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Full list of fees for every Irish bank as thousands begin to switch from Ulster Bank to KBC
Thousands of Irish bank account holders are looking to switch branches as Ulster Bank and KBC prepare to leave Ireland in the coming months. Consumers have been warned of potential delays as a number of businesses face staff shortages and!-->…
Revolut continues the trend of older users embracing fintech
British neobank Revolut is the latest fintech to benefit from an increase in the number of so-called "silver swipers" users, aged 55 to 74. $33 billion…
Belgium authorizes new biometric immigration database
TECH5 is an international technology company founded by biometrics industry experts, focused on developing disruptive biometric and digital identification solutions through the application of AI and machine learning…
Terra Luna: The Night of Losing Crypto Owners’ Life Savings as Coin Crashes
Several cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ether, saw their value drop dramatically this week in an unprecedented slump. One of the hardest hit is Terra (LUNA), formerly one of the top 10 most valuable cryptocurrencies. Its value fell!-->…
CBDCs can help improve cross-border payments for businesses, says MAS chief
SINGAPORE — Central banks need to consider how they can securely use central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for businesses to send money to each other in cross-border payments, the Authority's chief executive has said. Singapore Monetary…
Designing the bank for fun | Business post
When we think of banking transformation, it tends to relate to the consumer side of business, especially online banking and apps. While this field has grown and will continue to grow, more fundamental systems also need to be…
Today in B2B: keeping customer payments in-house
Today, in B2B payments, Limepay says everyone wins when companies keep customer payments in-house, and Rali_cap unveils a $30 million fund for FinTechs in emerging markets. Additionally, companies can compete for more talent if they…
The weekly Fintech Fix summary 04/05/2022
– Bobby Suman, Finance Fintech
Welcome to The Fintech Fix, where we cover the biggest stories of the financial week. Whether it's the next game-changing trend in cryptocurrency or Blockchain technology, a new partnership set to…
Paravision eliminates AI bias in several DHS biometric testing categories
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TECH5 is an international technology company founded by biometrics industry experts, focused on developing disruptive biometric and digital identification solutions through the…
How Lydia wants to make payments more personal and social – TechCrunch
Yesterday, fintech start-ups lydia unveiled a brand new design for its awesome financial app. And it's a savvy approach to mobile payments - not just a fresh coat of paint. I met with the founders of the company to discuss Lydia's…
Plans for relocating park and ride sites at New Dover Road and Wincheap in Canterbury
Two huge park and rides in Canterbury could be uprooted from locations they have occupied for decades as part of a transport revolution.City Council bosses have revealed they are drawing up plans to relocate facilities from New Dover Road!-->…
Robinhood Gold and Coinbase One: The Trading Strategy
Hello and welcome to Protocol Fintech. This Monday: The Power of Commercial Subscriptions, Stripe's Stablecoin Movement and Gary Gensler speaks at a conference in London.out of the chainBy the time we ship this edition, I will be in…
A young Irishman broke a man’s jaw and nose in an Australian pub after being threatened and…
An Irish boy who repeatedly punched a man in the face and broke his jaw and nose in Australia has avoided jail and received a nine-month suspended prison sentence. Dean O'Brien appeared in the ACT Supreme Court on Friday and faced a series!-->…
Scammers target Revolut users in Cork with text storm
Scammers have launched a new wave of fake text messages targeting AIB and Revolut customers in Cork as month-end paydays approach. The latest text message-based scam sees criminals pretending to be from AIB Bank, telling customers they need!-->…
AMC mobile app starts accepting Shiba Inu and Dogecoin
AMC Theatres, one of America's largest movie theater chains, recently announced that its mobile app now supports Shiba Inu (SHIB), Dogecoin (DOGE) and other cryptocurrencies for online payments. .In a Twitter post, Adam Aron, General…
These Russia-Linked Billionaires Need You To Know They’re Not Russian
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RRussia's ultra-rich have been through a tough time. Since Vladimir Putin's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and his invasion of Ukraine in February, 34 current and former Russian billionaires have been hit with sanctions…
Irish Revolut users urged to update their maps due to incoming changes
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Meet Brooklyn Beckham’s Billionaire Step-Parents, Nelson and Claudia Peltz, With Epic Net…
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz will tie the knot this weekend in what has been dubbed the "socialite wedding of the year." Joining a Miami dynasty and meeting British celebrity royalty is set to be a star affair with a host of!-->…
Number of UK Crypto Firms Operating Under FCA Temporary Registration Status Decreasing
The number of firms licensed to offer crypto services to UK residents under the Financial Conduct Authority's temporary registration status has been reduced from 12 to five. According to a Thursday update to its list of "cryptoasset…
UK companies reporting biggest gender pay gaps
The gender pay gap in Britain narrowed slightly to 9.8% last year. Photo: GettyWomen in the UK are still paid less than men despite the gender pay gap narrowing for the second year running, according to government data.The latest figures…
East Coast FM will help raise funds for those affected by the conflict in Ukraine
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 7:17 a.m.…
EU, US and UK Crypto Regulations Tighten
Hello and welcome to Protocol Fintech. This Monday: the global crypto crackdown, the BAYC Discord hack and who to see at Bitcoin 2022.out of the chain
Vitalik Buterin didn't get the memo not to post anything on April 1. His essay,…
The Identity Gap Hits This Week’s Top Biometric Stories
There's a range of topics covered in this week's roundup of FindBiometrics' top stories, but if there's one particularly prominent theme, it's using digital identity to empower end users. individual.
