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Marcel van Oost

HSBC’s new FX app Zing off to a “slow” start, and Revolut eyes Sponsorship Deal with Irish National Football Team

HSBC’s new FX app Zing off to a “slow” start, and Revolut eyes Sponsorship Deal with Irish National Football Team

Hey FinTech Fanatic, Another promising FinTech-Sports sponsorship deal is currently being negotiated: Revolut is considering a sponsorship agreement with the Republic of Ireland's football team. I have often discussed the notable sponsorship deals emerging from FinTechs and neobanks, believing they significantly enhance a brand's value. These

Klarna's AI Revolution: 700 Jobs Automated, Losses Cut by 76%, Preparing for a $20 Billion IPO

Klarna's AI Revolution: 700 Jobs Automated, Losses Cut by 76%, Preparing for a $20 Billion IPO

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Klarna, the Stockholm-based FinTech, has dramatically reduced its net losses by 76% in 2023, positioning itself for a high-profile IPO valued at $20 billion. This is a notable turnaround from a peak valuation of $45.6 billion in 2021 to $6.7 billion later. The company ended

Revolut Hits 40M Customers Milestone: Explore Revolut's Strategy For 2024

Revolut Hits 40M Customers Milestone: Explore Revolut's Strategy For 2024

Hey FinTech Fanatic! I'm writing to you amidst the fog of jetlag, so I'll be keeping this introduction brief. today. Below, you'll find our carefully curated list of news to keep you informed. Peace, out. Marcel #FINTECHREPORT Time to dive into Revolut's

FinTech vs. Wall Street: How FinTechs like Robinhood and Chime are Winning the Wallets of Americans

FinTech vs. Wall Street: How FinTechs like Robinhood and Chime are Winning the Wallets of Americans

Hey FinTech Fanatic, I'm about to board my plane to Los Angeles and looking forward to catching up with my US network at FinTech Meetup in Las Vegas soon! And if you are heading to SXSW this year, right after FinTech Meetup, be sure to request an invite

Block's Surprise Profit Sends Stocks Soaring

Block's Surprise Profit Sends Stocks Soaring

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Block, the financial services company, experienced a significant increase in its stock value, rising up to 14% after revealing unexpectedly high fourth-quarter earnings. The company, renowned for its Cash App and Square services, reported a revenue of $5.77 billion, surpassing the anticipated $5.70 billion. This

EMI License vs Banking License, What's The Difference?

EMI License vs Banking License, What's The Difference?

Hey FinTech Fanatic, What's the difference between an EMI License and a Banking License? Let me explain based on an interesting source article made by Transact: Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), entities authorized to issue and manage electronic money, operate in a sphere that while similar, is distinct from

Did Nubank Create the Best FinTech Ad Ever?

Did Nubank Create the Best FinTech Ad Ever?

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Time flies, and next week I'll find myself back in the US once again. Of course I'll be attending FinTech Meetup, and on March 4th, my dear friends from Financial Revolutionist are hosting what promises to be the highlight happy hour of the