bunq makes fun of N26’s decision to pull out of the UK because of...
German challenger bank N26 is going to cancel its UK operations, blaming the Brexit regulatory uncertainty for the decision. Now, a Dutch competitor is making fun of it.
Cyber criminals take holidays too, as attacks drop during Christmas period
It appears that cyber criminals take off time for Christmas and New Year, after a study from Agari claims business email compromise (BEC) attacks fell dramatically in the last two weeks of December 2019.
What are the cybersecurity risks financial services firms should be aware of right now?
Using technology might have boosted financial services firms’ efficiency, but the reliance on digital solutions has also opened them up to attacks from malicious outsiders.
CRIF acquires Inventia for undisclosed amount
CRIF, a credit bureau and business information firm, has wholly acquired digital onboarding solution Inventia.
Parent budgeting FinTech StorkCard given an Electronic Money Institution licence
Having reached another milestone on its way to becoming the budget management solution of choice for new parents, StorkCard has been granted an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
BioCatch acquires AimBrain’s biometric tools
BioCatch, a behavioural biometrics platform, has acquired AimBrain’s authentication platform for an undisclosed amount.
Varo Money edges closer to national banking charter
Mobile banking company Varo Money has received approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for deposit insurance, as it moves closer to a national banking charter.
Accenture to help AXA XL clients respond to cyberattacks
Digital services provider Accenture is providing AXA XL its Cyber Incident Response service to help clients respond and recover from cyberattacks.
N26 pulls the plug on UK operations due to Brexit and its resulting legal...
The UK has officially left the EU. Now, a huge European FinTech company has pulled the plug on its British operations.
Onfido to supply KYC solution to cryptocurrency storage solution Mode
Digital identity platform Onfido will support the onboarding and know your customer (KYC) processes of UK cryptocurrency banking app Mode.
