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We see a trend for neobanks and fintechs to rely on a banking license to earn – or rather buy – that trust. here we look at the pursuit of a banking license by three different digital players.Why get a license? Earlier this week,…

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Standard Bank Group, with the support of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and the African Union Commission (AUC), have announced the realization of the…

When it comes to fintech, consumers have received the most attention over the past decade, with banking, credit, investing, and other legacy services getting the disruption treatment. But at the same time, there has been a growing…

WazirX, one of India's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, today announced that it will be removing USD Coin (USDC), Pax Dollar (USDP), and TrueUSD (TUSD), and automatically converting users' existing balances to these three stablecoins in…

Sofi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) the stock was a disappointment for investors. From the start, the neo-banking firm was supposed to disrupt the American financial sector. However, this vision did not become reality in the 2020s.…

Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterThe EU executive proposes to withdraw 7.5 billion euros from HungarySays Hungary's proposed remedies could work if implemented wellThe 27 EU countries have three months to decide, no…

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Nigerians have reacted to the loss of 6 billion naira recorded in 2021 by Kuda Microfinance Bank, which was more than 7 times the N868 million loss reported in 2020. Many have criticized the firm for its “bank for free» customer…

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Kent County on Friday released a catalog detailing 319 projects requesting a share of $127.6 million in COVID-19 stimulus funding the county received under the American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA).The proposals run the gamut…

Chandigarh Police's cyber cell came across the names of other Chinese nationals they believe were involved in allegations of cheating and extortion of money after tricking them through small loan apps in the UT and elsewhere. Investigators…

A neo bank is a financial institution that offers banking services but is not a traditional bank. Neo-banks are often online-only and use technology to provide a more modern banking experience. They…

They first opened a hair salon. Then they added a bar. And then the owners of the Fox & Ash hair salon at Revolutsia - the shipping container mall at 2721 E. Central that also ProstWine Flower and Ze German Markt – will also add a…

Even in the face of higher interest rates, banks were reluctant to invest cash in the bond market in the second quarter of 2022 as deposits declined over the period. Banking stocks fell 1.8% from the prior quarter as excess cash declined…

Financial news is pleased to announce the shortlists for its 2022 Institutional Fund Management Excellence Awards. The annual awards recognize companies and individuals who stand out in the European investment management industry.!-- >!-- >…

Nigeria recorded 3.7 billion real-time transactions in 2021 - ranking as the 6th most developed real-time payment market in the world - behind India, China, Thailand, Brazil and Korea from South. This is why the country's digital payments…

Another day and another story by News staff writer Steve Schulwitz that the Alpena County government is once again looking at a gap between revenue and spending.…

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Before City Council meets this Thursday to approve the $3.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2023, a business session and public hearing at 2 p.m. on Tuesday will give citizens one more opportunity to make their To hear. Council…

Today, in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Amazon has acquired Belgian robotics company Cloostermans and Wise Platform has launched a new solution to help banks enable their customers to receive SWIFT transfers. Roger Federer-backed…

A new study has revealed that Revolut is the most searched online banking service in Europe. The study, conducted by spread betting broker CMC Markets, analyzed a comprehensive list of online banking services available in Europe via…

A man wearing a protective mask, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, walks past an electronic board displaying Nikkei Index charts (top) outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, on March 10, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon /File…

By Ashley Coutinho High net worth investors and institutional investors are flocking to additional Tier I (AT1) bonds in search of higher yields amid a flurry of issuance in recent weeks. So far in the current financial year, five Public…

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to build a new $11.3 million public library in South St. Paul. The 16,000-square-foot facility will be built by Shoreview-based Donlar Construction on land donated by the city and…

Poolin, one of the largest Bitcoin mining pools by hash rate, announced that it has temporarily suspended Bitcoin and Ether withdrawals from its wallet service due to "liquidity issues".In an announcement on Monday, Poolin said its wallet…

Mumbai, Sep 5 (PTI) The Reserve Bank has imposed sanctions on five co-operative banks, including Rs 25 lakh on Karnataka State Co-operative Apex Bank, Bengaluru, for regulatory compliance failures.…

