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As Bank Branches Shutter, UK Regulators Push New Cash ‘Access’ Rules
As Bank Branches Shutter, UK Regulators Push New Cash ‘Access’ Rules
September 16, 2024  |  Cash

Cash may not be king in the digital age, but the dollars and the coins are still essential. Regulators and central banks, through new laws...

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Report: Revolut Looks to Expand Digital Banking License Effort to Middle East
Report: Revolut Looks to Expand Digital Banking License Effort to Middle East
September 13, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

Revolut is reportedly looking to expand its business into Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-member countries. The British FinTech has submitted applications to become an electronic-money institution and...

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UK’s Smaller Banks Could Benefit From New Capital Rules
UK’s Smaller Banks Could Benefit From New Capital Rules
September 12, 2024  |  Banking

New capital requirements could help Great Britain’s smaller lenders compete in the country’s mortgage market. That’s according to a report published by Reuters on Thursday...

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Neobank Bunq Aims to Expand Headcount by 72%
Neobank Bunq Aims to Expand Headcount by 72%
September 12, 2024  |  Digital Banking

Dutch neobank Bunq is reportedly launching a hiring spree as it aims to expand. The company’s chief executive told CNBC in a report posted Thursday (Sept. 13)...

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Report: EQT Looks to Sell Majority Stake in Banking Circle
Report: EQT Looks to Sell Majority Stake in Banking Circle
September 11, 2024  |  Banking

Private equity firm EQT is reportedly looking to sell its majority stake in payments processor Banking Circle. EQT is aiming for a deal that would value Banking...

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Paymob Raises $22 Million to Expand in Egypt and GCC Countries
Paymob Raises $22 Million to Expand in Egypt and GCC Countries
September 11, 2024  |  Investments

Financial services enabler Paymob raised another $22 million to expand its offering in its core market of Egypt and its newer markets in Gulf Cooperation...

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Revolut Sees Jump in Scam Complaints as APP Fraud Grows
Revolut Sees Jump in Scam Complaints as APP Fraud Grows
September 11, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Revolut enjoys the distinction of being the most valuable FinTech in Europe. But as a report Wednesday (Sept. 11) by Bloomberg News points out, the company has...

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Unregistered Crypto ATMs Lead to Landmark UK Prosecution 
Unregistered Crypto ATMs Lead to Landmark UK Prosecution 
September 10, 2024  |  Legal

A British regulator has charged a London man for operating several unlicensed crypto ATMs. Olumide Osunkoya, 45, has been charged with a running series of...

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Apple and Google Court Losses Mark ‘Big Win’ for Regulators
Apple and Google Court Losses Mark ‘Big Win’ for Regulators
September 10, 2024  |  Legal

A European court has ruled against both Apple and Google in separate cases. The European Union Court of Justice has upheld a 2016 decision by the European Commission that Ireland gave...

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