6:56 pm By Michael Wong  |  

UAE’s Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has announced a strategic partnership with Noqodi, a Fintech company and payment gateway owned by Emaratech Group, to enhance digital payment services. In a statement, the bank said the collaboration is set to substantially enhance the digital and electronic payment… Read More

January 26, 2024 @ 4:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nu. Colombia Financial Company, a subsidiary of Nu Holdings in the country, announced the opening of the “Launch List” for “Cuenta Nu,” its latest product, which aims to provide Colombians with a savings experience through the market’s “most competitive” offering. Cuenta Nu is a digital… Read More

January 26, 2024 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK neobank Science Card collaborates with UCL Mechanical Engineering to generate research funding for neurodegenerative diseases. Science Card, the home of Britain’s e-money current accounts dedicated to accelerating science and innovation, has announced the launch on its platform of a research project on neurodegenerative diseases,… Read More