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European Digital Bank N26 to Focus on Business Growth with Key Appointments to Supervisory Board

European digital bank N26 announced the appointment of Dr. Andreas Dombret, Byron Haynes and Dr. Daniel Terberger as new members of its Supervisory Board. They were elected at an Extraordinary General Meeting by shareholders, and will join N26’s Supervisory Board with “immediate effect.” Andreas Dombret… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Introduces Banking Platform in France

N26 has announced the launch of its PEA (Share Savings Account), with no brokerage fees, to allow French people to “save and invest for the future while benefiting from tax treatment.” With its PEA offering, N26 allows French people “to invest in the largest European… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Co-founder Valentin Stalf Reflects on Transition to Supervisory Board

Valentin Stalf, co-founder and Co-CEO of N26, revealed he will step down from his executive role to join the N26 SE Supervisory Board in 2025, marking a key milestone after nearly 12 years at the helm. Stalf’s transition signals a new phase for both him… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Aims to Stabilize Governance with Key Appointment

In a move to stabilize its governance and address internal tensions, German fintech N26 has appointed Andreas Dombret, a former central banker, as its new chairman. The decision, announced recently, is part of a broader strategy to resolve ongoing conflicts between the company’s investors and… Read More

N26 Founder Steps Away from CEO Role

Valentin Stalf, co-founder of European digital bank N26, has exited the Chief Executive role at the banking firm following rumors of an executive shake-up. N26 was founded in 2013 and has grown into a digital bank operating across Europe, employing over 1500 individuals. Recently, N26… Read More

Investors Push to Oust Digital Bank N26 Co-CEOs Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

In a key development for Germany’s digital bank N26, investors are reportedly seeking to remove the company’s founders from their roles as co-chief executives, following renewed criticism from the country’s financial regulator, BaFin. The move comes as the fintech faces mounting pressure to address shortcomings… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Enhances Travel Offer with Travel eSIM Mobile Plans

N26 is expanding its travel offering with the launch of a Travel eSIM – fully digital data plans designed to keep travelers connected in more than 100 different countries. Travel eSIM allows customers to activate their Travel eSIM “within the N26 App without the need… Read More

Digital Bank N26 Remains Focused on Enhancing Compliance and Risk Management with Key Appointment

N26 is planning changes to its leadership team. Effective 1 December 2025, Jochen Klöpper will be “appointed Managing Director and assume responsibility for risk management and compliance functions at N26.” He replaces Carina Kozole who will leave the company “effective 31 July 2025 to take… Read More

Inflation Study by N26 and ifo Institute: Women Navigated Cost-of-Living Crisis Effectively, Older Consumers Under Financial Pressure

N26, Europe’s digital bank, along with the ifo Institute and the Technical University of Munich released a joint research report that uses granular data for the first time to examine how the cost-of-living crisis has affected the financial standing of consumers in Germany. For this… Read More

Germany’s Digital Bank N26 Reportedly Considers New Funding Round

European digital  bank N26 is making strides in both the financial and telecommunications sectors with its strategic business moves. The Berlin-based neobank is reportedly exploring a new funding round that could reshape its investor landscape while simultaneously breaking new ground by becoming the first digital… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Enhances Premium Offering to Become “Go-To Bank” for Travelers

N26 announced the evolution of its premium subscription tier, “N26 You”, to “N26 Go”, a premium tier designed specifically for frequent travelers and modern explorers, giving them “access to seamless banking, saving and investing both at home and on the go.” N26 Go aims to… Read More

Digital Bank N26 Enters Germany’s Telecommunication Market with Digital Mobile Plan Offer

N26 announced its entry into the European telecommunications market with the launch of N26 SIM. The launch is the latest move by the digital banking provider as it continues to reimagine traditional business models “through digital innovation.” N26 SIM was specifically designed for customers “who… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Offers Instant Savings with ECB Linked Interest Rate

N26 announced that new Metal customers will benefit from an ECB-linked interest rate, currently 2.75% per annum, on their Instant Savings. N26 Instant Savings reportedly comes with “no additional costs, no deposit limits, and full flexibility to withdraw funds at any time.” With an N26… Read More

Digital Bank N26 Completes Transformation into European Company Societas Europaea

European digital bank N26 has recently announced the completion of its conversion from a German Stock Corporation (Aktiengesellschaft, AG) to a European Company (Societas Europaea, SE). N26 noted in the update that this step reflects the company’s commitment to evolving its corporate governance and “aligning… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Announces Free Stocks and ETF Trading for Clients

N26 announced free stocks and ETF trading for all customers from 27 January 2025 onwards, enhancing its investment proposition as the “only” financial service provider in Europe to offer trading “without charging fees or commissions.” With this decision, N26 aims to make investing even more… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Adds Ready-Made Funds to Investment Offering

N26 announced the launch of Ready-Made Funds, a new offering added to its existing Stocks & ETFs trading product designed to make investing more accessible. Ready-Made Funds allow customers to select a “multi-asset portfolio made up of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and Index Funds, managed by… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Reports Quarterly Profit As Growth in Customer Numbers Accelerates

N26 Group has reported its first quarterly profit as growth in customer numbers accelerates “strongly.” Since the lift of its growth restrictions by BaFin in June of this year, N26 has claims that it has accelerated its growth momentum. The European digital bank reports organic… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Strengthens Offer in Key Markets with Stocks and ETFs Trading Launch

Digital bank N26 announced recently that it has further strengthened its offer in 12 new markets with the launch of Stocks as well as ETFs trading. With the rollout of N26 Stocks and ETFs, clients residing in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal,… Read More

Digital Bank N26 Explains How It Launched Stocks and ETFs Trading with Upvest in Record Time

N26 and Upvest introduced Stocks and ETFs, enabling millions of end users across Europe to invest seamlessly within the N26 app. Leveraging Upvest’s Investment API, N26 launched Stocks and ETFs at “a record-breaking speed, initially in Austria, followed by Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, France, and Spain.” The strategic… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Announces Updates to Management Board

European digital bank N26 announces updates to its management board. After more than two years at N26, Chief Regulatory Officer Jan Stechele will step away from his executive duties “at the end of the third quarter of 2024.” Having been appointed to the N26 Management… Read More

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