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Neobank Licensing Sets Stage for Saudi FinTech Acceleration
November 15, 2022

In the evolution of FinTech in any given market, there are certain phases and milestones that can be observed. For example, the development of payment applications typically precipitates a wave of digital banks that cater to increased consumer appetite for digital payments.  Get the Full...

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Neobank Varo Begins Offering Zelle Access
November 15, 2022

Varo will offer the peer-to-peer payment network Zelle as part of its mobile app, the digital bank announced Tuesday (Nov. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Stash Adds Venture Investor Liza Landsman as Independent Board Member 
November 14, 2022

As it enters its next stage of growth, investing and banking app Stash has added eCommerce expert and venture investor Liza Landsman as an independent board member.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Royal Bank of Canada Adds Installments Enabled by Visa
November 14, 2022

Aiming to meet the evolving needs of consumers and merchants, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has become the latest issuer to add installment plans enabled by Visa.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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J.P. Morgan to Open New Office and Payments Innovation Lab in Greece
November 11, 2022

J.P. Morgan plans to open both a new local head office and a new Payments Innovation Lab within that office in Athens, Greece.  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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New Zealand Bets on Open Banking to Offer More Consumer Choices
November 10, 2022

New Zealand is joining countries around the world in embracing opening banking, saying Thursday (Nov. 10) the sector will be the first to adopt its consumer data rights framework. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Temenos Helps Vietnam’s Sacombank Go Cashless
November 10, 2022

Digital banking platform Temenos says it is working with Vietnam’s Sacombank to offer the bank’s 15 million customers “a seamless omnichannel experience.” 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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JPMorgan, Citi and Others Keep Russia Ties Open at US Request
November 07, 2022

Aiming to keep money flowing in the global economy even as it enforces sanctions against some Russian targets, the United States federal government has reportedly asked several large banks to continue working with some Russian firms.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Ant Group-Owned ANEXT Bank Announces Embedded Financing Partnerships
November 03, 2022

Singapore-based digital wholesale bank ANEXT Bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ant Group, has launched a new program that aims to use embedded financing collaborations to make digital financial services more accessible for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBS). Get the Full Story Complete...