Digital-First Banking

Digital-First Banking
How Citizens Financial Group Is Driving Omnichannel Banking Forward
December 11, 2020

Consumers are looking for digital-first banking tools, but banks can’t put all their eggs into one digital basket. In the latest Digital-First Banking Tracker, Eric Schuppenhauer, president of consumer lending and national banking at Citizens Financial Group, discusses the need for cohesive omnichannel experiences that...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: BitPay Eyes US Banking License; US Bank Introduces Free eCards
December 10, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, digital currency payments company BitPay has filed to become a national bank in the United States, while U.S. Bank is introducing complimentary eCards for users sending funds. Plus, the chief financial officer of Citigroup says the bank is...

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Citizens Financial Takes Digital-First Approach For Post-Pandemic Future
December 10, 2020

Consumers were forced to swiftly adapt to a world where their primary way to interact with businesses or banks became digital-first, with the pandemic seemingly increasing the number of consumers turning to digital tools to conduct their financial activities. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Revolut Introduces ‘Pockets’ Feature; Robinhood Markets In Discussions With Goldman On...
December 09, 2020

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. Plus, Wells Fargo’s CEO believes the U.S. economy will rebound quickly once COVID-19 vaccines can reach...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Open Banking Provider Fabrick Teams With Nets; Societe Generale, Credit du...
December 08, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, open banking provider Fabrick is collaborating with instant payments company Nets, while Societe Generale and Credit du Nord have approved a plan to combine their retail banking operations. Plus, Social Finance (SoFi) is reportedly in talks about selling...

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Synctera Brings ‘FinTech As A Service’ To Community Banks
December 08, 2020

Bet your last application programming interface (API) that the strong suits for FinTechs as the year heads to a close are innovation and user experience. On the other side of the table sit the traditional community banks and the smart bet there is on risk...

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Grab-Singtel Ramps Up Hiring For Singapore Bank; Plans 2022 Launch
December 07, 2020

A new Singaporean digital bank formed in a joint venture between Grab Holdings Inc. and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. will hire 200 people before launching publicly in early 2022, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Wintrust, NCR Team For Digital First Banking
December 02, 2020

Wintrust Financial Corporation has selected global enterprise technology provider NCR Corporation to provide its new digital-first banking platform, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Unicorn FinTech PingPong Lands eMoney License  
December 02, 2020

Luxembourg regulators have given a thumbs-up to the FinTech PingPong, authorizing it to do business as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...