JP Morgan Chase invests in accounting software platform FreshBooks
A JPMC representative will be joining FreshBooks’ board.
Business-to-Consumer/B2C
Commerzbank tests blockchain payment solution with Daimler Trucks
Current payment systems require a human to trigger the process.
First-time homebuyer platform Morty raises $8.5m
The funding was led by New York-based investor Prudence Holdings.
RBC launches student experience on mobile app
The ‘Mobile Student Edition’ is designed to tap into the Gen Z market
Mastercard acquires Nets’ real-time payment business
Nets’ Corporate Services business offers a gateway into several European markets
Trov partners with Lloyds and launches white-label insurtech platform
Later this year, Trov and Lloyds Banking Group will release an insurance product on the ‘Powered by Trov’.
Piggy bank start-up ERNIT sells up
One source says the company is trying to see what the market appetite is for a solution like theirs.
Are non-bank payment service providers doing enough to protect customers’ funds?
Some heady advice for non-bank PSPs to avoid regulatory action.
DPO Group acquires PayFast
A major deal for the African paytech sector.
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Top fintech stories this week – 26 July 2019
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Spotlight: the Russian e-commerce cross-border market
Finding a niche for a foreign merchant in Russia.
Robinhood raises $323 million in Series E funding
The new round of funding values the company at $7.6 billion.
First JCB card issued in India with NPCI partnership
The new card is designed to serve outbound Indian travellers.
Mastercard and Nationwide announce new partnership
Building society prepares to launch new business banking service.
UnionBank pilots blockchain-based cross-border remittance
It’s the first Philippine bank to successfully remit to Singapore.
TSB launches selfie account opening
The bank partnered with Jumio to develop the account opening technology.
RHB targets card fraud with automatically refreshed CVV codes
New codes are displayed on mini-screens on the back of the cards.
Post Office partners Western Union for digital international payments
Western Union’s business platform is part of the deal.
The Win 10 Rush: How financial institutions can beat the clock to upgrade their PCs
Kevin Flaherty, CEO at BLM Tech reveals the key to carrying off large-scale IT projects.
Focus on what’s important – and leave the rest to us
Smartstream’s platform takes the operational & regulatory responsibility of payments off your back.
Uber-izing banks
The secret is not just about being frictionless and digital.
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InComm makes third-acquisition this year with purchase of Meridian Loyalty
The amount of the acquisition was undisclosed.
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Banking Technology July/August 2019 issue out now
Drawing the curtains on a bright tomorrow.
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Sensibill raises $31.5m for AI-driven banking solution
The Toronto firm targets freelancers and entrepreneurs.
An after after-dark round-up
FinTech Futures unravels the hot topics covered at 11:FS’ live podcast.
FCA reveals new rules to protect BNPL consumers
Companies will no longer be able to charge interest on money repaid within offer period.
Alogent acquires FinanceGenius software
The suite has been re-branded as Origins.
DPO Group launches Africa’s first B2B virtual and prepaid payment card
DumaCard gives businesses in Africa access to new markets by enabling cross-border online payments.
Form3 partners with Pockit
The UK-based payments system is also opening new offices in Amsterdam.
MSB chooses SunTec to deliver customer-centric services
Aims to elevate customer engagement and personalisation.
eBay launches cash flow loans with Asto
The app will provide eBay small business customers with a simple cash flow loan when they need it.
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Expense management app Divvy closes $200m funding
It’s the third funding round for the firm in under a year.
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Research paper: The rise of the instant bank
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