Neobanks

Prize-Linked Neobank PrizePool Shutters App Ahead of Acquisition
Prize-Linked Neobank PrizePool Shutters App Ahead of Acquisition
August 25, 2024  |  Digital-First 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  |  Digital 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  |  Digital 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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International Financial Stability Board Chair: Non-Bank Vulnerabilities Threaten Financial System
International Financial Stability Board Chair: Non-Bank Vulnerabilities Threaten Financial System
July 22, 2024  |  Regulation

A top global financial watchdog says the “shadow banking” sector needs more regulation. Writing Monday (July 22) to a group of finance ministers and central...

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FDIC Warnings on Nonbanks Point to Gaps in Deposit Insurance
FDIC Warnings on Nonbanks Point to Gaps in Deposit Insurance
July 10, 2024  |  Digital Banking

They say there are no guarantees in life. That sentiment applies to financial services — at least depending on where you look, or what promises...

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ECB Official Says Unregulated Banking Could Threaten Financial Stability
ECB Official Says Unregulated Banking Could Threaten Financial Stability
July 10, 2024  |  Banking

A European Central Bank board member is warning of threats tied to shadow banking. In an interview with the Financial Times published Wednesday (July 10), Elizabeth McCaul said the growth of...

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Neobanks See An Opportunity As Banks Move Away From Free Services
Neobanks See An Opportunity As Banks Move Away From Free Services
July 05, 2024  |  Banking

The arguably natural consequences of fee caps and limits on debit interchange — and the uncertainty of the regulatory climate — are now showing up...

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Revolut Chair Not Ready to Commit to Going Public in UK
Revolut Chair Not Ready to Commit to Going Public in UK
July 03, 2024  |  Digital Banking

Revolut’s chair is not ready to commit to an initial public offering (IPO) in London. Speaking to the Financial Times (FT) Tuesday (July 2), Martin Gilbert praised pending...

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Thredd CEO Counts on Regulators to Address Vulnerabilities of Banking as a Service
Thredd CEO Counts on Regulators to Address Vulnerabilities of Banking as a Service
June 21, 2024  |  Banking

The relationships between FinTechs, banks and neobanks has been placed under a harsh spotlight with the recent revelations around the Synapse bankruptcy. The reaction from...

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