Neobanks

Neobanks Challenged by Rising Tide of Push Payments Fraud and Third-Party Scams
Neobanks Challenged by Rising Tide of Push Payments Fraud and Third-Party Scams
October 31, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

They have different business models — but often compete for the same customers. And for banks and neobanks, there may be one commonality: The challenge...

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Bank Push Payment Scams Now 40% of UK Fraud
Bank Push Payment Scams Now 40% of UK Fraud
October 31, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Great Britain’s smaller banks are apparently among the largest targets for payment fraud. That’s according to a report issued Tuesday (Oct. 31) by the U.K.’s...

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UK Neobank Monzo Unveils Investment Tools
UK Neobank Monzo Unveils Investment Tools
September 12, 2023  |  Digital Banking

British digital-only bank Monzo has added an investment feature to its offerings. Announced Tuesday (Sept. 12), the bank’s Investments feature lets customers put their money...

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British Neobank Zopa Raises $93 Million to Fuel Growth
British Neobank Zopa Raises $93 Million to Fuel Growth
September 08, 2023  |  Investments

British neobank Zopa Bank has raised 75 million pounds ($93 million) to fuel its “continuous growth and expansion.” The company has now raised a total of...

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TCM Teams With LemonadeLXP to Help Community Banks Go Digital
TCM Teams With LemonadeLXP to Help Community Banks Go Digital
September 05, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

TCM Bank and growth platform LemonadeLXP have teamed to help community banks increase their digital footprint. “TCM is committed to delivering the best cardholder experience for our community...

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B2B Payment Infrastructure Platform Thunes Secures $72 Million in Funding
B2B Payment Infrastructure Platform Thunes Secures $72 Million in Funding
July 17, 2023  |  Commercial Payments

Thunes has secured $72 million in a Series C round of funding with support from a range of strategic investors. The Singapore-based B2B payment infrastructure...

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14% of Small Businesses and Gig Workers Only Use Digital Banks
14% of Small Businesses and Gig Workers Only Use Digital Banks
July 12, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

This next installment of PYMNTS’ mini-series on consumer behavior popularized during the pandemic focuses on the rise of digital-only banking. Traditional, brick-and-mortar banking through well-established...

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UK Neobank Monzo Records First Monthly Profits
UK Neobank Monzo Records First Monthly Profits
May 31, 2023  |  Digital Banking

British neobank Monzo says it has reached profitability while reducing its annual losses. According to the bank’s annual report, Monzo reported net operating income of...

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Starling CEO Steps Aside As Neobank’s Revenues Double
Starling CEO Steps Aside As Neobank’s Revenues Double
May 25, 2023  |  Digital Banking

With profits increasing six-fold and revenues rising, Starling Bank’s CEO is stepping down. Ann Boden, who is both founder and chief executive of the British...

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