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European Neobank bunq Files for Banking License in US
European Neobank bunq Files for Banking License in US
January 07, 2026  |  Banking

Amsterdam-based neobank bunq has formally launched its campaign for an American banking license. The company announced Wednesday (Jan. 7) that it had filed for a...

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Starling Bank’s US Expansion Plans Could Include NY IPO
Starling Bank’s US Expansion Plans Could Include NY IPO
July 15, 2025  |  Banking

British FinTech Starling Bank is reportedly considering listing on the U.S. markets. Declan Ferguson, the bank’s chief financial officer, said in an interview with the...

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Metro Bank Gets Takeover Bid From PE Firm Pollen Street
Metro Bank Gets Takeover Bid From PE Firm Pollen Street
June 15, 2025  |  Partnerships

The U.K.’s Metro Bank has reportedly been approached about a possible private equity takeover. Pollen Street Capital made an informal approach to the bank in...

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Zopa Raises $106 Million as It Preps Bank Account Launch
Zopa Raises $106 Million as It Preps Bank Account Launch
May 14, 2025  |  Investments

British digital bank Zopa says it has raised 80 million pounds ($106 million) in new capital. “We will use the funds to strengthen Zopa’s balance...

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Revolut Goes On Hiring Spree to Prep ‘Mobilization’ for UK Banking
Revolut Goes On Hiring Spree to Prep ‘Mobilization’ for UK Banking
March 13, 2025  |  Banking

Revolut is reportedly hiring 100 new staffers as it prepares to expand its U.K. banking business. The FinTech received its long-awaited British banking license last...

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Nubank Helps Digital Lender Tyme Reach $1.5 Billion Valuation
Nubank Helps Digital Lender Tyme Reach $1.5 Billion Valuation
December 17, 2024  |  Investments

South Africa-based digital bank Tyme has achieved unicorn status with the help of fellow FinTech Nubank. The company announced Tuesday (Dec. 17) that it had raised $250 million in a...

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Starling Fined $38 Million for ‘Shockingly Lax’ Crime Controls
Starling Fined $38 Million for ‘Shockingly Lax’ Crime Controls
October 02, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Starling Bank has been fined 29 million pounds ($38 million) for failing to implement proper financial crime controls. The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced the penalty against...

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Neobank Bunq Aims to Expand Headcount by 72%
Neobank Bunq Aims to Expand Headcount by 72%
September 12, 2024  |  Banking

Dutch neobank Bunq is reportedly launching a hiring spree as it aims to expand. The company’s chief executive told CNBC in a report posted Thursday (Sept. 13)...

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UK Neobank Starling Profits Soar 55% for Third Year in the Black
UK Neobank Starling Profits Soar 55% for Third Year in the Black
June 12, 2024  |  Banking

Starling has just finished its third profitable year amid plans to expand its software operations. The British neobank on Wednesday (June 12) released its annual report, showing...

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