2024: Top five fintech M&A deals of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions of 2024.
Financial Services/Finserv
News, intelligence and resources on the global fintech industry including topics such as financial services/finserv.
2024: Top five new launch stories of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new launch stories of 2024.
2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top partnership stories of the year.
2024: Top five payments stories of the year
FinTech Futures reviews some of the year’s top advancements and stories in payments.
Gesa Credit Union and Nymbus launch ValorFI Heroes, a digital banking platform for US veterans and first responders
The platform comprises current and savings accounts, with a charitable function powered by Spiral.
Fiserv snaps up Canadian EWA fintech Payfare in $147m deal
The purchase price reflects a 90% premium over Payfare’s closing share price on 20 December.
Funding Circle names Ken Stannard as non-executive director and chair designate
Stannard succeeds Andrew Learoyd, who has served as chair of Funding Circle since May 2016.
CFPB sues Zelle operator and major banks for “widespread fraud” on payment network
The lawsuit comes as the CFPB advances its agenda before its anticipated overhaul by the Trump administration.
B2B embedded finance platform Toqio appoints VP of technology
VP of technology, Yan Rocubert Paredes, joins Toqio in its home market of Spain.
SecuritEase snaps up Tiara Fintech Solutions to fuel UK expansion
The undisclosed deal includes Tiara, a CGT calculation engine and tax reporting system launched in 2021.
Chargeback fintech Justt lands $30m Series C led by Zeev Ventures
The funds have been allocated to support Justt’s expansion into LATAM and APAC.
UK paytech Thredd makes three senior appointments for product and APAC expansion
The hires include a new SVP of platform, VP of account management APAC, and VP of credit.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 20 December 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes FIS, Tyme Group, Affirm and more.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Sourcefin, Volume, Leap Financial, and Juicyway
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
US fintech Chime reportedly submits confidential filing for potential 2025 IPO
Bloomberg reports that Chime is targeting 2025 for its public debut, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Kobble debuts new embedded finance platform in Australia
Kobble operates as part of the Fincraft Group, which also comprises Yondr Money and Shouta.
2024 in review: the key fintech trends of the year
FinTech Futures reflects on the key trends and developments that shaped the fintech sector in 2024.
SEB Embedded teams up with Enfuce and Humla to launch Hemköp Matkonto card in Sweden
The card leverages Enfuce’s cloud-based payments infrastructure and SEB Embedded’s BaaS platform.
Singapore’s Funding Societies lands $25m investment from Cool Japan Fund
Funding Societies intends to use the funding to “deepen its core business in SME financing”.
The invisible drain: Why global payments cost more than you think
Building payment infrastructures that turn traditional friction points into strategic advantages.
UK fintech Delio names new chair and outlines 2025 strategy
Meyerowitz Singh currently serves as an NED at Platform One and a board member of Engage Smarter AI.
The Tipton and Coseley Building Society taps Mast to power mortgage operations
The Tipton, which lent £116 million in mortgages last year, will use the platform to modernise its mortgage processes.
US embedded finance fintech Parafin secures $100m in Series C funding round
Parafin’s $100 million Series C was raised at a $750 million valuation.
Morgan Stanley taps Wise for corporate cross-border settlements
Morgan Stanley can now offer its corporate clients instant cross-border settlements through Wise Platform.
The regulatory winds, they are not a-changin’
The regulatory shift globally has been towards standards, protocols and end-to-end predictability.
Webinar | 11 February 2025 | Real-time payment processing: beyond traditional banking
Join us for an insightful session on how enterprises can revolutionise their global payment operations.
Chorley Building Society in front-to-back office tech overhaul with TCS
Chorley Building Society will implement the TCS Bancs core banking system.
A bowl of cards
In the US, contactless payments continue to feel like a luxury or an exception rather than the default.
The What the FinTech? podcast | Season five’s jailed buzzwords
We run down all the buzzwords our podcast guests wanted gone from the industry this year.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 24 | 2024 in review and predictions for 2025
Guests Dave Wallace and Dharmesh Mistry take a look back over the year in fintech and discuss what 2025 might bring.
Neonomics files complaint to Norway’s competition authority over alleged “anti-competitive practices” in country’s payments market
Neonomics says it is calling on the Norwegian Competition Authority to “conduct a thorough investigation”.
Penetration testing – a critical component of financial cybersecurity in 2025
Cybercrime is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with financial institutions increasingly in the crosshairs due to their wealth of sensitive information. To combat this growing threat, financial entities must stay one step ahead by identifying vulnerabilities before attackers do. This is where penetration testing plays a vital role. It simulates real-world attacks to expose weaknesses […]
AHAM Capital taps Temenos for Multifonds Global Accounting solution
AHAM Capital will utilise Temenos’ tech to modernise its fund accounting platform.
US fintech Current bags $200m in fresh funding
The company says the new funding will help “accelerate growth and fast-track profitability in 2025”.
Tyme Group achieves unicorn status with $250m Series D led by Nubank
Brazilian challenger Nubank contributed $150 million to the funding round.
Canadian fintech Paystone acquires Ackroo for $21m
Based in Ontario, Paystone provides services for loyalty programmes, payment processing, and gift cards.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the evolution of Monument with Steve Britain
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Steve Britain, CEO of Monument Technology.
Finova names Paraag Davé as CEO and Rowan Clayton as new CPO
Finova was acquired by Bain Capital Tech Opportunities (BCTO) in August.
US BNPL fintech Affirm secures $4bn capital partnership with Sixth Street
The deal is the largest capital commitment Affirm has secured to date.
The DORA effect: building a strong Digital Operational Resilience Act foundation
Learn how to meet, maintain, and prove compliance with the arrival of DORA.
