Demystify Podcast: Protecting the vulnerable with Dexter Penn, Kalgera
Dexter Penn is the founder of Kalgera, a company using AI to identify and protect the vulnerable from financial harm.
Financial Inclusion
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying fintech in Africa with Benjamin Fernandes, Nala
The story of Benjamin Fernandes, founder of Nala, and his passion for solving problems speak to the incredible story that is fintech in Africa!
Demystify Podcast with Norris Koppel and Atul Choudrie, Monese
In this podcast episode we talk about Monese and what makes it so special and successful.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Next Gate Tech, Hakba and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Is there a future for credit unions and building societies?
With the finite resources of a small bank, credit union or building society, the future could be daunting.
South Africa’s Peach Payments lands $31m Series A funding
With the new investment, Peach Payments plans to expand across new markets in Africa.
How fintech start-ups are driving the ethical finance revolution
FinTech Futures chats with three ethical fintech firms operating in the UK.
Nigeria’s Access Bank partners MFS Africa for outward remittances
The partnership will enable people and businesses in Africa to receive real-time payments from Nigeria.
DMI Finance bags $400m equity funding led by MUFG
Also taking part in the round was existing investor Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.
Dutch challenger Bunq applies for US banking licence
The banking charter from the FDIC would allow the neobank to offer its services across the country.
A tale of two worlds
We have a responsibility as an industry to do more to improve financial security and create a more equal society.
US saving and investing app Acorns acquires UK’s GoHenry
Together, both firms will now serve over 6 million customers globally.
US fintech funding round-up: StellarFi, Stratyfy, Beam and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the US.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 5 | Levelling up UK fintech
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Charlotte Crosswell, chair of the newly formed CFIT.
Pakistan’s latest digital bank HugoBank names Atyab Tahir as CEO
Tahir brings more than 20 years of experience to the newly founded digital bank.
CBDCs – miracle money or new world order?
CBDCs promise much, but their cost when it comes to privacy could be dear.
UK fintech Sibstar launches to help people with dementia manage their spending
Sibstar has launched in the UK in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society and Mastercard.
Indian lendtech Stashfin secures $100m in debt funding
The latest funding follows the company’s $270 million Series C round held in June last year.
Spanish fintech ID Finance lands €30m equity funding
ID Finance claims its fundraise is the biggest received by a Spanish fintech in 2023.
Is Southeast Europe fertile ground for digital banking challengers?
While the popularity of neobanks has surged in Western Europe, the Southeast remains relatively free of competition.
Lebanese start-up Purpl launches digital wallet offering powered by Mambu
The fintech selected banking tech vendor Mambu to power its products last summer.
Al Busairi Bank opts for ICS Banks core banking system
The new microfinance bank will implement the ICS Banks Islamic core banking system from ICSFS.
Vietnamese digital bank TNEX seeks new CEO as Bryan Carroll steps down
Carroll says he will instead take up a position on the company’s board.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 17 March 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Nigerian fintech FairMoney acquires PayForce for undisclosed sum
FairMoney is looking to expand its offering to include features for merchants as well as retail customers.
Scottish challenger for SMEs Alba lands banking licence
The bank has been granted an Authorised with Restrictions (AwR) licence by the UK’s PRA and FCA.
Tintra to set up banking hub in Rwanda for new emerging markets bank
Tintra is in the process of establishing a subsidiary and applying for a licence with the National Bank of Rwanda.
Tintra taps Temenos to power new bank for emerging markets
Tintra plans to link emerging market clients with global financial opportunities.
US fintech lender Fynn nabs $36m in seed and debt funding
With the new funding, Fynn plans to expand across the US and offer its services to more students.
Payroll and benefits start-up Catch shutting down
Accounts will be closed on 6 April 2023, with customers instructed to withdraw all funds before that deadline.
Nubank appoints former Meta crypto head David Marcus to board
Marcus previously spent seven years at Meta and co-created the firm’s cryptocurrency Diem (formerly Libra).
UK lender Abound secures £500m in equity and debt financing
The company plans to grow its loan book and boost its staff headcount.
Africa’s Ecobank Group names Jeremy Awori as CEO
Awori brings more than 25 years of banking industry experience to the leadership role, Ecobank says.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 3 March 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
MFS Africa partners Western Union to broaden financial inclusion
The service will see funds from across the globe move through payment rails operated by MFS Africa.
Tudi taps ThetaRay for transaction monitoring solution
Through the partnership, ThetaRay will provide Tudi its Sonar transaction monitoring solution.
Copal launches Egypt’s first family payments app with Mastercard
Copal aims to provide a “seamless and innovative” cashless payments experience for all family members.
US president Joe Biden nominates former Mastercard CEO to lead World Bank
Ajay Banga has been nominated to lead the World Bank following the resignation of David Malpass.
American Fintech Council appoints Phil Goldfeder as CEO
Goldfeder brings more than two decades of experience working in the private and public sectors.
Buy now, worry about it later: the future of BNPL
Buy now, pay later – is there a more apt fintech application for our times than BNPL?