Tribute to American workersWe should honor the American worker on Labor Day.The labor movement has worked to improve working conditions, create workplace democracy and actively participate in union-management decision-making. The many…

Lately, the problematic practices of some digital lenders have come to light. The situation has prompted the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to set new rules regarding finding digital loan clients. These new rules aim to protect customers…

The development of a robust financial system is sine qua non for sustained economic growth. Commemoration of…

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Over the past few months, challenger bank Revolut has gained regulatory clearance to provide cryptocurrency services to its 17 million customers in Europe and announced that the bank has ambitions to expand its crypto workforce across…

Apple has overtaken Android devices to account for more than half of smartphones in use in the United States, giving the iPhone maker an edge over its rival as it pushes into sectors such as finance and healthcare.According to data…

The road to building a full-service bank in the digital age is long and winding. And for FinTechs striving to do so, the challenge is to achieve critical mass, with an installed base of consumers sticky enough to adopt a wide range of…

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune has successfully concluded one of India's largest business conclaves, Manthan 2022. With over 25 online sessions from over 60 towering personalities, the conclave achieved the goal of SIBM…

Taboola, Inc.Taboola News Achieves Strong Market Penetration in APAC and LATAM;Taboola News includes wallpaper, minus one, notification and browser integrations on OEMs NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taboola (Nasdaq: TBLA), a…

FloBiz is a neobank for small and medium businesses that aims to accelerate the growth of their businesses through technology. The startup is pursuing the mission of digitization to help build an Aatmanirbhar Bharat by solving the most…

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Investors should prepare for a struggling housing market and the economy "wobbly on the brink of recession" before the Federal Reserve caves in its fight against inflation, said David Kelly, chief global strategist at…

Kuala Lumpur - The Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM), in partnership with the Central Bank of Malaysia, is organizing the Global Islamic Finance Forum 2022 (GIFF2022) on October 5-6 in Kuala…

Solving the state's affordable housing crisis has not been a priority by spending $1.5 billion in stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. According to an analysis of the!-->…

As digital finance continues to grow, protecting consumer information remains paramount for financial service providers and for the financial ecosystem as a whole.Anecdotes, Codate, Skyflow and Very good security (VGS) have joined the…

Rico, a Brazilian brokerage platform part of XP Inc., has announced plans to enter the cryptocurrency market next year. The division is expanding its operations and will also enter banking, launching digital account services and a…

In a recent announcement, leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase added Hedera (HBAR) to its roadmap. Assets that Coinbase has decided to list are added to the “Roadmap” section. This is still good news for…

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When they first emerged – and for a while after – neobanks were the best since the expense report. Enabling customers to do much of their day-to-day banking through smartphone apps,!-->…

Financial inclusion, especially providing services to people and small businesses that have traditionally avoided full banking services, has long been a calling card for fintech companies.“We help drive innovation, inclusion and access…

Dear Editor, Having recently received a notification that my vehicles have increased in value for personal property tax purposes, I have to wonder if there will be a corresponding reduction in tax rates? Personal…

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Headlines about catastrophic wildfires and storms made worse by climate change can make people anxious or unsure of what they can do to help.Some banks and fintechs hope their mobile apps will provide guidance. Features that calculate a…

An Essex bus company has blocked some banks on its cash machines amid ongoing issues with contactless 'non-payments'. Ensignbus, which has routes in south Essex areas such as Southend, Grays and Tilbury, last month…

A showdown over how much money St. Tammany Parish must provide for the criminal charges will come to court…

UCLA Anderson School of Management Unemployment in the United States is at a record high of 3.5%. After a summer of not-so-subtle hints from the nation's leading business schools, we're finally seeing hard evidence of what a booming job…

Despite falling tech stocks and worries about an economic slowdown, global fintech venture deals have remained strong in 2022. In the first half of 2022, fintech startups raised a total of US$53.5 billion, a sum lower than the 2021 figure…

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I love working at Mizzou, but the benefits have gradually eroded since I started 23 years ago. Examples include implementing required pension fund contributions, consolidating job titles leading to fewer opportunities for promotion,…

High inflation, rising interest rates and a chaotic stock market have made US consumers feel insecure about their finances.But if you really want to heighten insecurities — financial or otherwise — there's no place in the world like…

