US challenger Unifimoney launched by former Samsung Pay exec
The new bank is aiming for a 2020 launch.
Challenger Bank
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 06 December 2019
FinTech Future’s weekly news round-up.
The driverless bank
A truly digital organisation can live without one of the five P’s that typically creates friction.
Starling Bank co-founder joins Winklevoss crypto exchange
Julian Sawyer set to lead Gemini’s European operations.
Monzo hires Visa exec to lead US push
TS Anil will join the digital bank early next year.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 29 November 2019
FinTech Future’s weekly news round-up.
Four fintech & financial inclusion trends for 2020
A gap remains for women, rural residents, & other underserved communities.
How to land a job in fintech
Expectations for fintech candidates have changed significantly.
Preparing your fintech to thrive despite Brexit uncertainty
There are concrete steps fintechs can take today to put them on the right path.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 22 November 2019
FinTech Future’s weekly news round-up.
Brazil’s Pride Bank says it’s the first LGBTI+ bank in the world
Last year Brazil’s far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, tried to stop LGBTI+ films.
Amica emerges as latest challenger in Indian banking market
The neobank remains in stealth mode for the time being.
Village Capital and MetLife Foundation selects 11 start-ups for MENA accelerator programme
Finalists from this cohort will receive grant capital totalling $50,000.
Explained: The ECB’s role in the banking licence process & UK’s licensing procedures
Cécile Sourbes unpacks the process of licensing in the UK.
Why has Lithuania become a key destination for licensing in Europe?
As part of its newly devised strategy, Lithuania put several tools in place.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 15 November 2019
FinTech Future’s weekly news round-up.
Tandem appoints former HSBC exec as chief growth officer
Malani will spearhead Tandem’s international expansion into Hong Kong.
Visa partners with Georgian challenger bank Space
The bank hopes Visa will power a geographic expansion.
Being digital vs doing digital
It’s best to be clear whether it’s truly digital or whether it is in fact digitisation.
Money Bites podcast: what’s next for fintech?
Featuring Tanya Andreasyan, Chip’s Simon Rabin, resident jokester Mr. Money, and the Skittlemania challenge.
Google sets its eyes on banking next year
The tech giant allegedly doesn’t intend to sell customers’ data.
Challenger banks in Hong Kong
A free guide to help our readers navigate Hong Kong’s challenger banking space.
HSBC and RBS race to launch new digital banking platforms
HSBC Kinetic is in beta testing, RBS’ neobank Bó is to launch this month.
Revolut appoints new chairman
Martin Gilbert will begin his role as of 1 January 2020.
Investment firm Castle Trust to become UK challenger bank
The firm calls it the “natural next step”.
Fintech Talents 2019: Banks must grab digital opportunity
Industry panel argues that change is coming for all lenders.
Eileen Burbidge steps down as chair of digital bank Tide
She gave up her role at Tide following a funding round.
The trainer and the tech
Digital design teams need to surround themselves with a diverse group of colleagues.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 08 November 2019
FinTech Future’s weekly news round-up.
Mylo raises $10m Series A from major Canadian financial institutions
This fundraising marks two years of rapid growth for Mylo.
The Other 50 Podcast: all roads must lead to profitability
The state of challenger banks and fintech funding, and what the future holds.
Alipay launches prepaid card for international visitors
Prepaid card scheme for international visitors is a first for the giant Chinese payment firms.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 01 November 2019
FinTech Future’s weekly news round-up.
Banking Technology November 2019 issue out now
The identity challenge.
Neobank Rebellion becomes first fintech to offer Spanish IBANs with banking licence
A Spanish IBAN will allow users to direct their salary to their Rebellion account.
570easi launches French Islamic banking challenger SOeasi
570easi now holds a customer base of more than 90,000.
US challenger Current raises $20m in Series B, surpasses half a million customers
The neobank began as a parent-controlled teen debit card in 2017.
SMB lender BlueVine launches banking service with Mastercard debit card
SMBs will see 1% interest on their balance and no monthly fees.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 25 October 2019
FinTech Future’s weekly news round-up.
Temenos picked by Danish challenger Lunar to fight financial crime
Temenos says it was chosen to “address stringent regulatory demands”.
