How Nubank Became One of the World’s Biggest Digital Banks
Sure, it only operates in Latin America, yet it has nearly the same digital presence as BofA. Here's why banks must keep an eye on Nubank.
Fintech Banking
The latest news on fintech banking trends, how banks partner with fintechs, how fintechs disrupt payments, and how fintechs redefine the future of banking.
Is AmEx’s Consumer Checking Move Defense, Offense Or Both?
American Express presses further into banking, rolling out digital rewards checking. Experts assess what the card giant has in mind.
Ease of Switching in Fintech Era Jeopardizes Loyalty to Banks
Primary institution satisfaction is strong, but new data shows switching activity is rising as people spread their banking business
Mainstream and Fintech Lenders Creeping Further Into Non-Prime Lending
Banks, credit unions and digital newcomers step up lending to lower credit tiers to build balances & revenues. The great unknown:
Why Chase’s Technology Can Compete With (and Outperform) Fintechs
Every bank is wrangling technology to help them be innovative. Here's an inside look at how Chase tackles digital with a unique strategy.
6 Ways Plaid Sees Fintech and Banking Evolving in 2022
Neobanks and traditional institutions face a period of intense change, driven by technology, but framed within new political
Walmart and the Future of Fintech
Neobanks that crave capital remain wary of losing control in an acquisition with a big corporation. They remember Simple and
How One Fintech Is Building a Sustainable Empire
With over five million customers and a focus on sustainable finance, Aspiration's strategy couldn't be more different from its
9 Misunderstood Fintech Trends Affecting the Future of Banking
What the heck is "DeFi" and "Baas"? Few in banking would admit they don't really understand many of these new buzzworthy
SoFi Gets Approval to Become a Bank – Should Legacy Banks Care?
A charter is a plus for the fintech, but the impact for traditional institutions may depend on the status of their digital
Intuit Is Drilling Even Deeper into Small Business Banking
Free business checking offered with Green Dot Bank serves as a tie-in for firms using QuickBooks and as part of a 'starter kit' for future
Why Chime Should Keep Bankers Up at Night in 2022
The offering of fee-free deposits at close to 9,000 locations by Chime is the latest in a battle for consumers previously ignored by
Will New P2P Startup ‘Chuck’ Edge Out Venmo, Square and Zelle?
A consortium of community financial institutions uses 'open' approach to give their customers a 'one-stop-' approach to mobile
Banks Are All Fintechs Now (or Soon Will Be), But Do They Have the Right Talent?
A new report flags the skills gap financial institutions face as the industry becomes more tech driven. Altering hiring criteria is
How Square is Building a Small Business Banking Powerhouse
The big fintech is building digital bridges connecting consumer and seller users into a growing ecosystem under the newly named parent,
3 Ways Any Financial Institution Can Move with Fintech Speed
Hands down, speed is the biggest competitive advantage a bank or credit union can have. Here's why, and what it takes to dial it
Fintech Apps Can Make Shared Financial Relationships Work Better
Fintechs have stolen a march on financial institutions via apps to manage joint accounts and other shared finance. But Forrester says banks have an
Traditional Bank Borrows from Amazon to Build an App Rivaling Neobanks
A bank that's 100+ years old doesn't have to be 'out of date.' As part of a sweeping tech upgrade, FNB brings retail savvy to banking.
Millennials Now Trust Fintechs as Much as Banks
Skyrocketing adoption of fintech is not only changing the way consumers bank, it’s changing how they live, think, and interact with money.
Why Neobank N26 Is Abandoning the U.S. Market (And 500,000 Customers)
The mobile bank is the second European challenger within a few weeks to bow out. Fintech experts weigh in on what it means for
How Amazon’s Alliance With Venmo Will Disrupt The Payments Space Forever
Amazon gives consumers a new way to pay, and sets Venmo's parent PayPal up to siphon even more payments away from credit card
Fintech 2.0: Is Your Bank Ready for the ‘Great Rebundling’?
Having achieved wide adoption, fintechs are now building a holistic ecosystem. Banks have much to gain in this process if they move