Tagged: monzo

November 2, 2025 @ 12:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TS Anil will be stepping down after nearly six years of being in charge at UK’s digital bank Monzo. Anil is now making way for Diana Layfield, who is the former GM of search international and growth at Google. In statements shared with Bloomberg, Anil… Read More

October 27, 2025 @ 10:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo is reportedly planning a new private share sale, according to sources familiar with the matter. The fintech, known for its app-based banking services, is said to be engaging in discussions that could see existing investors and employees offload shares, potentially valuing… Read More

October 18, 2025 @ 10:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Monzo, the digital bank serving business customers, is helping simplify tax filing for sole traders and landlords with a new tool that lets them file directly to HMRC from their Monzo Business bank account. Built in partnership with Sage, the tool is designed to help sole… Read More

October 6, 2025 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo appears to be gearing up for a push into the US market by considering a fresh bid for a U.S. banking charter. This comes years after the Fintech company shelved a prior attempt in 2021, when regulators seemingly signaled low chances… Read More

August 20, 2025 @ 2:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to diversify its existing product offerings, UK’s digital bank Monzo is preparing to enter the telecommunications sector by launching its own mobile phone service. This expansion, reported by the Financial Times, positions Monzo alongside other fintechs like Revolut and Klarna, who are… Read More

August 4, 2025 @ 1:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Monzo continues to focus on leveraging data strategies with the aim to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency. Recent updates from UK’s digital bank Monzo highlight their approach to product development: the implementation of a reactive fraud prevention platform and a shift from… Read More

July 10, 2025 @ 2:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Gradient Labs has raised $13 million in Series A funding in a round led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from Localglobe, Puzzle Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures, and Exceptional Capital. Gradient Labs was founded by Gradient Labs was co-founded by Dimitri Masin, Neal Lathia, and Danai… Read More

July 8, 2025 @ 6:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Monzo, a top UK-based digital bank, has been hit with a penalty of £21,091,300 for “inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls.” In a public statement the UK Financial Conduct Authority said the infratctions took place between October 2018 and August 2020. The FCA stated that… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 3:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo wants to redefine banking by leveraging technology and community feedback to deliver user-focused services. The digital bank currently reports over 12 million individual and business accounts. Three recent updates—Monzo’s new hub in Barcelona, the launch of a bulk payments feature for businesses, and… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Data and technology company, Experian, announces that digital bank, Monzo, has become the newest addition to its Support Hub service. As part of Experian Support Hub, more than 12 million Monzo UK customers will now be able “to share their access and support needs with… Read More

May 19, 2025 @ 10:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo has launched a new feature that empowers customers to cancel bank transfers almost instantly if they spot an error. This development, aimed at addressing a problem costing Brits an estimated £825 million annually, is set to redefine how users manage their… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo has reportedly reached a new milestone, surpassing 12 million customers in 2025, just as it marks its 10th year of business operations. This achievement means that one in five UK adults now banks with Monzo, a testament to the fintech’s steady… Read More

April 7, 2025 @ 11:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Monzo has made a strategic move into the home insurance market, launching a contents insurance product designed to capitalize on growing consumer demand for seamless, app-based financial services. This initiative marks Monzo as one of the first UK digital banks to offer such… Read More

March 24, 2025 @ 12:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo noted that their engineering team has created Monzo Stand-in, which is described as a fully independent backup bank complete with its own data, software, and infrastructure. This system can reportedly become effective / go live instantly during outages, ensuring customers retain… Read More

January 23, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo, one of the nation’s most widely-used banking app providers, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) by 2026. The announcement has sparked significant interest in both the financial sector and the broader tech ecosystem. Monzo has become a sort… Read More

December 26, 2024 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo appears to be nearing its EU launch, as the Fintech looks to roll out its services beyond the United Kingdom and US markets. Monzo said that it is taking its “mission into Europe in 2025″, as it seeks qualified applicants for… Read More

November 29, 2024 @ 1:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) letter to Monzo focuses on issues related to the digital bank allegedly breaching Parts 3, 7, 8 and 12 of the Retail Banking Order. CMA finds breaches of Parts 3, 7, 8 and 12 of the Retail Banking… Read More

October 18, 2024 @ 8:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has issued a statement in recognition of ten years of Apple Pay. In many respects Apple is one of the largest Fintechs in the world due to its global reach and ubiquitous nature of its products – most importantly the iPhone. Apple  reported… Read More

October 11, 2024 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo is reportedly expected to reach a substantial £4.5 billion valuation through a potential employee share sale. This is according to a recent report by Sky News. It is worthwhile to note that Monzo, in its early days of existence, raised money… Read More

October 9, 2024 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo has injected €4m in capital into its new Irish division. The update comes just several months following Monzo’s CEO,  TS Anil, stating that the Fintech firm was in the process of establishing its EU offices in Ireland. At the time of… Read More