Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in FStech

Our Founder and CEO, Laurent Descout spoke to FStech about HSBC announcing the closure of its international payments app Zing.

Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in FinTech Weekly

Our Founder and CEO, Laurent Descout spoke to FinTech Weekly about the adoption of AI in banking.

Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in Payments Cards & Mobile

Our Founder and CEO, Laurent Descout spoke to Payments Cards & Mobile to share his insights on how the EU’s Instant Payments Regulation will open up new business opportunities across Europe.

Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in Private Banker International

Our Founder and CEO, Laurent Descout spoke to Private Banker International to share his insights on what 2025 will mean for the use of AI in finance.

Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in Accounting Today

Our Founder and CEO, Laurent Descout shared his thoughts with Accounting Today on how today’s CFOs aren’t just measuring enterprise value—they’re driving it. 

Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in Electronic Payments International

Our Founder and CEO, Laurent Descout shared his thoughts with Electronic Payments International on why PSPs are moving away from traditional banks.

Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in American Banker

Our Founder and CEO, Laurent Descout spoke with American Banker to discuss Spain becoming Europe’s first banking market to fully connect to the European Payments Council’s One-Leg Out instant payments plan.

New report finds that 95% of PSPs have had accounts closed or restricted by banks

London, 9 October 2024 – A new report from cross-border payments and FX fintech, Neo, has revealed that 95% of Payment Service Providers (PSPs) have experienced their bank accounts being closed or restricted by their banking partners. Worse still, 71% reported that the closures or restrictions occurred with minimal transparency and no explanation from their bank. The […]

Revolut battles growing pains: Inside a banking licence, a Canary Wharf HQ and a superapp

Revolut’s decision to move into a shiny new Canary Wharf HQ in June came shortly before it won its years-long battle with regulators for a UK banking licence.  The switch to the heart of London’s financial district is symbolic — the fast-growing fintech startup that urged staff to “get sh*t done” is now a respectable name aiming to compete with more established firms. […]

Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in Financial News

Our Founder and CEO, Laurent Descout shared his thoughts with Financial News on rising fintech valuations and how it is important to manage expectations carefully.