Simplifying European Digital Identity Wallet Adoption for Banks
- 31 min 18 sec ago
- Banking
Europe’s digital identity landscape is entering a decisive phase. With eIDAS 2.0 (the updated electronic Identification, Authentication and Trust Services regulation) setting the legal framework for the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW), banks have until the end of 2027 to accept certified European wallets for Know Your Customer (KYC) and authentication use cases.
Starling Bank Becomes First UK Digital Bank to Launch Dedicated Student Account
- 1 hour 19 min ago
- Banking
Starling Bank has launched a current account for university students - the first dedicated student account from a digital bank. The free account offers an interest-free overdraft, 4.00% AER bonus savings rate and a £50 Amazon.co.uk Gift Card.
MoneySuperMarket Launches Business Bank Account
- 2 hours 45 min ago
- Banking
MoneySuperMarket has announced the launch of MoneySuperMarket Business Banking, a new business bank account built for UK small businesses and sole traders. Customers can open and manage their account through the MoneySuperMarket Business Banking app.
Revolut Receives French Banking Licence
- 21 hours 37 min ago
- Banking
Revolut, the global fintech with over 75 million customers globally, today announced that Revolut Bank S.A. (RBSA) has received a full banking licence, following a joint assessment by the ACPR, the French prudential regulator, and the European Central Bank, with the decision adopted by the ECB Governing Council.
Most Canadians Are Pausing Major Milestones Amid Uncertainty, but Still Believe Big Dreams Are Within Reach: EQ Bank Survey
- 2 days 9 min ago
- Banking
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians are hitting pause on a major purchase or life milestone – but even more believe their big dreams remain achievable with the right savings habits, according to EQ Bank's new Save Little, Dream Big survey. The findings point to a growing need for banking that delivers more value through everyday spending, as Canadians are turning to points, rewards and cashback to help their money go further.
BofA and USAA Enter Patent Cross-License Agreement
- 2 days 3 hours ago
- Banking
USAA and Bank of America announced today that they have entered into a patent cross‑license agreement enabling the reciprocal use of each other’s patent portfolios. USAA and Bank of America each have a long history of innovation across a range of technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, information security, and network infrastructure, as well as banking‑specific capabilities such as payment processing and mobile check... more
UW Credit Union Selects DNA from Fiserv to Power Its Next Stage of Growth
- 6 days 6 hours ago
- Banking
Fiserv, Inc., a global leader in payments and financial technology, today announced that UW Credit Union, one of the nation’s leading credit unions, has selected DNA® from Fiserv as its future core processing platform. The decision expands UW Credit Union's relationship with Fiserv and provides a modern foundation to support growth, operational efficiency and enhanced member experience.
Traditional Banks Are Mistaking Global Complexity for Risk, Warns Interpolitan Money CEO
- 1 week 1 day ago
- Banking
Interpolitan Money issues H2 2026 Mid-Year Outlook on the six shifts reshaping cross-border capital Traditional financial institutions are failing modern international businesses by confusing structural complexity with high risk, according to Rishi Patel, Founder & CEO of Interpolitan Money. The warning comes in his mid-year briefing, The New Cross-Border Reality: Six Shifts Reshaping Global Capital in H2 2026.
HSBC Agrees to Sell Egypt Retail Banking Business to Emirates NBD
- 1 week 2 days ago
- Banking
HSBC Holdings plc today announces that its indirect subsidiary, HSBC Bank Egypt S.A.E. (‘HSBC Egypt’), has entered into an agreement to sell its retail banking business to Emirates NBD Egypt (S.A.E) (‘Emirates NBD’), a direct subsidiary of Emirates NBD Bank PJSC, a leading banking group in the region. The sale is expected to complete in the second half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
UniCredit, Accenture and IBM Collaborate to Build Europe’s Next-Generation Banking Platform
- 1 week 4 days ago
- Banking
UniCredit, one of Europe's leading pan-European banking groups, Accenture and IBM have announced a long-term strategic collaboration that establishes the technology foundation supporting UniCredit's growth across the thirteen European markets in which the Group operates.
With Swift, RBC and TD, a New Era for International Money Transfers Arrives in Canada
- 1 week 6 days ago
- Banking
People in Canada receiving money from family, friends or businesses abroad will get a significantly better experience as Canadian financial institutions go live with a new consumer payments initiative from Swift, the organisation behind the global network that connects more than 11,500 financial institutions in over 200 markets. The initiative sets a new standard for international retail transfers so consumers experience several key benefits:
Nu México to Operate as a Bank on August 6
- 2 weeks 1 day ago
- Banking
After completing a technology migration process and receiving authorization from the CNBV on July 10, Nu will become the country’s largest digital bank on August 6, serving more than 15 million customers.
Embat Expands into Global Banking, Led by Pleo’s Álvaro Dexeus
- 2 weeks 1 day ago
- Banking
Embat, the AI-powered fintech specialising in treasury management, has launched a new banking product to harmonise cash management, international payments and collections, FX hedging, account reconciliation and more into a single workflow - creating a comprehensive one-stop solution for finance professionals.
Temenos Named One of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC
- 2 weeks 2 days ago
- Banking
Temenos, a global leader in banking technology, today announced it has been named in CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026, marking the company's selection for the third consecutive year. Developed in partnership with market research firm Statista, the annual list recognizes the top 500 companies in fintech, with Temenos being selected in the Enterprise Fintech category.
bunq Launches Belgian IBANs
- 2 weeks 4 days ago
- Banking
bunq, Europe’s second-largest neobank, today announced the introduction of Belgian IBANs. With this, the challenger now offers simple, fast access to local accounts for the country's significant and growing population of expats and internationally-mobile workers.
