Monzo and Starling diverge on European expansion plans June 5, 2024 The UK's two leading digital-only banks are diverging in their approach to international expansion as they target new markets ahead of expected stock market listings.
Monzo boss aims to grow bank ‘several times’ bigger ahead of expected listing June 3, 2024 The chief executive of Monzo has said it is still "too early" to talk about the digital bank's IPO ambitions as he focuses on growing the business "several times" bigger and expanding overseas.
Monzo posts first annual profit as digital bank targets European expansion June 3, 2024 Monzo has reported its first annual profit since it launched in 2015, with the digital challenger bank enjoying record growth and unveiling plans to expand into Europe.
Monzo’s valuation rises as fintech giant bags £150m funding for US growth May 8, 2024 Monzo has raised $190m (£150m) in new funding, taking its total for the year to $610m (£490m) and raising its valuation to $5.2bn (£4.1bn), as the digital bank eyes up international expansion and a flurry of new products.
Monzo set to finalise new £500m fundraising in deal with top tech investor April 28, 2024 Digital bank Monzo is in the process of finalising a new expanded fundraising with major tech investor Hedosophia, according to reports.
Consumer group names TSB, Co-op Bank and Monzo as worst major banks for mobile app security April 24, 2024 The group reviewed the apps and websites of Britain's 13 largest current account providers between January and February, with assistance from computer security experts.
London venture capital funding halves as deals sink to eight-year lows April 22, 2024 London venture capital funding fell to its lowest level since 2018 during the first quarter of this year, with only $1.7bn in funding raised.
Buy now, fail later? Banks struggle to cash in on Klarna’s success March 27, 2024 Natwest recently confirmed it would axe its buy-now pay-later scheme. Industry experts suggest the move could be a sign of things to come as traditional lenders struggle to gain a foothold in the market.
Bank fraud helpline hits 99 per cent coverage as Monzo bolsters efforts March 26, 2024 The banking industry's answer to 999 now covers nearly all UK current accounts after Monzo joined the anti-fraud service, with the digital lender facing criticism for its performance on tackling scams.
Ember: All-electric intercity bus network backed by Monzo co-founder Tom Blomfield raises £11m March 26, 2024 Ember, a company which is creating one of the UK’s first all-electric intercity bus networks, has raised an extra £11m.