Paving the way for the open finance revolution
There are still significant obstacles hindering widespread open banking implementation.
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Banking Technology November 2021 issue out now
Cover story: game changer – how banks can adopt the metaverse.
PayTech Awards 2022 now open for nominations
Nominations close 11 March 2022, with winners revealed at a ceremony on 1 July 2022.
Joshua Barraclough moves from JP Morgan to crypto trading platform Bitpanda
The new recruit takes the CEO role at Bitpanda’s crypto exchange, Bitpanda Pro.
Sri Lanka rolls out new digital payment solution LANKAQR
Central bank-backed scheme facilitates digital payments to merchants and service providers using QR codes.
US immigrant services neobank Zolve gains $40m Series A funding
The funding round takes the 10-month-old company’s valuation to $210 million.
Brazilian cross-border payments firm Ebanx acquires B2B fintech Juno
Ebanx CEO says acquisition will broaden access to the “very best payment solutions”.
New UK fintech Cleva launches money management platform for carers
Carers can make purchases using a Mastercard-enabled card from selected digital wallets.
How Danske Bank had to change to support start-ups
A look at how Danske Bank changed how they did business to support start-ups.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three really great jobs to apply for this week
Exciting vacancies at OakNorth, Deloitte and Oracle. Apply today!
Visa invests in fintech start-up Deserve to drive adoption of crypto-powered cards
The investment expands a partnership that began under Visa’s Fintech Fast Track programme.
ICYMI funding round-up: Chip, Multiverse Computing, Kevin, APLYiD & more
Another collection of funding rounds and raises from all over the world you might have missed.
Mortgage fintech Maxwell closes $52.5m funding round
The start-up supports small and medium-sized local lenders in the US.
Mastercard partners digital asset platform Bakkt to offer ‘Crypto-as-a-Service’
Partnership forms part of Mastercard’s broader crypto strategy.
Banking for mental health
For traditional banks, there is clearly more that can be done to help those suffering from mental health issues.
Incumbents vs fintechs: harnessing the power of digital technology
Digital technology is driving change in every major industry in our economy, and especially in finance.
Indian tax fintech Clear secures $75m to capitalise on country’s digitisation
The e-filing company will also broaden its offering to people and businesses.
Groww valued at $3bn following $251m Series E round
Groww will use the cash to expand its reach into underserved parts of India.
Nigerian central bank launches eNaira CBDC
Central bank claims CBDC will boost financial inclusion in the continent’s most populous nation.
Does the fintech industry have a drinking problem?
To create an inclusive workplace, you should cater to the needs of all employees.
Live now, pay later
I’d love to see the excitement caused by BNPL stretch to areas where lending is desperately needed.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2022 – call for judges
An unrivalled opportunity to be on the forefront of fintech and banking tech innovation and gain exclusive insights.
Digital savings platform Chip adds FSCS protection with ClearBank partnership
Chip savings accounts are now covered by FSCS on deposits up to £85,000.
New FinTech Futures Report: Creating financial inclusivity in a digital-first future
A deep-dive report into the industry, focusing on the emerging need for financial inclusivity.
LatAm fintech Pomelo raises $35m in Series A round led by Tiger Global
Fintech claims raise is “one of the largest Series A investment rounds in the history of Latin America”.
Nymbus to power core banking at US community lender PeoplesBank
Both parties have expanded a partnership following the launch of a digital bank last year.
Indonesia’s Bank INA taps Mambu for cloud banking services
The bank says its pivot to digital will allow it to cater to the underserved and unbanked.
AmEx and Goldman Sachs partner to deliver cloud-based corporate payments platform
The platform will support multiple payment options and offer data and analytics dashboards.
Brazilian paytech Hash raises $40m in Series C round
Cash will be used to fuel growth and bring in new tech team hires.
Stripe acquires Indian accounting software firm Recko
The acquisition reflects a broader investment strategy in India, the fintech says.
Updraft secures £72m investment in NatWest-led funding round
The financial wellness platform hopes to wean users away from high-interest borrowing.
UK neolender Proportunity raises £105m to expand workforce and boost loans
The ‘proptech’ utilises machine learning to reduce lending risk.
FCA launches education campaign targeting inexperienced investors
InvestSmart aims to address new investors driven by competition and influenced by hype.
Primer reaches $425m valuation following $50m Series B round
CEO Paul Anthony says funds will “supercharge” the company’s next phase of growth.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three really great jobs to apply for this week
Exciting vacancies at OakNorth, Finastra and Oracle. Apply today!
Neobank FIBR launches to support European SMEs via local lenders
The BaaS firm aims to support post-pandemic growth through nurturing SMEs.
UK neobank Zopa raises $300m to fuel next phase of growth
The lending-focused challenger secured a UK banking licence last year.
Indian fintech start-up CRED secures $251m Series E funding
Fintech aims to incentivise members to pay credit card bills on time.
Deel hits $5.5bn valuation following $425m Series D round
Deel reports more than 4,500 customers worldwide in over 150 countries.
ServiceNow & Accenture white paper: How digitisation is driving bank M&A and improving performance
Find out how digitising operations can bring enormous efficiencies.
