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Neobanks Decimate Staff as They Chase Sustainable Profits
November 03, 2022

There’s an old business saying that holds that you can’t cut your way to profitability. Chime and its digital peers are going to put that maxim to the test. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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UK Big 4 Beef Up Loan-Loss Reserves as Calls for Windfall Tax Intensify
November 01, 2022

Due to interest rate hikes by the Bank of England (BoE) this year, all four of the largest U.K. banks — HSBC, Barclays, NatWest and Lloyds — have recorded a surge in income, capitalizing on the increase in the difference between what they charge borrowers...

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Standard Bank May Consider Acquisitions as It Looks to Serve Multinational African Businesses
October 31, 2022

Against the backdrop of increasing competition in its home market of South Africa, Standard Bank Group is open to acquisitions in Kenya and Nigeria as it looks to expand its presence across Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Swift Delays ISO 20022 Implementation Until March
October 28, 2022

Swift, which operates the global financial messaging service by the same name, on Thursday (Oct. 27) announced its decision to delay the migration to a new messaging standard known as ISO 20022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Boost Mobile Targets Underbanked Consumers With OmniMoney
October 27, 2022

Boost Mobile is entering the financial service sector with the launch of OmniMoney, a tool that offers underbanked consumers a free digital money account and debit card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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LendingClub’s Digital Bank Deposits Soar 80% as Interest Rates Rise 
October 26, 2022

LendingClub’s latest results, in the words of CEO Scott Sanborn, tell a story of “two halves” of 2022 as interest rates continue to soar: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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39% of US Consumers Now Use at Least One FinTech Service
October 26, 2022

Neobanks, nonbanks, and a host of other constructs fall under the heading “FinTech,” and while broadly popular with the digital-first economy, specific user profiles emerge on closer examination. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bank Outsourcing Drives Digital Transformation In MENA Financial Services Sector
October 25, 2022

With decades-old legacy infrastructure and the rise of digital-only players disrupting the banking space, financial institutions (FIs) stand to gain a lot from digital transformation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Chime, Nubank No.1 in PYMNTS’ Digital Banking App Provider Ranking
October 25, 2022

In the latest edition of PYMNTS’  Provider Ranking of Digital Banking apps, 13 apps have earned a place on this month’s Top 10 list. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...