There has been no shortage of crypto casualties this summer. August 8, Singapore Hodlnaut join other lenders Vault and Celsius and Singaporean exchange Zipmex by suspending crypto withdrawals from users due to “recent…

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Amid soaring inflation and rising food and fuel prices, terms like financial literacy and managing expenses have become some of the biggest buzzwords in recent months. The concept is simple. Healthy spending habits and financial prudence…

It is not illegal to participate in gambling activities in Canada. Therefore, you can freely choose the online casino games you prefer. Many North Americans…

miniRazorpay announces its foray into the world of offline payments with the acquisition of Ezetap. The size of the transaction is between 150 and 200 million dollars.One of India's leading comprehensive financial services companies,…

Republican lawmakers have long taken credit for the accomplishments of President Biden and the Democrats. Now that President Biden has signed into law the Cut Inflation Act, we can expect!-->!-->…

New creative gallery tool allows digital publishers to block specific ads with sensitive and unwanted contentMCLEAN, Virginia, August 17, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Media Trust, the global leader in consumer digital trust and security…

An overview of the industry by use caseIn the last articles I talked about how at Redpoint we define fintech, why the ecosystem mattersas defined by universe of fintech infrastructures. In this article, I dive into a topic I've wanted to…

London, August 16, 2022: Beam, a social enterprise that helps homeless people find stable jobs and housing, has been added to Revolut Donations. Revolut users can now donate to Beam and help the homeless raise money for training,…

"This is going to be an economic boost for our region," said James Brett, president of the New England Council, a regional trade association that lobbied for the law to be passed.Get the pace of innovationThe Boston Globe's tech reporters…

Revolut has secured a crypto-asset license in Cyprus, allowing the UK-based fintech to provide additional regulated crypto services to its 17 million European customers as it continues to pursue a crypto license in its country of origin.…

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Jada Riley thought she had overcome homelessness.The 26-year-old was finally earning a steady income cleaning houses during the pandemic to afford a one-bedroom apartment for $700 a month. But she lost almost all of her customers after…

Facebook and Apple have been at odds for several years now; Apple announced at WWDC 2020 that iOS would require apps to ask users to sign up for cross-app ad tracking. Facebook spent much of the following months decrying Apple's plans and…

The pandemic-era boom for neobanks and fintechs is correcting itself, leading Marqeta to seek out different clients and new leaders. Jason Gardner, the founder of Marqeta, is preparing to step down as CEO for a new role as executive…

This week, our research team tracked more than 75 technology financing agreements Upper value 690 million eurosand more 20 releases, M&A deals, rumorsand related reporting across Europe. As always, we're rounding them all up for you in…

Tiffanie Stanard, Founder/CEO – Stimulus, Inc. Stimulusa Philadelphia, PA-based relationship intelligence (SaaS) startup has raised $2.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by Black Ops VC, with participation from Genius…

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SSome Revolut customers have received a convincing scam text message that appears to come from the banking app.Either it asks them to authorize a payment, or they notify them that a new device has been set up on their account. The scammer…

Making the most of available resources to counter the effects of COVID-19, Saline Stars was born in April through the Choose Saline County app.The loyalty program aims to spend up to $670,000 of the $10.532 million allocated to the county…

Decentralized finance (DeFi) hacks cost crypto investors more than $2 billion in the first six months of the year alone. That's more than in 2021 - so why aren't regulators and politicians focusing more on them? Those numbers may well get…

Kuda, the Money app for Africans, is set to make its mark on the global banking industry with the appointment of Pavel Khristolubov and Elena Lavezzi as new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Strategy…

As the world races towards an increasingly cashless world, the business payment space is transforming. There are increasingly innovative ways to conduct transactions and businesses are demanding ever faster and frictionless solutions. User…

PalawanPay has just reached two (2) million registered users in just four (4) months, building on its strength as an e-wallet created by the leading pawnshop and money transfer company and the most trusted in the Philippines, Palawan…

The rising cost of essentials such as fuel and groceries has led to a reduction in the amount people spend on clothing and leisure facilities, according to the latest figures. The latest monthly consumer spending report from Revolut, the…