Revolut granted UK trading licence from FCA
Revolut now plans to launch new trading products covering UK and EU stocks and ETFs.
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The end of Lloyds Banking Group?
If banking were a race, it would be an ultramarathon. It’s better to be slow and steady like the tortoise.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 20 September 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes JP Morgan, CSI, Revolut and more.
Revolut reportedly applies for EMI licence with UAE central bank
Bloomberg reports that Revolut’s ambition is to eventually apply for a full banking licence in the UAE.
Revolut taps Visa Direct for cross-border business payments
Revolut Business customers can now access instant card transfers powered by Visa Direct.
Revolut becomes Europe’s most valuable private tech firm after $500m employee share sale
Following the share sale, Revolut is now valued at $45 billion, up from $33 million in 2021.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 26 July 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Revolut, UniCredit, Modulr and more.
Revolut secures UK banking licence with restrictions, enters mobilisation stage
Revolut has been in pursuit of a UK banking licence since 2021, when it first lodged its application with the PRA.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 5 July 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Revolut, BlackRock, Project Nexus and more.
Revolut announces record $545m profit for 2023
Revolut’s revenue surged by 95% over the year, from $1.1 billion in 2022 to $2.2 billion in 2023.
Revolut launches bond investing in partnership with UAE’s GTN
Bonds join Revolut’s investment offering of ETFs, and US and EEA shares.
Revolut aims to boost global workforce to 11,500 by end of 2024
The UK challenger claims its staff headcount already surpassed 10,000 during the first quarter of the year.
Revolut to launch operations in Mexico with new banking licence
The UK-based challenger will make its Mexican debut with money transfer services.
From start-up to unicorn – the rise of Revolut
Vytautas Danta, CCO and deputy CEO of Revolut’s European entity, discusses the fintech’s remarkable rise.
Revolut’s head of financial crime and fraud Aaron Elliott-Gross leaves to join Wise as product compliance lead
Elliott-Gross has been appointed as Wise’s global director of product compliance this month.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 3 November 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Revolut appoints former Molo chief Francesca Carlesi as new UK CEO
Carlesi will lead Revolut NewCo UK, the entity that has applied for the fintech’s UK banking licence.
Revolut reportedly in talks with the UK’s FCA over AML failures
The fintech reportedly allowed funds to be released from accounts which were flagged as suspicious by the National Crime Agency (NCA).
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 11 August 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Revolut halts crypto services in the US citing “evolving regulatory environment”
From 3 October, access to crypto through Revolut will be fully disabled for US customers.
Fintechs call on UK government to put an end to hidden fees in cross-border payments
15 fintechs including Wise, Monzo, Revolut and Klarna have penned an open letter to UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Apple rolls out Tap to Pay in the UK with Revolut and NatWest
Tap to Pay allows businesses to accept in-person, contactless payments on an iPhone, without need for hardware.
Thieves make away with $20m from Revolut following payment flaw
Flaws in its US and European payment systems meant that some declined transactions were wrongly refunded.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 19 May 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Bank of England reportedly planning to reject Revolut banking licence
The PRA reportedly intended to issue a warning notice to Revolut over its balance sheet.
Revolut’s chief financial officer Mikko Salovaara departs
Salovaara’s departure follows the exit of James Radford in March, who served as chief executive of banking.
UK fintech Revolut marks Latin America debut with Brazil launch
Revolut will initially offer a multi-currency account and crypto investing for customers.
Schroders slashes valuations of UK neobanks Revolut and Atom Bank
Schroders has marked down its Revolut shareholding by 46%, and its stake in Atom Bank by 31%.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Revolut, Lunar and the UK fintech sector
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
British & European fintechs set sail for the US
A wave of British and European fintechs are seeking a foothold in the US finserv market.
Paysend secures $4.2m crowdfunding for global expansion
The round hit its target in less than 72 hours.
Revolut, Chip and Marcus by GS integrate with Money Dashboard
UK fintechs collaborate to help consumers spend smarter and reach saving goals.
ClauseMatch expands to Asia with Singapore office
It already serves clients with Singapore presence.
Revolut rocked by compliance and culture criticisms
The firm has been accused of violating basic banking rules.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 11 February 2019
Challengers Starling and Revolut, Tink, and the importance of digital assets.
Revolut meets its perfect ClauseMatch
The fintech is upping its regulatory game.
Revolut locks in on banking and trading licences
CEO unveils his cunning plan to build a global licensing team.
Top fintech stories this week – 14 December 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Revolut gets European banking licence
Will begin operations in 2019.
Revolut secures Singapore and Japan licences
US and Canada may be delayed but in APAC it prepares for Q1 2019 launches.
