All articles by Billy Bambrough
Billy Bambrough
Capital One mobile app gives users the choice of pattern or password
Capital One has launched the latest version of its mobile banking app in the US, giving customers the option to draw a pattern to login instead of using a password.
Hello launches in Italy
BNP Paribas’ direct bank subsidiary Hello bank has launched in Italy, following its roll out in France, Belgium and Germany.
Cardlytics and Lloyds Bank team up on targeted offers
Cardlytics has announced it is to launch a new programme with Lloyds Bank, giving customers 5-20% cash-back on purchases by using their debit or credit card on targeted offers.
Co-operative Bank of Kenya goes live on Misys BankFusion
Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Kenya’s third largest bank by assets, has completed its implementation of Misys BankFusion to aid its expansion plans.
Diebold coughs up $48m in legal battle
Diebold, the US headquartered ATM vendor, has agreed to pay $48m to resolve the criminal and civil charges the company become embroiled in throughout China, Indonesia and Russia.
Tinkoff steps up to the Russian leaders
There have been a fair few direct banks launched in the past decade or so. Few though can boast the success of Russia’s Tinkoff Credit Systems. Billy Bambrough met up with TCS President and CEO Oliver Hughes to find out what’s next for the Russian challenger
Westpac unveils plans for smartwatch app
Westpac New Zealand, the countries third largest bank by assets, has announced the imminent arrival of its smartwatch banking app.
Payment’s Council give update on account switching service
According to the UK’s Payments Council 35,000 people have started to switch their account since the launch of the new seven day switching service on 16 September.
Bank of Punjab rolls out first branded credit cards
Bank of Punjab (BOP) has announced it will begin issuing MasterCard branded debit cards, a first for the bank.
Santander launches combined debit and student ID card
Santander has launched a student smart-debit card, combining a university student ID card with a student account linked debit card in the UK.