Digital Banking

Digital Banking
JPMorgan UK Digital Bank Debuts First Credit Card 
November 19, 2024

J.P. Morgan’s digital-only bank Chase UK has reportedly introduced its first credit card. The move comes after the banking giant’s British venture took in upwards of £20 billion in deposits in three years, the Financial Times (FT) reported Tuesday (Nov. 19). The card is being...

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Embedded Lending Platforms Jump as Merchants Seek Working Capital
November 14, 2024

The payment and commerce platforms PayPal, Shopify and Block have long been developing ecosystems for merchants. For the small to mid-sized businesses, signing on to some services (such as payments processing) provides an onramp to accessing funding, via capital solutions that can help them meet...

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Report: Global CFOs Say Access to the Right Working Capital Solutions Remains Challenging
November 14, 2024

Companies rise — or fall — based on how they manage working capital. In accounting terms, working capital is a simple construct: Subtract the liabilities of a firm from the assets on hand, and the capital that’s left over is what’s on hand to fund...

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Banks Target Account Opening Tech to Avoid Deposit Drift’s ‘Death by 1,000 Cuts’
November 13, 2024

The average consumer has 5.3 bank accounts. Now that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a final rule on data sharing, the age of open banking can get fully underway in the United States, and it will be easier than ever for banks’ retail...

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Earnings Spotlight FinTech Platforms’ Progress in Speeding Banking’s Digital Shift
November 05, 2024

Digital transformation holds promise for banks, but it could also give them pause. The traditional route, upgrading legacy systems and on-premise technology — going it alone, so to speak — is rife with friction and heavy upfront investment. There’s a long runway in tailoring online...

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63% of Consumers Under 35 Open to Financial Services From Non-Banks
November 01, 2024

Today’s financial landscape is changing as embedded finance integrates banking services into everyday consumer experiences. This development is driven by brands stepping into roles traditionally held by banks, creating innovative and convenient financial solutions for consumers. A PYMNTS Intelligence Report, “Brands as the New Bankers:...

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Paysafe and Deutsche Bank to Enable Cash Services at Retailers
October 29, 2024

Paysafe and Deutsche Bank have partnered to enable the bank’s customers in Germany to deposit and withdraw cash to and from their bank accounts at 12,500 participating retail locations across the country. With this service, customers can make these deposits or withdrawals at the retail...

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Citi Turns to Google Cloud to Update AI and Digital Strategy
October 28, 2024

Citi has teamed with Google to use artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology to bolster its digital strategy. The collaboration, announced Monday (Oct. 28), is designed to use Google Cloud’s expertise to upgrade the banking giant’s infrastructure. “Citi is on a mission to modernize our...

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Pipe CEO Says Business Card Product Shifts Small Business Capital From Banks to Software Platforms
October 28, 2024

Banks used to be the only game in town for small businesses looking to set up an account, get credit and hear advice about managing their cash flow.   Luke Voiles, Chief Executive Officer of embedded solutions FinTech Pipe, told Karen Webster that the point...