News

FIFA extends global partnership with Visa, including FIFA World Cup 2026™

Visa is a worldwide partner of FIFA, enabling Visa cardholders to benefit from exclusive activations, promotions, and unique access at FIFA tournaments including the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Payment

AlphaTauri rebrand confirmed for 2024: Visa Cash App RB F1 Team

AlphaTauri will emerge from the Formula 1 winter break with an all-new team name after the decision was made to undergo a rebranding to RB ahead of the 2024 campaign and main sponsors will be Visa and Cash App.

Cryptocurrency

Trump says he will prevent implementation of CBDC

Donald Trump: "I will never allow the creation of a central bank digital currency."

Investment

N26 begins rollout of new Stock and ETF trading product

N26 will offer customers the opportunity to buy and sell stocks and ETFs directly in the N26 app, at a competitive and transparent price of 0.90 EUR per trade with no hidden fees.

Digital Banking

Nu Colombia has received formal approval to operate a Financing Company in the country

Becoming a financing company is a key milestone in Nu's growth plan, as the company aims to become a leader in digital financial services in Colombia.

FinTech

Revolut rolls out HR platform "Revolut People" to more than 300 firms

Back in early December 2023, Revolut launched their own internal HR tool for other companies' usage. According to FNLondon, over 325 companies join the waitlist for using Revolut People.

FinTech

In 2023 levels of global investment in FinTech decreased amid economic slowdown

New data by Innovate Finance, the industry body representing the FinTech community in the UK, reveals the global FintTch investment trends of 2023.

FinTech

HSBC debuts money transfer app Zing

HSBC is set to debut Zing, the international money transfer app launches in the UK. Europe's biggest bank is planning to roll out the app in other countries in the coming months.

Payment

Tabby secures $700M in debt financing from J.P. Morgan

BNPL fintech Tabby secures $700 million in debt financing from J.P. Morgan and extends its Series D round to $250 million with participation from Hassana Investment Company.

FinTech

Visa expands Fintech Fast Track to drive the next generation of money movement

Visa is enhancing the North America Fintech Fast Track program to equip early-stage fintechs with the necessary tools to stand out.

Payment

Affirm expands to self-checkout at Walmart stores with BNPL

Affirm now offers 'buy now, pay later' loans at over 4500 Walmart store.

Banking-as-a-Service

Salt Bank selects Engine by Starling to deliver next-generation banking in Romania

Salt Bank becomes Engine by Starling’s first client and is expected to be available to Romanian customers in early 2024. Engine by Starling expands its European reach.