Miné Lombard

In this blog, we will explore the state of retail banking, the different types of challenger banks, and the attractions of digital challenger banks.

Parker, a fintech startup co-founded by Yacine Sibous and Milan Ray, has recently emerged from stealth with $157 million in equity and debt funding.

Credit Suisse Group AG won a $54bn lifeline on Thursday 16 March, giving it the chance to rebuild its business.

The global financial markets were rattled on Wednesday following fresh fears about the viability of Credit Suisse.

According to a survey by the UK Business Angels Association, just over a third of UK startups had access to no other banking facilities other than SVB UK.

Although the valuation of Stripe has significantly dropped over the last two years, the company remains a prominent player in the payments processing industry.

In recent years, bank-fintech partnerships have exploded, with banks and fintechs choosing to collaborate instead of viewing each other solely as competitors

Fintech companies focused on serving startups and small businesses are seeing an influx of new clients after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).

On March 11th, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed, sending shockwaves across the global financial system.

With Gen Zers set to make up a quarter of the workforce by 2025 and have $33 trillion in purchasing power by 2030, capturing this segment is increasingly crucial for financial institutions.