Matt Collinge joins start-up Sequence as CTO
UK-based start-up Sequence is “creating a new category of software”.
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Digital asset fintech Zero Hash lands $105m in Series D round
The round saw participation from Bain Capital, NYCA and Point72 Ventures.
Sydney fintech start-up Cape makes tech and product leadership hires
Julian Guppy joins as CTO and Andrew Fanner as chief product and marketing officer (CPMO).
Pan-African Payment and Settlement System goes live
PAPSS will save Africa more than $5 billion in payment transaction costs every year.
United Fintech acquires 25% stake in asset management platform Athena
The multi-stage acquisition deal is the company’s fourth acquisition in 14 months.
Six reasons why landlords should re-evaluate their choice of bank
Banks should be in a strong position to support landlords, but unfortunately, this is rarely the case.
Accrue Savings raises $25m to offer consumers “a responsible purchasing option”
The Series A funding round was led by Tiger Global.
Swiss digital assets bank SEBA raises $120m in Series C funding round
The round was co-led by a consortium of specialised blockchain and fintech investors.
The dying art of arguing
No matter how smart you are, you may be wrong. And having the conversation will always teach you something.
Central Bank of Bahrain and JP Morgan conduct successful digital currency settlement test
The test was facilitated by JP Morgan’s new blockchain-focused business unit Onyx.
Citizens State Bank picks Lendsmart for mortgage solutions upgrade
Lendsmart’s technology digitises up to 70% of lending and home buying processes.
Fintech funding deals globally 3 January – 9 January 2022
Featuring OpenSea, PayFit, Petal, Sygnum and Starling Bank.
UK fintech sees record investment in 2021 following pandemic slump in 2020
Nearly half of all fintech investment in Europe was made in UK, Innovate Finance data shows.
Payroll automation start-up PayFit achieves unicorn status after €254m Series E
The fintech intends to hire 400 new employees across Europe in 2022.
Customers Bank brings digital asset bankers onboard
Investment “signals we are a serious participant in this space”, says CEO.
How will the Green Claims Code affect you as a fintech?
The Green Claims Code legislation aims to eradicate greenwashing once and for all.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Petal, Unibo, & iProov
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, every week.
B2B embedded finance fintech Rupifi raises $25m in Series A round
The fintech says B2B commerce has undergone a digital transformation over the past few years.
NetCents Technology hires Sholeh Atash as COO
NetCents says Atash will have executive oversight to ensure that all key performance metrics are met.
Alternative retirement investment platform Alto raises $40m in Series B
The firm claims more than 15,000 IRA investors with a billion dollars of assets under custody.
Swiss digital asset neobank Sygnum raises $90m in Series B round
“The digital asset economy is rapidly crossing the chasm to mainstream adoption,” says CEO.
Credit building start-up Petal raises $140m in Series D, faces lawsuit
Petal CEO says firm is hiring across the board for more than 100 positions this year.
The heart of the matter: three predictions for 2022
It’s that time of year when crystal ball gazing is de rigueur.
ICYMI funding round-up: Anfin, Cion Digital, D2X, KRM22, & Orenda Finance
Our weekly “In Case You Missed It” funding round-up for you to get the latest funding news.
The focus on ESG: Spotlight on data
As regulatory pressure grows, effective ESG reporting is now essential for businesses across the world.
Colombian BNPL firm Addi raises $200m to support LatAm expansion
Addi CEO Santiago Suarez says: “Business is accelerating a lot faster than expected.”
Paytech Rêv launches X World Wallet “super-app” in US
The X World Wallet is Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay compatible.
Indian paytech Cashfree to double workforce this year
The company plans to have a 950-strong workforce by the end of 2022.
UK paytech CellPoint raises $25m to expand internationally
The investment will also support the platform’s expansion into new market verticals.
From viral fun to financial fraud: How deepfake technology is threatening financial services
As deepfake technology becomes more prolific, the threat posed to financial services is becoming very real.
The great perhaps
This year, we should have the courage to move away from what we’ve always known to really push what is possible.
Spanish neobank Unibo launches to cater for property managers
Unibo raised €500,000 in a seed round in November last year.
Financial wellness and savings app Flamingo launches in Australia
Flamingo aims to help the 31% of Australians who reported being under financial stress.
Fintech predictions for the year ahead
IBM’s Paolo Sironi and Anthony Lipp make three predictions for the financial services industry in 2022.
How US banks can benefit by embracing open banking
President Biden recently announced plans to promote new rules to foster open banking in the US.
The year ahead: Enhanced digitisation and the evolution of payments
Here are five predictions for how payments will continue to evolve in 2022.
How can female leaders in fintech pave the way for the next generation of women?
Fintechs must create road maps for the next generation of women in this industry to follow.
Four fintech trends to watch in 2022 and beyond
The rise of Web3, instant checkout, and embedded finance are just a few reasons 2022 will be a pivotal year for fintech.
2021: Top five new fintechs and neobanks
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top new fintechs and neobanks.
The state of the API economy
The has been a significant shift away from viewing APIs merely as developer-led internal bits of technology.
