Revolut gets its Colombian banking licence, its sixth worldwide
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Revolut adding a sixth full banking license—now in Colombia—shows neobanks are shifting from card-led fintech to regulated balance-sheet players in emerging markets. If you’re a local bank or fintech, assume cross-border products and FX will be the first battleground once they launch.
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