Gigs appoints former Stripe exec Rishi Sachdeva as new head of fintech
Sachdeva succeeds Rafael Plantier, who has been promoted to head of go-to-market.
Mobile
CFPB publishes new report highlighting risks related to financial transactions in video games
Americans spent nearly $57bn on gaming hardware, software, and in-game transactions in 2023.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Zeepay, Coadjute, Hello Alice, CertifID and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
US-based NWSB taps Apiture to upgrade digital banking capabilities
The community bank will implement Apiture’s Digital Banking Platform offering alongside a number of other solutions.
Is a phone charging cable the new bank card?
Have smartphones completely replaced the need for physical bank cards?
Mobile banking app for kids and teens, Cashee, to launch in Saudi Arabia
Cashee will provide a free banking app and a prepaid Visa card, issued by Arab National Bank (ANB).
African fintech Union54 launches new social commerce platform ChitChat
ChitChat enables users to make immediate USD payment transfers directly within chat conversations.
IndusInd Bank partners Tappy Technologies and Thales to launch tokenisation solution for wearable payments
The Indus PayWear app will enable the bank’s customers to tokenise their cards for use with wearables.
US start-up Frich Money enters pilot partnership with MSU Federal Credit Union
MSUFCU believes Frich Money can help bridge the “awareness gap” between Gen Z and credit unions.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Tuum, DigiMaaya, Youverify, Trampay and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Lloyds Banking Group partners ApTap for bill management tool
The tool will be integrated into Home Wise by Lloyds Bank and HelloHome by Halifax.
eBook: Beyond the basics – a C-suite checklist for banking security strategy
Explore expert strategies to secure banking apps and get a detailed checklist for bolstering security measures.
Banking Technology Magazine March 2024 issue out now
Cover story: CREATIVE THINKING – How a borefest could lead to the best ideas.
The history of banking technology vs the history of banking experience
Over time, the transactional aspects of banking have been solved, but not the emotional ones.
The convergence of finance and technology in online trading
The seamless fusion of finance and tech to unlock new dimensions of online trading efficiency and intelligence.
Banking Technology Magazine February 2024 issue out now
Cover story: PLANT LIFE – Talking flora and quantum computing.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 1 | The growth of fintech in Africa
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Hangwi Muambadzi, Principal and Head of Africa at CommerzVentures.
Armenia’s Ardshinbank selects ERI’s Olympic Banking System for securities and forex
Ardshinbank will also integrate the vendor’s tech to strengthen its retail mobile app.
PayTech Awards 2024 sponsorship opportunities
Unmissable sponsorship opportunities – digital and physical – at the upcoming PayTech Awards on 28 June.
Join us as a judge for PayTech Awards 2024!
The prestigious PayTech Awards 2024 invites payments professionals to apply to join the esteemed panel of judges.
Gigs appoints Adyen alumni Steven van Bommel as head of finance
The telecom-as-a-service platform has previously tapped talent from Nubank, Klarna and Revolut.
How fintech is expanding the borders of financial inclusion
FinTech Futures takes a look at FS firms that are catering to vulnerable people or people with disabilities.
Millennials and Gen-Z embrace digital banking and “mobile-first” payment mindset. Could that be a problem?
Consumers need to be clear on what constitutes proper – as well as improper – use of mobile banking and payment platforms.
UK digital identity firm Yoti secures £20m in debt funding
The latest funding follows a £10 million investment by Lloyds Banking Group in March 2023.
Redwood Capital Bank selects Apiture to power online and mobile banking
The bank will deploy Apiture’s digital platform to expand beyond branch and telephone-based banking.
2023 Mobile Banking Heists Report
29 malware families targeting 1,800 mobile banking apps – an essential read for those at the forefront of combating threats on the mobile platform.
Boost Bank secures regulatory approval to begin operations in Malaysia
The new digital bank has been formed through a partnership between Malaysian fintech Boost and RHB Banking Group.
Demystify Podcast: Griffin, a brand new UK bank, with David Jarvis, co-founder and CEO
Griffin’s CEO and co-founder, David Jarvis, demystifies the complex layers of the UK challenger bank’s proposition.
Mastercard to launch virtual cards in the Democratic Republic of Congo with Rawbank’s Illicocash
According to IMF figures, only 26% of the active population in the DRC have a bank account.
Indian fintech PhonePe names Ritesh Pai as CEO of international payments
Pai joins PhonePe from TerraPay, where he served as president of product and solutions for three years.
US fintech Talus Pay acquires Jobox and Clarus Merchant Services
Financial terms of both the acquisitions were not disclosed.
Rappi to discontinue RappiCuenta offering in Mexico next month
Users in Mexico have been asked to withdraw all funds before the closing date of 11 February 2024.
HSBC unveils new international payments app Zing in the UK
Zing is a multi-currency app and debit card that UK residents will be able to use in more than 200 countries.
2023: Top five fintech start-ups of the year
Here are five of the top fintech start-up stories from 2023.
BNPL fintech Tabby lands $700m debt facility from JP Morgan
Tabby has also extended its Series D funding round by $50 million to a total of $250 million.
BCFC launches lending app in Bahrain powered by Codebase Technologies and Atyaf eSolutions
The companies first announced their partnership in August 2022.
Award wins signal success for Polish newcomer VeloBank
Poland-based challenger VeloBank won both the Team of the Year and Newcomer Banking Brand at Banking Tech Awards 2023.
UK fintech Pockit names Garreth Griffith as new COO
With a career spanning more than 25 years, Griffith joins Pockit from Habito, where he also served as COO.
US neobank Chime appoints Shara Chang as chief compliance officer
Chang brings 15 years of financial services, fintech and consumer protection experience to her new role.
Saudi BNPL fintech Tamara lands $340m Series C funding at $1bn valuation
Tamara says the Series C is “among the largest investments in a fintech company in the region”.
