Neobanks

Treasury Calls for Federal Payments Framework, but Key Details Remain Unclear

Treasury Calls for Federal Payments Framework, but Key Details Remain Unclear
Treasury Calls for Federal Payments Framework, but Key Details Remain Unclear
October 18, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

Through the past several weeks and months, the drumbeat’s grown louder for regulations at the federal level to govern nonbanks — especially FinTechs, neobanks and...

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Monzo Business Customer Base Exceeds 500K
Monzo Business Customer Base Exceeds 500K
October 16, 2024  |  Banking

British neo-bank Monzo says it now has more than 500,000 business customers. And with that milestone, the company announced Wednesday (Oct. 16) a new plan...

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Big Banks Joust With Neobanks for Lower-Income Consumer Accounts
Big Banks Joust With Neobanks for Lower-Income Consumer Accounts
October 04, 2024  |  Banking

There’s a commonality in financial services — for brick-and-mortar players and for several FinTechs, though the approach may differ: Serving the needs of lower-income households....

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

 Neobank PrizePool is reportedly shutting down its consumer app amid an acquisition.  That’s according to a report Sunday (Aug. 25) by Fintech Business Weekly, which...

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Neobanks Bet on Direct Deposits to Keep Fickle Consumers Sticky
Neobanks Bet on Direct Deposits to Keep Fickle Consumers Sticky
August 08, 2024  |  Banking

For platforms and neobanks, establishing direct deposits with end users offers an on-ramp to cross-selling opportunities and a wealth of additional revenue streams. The momentum...

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UK Neobank Monzo Customer Count Exceeds 10 Million
UK Neobank Monzo Customer Count Exceeds 10 Million
August 06, 2024  |  Banking

British digital bank Monzo says it has more than 10 million personal customers.  This milestone, announced Tuesday (Aug. 6), comes weeks after the company reached...

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