Regnology in talks to acquire French regtech Invoke
The deal will mark the fifth acquisition by Regnology in less than a year.
Financial Services/Finserv
Become a judge for PayTech Awards USA 2023
Apply to become a judge for the PayTech Awards USA 2023 today!
Digital transformations: is there a glitch in the matrix?
Complex organisational structures can greatly impact the delivery of digital transformation projects.
Ant Group enables Alipay+ mobile wallet integrations in Thailand
The mobile wallets include Alipay HK (Hong Kong SAR), Kakao Pay (South Korea), and Touch ‘n Go eWallet (Malaysia).
Venmo launches account and debit card for teens
The account will be rolled out to select customers in June and will be “widely available” in the coming weeks.
The trust that binds us
What will become of the trust that binds us when people misplace their faith in faceless algorithms?
MultiChoice partners Rapyd to launch new payments platform in Africa
The new platform, called Moment, will offer an expanded payment infrastructure for African businesses.
Mastercard announced as headline partner of Open Banking Expo Canada 2023
Open Banking Expo Canada is taking place in Toronto on 15 June 2023.
Mode Eleven taps Finzly for cloud-based payments platform
Mode Eleven will now be able to facilitate high-value payments on the ACH and Fedwire networks.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 9 | The rise of bank payments
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Ben Morfoot, Director of Product Management at GoCardless.
Cambodia’s Sathapana Bank taps Finbots.ai for enhanced credit risk management
CreditX will enable Sathapana Bank to build “high quality” credit risk scorecards and accelerate client onboarding.
Saudi Arabia’s D360 Bank taps Thunes to power cross-border payments
With the partnership, D360 mobile app users will be able to transfer funds to Europe, US and the Middle East.
Akuvo inks partnerships with seven credit unions in the US
Together, these credit unions serve 747,388 members and represent $20 billion in assets.
Webinar: How banks can strengthen security without compromising on performance
Join FinTech Futures and Cloudflare on 14 June for a lively discussion!
B2B fintech Plastiq files for bankruptcy, enters deal with Priority
The agreement is subject to approval from the Bankruptcy Court, and any better offers Plastiq may receive.
Tackling the triple challenge: digital fatigue, decision fatigue, and scarcity mindset
How to support customers using behavioural science – understanding what influences decision-making.
Crypto app Tap Global appoints David Hunter as chairman
Tap Global aims to reach £4.2 million of revenue by mid-2024.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ballerine, Trébol & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Why is Apple taking a bite out of banking?
For Apple, maybe banking is just another brick in the wall, not the wall itself.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Closing the chasm – the largest work skills gaps are in cybersecurity
Three cybersecurity vacancies here, plus thousands more on FinTech Futures Jobs Board!
US banking tech provider Nymbus bags $70m Series D funding
With the funding, Nymbus plans to expand and advance its core banking system, and diversify its product portfolio.
LatAm fintech start-up Kiwi secures $80m in funding
With the funding, Kiwi plans to introduce new products and reach more customers across US and Latin America.
Swedish fintech Qred lands full banking licence
Qred operates an AI-led financing platform to offer loans, credit cards and factoring for small businesses.
Rammis Bank live with iMAL core banking system from Azentio
Phase one of the implementation project at Rammis Bank was completed in 30 days.
Anne Boden to step down as CEO of Starling Bank
Boden will remain on the board as a non-execu director, with COO John Mountain taking over as interim CEO.
UK challenger bank Atom appoints new chairman, Lee Rochford
He will replace Bridget Rosewell when she steps down in September this year.
New CEO of Pipe builds “fintech dream team”
Pipe makes new hires across technology, innovation, product, risk, and operations.
Embedded payments platform Rize Money acquired by Fifth Third
Fifth Third says embedded payments are “a core component” of its treasury management business.
A radical logical conclusion
If you want to be rescued by the government, then you need to be operating as a public service utility.
US fintech Episode Six secures $48m in Series C funding
The round was led by Avenir, with participation from existing investor Anthos Capital.
OpenFin lands $35m in Series D funding
The funding will be used to accelerate the adoption of OpenFin’s software across the financial services industry.
US LGBTQ+ neobank Daylight to close down
The final day of Daylight’s banking operations will be 30 June.
FinovateSpring 2023: The top trends shaping the future of financial services
This year’s FinovateSpring conference has put digital transformation and innovation at the top of the agenda.
Aviva migrates equity release service from legacy to Phoebus
Aviva will migrate its entire portfolio of 300,000 accounts, equating to £13bn of assets, onto Phoebus’ system.
Payment orchestration platform Paydock raises £25m Series A
Paydock claims its platform “substantially” reduces costs, risks and efforts in a merchant’s payment experience.
Ex-NatWest exec Julie Ashmore joins lendtech Muse Finance as COO
Julie Ashmore moves to Muse Finance from NatWest Rapid Cash where she was CEO.
Meet B4B Payments & Banking Circle at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam!
B4B Payments to showcase innovative payment solutions at Money20/20 Europe on 6-8 June.
Digital banking group Tyme lands $77.8m in pre-Series C funding
Existing investor Tencent also increased its stake to become Tyme’s third-largest stakeholder.
Australian government set to regulate BNPL industry
Australia aims to introduce the final BNPL bill in the parliament by the end of 2023.
Monese to offer “coreless” banking platform through new entity, XYB
XYB is available in the UK and Europe, with plans to also launch in North America and Asia Pacific.
