Tag: Norway
DNB to become a “tech company with a banking license”
Having cut half of its branch network in 2016 to focus on digital development, Norway's DNB is rolling out a range of incubation and startup initiatives. Read more: www.finextra.com
SMEs’ self-service banking leads to downsize
DNB, is taking a new approach to its SME customers as small businesses turn to digital, self-service banking solutions. Read more: www.pymnts.com
Social InsurTech startup Tribe gets BearingPoint backing
Oslo-based InsurTech startup Tribe has landed a new investment from BearingPoint as a part of the European consultancy’s venture efforts. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
DNB spins off Vipps mobile payment service
More than 100 Norwegian banks are to take a stake in the Vipps P2P mobile payment app developed by DNB in a bid to block competition. Read more: www.finextra.com
Norwegian banks prep mobile payments scheme with Gemalto
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has been awarded a major contract by BankAxept, the national payment scheme of Norway. Read more: www.finextra.com
Huddlestock swipes $1.5m for crowd-based trading
Crowd-trading platform Huddlestock has raised $1.5m in a seed round of funding. The capital comes from a number of Norwegian family offices and private investors. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com