Mexican challenger Klar lands $100m debt facility to expand credit product offerings
The new facility has been provided by US investment firm Victory Park Capital.
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US fintech Block set to close European payments app Verse
The move is part of Block’s plans to reduce brand spending.
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Upgrade snaps up BNPL vendor Uplift for $100m
California-headquartered Uplift provides BNPL payment and credit products to the travel industry.
UK’s Clockwise Credit Union launches self-built core banking solution
Clockwise’s IT manager says the launch is a “culmination of a huge amount of work over the past six years”.
Filipino fintech start-up Salmon lands $20m debt funding
Salmon says the investment marks the “largest ever” debt financing for a Series A tech company in the Philippines.
Canadian Tire Bank to move to Temenos Banking Cloud
CTB will utilise the Temenos Banking Cloud to replace its legacy core systems and move to a SaaS model.
Defacto secures credit facility of up to €167m with Citi and Viola Credit
The fund will have an initial size of €67 million, with increases subject to consent from the lenders.
Apple eyes credit card launch in India as partnership with Goldman may be nearing its end
Apple is reportedly exploring a partnership with HDFC Bank in India to roll out a credit card offering.
Goldman Sachs reportedly set to lay off 125 managing directors worldwide
Sources tell Bloomberg that the layoffs are currently ongoing as the bank looks to cut costs.
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PayPal to sell up to €40bn of European BNPL loans to KKR
The transaction, subject to certain conditions, is expected to close in the second half of 2023.
Mediobanca’s Compass acquires HeidiPay Switzerland
The acquisition will enable Compass to become a consumer credit operator in the Swiss market.
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Singapore’s Pepper Group eyes India launch with $150m investment
Pepper Money India will offer personal finance products to consumers and aims to launch second half of 2023.
Business BNPL start-up Vartana raises $20m Series B
The funding will support the expansion of Vartana’s team and enhance its product offerings.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 26 May 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Ex-NatWest exec Julie Ashmore joins lendtech Muse Finance as COO
Julie Ashmore moves to Muse Finance from NatWest Rapid Cash where she was CEO.
Australian government set to regulate BNPL industry
Australia aims to introduce the final BNPL bill in the parliament by the end of 2023.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 19 May 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
ZestMoney founders step down following failed acquisition by PhonePe
Lizzie Chapman, Ashish Anantharaman, and Priya Sharma are all set to leave the company.
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FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 21 April 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Goldman Sachs mulls potential sale of BNPL fintech GreenSky
GreenSky was acquired by Goldman in 2021 for $2.24bn to furnish its Marcus banking app.
IFGS 2023: UK has the opportunity to take the lead on tailored BNPL regulation
Klarna and Block discussed how the UK can set the tone for BNPL regulation at IFGS 2023.
South Africa’s Peach Payments lands $31m Series A funding
With the new investment, Peach Payments plans to expand across new markets in Africa.
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India’s PhonePe calls off acquisition of BNPL firm ZestMoney
PhonePe was in talks to acquire ZestMoney for around $200 million to $300 million according to reports.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 31 March 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
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Apple launches BNPL offering Apple Pay Later in the US
Apple has launched a pre-release version of its BNPL offering to a select number of customers.
Singapore’s Kredivo Holdings secures $270m in Series D funding
Japanese banking giant Mizuho Bank led the funding round, contributing $125 million.
Norwegian B2B paytech Two nabs €18m Series A funding
The Series A funding brings the total capital raised by the firm to €28 million.
Saudi BNPL firm Tamara lands $150m debt facility from Goldman Sachs
The receivables warehouse facility will help Tamara finance the accelerating demand for its flagship BNPL product.
BNP Paribas and Hokodo team up to launch new B2B BNPL offering
The solution will enable large corporates to provide payment alternatives to their business customers.
Budgeting app Buddy taps Klarna Kosma for automatic expense tracking
The partnership has resulted in 52% more monthly active users for Buddy, Klarna Kosma says.