This can be seen in Onfido's…
UK tech ecosystem hits $1 billion valuation
Britain's tech sector is now worth $1,000,000,000 following the surge in investment during the Covid-19 pandemic, making it the third country in the world after the US and China to hit valuation.
According to data prepared by…
If you can’t wait for payday, it might be time to switch banks
If payday is just too far away, it's worth taking a look at some of the new banks opening in the UK. So-called “challenger” banks Monzo and Revolution allow you to withdraw your salary to your bank account the day before you are due to!-->…
Credit Strategy – Latest industry and credit sector news
The awards program, which took place at the Hilton London Bankside last night (March 23), was part of Credit Week - which brings together an entire ecosystem of credit and financial services professionals for a week of learning, networking…
Conventional banks need a drastic strategic shift to turn the tide
Drawing from the recently published book by Arthur D. Little'Disruption: the future of banking and financial services', co-author and managing partner of ADL, Philippe De Backer, managing partner of the Middle East, explains why the world…
The financial brokerage market drives growth around the world
"Global Financial brokerage Market Research Report 2022 »This research report offers Covid-19 outbreak study accumulated to offer the latest information on the acute characteristics of the financial brokerage market. This…
Innovate Finance launches International Fintech Group
A new group of fintech companies has been created to increase collaboration between UK fintechs and promote the sector overseas.
The International Fintech Group will be co-chaired by Innovate Finance and the Department for…
Global Crypto Regulation Is a Brain Teaser for the Industry
Hello and welcome to Protocol Fintech. This Tuesday: the quagmire of global regulation, Elon Musk unveils ether holdings, and the crypto cartel.out of the chainCrypto donations benefit Ukraine, that's true - but it seems fiat is the key to…
Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun charged with fraud
Braun was also charged with 25 cases of organized professional market manipulation and numerous breaches of trust worth hundreds of millions of euros.
Former Wirecard (ETR:WDI) chief executive Markus Braun has been charged with fraud,…
Western Union suspends operations in Russia and Belarus due to war in Ukraine CryptoBlog
Remittance giant Western Union has joined other financial services firms in supporting sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The decision will affect customers in the Russian Federation as well as those in Belarus,…
PAXOS OBTAINS APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE FOR MAJOR PAYMENTS INSTITUTION LICENSE FROM SINGAPORE MONETARY…
NEW YORK and SINGAPORE , March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paxosthe leading regulated blockchain infrastructure platform, announced that it has received approval in principle from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), a leading…
Opportunities and Risks of Cards and Payments in Ireland to 2025: Domestic and Overseas Merchants…
DUBLIN, March 09, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Irish Cards and Payments - Opportunities and Risks to 2025" report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer.The report provides a detailed analysis of market trends in the Irish cards…
Crypto Money Startup Wants To End Gas Fees With Layer 2 Wallet – TechCrunch
Money officially launches its Layer 2 solution. The company chooses zkSync like its Layer 2 scaling implementation. It is supposed to offer cheaper and faster transactions without any compromise on security.
If you're unfamiliar with…
Irish viewers raise over €2m for Ukraine
Irish viewers raised over €2million for the Irish Red Cross appeal in Ukraine during a special episode of RTÉ's Late Late Show on Friday night.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin appeared on Friday's show, calling Russian President…
Martin Gilbert: Fund Managers Must Adapt to Survive Passive Giants
Martin Gilbert is co-founder and former managing director of Aberdeen Asset Management and Abrn. He is now chairman of Revolut and AssetCo "The sun is shining, but keep your umbrella." Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK's chief scientist,!--
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Russian invasion of Ukraine worries Lithuania
The country of origin of FinTech companies such as Revolution or the account-to-account payment platform Kevin recently declared a state of emergency in response to Russia's assault on Ukraine.
