Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in Wealth & Finance Magazine

In Wealth & Finance Magazine, our Founder and CEO Laurent Descout looks at the progress that has been made so far in cross-border payments and the solutions that can drive payment innovation further.

Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in The Fintech Magazine

In The Fintech Magazine, our Founder and CEO Laurent Descout reacts to the news that the Council of the European Union has adopted a new regulation that will make instant payments fully available in the euro currency to both consumers and businesses, across all EU and EEA countries.

News: Neo in The Banker

Members of the European Parliament voted earlier this month to pass a new regulation, provisionally agreed last year, requiring payment providers in the Single Euro Payments Area to enable instant payments, capped at €100,000, in 10 seconds or under. The regulation provides a boon to an area that has struggled to take off. Experts believe […]

Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in The Treasurer

In The Treasurer, our Founder and CEO Laurent Descout explores how EU instant payments rules are piling pressure on banks to update their systems and what it means for corporates.

News: Neo in Tech EU

Barcelona-based corporate neobank Neo has hit profitability and says it is unlikely to need external funding to grow its business in Europe. The cross-border payments and FX fintech reported €1 million in profit in 2023, compared to a €1 million loss in 2022.

Cross-border payments fintech Neo hits profitability after year of rapid growth 

Barcelona and London, 17 January 2024 – Neo, the cross-border payments and FX fintech, has today announced that the firm is now profitable as an increasing number of SMEs explore alternatives to banks for managing their international business needs.  The Barcelona-based fintech which provides a one-stop-shop multi-currency account for corporate treasurers recorded an annual revenue in excess […]

Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in City A.M.

In City A.M., our Founder and CEO Laurent Descout comments on the Autumn statement and the Chancellor’s plans to merge R&D support schemes. It is essential for the growth of start-ups that SMEs are entitled to the highest rate of relief possible.

Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in Crowdfund Insider

In Crowdfund Insider, our Founder and CEO Laurent Descout highlights that SMEs are being let down by banks, as they pump on the brakes in providing credit.

Money 20/20 USA: What to expect at this year’s event

Money 20/20 is the world’s biggest, most influential gathering of the global money ecosystem, where visionaries, innovators, and leaders come together to discuss and explore the latest trends and developments in the financial world. This year’s event promises to be a special one and we’re looking forward to meeting fellow industry experts in Las Vegas, […]

Thought leadership: Laurent Descout in SME News

In SME News, our Founder and CEO Laurent Descout discusses the FX challenges SMEs face and how they’re tackling them.