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Digital-First Banking
UK Digital Bank Starling Hits £2.5B Valuation
April 26, 2022

U.K. digital bank Starling has seen its valuation double to over £2.5 billion ($3.15 billion), the Financial Times reported Tuesday (April 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Revolut Looks to Expand to Crypto Wallets, Mortgages
April 26, 2022

Banking app Revolut wants to expand into the mortgage sector and cryptocurrency wallets, the company’s chief executive said Tuesday (April 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Hybrid Banking Model Bridges ‘Much Needed’ Last-Mile Service Delivery Gap for Nigeria’s SMEs
April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s current financial system can be tough to navigate for millions of merchants who live in remote communities and have no access to reliable banking solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Open Banking Platforms Strive to Balance Security and Ease of Use
April 15, 2022

Open banking is emerging across every market, but it’s doing so at different paces, for different reasons and in the face of different challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Umba CEO: Emerging Markets’ Legacy Banking Systems Begging for All-In-One Fix
April 15, 2022

“The typical legacy bank isn’t a technology company. They are purchasing a core banking system from a vendor that sells to banks around the world.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Nigerian Central Bank Gives Approval for DLM Capital to Buy Links Microfinance Bank
April 11, 2022

DLM Capital, a leading development investment bank, has gotten the final approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to buy Links Microfinance Bank, a report says, which will make it further ensconced in its position to launch a digital banking program. Get the Full...

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QNB Reveals New Payment Services in Qatar
March 31, 2022

QNB Group, one of the largest financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa, has unveiled its latest digital banking products and services, the Doha, Qatar-based financial institution announced Tuesday (March 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: The Imperative to Improve Digital Banking for Business Clients
March 31, 2022

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Canvas Credit Union on Keeping the Human Touch in Digital Banking for SMBs
March 30, 2022

SMBs want cutting-edge digital banking services that help them attract — and interact — with global customers, yet still with personalized financial offers that cater to their business. In the Digital-First Banking Tracker, Canvas Credit Union’s Frank Robinson explains why offering hybrid approaches such as...