US digital banking platform Greenwood acquires neobank Kinly
The acquisition marks Greenwood’s third over the last year.
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US savings app Super.com lands $85m in Series C fundraise
With the new funding, Super says it will scale its product and engineering resources.
Financial automation start-up Clerkie bags $33m Series A
The round was led by Left Lane Capital, with participation from other investors.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Demand for tech workers is strong, putting employees in the driving seat
Explore thousands of open roles on the Fintech Futures Job Board today.
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Cartoon: Pivot
A new cartoon illustrating how consumer fintechs are having to constantly pivot to find product market fit.
Liberty Bank launches on Alkami’s digital banking platform
Liberty Bank says the move to Alkami’s platform is a “crucial step” in its complete tech stack overhaul.
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.
JP Morgan to pilot biometric payments in the US
If the pilot is successful, JP Morgan intends for a wider rollout to US merchants in 2024.
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US fintech Credit Karma launches new Net Worth product
Credit Karma’s users will be given a full picture of their financial status to help them plan their future.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: NX Technologies, Growfin & more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
US fintech lender Fynn nabs $36m in seed and debt funding
With the new funding, Fynn plans to expand across the US and offer its services to more students.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Archway, Finway, iLex and more
A handy round-up of all the latest funding endeavours by fintech companies across the world.
Wells Fargo launches digital financial planning platform LifeSync
LifeSync, available from March, will sit within the Wells Fargo mobile app.
North America fintech funding round-up: Vexi, Comun, ModernFi & more
A round-up of the latest funding endeavours of fintech start-ups from across North America.
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Citizens Financial Group taps Paymentus for bill pay and money movement services
Through the partnership, Citizens will deploy Paymentus Bill Center and Paymentus Loan Payments.
Laurentian Bank launches new credit card programme with Brim Financial
Laurentian Bank says the new credit card programme will “enhance the overall experience” of its customers.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fierce, Wisor AI, Cenoa & Habitto
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US fintech funding round-up: Wink, Blip, Upwardli and Inkle
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US neobank Oxygen bags $20m Series B, appoints new CEO
Former Sber CTO David Rafalovsky joins Oxygen as CEO, replacing founder Hussein Ahmed.
US fintech Stash appoints Liza Landsman as new CEO
Prior to joining Stash, Landsman served as general partner at NEA, a global venture capital firm.
PayPal to lay off 2,000 staff over the next few weeks
The job cuts will see PayPal reduce its total staff headcount be around 7%.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Twinco Capital, Architect and more
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Kueski names ex-Stripe exec Fausto Ibarra as chief product officer
Ibarra brings over 20 years of experience, most recently serving as Stripe’s head of product for Latin America.
Alipay partners Splitit for ‘pay after delivery’ offering
The service will initially launch in Germany, France and Spain, with plans to expand into other global markets.
MICT completes acquisition of African agri-fintech firm Tingo
MICT owns “100% of the operating business and assets” of Tingo after snapping up Tingo Mobile.
Financial super-app Curve lands $1bn credit facility from Credit Suisse
The firm plans to scale its lending business Curve Flex across the UK, EU and US.
US fintech start-up Nirvana Money is shutting down just weeks after launch
On its website, Nirvana Money says all accounts will be closed on 1 December 2022.
Hamsa: A new investment app for women, by women
Hamsa will offer a recurring investment product with regular payments, designed for women.
Arta Finance exits stealth with more than $90m in funding
Arta raised the capital from Sequoia Capital India, Ribbit Capital, Coatue and more than 140 angel investors.
Credit Karma pauses “almost all new hiring” citing revenue challenges
The firm has made the decision “due to the uncertainty of the macroeconomic environment”.
Automated debt payment platform Tally bags $80m Series D
The round was led by Sway Ventures with participation from Menora Mivtachim, an Israeli insurance firm.
Global PSP Worldline obtains 40% stake in Dutch Online Payment Platform
OPP founder and CEO between them own the remaining 60% of the company.
New “hybrid” banking app Dexy gears up for launch in the US
Founded this year and based in Miami, Florida, Dexy is currently waitlisting applicants.
New banking and insurance app Onuu goes live in the US
Founded in 2021, Onuu claims to have 600,000 members on its waitlist.
Stash goes live with self-built core banking system Stash Core
Stash partnered with Stride Bank, Mastercard, Marqeta, Mambu and Alloy, among others, to develop Stash Core.
FTC orders Credit Karma to pay $3m for “misleading” consumers
Credit Karma says it disagrees with the FTC’s allegations but that it has reached an agreement.
