IFGS 2023: How crisis creates opportunity for fintechs
Funding Circle CEO Lisa Jacobs and Zopa CEO Jaidev Janardana took to the stage at IFGS 2023 in London.
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US core banking tech provider Corelation signs two new clients in Hawaii
Corelation has signed Hawaii Community FCU and Pearl Hawaii FCU as its new clients.
FinTech Futures is the new home for the Dave & Dharm Demystify podcast
Demystifying the latest trends, technologies and innovations that shape the future of finance.
Illimity Bank and EIB sign €200m agreement to support Italian SMEs
This is the second agreement between the two firms, following the €1 billion funding facilitated in 2021.
Clearstream launches new bank in Luxembourg for institutional fund investors
The new entity, named Clearstream Fund Centre, operates under a Luxembourgian commercial banking licence.
Capital Bank taps Finastra for corporate digital banking platform
The corporate digital banking platform unifies trade, supply chain finance, lending and treasury services.
Credit card start-up Yonder bags £62.5m in equity and debt funding
The fresh funding gives Yonder a post-money valuation of more than £70 million.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying China, CDBCs and cashless with Richard Turrin
Based out of China, Richard Turrin has a ringside seat on how China is transforming into a cashless society.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying BaaS in Europe with Warburg and Vodeno
Warburg’s vision and acquisition strategy and how these are being driven by the seismic changes in financial services.
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.
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: Demystifying BaaS and embedded banking with Michael Zyber and Wojciech Sass
This episode of Demystify Podcast welcomes Michael Zyber, CEO of Metro AG, and Wojciech Sass, co-founder of Vodeno.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying social media in banking with Paula Rothman, Nubank
Paula Rothman, Nubank’s social and content lead, explains how the challenger bank harnesses the power of social media.
Demystify Podcast: Climate Emergency with Gail Bradbrook, Extinction Rebellion
Gail Bradbrook is one of the founders of Extinction Rebellion (XR).
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying ESG and financial services with Shargiil Bashir, FAB
Chief sustainability officer of FAB talks about the critical role of banks in supporting an ESG agenda.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying digital transformation with Joseph Edwin of Bain & Co
Joseph Edwin, one of the OGs of digital transformation, tells us about the recipe for success.
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.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 14 April 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Five of the best fintech career paths, and what you can earn
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
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.
The Banking Scene: Today’s banking challenges and the search for a new ethos
The Banking Scene Conference 2023 Brussels will take place on Tuesday 16 May.
Paynetics lands UK EMI licence from the FCA
Paynetics was previously operating in the UK under the FCA’s Temporary Permission Regime.
Virgin Money partners FNZ to launch new digital investment platform
The new offering will provide Virgin Money customers with three investment funds to choose from.
Digital Currency Monetary Authority launches international CBDC
The Universal Monetary Unit (UMU) is designed to enforce banking regulations.
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PhonePe’s funding spree continues as it raises another $100m
PhonePe has received the new funding from returning investor General Atlantic.
Video: Cognaize on using AI to create actionable intelligence from unstructured data
Cognaize founder Vahe Andonians discusses how AI can help financial services firms get more from their data.
Webinar: How to power risk decisions faster than the competition
Hear from Allica Bank and tbi bank on mitigate risk, grow revenue, and improve the banking experience.
TransPecos Banks launches credit card offering in partnership with E6
The bank has deployed E6’s products to bring card issuing and processing to its customers.
Crypto API provider Wyre names Stephen Cheng as new CEO
Cheng has served as interim CEO for Wyre since January 2023.
US fintech Clear Street bags additional $270m in Series B funding
The new funding takes the firm’s total Series B to $435 million following an initial $165 million raise last year.
eBook: 5 ways intelligent automation can transform your financial services business
Learn how robotic process automation (RPA) and intelligent automation (IA) can transform your organisation.
BNP Paribas deploys Worldline solution to tackle SEPA direct debit fraud
BNP Paribas Cash Management will deploy Worldline’s Account Validation solution.
ClearBank sees income nearly triple to £58m in 2022
UK-based ClearBank is plotting its European expansion and expects to remain profitable through 2023.
Montenegro’s central bank partners Ripple for CBDC pilot
Montenegro joins a list of more than 100 countries piloting a CBDC for various use cases.
FCA orders closure of WealthTek, joint special administrators appointed
The FCA ordered WealthTek to cease all operations last week, citing “serious regulatory and operational issues”.
Societe Generale taps Lemonway for B2B marketplace payment services
The French bank plans to offer payment services for large corporates entering the B2B marketplace arena.
UK payments start-up Ryft secures FCA licence
The company raised £1.5 million in a seed funding round last year.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 7 April 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
IG Group names Adam Wheelwright as new CTO
Wheelwright was previously the CIO of the UK Health Security Agency.
