Banking tech heavyweight Jack Henry acquires PFM firm Geezeo
The two companies say they’ve been “strong business partners” for years.
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ConnexPay raises $7m Series A round
The travel payment start-up will use the funds to continue developing its tech.
Multiply’s financial advice app wins FCA approval
The free service is the UK’s first fully regulated, automated advice provider.
Amazon brings money management to Prime for businesses in the UK
It also offers tailored advice when buying.
FCA reveals new rules to protect BNPL consumers
Companies will no longer be able to charge interest on money repaid within offer period.
DNB extends investment in new 11:FS platform
The Norwegian financial services group will also implement 11:FS Foundry.
Alogent acquires FinanceGenius software
The suite has been re-branded as Origins.
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SoFi confirms $500m investment led by Qatar
SoFi’s total capital now stands at $2.3 billion.
Purpose extends digital portfolio by acquiring CreditGenie
Toronto-based CreditGenie aims to disrupt point-of-sale financing.
New APP scam protection code comes into force
Victims now more likely to get their money back.
Business card management platform Pleo raises $56m
It follows last year’s $16m Series A.
NatWest becomes first UK partner for open banking platform Tink
Swedish fintech will add personalisation to the bank’s mobile banking.
Expense management app Divvy closes $200m funding
It’s the third funding round for the firm in under a year.
RBC adds budgeting tool to mobile app
It tracks and budgets expenses in five areas.
Tink teams up with Mash
The company plans to use Tink to improve the onboarding process for new users.
Regions Bank taps IBM for AI-driven customer service
IBM’s Watson can help both employees and customers.
Expensify integrates with Southeast Asia ride-sharing firm Grab
This includes Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
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SoFi goes insurtech with Lemonade and Root
Until this month, SoFi’s insurance offering was limited to life insurance.
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French PFM Bankin’ raises $20m in Series B
The firm has raised a total of €28 million investment since its inception.
New PFM firm Tully takes Brits out of debt
It recently graduated from Accenture FinTech Innovation Lab 2019.
ClearScore partners with Raisin UK to offer savings accounts
App now provides access to online savings marketplace.
New funding values personal finance app Fintonic at €160m
Follows €19m investment round led by ING Ventures.
Upgrade Pack flying high as crowdfunding exceeds £500K target
Discount site celebrates first year with £12.75m pre-money valuation.
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Case study: Information Builders and Millennium BCP
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Challenger banks country by country: who’s who (and what’s their tech)
Comprehensive and free guides for UK, Spain, Germany, France, US, Canada, South Africa, Australia, India and Hong Kong.
Paidyou makes it easy to split house bills
The app is designed for landlords and/or tenants in a house share.
CreditLadder and Nationwide team up to help renters buy a home
They say it’s the first relationship of its kind in the UK.
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Customer service platform Glia gets $20m funding
A Series B funding round led by Insight Venture Partners
PayTech Awards 2019: celebrating most innovative projects and services
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Lunar Way and Tink to the moon and back for payments
Making the most of Lunar Way’s new AISP and PISP licences.
Research paper: The rise of the instant bank
The study of more than 2,000 UK banking customers.
PayTech Awards 2019: celebrating people that make things happen
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Challenger banks in Spain: who’s who (and what’s their tech)
A list of the known challengers to date and the technology they are using.
Case study: Citizens Bank – fintech friendly
The 13th largest bank in the US pivots for digital era.
