fintech
Bank of London Product Head: “Clients Don’t Want to Wait for Cutoff Times” On-Chain
- Charlotte Bullock contrasts scale-ups with risk-averse corporates, highlighting agility and short decision loops.
- Watch the full video interview from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Wednesday, 17/12/2025 | 17:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
PayPal Applies to Establish Bank Targeting US Retail and Small Business Lending
- Shares rose 1.5% after the announcement, with PayPal reporting quarterly revenue of $8.4 billion.
- Wise considers UK banking licence and US trust bank for direct dollar settlements.
Tuesday, 16/12/2025 | 07:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Regulators Are Being Asked to Slow Down the Pace”: Muinmos Founder on AI and ESMA Guidance
- Brokers adopt AI cautiously; compliance, accountability, and regulatory understanding remain critical, says Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller.
- Watch the full video interview from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Monday, 15/12/2025 | 11:08 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“If You’re Not Practicing AI, You’re Completely Screwed,” FMLS:25 Panel Warns Banks and Fintechs
- At the “Move Fast & Fix Things? Corporate Culture in Fintechs vs Banks” panel, speakers said investors now prioritize revenue over hiring.
- Legacy infrastructure and regulation remain the biggest barriers to rapid AI deployment in banks.
Wednesday, 10/12/2025 | 17:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“If You Are a CFD Broker, You’re Still Limited,” FMLS:25 Panel on Neo Bank Expansion
- Panel on “How Neo Banks Go Wealth” noted younger clients prefer data-driven investments, giving AI-native platforms an edge.
- The industry is entering a “super-app arms race,” with value moving toward audience access and speed.
Tuesday, 09/12/2025 | 11:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Revolut Offers Ex-Staff 30% Discounted Exit After $75 Billion Valuation
- The new secondaries give employees fresh liquidity options as Revolut’s paper gains crystallize.
- The buyback comes amid soaring valuation, license scrutiny, and crypto expansion in Europe.
Tuesday, 09/12/2025 | 09:04 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
eToro Global COO and Deputy CEO Hedva Ber Plans $4 Million Sale of Company Stock
- Ber has filed SEC notice to sell 94K eToro shares acquired through the company’s stock option plans.
- The firm reports $215 million third-quarter contribution and launches $150 million share buyback program.
Tuesday, 02/12/2025 | 12:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“We Have to Tell People That Trading Is Hard and Help Educate Them,” FMLS:25
- The event enters its final day, with the first day focused on macro trends, trading technology, payments, and AI.
- “Ensuring the Right Information Reaches Traders at the Right Time,” FMLS Panelist Says.
- FMLS:25 panelists emphasize: “AI at Scale Creates Compliance and Data Governance Challenges.”
Thursday, 27/11/2025 | 10:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Revolut Valuation Tops Barclays: A New Era for Challenger Banks?
- Revolut’s share sale pegs its private value at $75B, ahead of Barclays and Deutsche Bank.
- The fintech’s meteoric rise reflects rapid growth in revenue, users, investor confidence.
- Despite big numbers, Revolut still lacks full UK banking license.
Wednesday, 26/11/2025 | 08:35 GMT by
Louis Parks
SWIFT’s ISO 20022 Cutover Approaches as Blockchain Connections Point to Next Phase
- Over 11K banks in more than 200 countries are moving to a data-driven payment messaging format.
- Final migration completes on 22 November, after which MT payment instructions become unsupported.
Wednesday, 19/11/2025 | 16:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Brokers Clash Over UK Savings: eToro Launches Cash ISA, but IG Pushes Restrictions
- Dan Moczulski, eToro’s UK MD, says Cash ISA suits savers waiting for the “right investment opportunity.”
- IG criticizes Cash ISAs, claiming they weaken UK equity markets.
Wednesday, 19/11/2025 | 09:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“I Want Warren Buffett to Comment on My Portfolio,” eToro CEO Says on AI in Retail Trading
- Yoni Assia says AI can give retail investors hedge-fund-level insights.
- eToro reported modest Q3 growth, driven by crypto, adds users, explores prediction markets, and buyback.
Tuesday, 18/11/2025 | 06:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Is AI a Boon or Bust for Financial Services Marketing: FMLS Panel Will Dive In
- “Smarter AI tools are opening opportunities for businesses to reach customers more effectively.”
- “Brands that respond in real time don’t just save on acquisition costs – they gain cultural credibility that lasts far beyond the spike.”
Wednesday, 29/10/2025 | 12:32 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Digital Nomads Get Option as bunq Expands to the US with FINRA Broker-Dealer Approval
- The firm expands to the US to offer stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds.
- The company reaches 20M users, updates its app, and launches flexible EU crypto staking with Kraken.
Monday, 27/10/2025 | 06:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ZA Bank Adds Hong Kong Stock Trading as User Base Crosses 1 Million
- The digital lender expands its investment platform with local equities while posting its first-ever profit in the first half of 2025.
- To promote the new offering, the bank launches a promotional campaign offering zero trading fees and cash rewards.
Wednesday, 22/10/2025 | 06:51 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Ebury Enters Greek Basketball While Preparing £2 Billion London IPO
- The company partners with AS Karditsas B.C. in its first basketball sponsorship.
- The firm’s earlier IPO was postponed due to market volatility, with advisers now expecting a 2026 listing.
Tuesday, 21/10/2025 | 15:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
eToro's Stock Lending Partner Moves Operations to Blockchain
- EquiLend launched its blockchain-based 1Source platform with BNY and the National Bank of Canada executing live trades.
- The fintech has been working with eToro for the past six months, acting as the custodian for the Israeli company’s lending services.
Thursday, 16/10/2025 | 06:01 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Corpay Continues FX Partnership with SailGP Following Deals with West Ham and NZ Football
- The company has provided corporate FX services to SailGP since 2019.
- Revolut, Neo, and Airwallex provide FX and payment solutions to sports clubs and associations.
Thursday, 09/10/2025 | 15:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|} !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}