ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Kanastra, Majority & Cloudbankin
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
We chat with MSUFCU’s Ben Maxim about how banks across the US can do more to tackle the wealth gap.
FinTech Futures speaks with Charles Potts, EVP and CIO at Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).
Amplifi Capital is the company behind UK financial services brands My Community Finance and Reevo Money.
For Stori, it is the second debt facility from CIM, following a $75m debt facility in November 2021.
With the funding, Kiwi plans to introduce new products and reach more customers across US and Latin America.
The final day of Daylight’s banking operations will be 30 June.
Existing investor Tencent also increased its stake to become Tyme’s third-largest stakeholder.
Through the partnership, Sonata will provide customers with ways to save and plan for future financial needs.
The challenger has raised more than $20 million in its initial round of funding.
The programme aims to help entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities scale-up their businesses.
Turing CBS is understood to have replaced FIS’ Profile core banking system at NESFB.
D One’s approach opens credit to those with limited credit histories and supports responsible lending.
The debt financing was led by Standard Bank Group and the equity round by Sumitomo Corporation.
In both sociological and economic terms, the rapid switch to digital payments is fascinating.
The new investment will be split between Petal and Prism Data as the businesses look to scale.
The app aims to boost financial inclusion for young people in Kenya.
The future is not about using technology to displace humans, but leveraging technology to be more human.
Blockchain “allows for secure, transparent and traceable financing for SMEs,” Voy Finance CEO Lee Tarone explains.
Taly aims to broaden financial inclusion and boost digitalisation in the country.
The acquisition marks Greenwood’s third over the last year.
The omnichannel digital onboarding solution has been built using Codebase’s Digibanc platform.
In this podcast episode, we’re joined by Locality Bank’s Keith Costello to discuss the Banking Tech Awards USA.
FedNow has the potential to drive innovation, broaden financial inclusion and improve cash flow.
Michigan’s First Community Bank, Florida’s Sunrise Bank, and Arkansas’ Today’s Bank have selected Jack Henry’s tech.
The bank will implement the Flexcube core banking system from Oracle FS.
The NECC estimates “hundreds of millions” of pounds are laundered annually using cash deposits at the Post Office.
This year’s ceremony will be held on 30 November 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
The facility follows a recent €30 million equity fundraise led by UK-based asset manager Kingsway Capital.
The partnership will support Argenic’s financial inclusion drive for underserved Australian SMEs.
Funding Circle CEO Lisa Jacobs and Zopa CEO Jaidev Janardana took to the stage at IFGS 2023 in London.
Dexter Penn is the founder of Kalgera, a company using AI to identify and protect the vulnerable from financial harm.
The story of Benjamin Fernandes, founder of Nala, and his passion for solving problems speak to the incredible story that is fintech in Africa!
In this podcast episode we talk about Monese and what makes it so special and successful.
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
With the finite resources of a small bank, credit union or building society, the future could be daunting.
With the new investment, Peach Payments plans to expand across new markets in Africa.
FinTech Futures chats with three ethical fintech firms operating in the UK.
The partnership will enable people and businesses in Africa to receive real-time payments from Nigeria.
Also taking part in the round was existing investor Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.