FinTech Founders Video: building a versatile team – how to get the best out of your employees
First-hand insights and learnings of fintech founders on how to strategically build a versatile team.
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Report: State of verification and monitoring in the crypto industry
Data-driven study into verification practices among crypto businesses: checks, budgets, pass rates.
US fintech Carta reportedly conducts third round of layoffs this year
The cuts were first reported by Fortune, but the total number of employees impacted is currently unknown.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying embedded banking success with Chris Dean and Chris Tremont
Grasshopper and Treasury Prime are thriving at a time when so many neobanks and BaaS providers are struggling.
RTGS.global signs pilot agreements for settlement service with three new banks
The three banks are Tajikistan-based Alif Bank and Bank Arvand and Montenegro’s Universal Capital Bank.
Report: The state of UX research in financial services
Learn how to create superior financial experiences that foster innovation and customer loyalty.
Landsbankinn partners Meniga to launch open banking-powered PIS and AIS services
The bank claims the new services mark a “significant breakthrough in the realm of open banking within Iceland”.
Join us at our CMO roundtable and Christmas networking party on 5 December
Register now to join our CMO roundtable and Christmas networking party on 5 December in London.
SC Ventures and SBI Holdings to jointly launch digital asset investment firm in UAE
The joint venture will initially receive a $100 million capitalisation from both companies.
Edwina Johnson joins MoneyGram as general manager
Johnson joins MoneyGram from fintech firm Alloy where she worked for over six years.
Unlocking Alpha: how AI is helping investors fine-tune their strategies
FinTech Futures speaks with the founders of 3AI to discuss how AI technology can transform investing strategies.
Trading solutions provider CQG agrees to executive ownership deal
The company’s acquisition by its senior executives is expected to be completed this month.
FinTech Founders Video: building company culture – team building achievements
We explore various aspects of how to build company culture and what can be achieved as a team.
Video: Socure at Money20/20 USA 2023 – Fighting first-party fraud
We chat with Socure’s Johnny Ayers about the launch of the company’s Sigma Identity Fraud solution.
Wise temporarily pauses new business onboarding in Europe
The company says it is “working to resume onboarding businesses in Europe as a priority”.
India’s InCred Finance secures unicorn status with $60m Series D funding
The Series D funding round takes InCred Finance’s valuation up to $1.05 billion.
Canadian Tire reacquires Scotiabank’s 20% stake in its financial services arm in $650m deal
Scotiabank first bought its 20% stake in May 2014 for around $460 million.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: EduFi, Performativ, Due and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 10 November 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Video: Incedo at Money20/20 USA 2023 – Winning in the digital age
We chat with Incedo CEO Nitin Seth about what banks need to do to make the most of their digital investments.
Video: LiveBank at Money20/20 USA 2023 – Bridging the gap between physical and digital banking
We chat with LiveBank about how the firm helps banks provide a branch-like experience through digital channels.
European regulators agree on new rules for SEPA instant payments
The rules state that instant transfers must not cost more than standard services.
FCA calls for “robust frameworks” to detect fraud and support victims
The regulator recently reviewed how firms tackle fraud and handle complaints from customers.
Improving safety in AI
Having regulators test AI before release will ensure a much better understanding of its capabilities.
FinTech Founders Video: building a successful roadmap
Exploring hiring strategies and how to build a successful roadmap for a long-term vision.
Q&A: Nauman Anees, co-founder and CEO of ThinkMarkets, on proprietary technology, expansion and growth vision
The mindset of today’s investors and the importance of maintaining a competitive edge.
Private investment management platform Arch raises $20m Series A
The latest cash injection brings Arch’s total funding to date to over $25 million.
Valley National Bank taps FusionIQ for digital wealth management solution
The bank will deploy FusionIQ’s cloud-native Digital Advice platform.
US business payment platform Bill reportedly closing on $1.95bn deal to acquire Melio
Bloomberg reports that an official announcement regarding the potential acquisition could arrive within a week.
UK challenger Monument Bank completes £40m Series B raise, eyes more funding
Dubai Investments has acquired an additional 7.68% equity stake in the bank.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 20 | SPAC to the future
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Betsy and Daniel Cohen, co-founders of Cohen Circle.
CFPB targets US fintech firms with proposals for increased regulatory scope
The proposals will target 17 companies who control 88% of the market share.
SimCorp in merger with Axioma following Deutsche Börse takeover
SimCorp and Axioma are both subsidiaries of the Deutsche Börse Group.
Tennis with an octopus
If eight balls are being thrown at you where you were meant to get just one, some may get through that shouldn’t.
UK payments app Cardeo to shut down
In an announcement on its website, Cardeo says it failed to secure funding “required to continue as a business”.
N26 to cease operations in Brazil within the next two months
The challenger bank wants to focus its efforts on its “core markets”, namely Germany, France, Spain and Italy.
AI fintech start-up Black Ore launches from stealth with $60m funding
Founded in 2022 and based in Texas, Black Ore offers an AI automation platform for financial services businesses.
Travelex names ex-HSBC exec Jackie Uhi as global retail director
Travelex CCO Cameron Hume is also transitioning into the role of global wholesale director.
The Bank of London names Frankie Woodhead as new chief product officer
Woodhead joins from 10x Banking, where he worked for over five years following a decade-long stint at Barclays.
Customers, employees, shareholders: the laser focus of successful digital transformations
Incorporating a customer lens in your digital transformation can boost both revenue and employee satisfaction.
