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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

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Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic. It accelerated the customer move to digital and the employees’ move to some kind of work-at-home arrangement, at least in part. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Bank Deal of the Year. Bank Merger of the Year.

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Teen-Focused Digital Bank Pixpay Raises $3.4M

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Like competitor Kard , Pixpay wants to give teens a way to go digital and ditch cash altogether. . Challenger banks are typically marketed to adults. Pixpay offers users a customized PIN code to lock and unlock the card, and users are notified with each transaction. Rival Lydia allows teens who are 14 years old and older.

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Revolut Introduces ‘Pockets’ Feature; Robinhood Markets In Discussions With Goldman On Potential IPO

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In today’s top news in digital-first banking, U.K. FinTech Revolut has introduced its Pockets tool, while Robinhood Markets is reportedly working with Goldman Sachs for its public offering preparations. Robinhood In Talks With Goldman On Possible 2021 IPO. Plus, Wells Fargo’s CEO believes the U.S.

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Banking Predictions for 2021: New Branches, Travel Comes Back, Overcrowded Market

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Here are some of the consumer banking trends that we believe will take hold in 2021. Consumer Banking Trends of 2020. Adoption of digital banking. Many bank customers were in for a shock when branches couldn’t open to the public. Credit cards adapt to new spending patterns. Investing frenzy.

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Bank of America, Citi, Wells Earnings Point To Uptick In Consumer Card Spend

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But bank earnings are showing that loan loss reserves were more conservative than needed (at least for now) and that in some cases, consumer spending and card activity might be emerging from the most recent depths spurred by the pandemic. At least in terms of third-quarter results that gave insight into card spending and charge-offs.

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Today In Payments: Mastercard To Join China’s $27T Payments Market; Uber, Postmates Lose Bid To Halt Gig Worker Law

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In today’s top payments news, Mastercard was approved for a bank card clearing business in China, and a judge rejected Uber and Postmates’ request to stop California’s new gig economy law. Mastercard Gets Nod To Join China’s $27T Payments Market. Amazon Expected To Control 70 Pct Of US Smart Speaker Market By Next Year.

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NEW REPORT: What Demonetization? India’s Cash Usage To Reach $2.5T By 2021

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Demonetization was launched in India in an effort to crack down on the nation’s underground economy, boost tax revenues and encourage the transition to a digital banking infrastructure. percent from 2016 to 2021. percent by 2021. India’s cash usage was 3 percent in 2016 and is expected to drop slightly to 46.2

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