CurrencyFeaturedBritish banks make first interbank transactions using tokenised depositsInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 28, 2026September 28, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 28, 2026September 28, 2026 Lloyds, NatWest and Barclays test blockchain-based bank money as lenders move towards programmable payments and digital asset settlement... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineNeobanks aim to conquer AmericaIFM CorrespondentDecember 4, 2025December 10, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 4, 2025December 10, 2025 In Europe, neobanks benefit from near-instant interbank payment networks that let customers move money seamlessly 24/7... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineShaping the future: Rise of digital-only banksIFM CorrespondentAugust 12, 2025August 21, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentAugust 12, 2025August 21, 2025 Apart from their natural characteristics, neobanks have adopted the platform model: partnership with specialised fintech companies via open APIs... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeaturedMonzo’s annual loss more than double; Monzo Plus performs wellInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 31, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 31, 2020 The digital bank has said that the pandemic’s uncertainty might affect its operations... Read more
BankingFeaturedMonzo reports post-tax loss of £113.8 mn; operations affected by pandemicInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 3, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 3, 2020 The neobank’s investments in US expansion, hiring and marketing have impacted its performance growth... Read more
BankingFeaturedMonzo relaunches Monzo Plus; seeks to diversify revenue streamsInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 16, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 16, 2020 Monzo Plus is offered at $6.30 per month and has additional benefits such as 1 percent interest on balances of up to £2000 and credit score checks... Read more
BankingMagazineDo high-street banks have to fear the rise of neobanks?Bharath KumarMarch 18, 2020March 19, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 18, 2020March 19, 2020 A dozen neobanks are broadening the competitive digital banking playing field in the UK with fintech experimentation and evolved customer experience... Read more
BankingFeaturedMonzo launches current account services for SMEsPritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020 The trial period lasted 12 months and saw the participation of 2500 businesses... Read more
UncategorizedMonzo plans to recruit up to 500 employees as part of growth strategyBharath KumarFebruary 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 18, 2020March 18, 2020 The digital bank aims to increase its user reach to 5.5 million in 2020... Read more
FintechUK digital bank Monzo to fight for US market share after £2 bn valuationInternational Finance DeskJune 26, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 26, 2019 Monzo raises £113 million in a fresh round of funding, doubles its customer base to two million... Read more