Lithuania has become a success story: a…
Privacy and border control are top concerns in this week’s biometrics news roundup
Privacy and border control are big themes in this week's roundup of FindBiometrics' most popular stories.
On the privacy front, readers were understandably interested this week by news that a California state senator has proposed…
British fintech Wise restricts payments amid Russian invasion of Ukraine
British fintech Wise imposed restrictions on money transfers to Russia after the country invaded Ukraine on Thursday morning.
Wise, formerly known as TransferWise, said UKTN that it also caps transfers on its platform to Ukraine in order…
Hargreaves Lansdown wakes up to fintech’s digital disruption
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The UK's largest direct-to-consumer investment house may still thrive in the digital age, but nascent competition from once-disjointed startups is now a real threat to its…
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CFPB warns student loan officers against forgiveness
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a bulletin warning student loan servicers that they could face penalties if they mislead borrowers about utility-related loan forgiveness programs, according to a Friday, February…
Revolut, the digital banking solution for 18 million customers is already improving
Revolution recently opened a waiting list for customers in Ireland seeking personal loans, marking its first step in launching Revolut Bank services in the country. The company now plans to launch loans and other banking services such…
Meet the Dublin TikTok legend who gets paid by the public to do crazy challenges around the city…
TikTokers are raving about a boy from Dublin who gets paid to do crazy dares around the city centre. John Sharkey accepted money from randomers on the street, either in cash or in Revolut payments to provide his viewers with the craziest!-->…
Digital Money Transfer and Remittances: Market 2022 | Business Outlook, Revenue, Trends and…
Digital Money Transfer and Remittance Market 2022 this report is included with the Analysis of the impact of the COVID19 epidemic key points influencing market growth. Furthermore, the digital money transfer and remittance market…
The evolution of DAOs and why they should settle in 2022
In 2021, crypto has been one of the biggest trends shaping technology and finance, and according to major news headlines, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) should be a force to be reckoned with in crypto in 2022. Mark Cuban…
Cashback 2022, opportunities to seize on the fly: consumer requests accepted
Cashback 2022, opportunities to seize on the fly: consumer requests accepted. Doing these moves you can't go wrong
When the Conte government launched the reimbursement program with the State cash back and Super Cashback, the principle!-->…
Starling and Monzo eclipse major UK banks
Canary Wharf's retail giants are being overtaken by challenger banks like Starling. Photo: Hannah McKay/ReutersThe dominance of traditional retail banks is faltering as digital challenger banks outperform in terms of customer satisfaction,…
How to Get a Data Job at a “Nice” Hedge Fund With a $1.8 Million Salary
Among the major multi-strategy hedge funds, Balyasny Asset Management is one of the softest of the bunch. This too pays exceptionally well. And it's actively there, building a bottom-up data science team.
In recent weeks, Balyasny has…
Revolut offers dog rides as Bank of England licensing talks drag on
Revolut: branch managementRevolut "appoints a dog to the role of C-suite", says the press release, which does not improve afterward. In a stunt to promote its pet insurance launch, the $33 billion valued kind of bank this week…
PYMNTS Crypto Basics Series: What is a Crypto Wallet?
Bitcoin, blockchain, and cryptocurrency are words most people have at least heard of in 2022, as the industry exploded into public consciousness.
In this series of articles, we'll dive into the basics of the industry, providing an…
Global Digital Lending Market Topic Research Report 2021: Disruptive Potential, Key Technologies,…
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Digital Loan - Thematic Research" report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer.
This report discusses the disruptive potential of digital lending in consumer financial services. It…
35 AG Appeal Decision Supporting Apple vs. Epic
Attorneys general from 34 states and the District of Columbia have appealed a California court ruling that overwhelmingly favored Apple in Epic's fight against App Store fees, according to multiple reports.
Led by Utah, Microsoft also…
Exohood creates an all-in-one financial services app
exohood, a decentralized autonomous organization, is building a new online financial platform by the end of the year. "Exo Arato » is the name of the application, which will support payments and access to savings accounts, cryptocurrency,…
Digital challengers ‘begin to weaken’ stranglehold of big banks – FCA
The dominance of traditional retail banks is "starting to weaken" due to the rise of digital challenger banks, the UK financial watchdog said.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said the shares of personal current accounts and micro…
What to expect from fintech in South Africa in 2022, including good games from Vodacom and MTN
Fintech has gone mainstream and is no longer a niche industry. There are now more than 26,000 fintech companies worldwide employing half a billion people, says Dominique Collett, chief investment officer at Rand Merchant Investments and…
Exclusive-Chime lines up Goldman Sachs for blockbuster IPO sources
Digital banking provider Chime Financial Inc has asked Goldman Sachs Group Inc to help it prepare for an initial public offering in New York, according to people familiar with the matter.The fintech startup will likely be…
Online marketplace Grovara launches ordering tool
B2B marketplace Grovara launched the first digital pallet builder for food and beverage export on Monday, January 17, with a Press release saying the platform allows international buyers to place orders and save time.
