Belgium’s Puilaetco taps Abbove for digital wealth planning platform
Abbove hopes to expand into six countries including the UK if the Belgium pilot proves a success.
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ICYMI fintech funding round-up: R2, NowNow and Hive Wealth
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Europe fintech funding round-up: Ark Kapital, Credix and Nokkel
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across Europe.
White paper: Financial services marketing – how to leverage referrals
This free referral marketing guide explains how a brand can flourish by utilising customer-specific tactics.
US fintech Allvue names Dan Streetman as its new CEO
Streetman will be tasked with leading the company’s culture, strategy, operations and expansion plans.
Mesh Payments lands $60m in Series C funding
The new money will be used to expand its go-to-market efforts and accelerate product innovation.
New challenger bank in the UK – StreamBank
StreamBank intends to be a partner for property professionals looking for bridging or development finance.
B2C2 names ex-Morgan Stanley exec as new CEO, EMEA
Thomas Restout says he aims to help the firm “accelerate expansion”.
Swiss digital bank Alpian partners Visa for new debit card
Alpian has plans for a full public rollout by the end of this year.
We were all beginners once
Be intentional in finding new voices. And be intentional in elevating them.
Mexican fintech Clip lands $50m credit facility from top banks
The funding will be used to “improve financial access” for Mexican businesses.
ICMA names Georgina Jarratt as head of fintech and digitalisation
Jarratt has 30 years’ worth of experience across financial services, telco and utilities.
Mambu core banking tech underpins new African bank, Carbon Finance
Nigeria’s Carbon Finance is now a full-service bank with pan-African aspirations.
Colombian fintech start-up Plurall bags $20m debt funding
The debt funding will be complemented by a seed equity round that Plurall is currently raising.
India’s RBI gives financial firms deadline to comply with new digital lending rules
The RBI says that the new rules will be applicable to both existing and new customers.
Gen Z investors want more than crypto and meme stocks
The key thing missing from many banking and investment platforms is personalisation.
Banking hubs set to open in 13 locations across UK
The increase in shared banking hubs comes as retail banks continue to pull out of the country’s high streets.
Liberty Bank to launch new digital bank for small businesses next year
The new digital bank for small businesses will operate as a separate entity under Liberty Bank.
UAE’s Ajman Bank to launch Mastercard ‘touch’ card for visually impaired
The card was co-designed by Idemia, an identity technology solutions provider in the physical and digital space.
European Investment Bank appoints new group chief digital officer
In her new role, Christie will lead digital transformation, information and technology services for the bank.
DeFi for the masses — crypto investment platform Solvo readies for launch
Solvo will offer investments, savings, crypto buying and selling as well as a card for payments.
What do BLT and digital identity have in common?
Digital identity should be palatable and accessible for all businesses.
Fintech and its impact on the agricultural sector
Fintech can help connect farmers with finance and boost financial inclusion.
Finland’s Findynet Cooperative nabs €3m grant to build digital ID network
The self-sovereign identity network will ensure interoperability between digital wallets from different vendors.
ING and CCV app turns mobile phones into payment terminals
The app will be tested by Dutch department store HEMA from mid-September in three of its stores.
African challenger Kuda cuts 5% of workforce
Kuda says cuts were made across growth, marketing and product departments in the company.
UBS, Wealthfront nix $1.4bn acquisition deal
Wealthfront CEO David Fortunato says the pair are “continuing to explore ways to work together”.
US fintech Carta snaps up UK counterpart Capdesk
Together, the firms also have plans to expand into new markets such as India and Singapore.
Danish fintech start-up Moneyflow lands €250m in debt financing
Moneyflow says the facility will help accelerate the rollout of its embedded finance services.
Is fraud outpacing fintech?
Financial crime continues to reach new heights, but fintech is leading the counterattack.
White paper: The global fintech landscape – challenges, collaboration, and cloud
InterSystems’ research with the insights of over 500 decision makers within fintech organisations.
Mahalo tapped by Rocky Mountain Credit Union for digital banking upgrade
Mahalo’s banking platform will integrate various customer channels with the credit union’s core.
US fintech start-up Solid lands $63m in Series B funding
The round was led by FTV Capital, with existing investor Headline also participating.
ING to shut down Yolt’s open banking operations
ING says it evaluated all options and concluded it is “not feasible to achieve its ambitions with Yolt”.
Singapore’s GXS Bank launches with savings product for the underbanked
GXS wants to address the pain points of the two in five Singapore residents who are currently underbanked.
New digital bank Trust launches in Singapore
Trust Bank’s shareholders have invested $285 million in the new challenger.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Banco and Stake
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Europe fintech funding round-up: Justhome, Ryft and SageWealth
A fintech funding round-up featuring three start-ups from Europe.
Africa fintech funding round-up: Pezesha, Duplo, SubsBase, Grey and Anchor
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across Africa.
Lessons from a car that won’t unlock
Based on recent experiences, here are some thoughts on what finance can learn from the auto industry.
