New neobank designed exclusively for women of colour launching in 2022
GoWomen says it will provide banking services and financial awareness and wellness products.
Innovation
The rise of carbon-centric super apps
Looking to the future, increasing climate change could see the emergence of carbon-centric super apps.
The Bank of London launches in UK with $1.1bn valuation
The company received its first bank licence as the sixth principal clearing bank of the UK.
New neobank Migom provides unbanked entrepreneurs essential banking services
The digital bank also provides crypto capabilities, including instant crypto transfers.
In your own time
If you think you can dictate timings for the business you are in, think again.
New e-money fintech Twig launches in UK
Twig customers can turn their unwanted possessions into cash.
Interac selects Microsoft Azure as part of hybrid cloud strategy
The payments processor has seen a sharp increase in volumes in the last 18 months.
Landsbankinn prepares for PSD2 with Salt Edge
Iceland’s largest bank will utilise Salt Edge’s international experience and compliance solution.
Unit adds cross-border payments capabilities with Currencycloud
Tie-up expands capabilities for the US customers of Unit’s Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform.
Want to be a hidden challenger and accelerate fintech partnerships?
Exploring how new models of bank-fintech partnerships spell quick revenue for incumbent banks.
What is the next stage of open banking and how do we get there?
While many people speculate on the future of open banking, let’s look at where the industry is going next.
TSB to close 70 branches across UK as digital-first banking becomes norm
Over 90% of customer transactions are now carried out digitally, the bank says.
Telecoms finance firm Lenderwize completes €100m Series E1 round
International expansion is planned for the niche London-based fintech.
BNP Paribas partners European paytech SIA to launch branded corporate cards
“The payment card market is undergoing a huge transformation,” says BNP’s head of cards.
TruePay raises $32m in one of the largest Series A rounds in Brazil
The B2B BNPL fintech says it will invest in team and product development.
Tinkoff adds to business ecosystem with Jump.Finance
Russian bank buys controlling stake in self-employed contractor payment automation software specialist.
Flinks and National Bank of Canada launch open banking solution
The launch comes amid frustration at the slow pace of open banking in Canada.
State of play: central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
CBDCs must have interoperability at their core if they are to be adopted at mass scale.
Worldline provides authentication for Austria’s emerging digital ID solution
The provider is working with longstanding customer PSA Payment Services Austria.
FinTech Futures Reports Calendar 2022
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Revolut buys SME hospitality ePOS software provider Nobly POS
Nobly POS software will be integrated with Revolut payment offerings internationally.
Saigon Commercial Bank to revamp cards offering with BPC
The project is partly driven by predicted strong growth in mobile transactions in Vietnam.
SME neobank Open launches new embedded finance platform Zwitch
Open says Zwitch has already helped 10 start-ups embed financial services.
Mastercard acquires Latin American Start Path protégé Arcus
The payments specialist will aid introduction of Mastercard Bill Pay to Latin America.
Indian government takes next step in banning cryptocurrencies
Scheduling of bill points to government’s stance despite speculation over rethink.
Open Banking Exchange Asia formed to further open banking in APAC region
Open Banking Exchange is teaming up with Brankas to provide expertise and collaboration.
BNPL start-up Pace raises $40m in pan-Asian Series A
The Singapore-based company has plans for international expansion.
Inequality, climate change and economic recovery: how can Africa overcome this triple threat?
Banks should look to make commitments around sustainable finance to drive much-needed change.
Q&A: ServiceNow on how banks can stay competitive through digital transformation
Helping banks to evolve dramatically, quickly, and with flexibility and resiliency built in.
ICYMI funding round-up: Pomelo Pay, Nudge, Recordent, fintus, EarlyBird, WLTH, and Basiq
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) funding round-up for you to get the latest fintech funding news.
National Bank of Kuwait unveils country’s first digital bank
Weyay is in beta mode and will target the country’s large youth market.
Nordea picks Temenos’ Multifonds for Luxembourg investor servicing activities
The cloud-based implementation will replace multiple on-premise systems.
Congratulations to this year’s Banking Tech Awards winners!
The ceremony took place on 24 November at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
Payhawk raises $112m in second largest B2B Series B in CEE
Funding round takes payments and expenses solution provider to $570m valuation.
FairXchange marks United Fintech’s third acquisition in its first year
London company completes busy first 12 months as it builds a capital markets solutions business.
Tax automation firm Fonoa raises $25m for international expansion
The Dublin-based company will use the funding to extend country coverage and headcount.
ECB report finds banks failing to meet climate risk goals
The study looks at 112 banks, with €24 trillion of combined assets.
What happens next?
The deal is: you can moan and rant and vent as much as you want. Provided you do something next.
Israeli blockchain firm StarkWare raises $50m in Series C round
Company aims to increase blockchain bandwidth to scale technology for mass use.
South African e-payments platform Ozow lands $48m in Series B funding
The paytech says cash will help deepen financial inclusion on the African continent.