The press release…
The London Stock Exchange offers special listings for private companies
The London Stock Exchange Group is seeking to blur the line between public and private companies, as part of a plan to entice fast-growing tech companies to list in the UK in the wake of Brexit.…
Citi sells Southeast Asian consumer banks to UOB
Citi has reached a $3.7 billion deal to sell its consumer banks in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam to Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB), including retail banking and credit cards , but excluding Citi's institutional business,…
N26 Should Have Prioritized Cryptocurrency Services, Says CEO
Over the past couple of years, some traditional fintech companies like PayPal, Robinhood, and others have been leaning into the cryptocurrency space. German internet banking giant N26 wished they had followed the same path earlier.
N26…
$ 500 Million UK FinTech Star PrimaryBid Wooes Giant Fund SoftBank to Take Stake | Economic news
The UK company that orchestrated a torrent of retail equity placements for cash-strapped companies during the pandemic is in advanced talks to sell a large stake to the world's largest tech investor.Sky News has learned that…
Smart terminals take control of points of sale
In that first week of 2022, news included the future of point of sale (POS), a $ 3 trillion valuation for Apple, and continued crypto developments. Carl Churchill, Owner and Managing Director of NetPay Solutions Group, joined Karen Webster…
Revolut Singapore to offer silver and gold trading
FinTech Revolut has obtained permission from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to allow clients to trade gold and silver on its app, finews.asia reported on Wednesday (January 5th).
The UK company plans to launch the service this…
From flying taxis to painless vaccines: seven companies to watch this year | Business
BTIn all likelihood, BT will be under new ownership, or at least involved in a takeover battle, in June of next year. Billionaire Patrick Drahi has assiduously built his stake in UK telecoms giant, having spent more than £…
Incredible hack to save money that guarantees you more than 5,000 € of savings in 100 days in 2022
The New Year is upon us and with it so many resolutions like losing weight, giving up bad habits and saving money are too. When it comes to saving money, there are plenty of ways to do it, some work and some don't, but usually the biggest!-->…
What smart investors watch when investing in fintech companies
The good news is that advancements in financial technology, or FinTech, will improve the lives of customers. The bad news is that a lot of investors are going to lose money while this is happening. With a record $ 98…
2021: Top 5 fundraising – FinTech Futures
Close 2021, FinTech Futures looks back on some of the most significant fundraising rounds of the year.
2021 has seen many substantial investments, with money flowing into fintechs around the world as investors seek to support…
Red Lions Capital Wins Product of the Year at Spear’s Wealth Navigator Awards
LONDON, December 24, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Red Lions Capital was named SPEAR's 2021 Wealth Navigator Awards winner in the PRODUCT OF THE YEAR nomination.
Red Lions Capital will soon launch a new "atomized" product reinventing access to…
Finextra year in review
As 2021 draws to a close, we take a look back at our most popular news and community engagement activities over the past year.
The best news of 2021
January
Bitcoin could 'collapse completely' - BIS chief
Bitcoin could…
SoftBank completes $ 4 billion loan from Apollo-Led group
The loan would be secured by SoftBank's second Vision Fund, people familiar with the matter said. This roughly $ 40 billion pot includes stakes in 150 companies such as Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart; the digital banking start-up…
Revolut sued by Irish company over branded payroll product
An Irish financial software company is suing Revolut over the use by the online payment services company of an identical or similar payroll mark.
Ardbook Ltd and its parent company, Relate Software Developments, claim that Revolut violates…
Year-to-Year DeFi: Is Mass Adoption Here? Expert Response Part 1
Dominik is the co-founder and chairman of the Iota Foundation, an open source distributed ledger and cryptocurrency designed for the Internet of Things.
âThe biggest difference between crypto in 2017 and crypto in…
AppGallery Adds Revolut, The World’s Leading Financial SuperApp, To Its Offering To Provide…
Revolutionizing accessible mobile banking
Huawei and Revolut are committed to delivering improved financial services to consumers and businesses. Revolut offers endless possibilities to consumers, seen through products such as cards,…
JPMorgan’s UK digital bank embarks on hiring, expands into lending
JPMorgan Chase is making significant commitments to develop its digital-only UK consumer bank.
The UK is a good testing ground for JPMorgan to hone its digital…