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NatWest rolls out mobile virtual corporate cards for business expenses

The cards can also be used to equip temporary workers, infrequent travellers and recruits

The next disruption for finance is coming from big tech – can banks keep up?

This will allow American consumers to pay at over three million locations using just the palm of their hand.

APAC mobile wallet adoption driven by e-commerce growth

In addition to e-commerce, the integration of immediate payments across borders has also played a significant role in the growth of mobile wallets.

Western Union acquires Singtel’s mobile wallet Dash

Western Union adds that Dash customers “will continue to have access to all existing services” throughout the transition period

Wealthsimple launches in-app travel eSIM powered by Gigs

The offering has joined the platform’s new lifestyle rewards programme and is now available to clients with assets over $200,000.

Western Union to buy Singapore mobile wallet Dash

The company does still operate in financial services: in 2022 it teamed up with local superapp Grab to launch GXS, Singapore's first digital bank for consumers and businesses.

AFP: Truist Bank exec says speed and simplicity is how to delight customers

Finextra sat down with Chris Ward, EVP enterprise payments for Truist Bank, to talk about what he sees coming in the future of payments.

Pipe Joins Forces With GoCardless to Offer Access to Capital to UK Customer Base

This collaboration comes shortly after the launch of Pipe’s embedded capital offering in the United States in May.

Treasury Turns To Banks For Technology

The three subsequent challenges are digitizing treasury functions, managing real-time data feeds for accurate reporting and benchmarking performance.

E-Wallets Rise as Leading Payment Method in Southeast Asia

Indonesia and the Philippines lead in e-wallet usage, with 92% and 87% of respondents, respectively, using the payment method, especially QR payments and mobile payment apps.

Over 62% of UK cite mobile app fraud as top concern

Findings showed a growing awareness of social engineering scams, with 55.1% reporting “vishing” as top risk.

Cashless Future: Mobile Payments surge as cash disappears in the Nordics

The report highlights a striking contrast between merchants’ confidence and consumers’ apprehension.

AperiData rolls out open banking credit score

The vendor cites the case of an unnamed lender which used the data generated to to overturn and approve nine in ten marginal declines from traditional CRA ratings.

M2U app now comes packed with improved features

This time, Maybank Philippines is elevating the digital banking experience with the launch of the optimized M2U.

Lakeside Bank selects Volante’s PaaS for RTP processing

This is expected to deliver several advantages to the bank’s commercial clients, including immediate fund access, enhanced cash flow, and reduced settlement risks.

MeDirect cements role as Malta’s digital bank

Only Maltese institution providing a wealth of investing, retail and corporate banking services, all through a market leading mobile app and online banking platform

Standard Bank, Absa and Nedbank are hunting for South Africans with these skills

The rapid adoption of digital banking in South Africa is mainly due to increased mobile penetration, growing access to the Internet, and a rising consumer appetite for convenience and efficiency.

Forrester’s 2024 North American Digital Experience Review: Banks Must Differentiate Their Mobile Banking Apps Better To Create Value For Customers

U.S. Bank’s app offers a strong user experience

Meta program helps U.K. banks take down scammers' social accounts

During the pilot stage, two banks shared fraud data with Meta: NatWest and Metro Bank.

Intrepid Credit Union Partners with Alkami to Launch New Digital Banking Platform

The upgrade represents a significant leap forward to provide new tools and features for Intrepid Credit Union’s members to empower them on their financial journey and deliver a best-in-class user experience.