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Monzo’s CEO won’t take his salary for 12 months

Monzo bank's CEO Tom Blomfield is forgoing his salary for a year. Monzo is also offering voluntary furloughs to its employees.

CTO of UK challenger bank Monzo Meri Williams steps down

Multiple sources confirmed that Meri Williams, who joined Monzo bank in September 2018, announced internally that she was departing.

“Imagine no branches” Nearly 70% of bank branches to disappear in the next 10 years

The Covid-19 outbreak is having irreversible impacts on the banking industry already. Above all, it forces banks to shut their branches. And digital challengers such as N26 are quick to jump on the opportunity to change customer behaviour for good.

Revolut and Monzo combat rumors of their collapse

The upcoming economical crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic makes people focus on the financial health of the so far non-profiting fintech companies as Revolut and Monzo are.

Revolut finally launches in the United States

The London-based company Revolut is one of Europe's most valuable fintech startups and has just launched in the U.S.

Revolut launches banking app for children

Revolut has launched a “money management” Revolut Junior product, which can be monitored by parents.

Revolut’s CFO steps down, cites personal reasons

David MacLean quits Revolut as a chief financial officer after just five months in the role. He has joined Revolut from Metro Bank last July, succeeding Peter O’Higgins.

Penta raises €18.5 million in last financing round

Penta is a digital platform for business banking and it raised €18.5 million in the first closing of a new funding round backed by new and current investors.

Revolut lets you purchase gold on Premium and Metal

Fintech startup Revolut has introduced a new trading feature for premium users.

Credit Sesame launches digital bank account to capitalize on expense management

Credit Sesame introduced Sesame Cash, a free digital bank account as part of a new smart digital banking service that will help consumers grow their cash and credit in one place for free as they spend and save.

NorthOne, a challenger bank for small businesses, raises $21M in Series A

NorthOne, a challenger bank targeting small businesses, freelancers and startup companies, has raised $21 million in Series A funding led by Battery Ventures.

Revolut seeking UK banking license because of Brexit

Revolut is preparing to submit a banking license application to the Bank of England and hopes to secure it before the end of the year.
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