In the digital-first economy, change, consumer-first and competition are the operative concepts. Case in point: mobile banking, digital wallets, open banking and data sharing (and even cryptos). As FinTechs and banks battle over dominance in this landscape, there’s a fine line between innovation and a...
In a battle, you fight with the weapons you’ve got. That’s true in corporate warfare, too, and especially in financial services, where traditional, entrenched players, like banks and credit unions, must joust with tech-nimble upstarts like FinTechs and neobanks to lure new customers – and...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Hopper has landed $170 million in additional venture capital funding, while NextPay raised $125,000 in pre-seed funding. Plus, NatWest is working on a revamp of its core retail banking operation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
No one wants to admit it, but we miss seeing the nice people in our bank branch. The teller rocking a retro beehive and cat glasses; the manager who is austere, pleated, professional. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Revolut, the British FinTech company that bills itself as a “financial super app,” announced on Monday (March 22) that it would begin operating in all 50 U.S. states. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Firstmark Credit Union (Firstmark) has chosen PSCU company Lumin Digital to provide online and mobile digital banking, while Jamaica is said to be one of the countries looking into central bank digital currencies (CBDC). Plus, a longtime Google veteran is joining Robinhood...
Chime is holding early talks with investment banks on a new stock market flotation, which could value the startup at over $30 billion, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
British FinTech company Revolut announced this week it would suspend its Canadian operations, 18 months after launching a beta version of its platform in that country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, PSCU has introduced a new contact center offering, while Blend has signed a definitive deal to buy Title365. Plus, Novo has launched new functions to help small companies throughout the U.S. to better track and manage their funds....