ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fintoc, Bokra, RockFi, Bump and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
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News, intelligence and resources on the global fintech industry including topics such as start-ups.
Former Tesla exec Tim Newell to spin off Aspiration’s consumer financial services division
The new standalone company will act as an independent neobank offering environmentally sustainable products.
UK regtech ComplyAdvantage snaps up Golden to strengthen financial crime intelligence offering
The deal will also see VC firm Andreessen Horowitz become a shareholder in ComplyAdvantage.
US fintech start-up Pomelo bags $35m Series A funding
The start-up secured a $75m warehouse facility expansion alongside the round.
Karma Wallet acquires sustainability marketplace DoneGood ahead of card and membership programme launch
The sustainability spending fintech is to integrate the DoneGood marketplace into its company ratings platform.
Cartoon: Spring fever
The market appears to be investing in anything that moves with the letters “AI” in it.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Toku, Tabs, Kamina, Lemon and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
US neobank Mercury enters consumer banking market with Mercury Personal
Customers of Mercury’s latest offering will need to commit to a $240 annual subscription fee.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mimo, TransferGo, Smartpay, Adro and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Video: Chipper Cash at FinovateEurope 2024 – How Africa’s growing middle market is finding power in payments
We chat with Brett Magrath of Chipper Cash about how new paytech solutions are boosting Africa’s middle market.
How to create award-winning marketing – a tale of two campaigns
Marketing should be viewed as strategic and critical. Take care in crafting it.
Video: How SOLO is scaling trust by replacing self-reporting
We chat with Georgina Merhom of SOLO to find out how the start-up commoditises first-party data.
Demystify Podcast: Breaking the mould in banking technology with SaaScada
In this podcast episode, Dharmesh and Dave explore the evolving core banking market with SaaScada.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Zeepay, Coadjute, Hello Alice, CertifID and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Banking Technology Magazine April 2024 issue out now
Core story: GOLD GETTERS – The Olympics and fintech make the perfect team.
Bolt appoints interim CEO as Maju Kuruvilla departs
Kuruvilla served as Bolt’s CEO for over two years following founder Ryan Breslow’s transition to chairman.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Marco, Zone, Copilot, Flowpay and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
US start-up Frich Money enters pilot partnership with MSU Federal Credit Union
MSUFCU believes Frich Money can help bridge the “awareness gap” between Gen Z and credit unions.
Video: Lloyds Banking Group at FinovateEurope 2024 – Fintech funding trends
At FinovateEurope, Robin Scher of Lloyds Banking Group discusses the big fintech funding trends in 2024.
Stax Payments founders launch business credit decisioning platform Worth AI
Sal Rehmetullah and Suneera Madhani will act as co-CEOs of the start-up, which is set to launch this month.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Tuum, DigiMaaya, Youverify, Trampay and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Video: Taktikal at FinovateEurope 2024 – Onboarding amid ever-changing compliance requirements
We sat down with Tinna Hallbergsdóttir of Taktikal to discuss the firm’s innovative approach to onboarding.
US neobank Oxygen switches focus from banking to health in new strategy
Consumers and business users have been informed that their accounts will be closed on 29 March.
Video: Kern AI at FinovateEurope 2024 – The importance of data-centric RAG
At FinovateEurope 2024, we spoke with Johannes Hötter, CEO and co-founder of Kern AI.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Theia Insights, Lettuce, StackOne, Synnax and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
US neobank Dave achieves profitability over Q4 2023
In Q4 2023, the LA-based neobank generated a GAAP net income of $200,000 and EBITDA of $10 million.
Mexico’s Ziff acquires digital lending start-up Arrenda
The acquisition sees Ziff take control of the start-up’s flagship lending platform, Adelanta.
Banking Technology Magazine March 2024 issue out now
Cover story: CREATIVE THINKING – How a borefest could lead to the best ideas.
Cartoon: Incumbency advantage
A new cartoon illustrating the dominate position of incumbents in the financial services industry.
Mexican microlending start-up Baubap secures $120m in debt financing
The fintech intends to leverage the debt financing to extend its lines of credit to the underserved.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Embat, Slice, NayaOne, MoneyHash and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Zūm Rails, Pulsate, Monite, Spektr and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 23 February 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Capital One, Toast, Xalts and more.
Africa and Gulf Bank partners Orion Innovation for Temenos core banking upgrade
The bank has opted to leverage Temenos Transact and Temenos Infinity for its digital upgrade.
Lithuania: A David slaying Goliath in the fintech arena
Lithuania is making its presence known in Europe’s burgeoning fintech scene.
Erica Gee appointed new COO of US payment solutions vendor NXTMoves
Gee has previously held senior manager positions at Moov Financial, Dime Bank and Geezo.
Fintech start-up Xalts grants Contour Network new lease of life with announced acquisition
Contour previously announced in October 2023 that it was to wind down operations as a result of insufficient funding.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fordefi, Mia Share, Kema, Coba and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
RockWallet bags former Wyre users after acquiring the firm’s full customer base
The companies have not disclosed the amount paid for Wyre’s customer base.
Mission Lane appoints former board member Brandon Black as new CEO
Previous CEO Shane Holdaway will guide the firm’s transition as special advisor to Black.
