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Marcel van Oost

The Metro Bank Saga

The Metro Bank Saga

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Metro Bank Holdings Plc's recent journey is a key example of resilience in banking. Facing short seller pressure and a need for a capital boost, the bank announced a major refinancing plan, including a £325 million capital raise led by Spaldy Investments and £600 million

Middle East's FinTech Leap: The Rapid Transformation of Digital Banking

Middle East's FinTech Leap: The Rapid Transformation of Digital Banking

The digital banking sector in the Middle East is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by an impressive surge in digital payment adoption and technological advancements. This change is particularly noteworthy considering the region's substantial population of 450 million and a robust GDP of $4.8 trillion, creating a

Allianz is suing Revolut for £10.4m over axed travel insurance deal

Allianz is suing Revolut for £10.4m over axed travel insurance deal

Hey FinTech Fanatic! First, a spotlight on my recent exploration: Airbnb's financial performance in 2023. Astoundingly, they've raked in a whopping $529 million in interest income in just three quarters. This begs the question: Is Airbnb morphing into a FinTech powerhouse right under our noses? Your

This is why the Airbnb app is actually a Banking-app

This is why the Airbnb app is actually a Banking-app

Jupiter's Financial Marathon: More Spending, Bigger Losses but Increased Revenue in FY23

Jupiter's Financial Marathon: More Spending, Bigger Losses but Increased Revenue in FY23

Klarna Wins Regulatory Approval to Offer Credit

Klarna Wins Regulatory Approval to Offer Credit

TGIF! First of all I like to thank the Swan team for inviting me to the launch party in Amsterdam yesterday. I had a blast! As Nicolas mentioned in his speech: "Launching In the Netherlands as a French FinTech/Payments company might seem like a Dutch company selling cheese

Federal Plans for Payments Canada 🇨🇦 and 2024 Open Banking Legislation

Federal Plans for Payments Canada 🇨🇦 and 2024 Open Banking Legislation

Good morning FinTech Fanatic! In my latest deep dive article, we delve into the transformative world of Stripe's Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), a game-changer in the fintech industry. I've unpacked how Stripe is reshaping business financial services, making complex banking processes accessible and efficient. Don't miss