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Revolut Appoints Ex-SocGen CEO as Chairman

Revolut Appoints Ex-SocGen CEO as Chairman

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic, Revolut has tapped former Societe Générale CEO Frédéric Oudéa as chairman of its new Western Europe operation, strengthening its push to challenge traditional banks across the region. Oudéa, who ran SocGen for 15 years and oversaw the launch of its digital arm BoursoBank, said the move

Chase Plans German Digital Bank Rollout in 2026

Chase Plans German Digital Bank Rollout in 2026

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! After reports earlier this year, JPMorgan Chase now has a timeline to launch its retail digital bank in Germany in Q2 next year. So far, its footprint in the country has been tied to investment banking, asset management, private banking, and payments. When the UK left

ABN Amro-Backed Youth Neobank BUUT Goes Live

ABN Amro-Backed Youth Neobank BUUT Goes Live

Hi Digital Banking Fanatic! Starting today, with news from my home country, Dutch bank ABN Amro has gone live with its latest neobank spinoff: BUUT. The app is now available for download on both Google Play and the App Store. Launched initially in Dutch, BUUT is designed for teenagers and

FinTech Pioneers Unite to Build Bank for High Net Worth Individuals

FinTech Pioneers Unite to Build Bank for High Net Worth Individuals

Interesting news from the UK today: a group of well-known fintech pioneers behind Monzo, Starling, and Nutmeg are launching a new bank aimed at high-net-worth individuals.

Wise Takes Steps Toward UK Banking

Wise Takes Steps Toward UK Banking

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! 14 years after its launch, Wise is now in talks with regulators about becoming a UK bank. That shift could let it offer interest accounts and loans, services it cannot provide with its current licence. For customers, it would also mean deposit protection of up to

Kakao Founder Faces 15-Year Sentence Request

Kakao Founder Faces 15-Year Sentence Request

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Prosecutors in South Korea are seeking a 15-year prison term for Kakao founder Kim Beom-su on charges of stock manipulation tied to a K-pop agency deal. The Seoul Southern District Prosecutor’s Office also requested a 500 million won fine ($ 360,000). Kim was arrested last

Revolut in Talks with Investment Banks to Acquire a U.S. Bank

Revolut in Talks with Investment Banks to Acquire a U.S. Bank

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Not exactly breaking news, I mentioned this a month ago, but Revolut seems to be making moves now. Bloomberg reports the company is in talks with investment bankers about a potential U.S. acquisition. The move is not out of the ordinary, since its UK rival