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Singtel, Grab Team Up To Launch Digital Bank In Singapore
December 30, 2019

Singtel and Grab are looking to consolidate their powers to create a new digital bank for the people of Singapore, they announced in a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Monzo’s Cash Burn Sets Stage For Big Capital Raise In 2020
December 29, 2019

As online banking continues rapidly evolving, ahead of another anticipated round of funding next year, digital challenger bank Monzo remains in discussions to secure as much as £100m in upcoming weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Credit Unions Unite Behind Digital Banking
December 27, 2019

The Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers. The Shore Porters Society. Fenwick Weavers’ Society. These and other 19th-century proto-cooperatives were the forerunners of today’s credit union (CU) community. Early innovators managed cooperatives using the same founding principle that CUs use today: members-first finance in place of...

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Central Bank Of Bahamas To Introduce Digital Currency
December 26, 2019

The Central Bank of the Bahamas is planning to start a rollout of its new digital currency on Friday (Dec. 27) in Exuma. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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i2c Introduces Digital Banking To Aid Colorblind Individuals
December 23, 2019

Digital banking and payments firm i2c is introducing a banking website and mobile app designed to assist those with colorblindness, the company announced Monday (Dec. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Report Shows US Small Towns Lost 14 Pct Of Banks Between 2012-17
December 23, 2019

Financial institutions have been abandoning American smaller towns in striking numbers over the past decade, presenting a significant economic challenge in the communities they serve, according to a report from Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Payrailz Partners With Mastercard For Real-Time Bill Payments
December 18, 2019

Digital payments company Payrailz is teaming with Mastercard to launch a pilot of the Mastercard Bill Pay Exchange, a real-time payment solution that works directly with digital banking apps, Payrailz said in a press release on Wednesday (Dec. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Deep Dive: How The Challenger Bank Technology Gap Is Helping Fraudsters
December 17, 2019

Fraudsters are approaching their less-than-ethical business models with healthy work ethics. Headlines are filled with reports of service outages and data breaches, and both banks and consumers are contending with rising fraud concerns as digital banking takes off. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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South Korea FinTech Gets Initial Approval For Online Bank
December 16, 2019

South Korean FinTech startup Viva Republica, creator of the financial services platform Toss, was granted preliminary approval for a digital banking license from the Financial Services Commission of Korea, a Monday (Dec. 16) press release indicated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...