Digital-First Banking

Digital-First Banking
Prize-Linked Neobank PrizePool Shutters App Ahead of Acquisition
August 25, 2024

 Neobank PrizePool is reportedly shutting down its consumer app amid an acquisition. 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Exclusive: Mercado Pago CEO on Building Brazil’s Biggest Digital Bank
August 16, 2024

Most countries measure banking activity in terms of where and how it happens. Hence distinctions such as in-branch, ATMs, online and mobile. But in Latin America, for all intents and purposes, there’s only one kind of banking: digital. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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MoneyLion Continues to Play Winning Hand With Middle-Income Americans
August 07, 2024

The MoneyLion business model pivot continues. A year after posting substantial losses as a neobank, the financial services portal rode its new business model to a second straight profitable quarter as it announced its Q2 earnings Tuesday (Aug. 6). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Three-Quarters of Banks Face Digital Banking Infrastructure Issues
August 05, 2024

The banking industry is experiencing a seismic shift as agile, digital-native FinTechs capture an ever-growing share of the market. Burdened by outdated technology, traditional financial institutions face mounting challenges in delivering modern digital services. The growing dominance of FinTechs — securing nearly half of all...

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46% of US Consumers Say They’re Ready for Open Banking
July 30, 2024

As younger and affluent consumers drive the trend, open banking payments stand on the verge of widespread acceptance. This payment method, which allows users to complete transactions directly from their bank accounts using familiar online banking credentials, offers a streamlined alternative to traditional methods by...

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Monzo Debuts Digital Bank Accounts for Kids Under 16
July 17, 2024

 British digital bank Monzo is launching a free account for children under 16. 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Matera Gets $100 Million to Expand Banking Software Footprint
July 17, 2024

Banking software provider Matera has landed a $100 million investment from growth investor Warburg Pincus.  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 our daily newsletter,...

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Report: TD Bank Chief Compliance Officer Monica Kowal Leaves Job
July 07, 2024

TD Bank’s chief compliance officer, Monica Kowal, has reportedly left the bank. 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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Report: Spain’s BBVA Considering Opening Digital Consumer Bank in Germany
June 17, 2024

Spanish bank BBVA is reportedly considering opening a digital consumer bank in Germany. 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....