Dubai Fintech Summit 2024: How the UAE is fostering fintech innovation
There is a huge sense of urgency, commitment and purpose behind fintech in the UAE.
Financial Inclusion
Reimagining the future of money: freedom-bearing, human-centric
Protecting privacy is critical for digital money and CBDCs in order to obtain public trust.
Digital challenger GoTyme Bank acquires salary lender fintech SAVii
GoTyme Bank’s acquisition claims to serve over 500,000 employees across 150 Philippine enterprises.
The digital transformation divide in Europe’s banking industry
Europe must harness the full potential of the digital revolution for the continent’s unbanked.
Celebrating 25 years of innovation: Banking Tech Awards 2024 nominations now open
Nominations for the Banking Tech Awards 2024 are now officially open to companies worldwide!
Nottingham Building Society taps Nova Credit to expand mortgage range
Nova Credit’s tech enables foreign nationals in the UK to utilise their overseas credit history for mortgages.
State of play: the future of credit
Alternative data sources will be key to ensuring the future of credit is affordable, inclusive, and accessible.
Inclusive instant payment system Higala launches in the Philippines
The new system is powered by the open-source payment platform Mojaloop.
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2024
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2024.
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.
Central Bank of Mauritania partners Giesecke+Devrient for CBDC exploration
G+D will supply the technical support for the initial testing of specific CBDC use cases.
Luxury investments platform Konvi acquires competitors Diversified and Fractible
All investments in Diversified and Fractible will be transferred to Konvi this month.
UK fintech Wagestream bags £17.5m funding to expand its financial benefits offering
The fintech plans to launch a credit-builder card, loans and an AI-powered financial advice coach this year.
Project Nemo launches in the UK to boost disability inclusion in fintech
The initiative aims to arm the fintech sector with the resources and expertise to help build a more inclusive industry.
BharatPe names Nalin Negi as permanent CEO
Negi has acted as BharatPe’s interim CEO since Suhail Sameer’s departure last year.
SC Ventures invests in UK ethical challenger Algbra
As part of the deal, Algbra has also partnered with SC Venture’s climate-focused savings platform, Shoal.
FinTech Founders Video: embracing diversity, equity and inclusion
Three fintech founders discuss the importance of embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in business.
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.
Empower Finance strikes deal to buy Petal with Cashalo acquisition completed
The deal for Petal is expected to close later this quarter for an undisclosed sum.
Hybrid digital challenger Ruya Bank readies for debut in UAE
The challenger’s offering combines both digital Islamic banking services and physical community centres.
CAB Payments to expand into the EEA after securing European PSP licence
CAB Payments Europe has been granted a PSP licence from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).
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.
FinTech Founders Video: retaining female talent and building strategies for success
Three fintech founders discuss how companies can attract and retain the industry’s top female talent.
India’s Electronica Finance Limited lands $48m in Series B round
The round was led by UK-based LeapFrog Investments and supported by Aavishkaar Capital.
Oman Housing Bank selects Temenos for core banking upgrade
The OHB offers government-subsidised housing loans to low and middle income groups.
FinTech Founders Video: guiding growth with coaching, mentoring and sponsoring initiatives
Three industry experts highlight the importance of coaching, mentoring and sponsoring initiatives in fintech.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: ZayZoon, Koin, FacePhi, Belong and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Uzum lands $114m in mix of equity and debt financing, becomes Uzbekistan’s first tech unicorn
Uzum says it will look to raise an additional $200 million in a Series B funding round later this year.
British Business Bank launches new £660m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II
Over £1bn of investment has been facilitated to businesses since the launch of the first NPIF in 2017.
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.
Mobility fintech Moove secures $100m Series B funding
The round has raised the Nigerian fintech’s valuation to $750 million.
Nationwide partners Signly to offer British Sign Language website translation service for deaf customers
Nationwide’s BSL website content is to be provided “in the form of pre-recorded signed videos”.
FinTech Founders Video: tools for personal and professional development
In this episode of the FinTech Founders series, we discover how founders can grow with their companies.
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.
FinTech Founders Video: driving change and empowering women in fintech
Founders from The Heard, ATMO Technologies and the Harrington Starr Group share their thoughts.
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.
Egypt’s Alexbank partners Mastercard to advance payments strategy
The partnership will focus on expanding Alexbank’s acquiring business and credit card base.
Mexico’s Ziff acquires digital lending start-up Arrenda
The acquisition sees Ziff take control of the start-up’s flagship lending platform, Adelanta.
Lloyds Bank backs new £62m community development fund
The Community Investment Enterprise Fund aims to support around 800 small businesses in the UK.
