Threads and WhatsApp ads are growing as novelty draws interest, but lasting ad spend hinges on better, platform-native formats.

Samsung is reportedly in advanced talks with Barclays to develop a co-branded Visa credit card, per the Wall Street Journal. The card’s cash-back rewards would funnel back into cardholders’ Samsung accounts to encourage spending on Samsung products and services. To accelerate users’ adoption of the card, tech companies with payment ambitions should build a flywheel to lock in new consumer spending patterns. By centering rewards and device upgrades to the same credit card and wallet, consumers can find both the products, services, and financing they desire all in one place.

The large card program is in flux, with both its issuer and network partnerships up for grabs

Airline and hotel co-brand credit cards are contending with shifting travel spending trends and rising competition from general travel cards. Tapping into Gen Z’s love of experiences and exclusivity can help them stand out in a crowded field.

Partnership negotiations will have to deal with the program’s list of hurdles

This deal is a setback for Barclay’s push into the US market and a major win for Citi.

The card will expand Barclays’ presence in the US credit card industry and help diversify its card volume

Amid rising fintech and neobank competition, traditional financial institutions are investing in their rivals.

Showing card account info takes away an important touchpoint for banks and puts Apple at the center of the relationship

UK mobile P2P payments usage growth has a case of the doldrums—but bank and digital wallet providers can explore several options to give it a boost.

The neobank launched the Ultra card, which offers travel, lifestyle, and investment perks. But stiff competition will pose a challenge.

They were aided by high interest rates and low loan delinquencies. But this year, the effects from persistent inflation and the failed mini-budget still lurk.

Some banks are planning job cuts in areas related to investments. But others are adding and upskilling as the economic outlook strengthens.

This fourth annual study ranks 10 UK banks and building societies based on their support of 42 emerging mobile banking features, weighted by consumer demand.

Taking risk on technology is crucial to competitive advantage: Banks are challenged to counter emerging threats, seize opportunities, and build an innovation pipeline. While digital organizations evolve, corporate labs, ventures, accelerators, and strategic investors lead the charge.

We look at how the tanking pound and growing economic uncertainty are affecting UK banks.

Eight banks and three other FIs will pay a combined $1.8B for their message retention failures, highlighting the need for better tech tools at work.

Two green banking groups are going about cutting carbon emissions in very different ways.

The UK business secretary has written to Starling about claims of ineffective customer checks.