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Visa Powers Revolut’s Global Expansion Into 24 New Markets

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Once upon a time in the 1960s, banks were building a series of one-off card-based solutions, much the way today in the ending days of the 2010s we see global digital banking, mobile wallets and alternative underwriting schemes building one-off tech-based solutions for financial services products. So today (Sept.

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Tesco Bank Debuts Digital Payment Platform For 2.6M Credit Card Customers

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Scotland-based Tesco Bank has announced that it’s the first financial institution (FI) in the United Kingdom to introduce technology that allows its 2.6 million credit card customers to more easily manage and pay their balances. We expect this functionality to be widespread in the market in the coming years. “We

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Grab, Razer, AirAsia, Others Ponder Malaysia Banking Application

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Grab , Razer , AirAsia , Axiata and CIMB join other companies that are considering applying for digital banking licenses in Malaysia, sources told Reuters on Wednesday (Jan. Some are in discussions with consultants for guidance as they ponder a move into digital banking, according to the sources, who are familiar with the matter.

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Mastercard, EedenBull Extend Into Asia Pacific

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Mastercard and Norwegian financial technology (FinTech) company EedenBull have agreed to expand their partnership to the Asia Pacific region, the firms announced Monday (June 29). Under the terms of the new deal, Mastercard will support EedenBull’s product development and digital services.

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Visa, Careem Team To Support Digital Payments Growth In Middle East, N. Africa

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Careem , the Dubai-based ride hailing company, has entered into a partnership with Visa to expand digital payments. The agreement is expected to accelerate cashless payments and digital banking across the Middle East and North Africa, the companies announced. Regulators approved the $3.1

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. billion bank in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Chime, Challenger Banks And The Challenges Of (Lofty) Valuations

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On a day that saw a stock market rout – particularly on the tech-heavy NASDAQ, which was down a percent – in at least some areas of finance, investors remain sanguine. Perhaps “overly optimistic” might be the mindset that marks private markets. Regional players like BankUnited have even smaller market caps (at about $2 billion).