Digital Banking

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Today in FinTech: Marqeta Grows Global Footprint; PingPong Eyes $1B IPO
January 27, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, card issuer Marqeta expands its global footprint into Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand, while Chinese eCommerce cross-border payments startup PingPong mulls an initial public offering (IPO) to raise as much as $1 billion at a $5 billion valuation. Plus, Australian payments...

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Today in FinTech: Walmart’s Hazel Rebrands With Acquisitions; WEX Launches Toll Management With Bestpass
January 26, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, Walmart’s Hazel buys two startups with an eye on developing a personal finance super app, while WEX teams with Bestpass to launch a toll management tool. Plus, Brazilian financial services super app Inter snaps up Usend to bolster its U.S. footprint....

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Today in FinTech: Chime’s IPO Move Fires up Digital Banking; FinTech Unicorns Break Records in...
January 24, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, Chime’s move toward an initial public offering (IPO) has turned the spotlight on digital banking’s acceleration into the mainstream of financial services, and Latin America is seeing FinTech unicorns being funded. Plus, credit unions (CUs) are going after new customers, armed...

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Possible Chime IPO Spotlights Digital Banking’s Allure, Heated Competition
January 24, 2022

Digital bank Chime is reportedly prepping for an initial public offering (IPO) at a date to be determined. 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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Customers in 28 European Countries Can Now Upgrade to Revolut Bank
January 13, 2022

Revolut Bank, a subsidiary of global financial super app Revolut, has announced the launch of its digital banking services in 10 Western European markets, which in addition to the 13 countries where it launched last year, makes its services currently available in 28 countries across...

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Open Banking Series: Challenges for Banks, FinTechs
January 12, 2022

Open banking is all about sharing data, but what data are banks legally bound to share, and which third-party providers (TPPs) have the right to request? 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 Series: What Data Do Banks and FinTechs Share?
January 12, 2022

Open banking is, undoubtedly, a good innovation for the banking sector, especially for consumers and FinTechs. But open banking can also help traditional banks to provide better services, with the assistance of third-party providers (TPPs) to their customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Open Banking Series: Payments Versus Infrastructure
January 12, 2022

Open banking is synonymous with innovation in the banking sector and especially in the payment industry. 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...

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Standard Chartered Emphasizing Digital With Nigerian Branch Closures
January 10, 2022

Standard Chartered Plc will close about half of its Nigeria branches as the company emphasizes digital banking, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg for its report Monday (Jan. 10), starting with some office closures in December and leaving the London lender with 13 branches when...