Virtual Banking
Neobank for Freelancers Lili Secures US$55 Million in Series B Fundraise
Lili, a mobile banking service for freelancers in the U.S., announced a US$55 million Series B investment led by Group 11, bringing total funding to US$80 million. Other notable investors included Target Global and AltaIR with previous investors re-upping. The
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Current Raises US$220 Million Funding, Triples Valuation to US$2.2 Billion
US-based challenger bank Current announced that it has raised $220 million in Series D funding and tripled its valuation to $2.2 billion in just five months. Current has now raised over $400 million in total funding. Andreessen Horowitz led the
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Neobanks Come for Kids and Teens
Neobanks and digital banks have set new standards in customer experience and expectations, pushing incumbents to get out of their comfort zone and innovate. After accumulating an estimated 39 million users worldwide, neobanks are now coming after the next generation,
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Over Half of US Consumers Would Consider Switching to Digital-Only Banks
A new survey conducted by Juniper Research has found that more than 50% of US consumers wanting to change banks would consider a digital-only bank, with the same finding reflected in a similar UK survey. However, the findings showed that
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An Overview of South America’s Booming Neobanking Sector
South America has seen an exceptionally dynamic evolution of its neobanking landscape, with now more than 30 live neobanks and digital banks that serve over 50 million customers out of the region’s 430 million+ population (+11%), data from Dutch fintech
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What 2021 Holds for Fintechs and Challenger Banks in Mexico
In 2021 we will harvest the seeds of the accelerated adoption and development in technology that 2020 forced upon us. The fintech industry took a leap forward with the user base growing significantly. This will lead to more demands for
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Digital Banking Champions Lead in UX, Functionalities and Ecosystem Building
So-called digital banking champions are delivering the best UX in account opening, transfers and buying a credit product. They are also leading their peers in products and personal finance management, as well as in expanding their digital functionalities to provide
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Credit Suisse Secures 35% of a Digital Bank in Brazil
Credit Suisse and the controlling shareholders of modalmais have signed a strategic long-term agreement that allows Credit Suisse to purchase preferred shares equivalent to up to 35% of the total capital of modalmais. Philipp Wehle, CEO International Wealth Management at
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