UK challenger Kroo expands partnership with ClearBank
ClearBank has worked with Kroo since 2019 in its journey towards becoming a fully regulated bank.
Financial Services/Finserv
BNPL firms Zip and Sezzle agree to call off proposed merger agreement
The merger was initially announced earlier this year.
Australia’s ANZ snaps up Suncorp Bank in $3.3bn deal
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott says the acquisition is a “cornerstone investment” for the firm.
Buyer’s guide: How to find the right multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution
Improve security, cut down on fraud, and create the best possible customer experience with the right MFA solution.
Passwordless authentication guide – improve customer experience
Are you still subjecting your customers to passwords or do you have a plan to go passwordless?
Skilling initiatives pivotal for the growth of women nanopreneurs in rural India
Skilling initiatives can bring rural women in India into the financial system.
Case studies: How leading firms accelerated onboarding times by up to 79%
How three companies in the fintech, credit/payments, and healthcare spaces have used Prove’s Pre-Fill onboarding solution.
FinTech Futures Jobs: How to deal with rejection during the job hunt
The process of applying for a job is stressful and often exhausting – but don’t feel disheartened.
US fintech funding round-up: Finalis, Quiltt and Realfinity
A handy Friday funding round-up of US-based fintech start-ups: Finalis, Quiltt and Realfinity.
Europe fintech funding round-up: Quartr, ID-Pal, Oper and Fuell
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around Europe.
How Zolve is helping US immigrants land on their feet
Zolve helps immigrants accelerate their financial health through products that build wealth in the long run.
New paytech Argyle Payments launches in the US
Argyle will support payments for small and midsize merchants in “high-margin” specialty markets.
Banking Technology Magazine July / August 2022 issue out now
Cover story: MAKING THE DREAM WORK – Helping Ukraine in a planet-friendly way.
Financial Stability Board outlines need for international crypto regulation
The FSB is calling for regulation of cryptoasset activities on an international level.
Deutsche Bank partners Abbove for wealth management services in Belgium
Abbove says the partnership marks another step in the wealthtech’s private banking development strategy.
Neobank Kinly taps open finance fintech MX for data aggregation solutions
Kinly says it will leverage clean data and personalised financial alerts from MX to help Black American communities.
Coremont hires Akbar Sheriff as new global COO and partner
Sheriff joins Coremont from State Street, where he held multiple global and regional leadership roles.
A witch hunt after all
Championing diversity and inclusion should be everyone’s responsibility.
Mojaloop: the open source software powering payments for the unbanked
FinTech Futures chats with Kim Walters, who led the building of Mojaloop’s software from the ground up.
Australia’s first Islamic bank receives restricted banking licence
The bank has received a restricted ADI licence from the APRA.
Morocco’s Attijariwafa Bank partners Thunes for cross-border payments
The partnership will enable “nearly 30 million” Moroccan bank account owners to receive remittances.
Crédit Agricole builds its own fintechs
Crédit Agricole launched a start-up studio, La Fabrique, to build its own fintechs and disrupt the sector.
Three things you probably didn’t know about Brazil’s growing fintech sector
Millions of Brazilians can now gain access to a financial system that traditionally excluded them.
Brazilian payments app PicPay to launch crypto exchange and stablecoin
PicPay sees crypto as a way to decentralise payments and other financial services.
Creditas lands $50m Series F extension, acquires Andbank’s Brazilian banking licence
Firm hopes new licence will help diversify its sources of funding and grow its portfolio of credit products.
Asia primed for embedded finance boom
E-commerce firms can use the embedded finance technology to modernise their financial processes.
Klarna lands $800m funding as valuation cut to $6.7bn from $45.6bn last year
The firm says it “has not been immune to the significant downdrafts of fintech stock in public markets”.
Less than two weeks until nomination deadline for Banking Tech Awards 2022
The deadline for nominations for the Banking Tech Awards 2022 is Friday 22 July.
Cross-border salary payments platform Kadmos nets €29m Series A
The new funds will be used to grow its 30-person team and for further product development.
Mambu partners Visa for end-to-end card issuing and processing
The company is developing an integration with Visa DPS.
Why central banks need to engage the private sector on CBDCs
Companies can help policymakers evaluate technology choices and design incentives to foster innovation and competition.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Five reasons you might not be getting a job interview
Here are five strategies to follow to boost your chances of getting a job interview.
ICYMI funding round-up: MarketWolf, Pina, Deshe and Sava
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the world.
Linkbancorp taps Jack Henry for digital banking and lending upgrade
Linkbancorp will look to utilise Jack Henry’s Banno Digital Platform and LoanVantage offerings.
Europe fintech funding round-up: Currensea, Zeed, BKN301 and pfs
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across Europe.
Decarbonising data centres
Many FIs are looking to utilise external data centres to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2022 Winner: Hamilton Reserve Bank – Best Use of Risk, Compliance & Fraud Protection Technology
Hamilton Reserve Bank and authID on the benefits of seamless and secure digital identity assurance.
Wyre partners MoneyGram to allow crypto-to-cash conversion
It’s hoped the integration will address a “major pain point for users” in the crypto ecosystem.
UAE’s YAP secures $41m to support continued expansion
Start-up says the funding will support expansion into Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Ghana and Egypt.
Revolut partners Stripe to accelerate global expansion
Stripe and Revolut will explore opportunities to “deepen” their collaboration.
