Video: Top fintech stories this week – 23 October 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
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FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Fronted joins Yobota’s first cohort of core banking clients
The fintech is just “a couple of months” away from going live on Yobota’s core banking platform.
Tide and GoCardless sign invoice-chasing payments partnership for SMEs
The two firms claim SMEs are suffering without timely invoice payment.
Former Barclays execs to launch challenger bank Pennyworth for UK’s “aspiring affluent”
The start-up promises impressive rates considering the current 0% interest climate.
Citi invests in markets software firm Genesis Global Technology
The undisclosed strategic injection sees Citi deploy some Genesis tech.
Sibos 2020: Future artist
I see growing companies. I see ambitious professionals. I see evolving stories.
Starling Bank launches online portal due to “customer demand”
Balance updates, standing order controls, and savings goals come as standard.
B-North raises £1m in ongoing Series A funding round
Manchester-based firm plans full launch for later this year.
Aussie start-up WeMoney raises $2m in seed funding
Financial health app plans to aid Australians in paying bills.
N26 snaps up ex-Dropbox exec Adrienne Gormley as new COO
New COO Gormley will head up N26’s global customer service.
Airwallex adds $40m to Series D round, hits $200m raised for 2020
Aussie-founded fintech plans to use cash to expand into new markets.
Old dogs, new tricks and procurement
It’s time for the banks to work together to standardise their onboarding processes and documentation for fintechs.
Trio of European start-ups raise fresh funding
Factris, KodyPay, and Swan all complete funding rounds this week.
What the Fintech? Episode 14 | In these VC streets
Martinez shares his insight on VC culture and the shift from Santander Innnoventures to Mauro Capital.
Angolan National Bank and Beta-i create fintech regulatory sandbox
The sandbox is set to open four batches, each composed of 10 selected projects.
FinovateFall 2020: Customer trust will test the new digital normal
Panel wonders if consumers will stick with digital solutions post-pandemic.
Glint launches P2P service months after takeover saga
The gold wallet has launched a new service amid claims of a string of record months.
Chip breaks crowdfunding records to raise £10m in 48 hours
6,420 investors participated in funding backed by the Future Fund.
Starling Bank announces account and CHAPS payment charges
The UK challenger announces new structure days after rival Monzo.
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.@BBVA debuts “dynamic CVV” numberless card Aqua fintechfutures.com/2020/10/bbva-d…
.@wirecard's fire sale continues as its North America business sells to US-based holding company Syncapay fintechfutures.com/2020/10/us-hol…
.@PayPal is currently weighing up acquisitions in the cryptocurrency space and is allegedly eying up bitcoin custod… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
.@jpmorgan launches QuickAccept smartphone card reader to take on @Square fintechfutures.com/2020/10/jp-mor…
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Magnum Research, the owner of Hong Kong-based wealthtech Aqumon, lands $30m Series C backed by @AlibabaGroup fintechfutures.com/2020/10/owner-…
Tata Consultancy Services (@TCS), India’s largest IT services provider, is in talks to buy @DeutscheBankAG IT servi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…