Digitising mutuals: how building societies can use next-generation tech to transform the member experience
BPaaS technology can help building societies digitise while maintaining and even strengthening their core values.
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October 2024: Top five M&A deals of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top M&A deals in October.
First Carolina Bank snaps up BM Technologies for $67m
Following the deal, BMTX will retain its name and will be led by current president and CTO Jamie Donahue.
Canada’s Central 1 announces plans to wind down its digital banking business
The company says it will transition its digital banking clients “to one or more alternative digital banking providers”.
Embedded finance provider Solaris embarks on “new chapter of transformation”, says CEO
CEO Carsten Höltkemeyer says BaaS provider Solaris is “at a pivotal moment”.
Zenus Bank launches global BaaS offering following Tuum tech integration
Zenus Bank says it has integrated Tuum’s Accounts and Payments modules into its tech ecosystem.
UK fintech infrastructure platform Manigo snapped up by Invex Ventures
The acquisition comes after Manigo entered administration last month.
BaaS is dead, long live BaaS 2.0
As the sector evolves away from the wild west of BaaS 1.0, it can enter its more responsible era.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 11 October 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Monese, TSB Bank, Temenos and more.
Banking Technology Magazine October 2024 issue out now
Cover story: QUANTUM LEAP OF FAITH – Preparing for the advent of Q-Day.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 4 October 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Starling Bank, Fiserv, HSBC, Monese and more.
HSBC reportedly writes off remaining $5.8m stake in UK fintech Monese
HSBC invested $35 million in Monese just two years ago.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 27 September 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes BNP Paribas, Visa, Solaris and more.
September 2024: Top five new launches of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new product launches in September.
Solaris to “discontinue major parts” of EMI business
Solaris says the move “regrettably will bring redundancies across the EMI team”.
Fibabanka debuts first BaaS platform in Türkiye with GetirFinans
GetirFinans will offer a range of banking services powered by Fibabanka’s digital infrastructure.
Five Star Bank to begin “orderly wind down” of BaaS offerings
Five Star Bank is looking to prioritise the growth of its core community banking franchise.
Multi-banking: convenience or chaos?
The direction of travel is clear – we are all going to be increasingly multi-banked. But is that a good thing?
State of play: US fintech
Despite a decline in global funding rounds, it was evident at FinovateFall that US fintech continues to thrive.
Don’t believe the hype: how transparent is your core?
In a world that is increasingly open tech vendors need to increase their transparency too.
Video: Highlights from FinTech Futures’ Banking Tech Insights panel and networking event
Watch our highlights video from the FinTech Futures Banking Tech Insights event on 11 July.
Malta’s Papaya promotes Igor Tsybolyuk to CEO
Tsybolyuk has served as Papaya’s chief operating officer since June 2022.
Unit secures new embedded finance partnerships with Vantage Bank and Lincoln Savings Bank
The two new deals come just months after Unit revealed it was cutting 15% of its workforce.
Bitpanda selects Solaris KYC solution for onboarding in Germany
Bankident will “enable our customers to start trading within minutes”, says Bitpanda’s Maik Brodowski.
Texas-based TransPecos Banks selects Oscilar’s risk management tech for BaaS compliance
Oscilar has been tapped by the bank for its AI-driven AML Risk Platform solution.
Stripe selects Newline by Fifth Third Bank to expand its embedded financial services offering
Newline enables companies to launch payment and deposit solutions directly with Fifth Third Bank.
July 2024: Top five M&A deals of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top M&A deals in July.
UK embedded finance provider Weavr lands EMI licence in Malta
Weavr aims to leverage the licence to deliver “the most comprehensive domiciled IBAN offering in Europe”.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 26 July 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Revolut, UniCredit, Modulr and more.
UniCredit set to acquire Aion Bank and BaaS provider Vodeno for €370 million
The deal includes the entire share capital of both companies and is expected to close in Q4 2024.
FCA lifts partner onboarding restrictions on UK fintech Modulr
Modulr can now resume onboarding A&D partners but must inform the FCA when doing so.
Video: Griffin at Money20/20 Europe – From licence to longevity
Griffin CEO David Jarvis discusses the bank’s licensing journey and what’s next in store.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 11 | Banking Tech Awards 25th anniversary special with Monument
In this podcast episode, we chat with Sudip Dasgupta, CTO at Monument Bank and Banking Tech Awards judge.
Last chance to register for Banking Tech Insights on 11 July in London
Join us on 11 July for an exclusive half-day event around building a modern tech stack at financial institutions.
US FDIC issues consent order to Thread Bank
The consent order, effective 21 May, mandates Thread Bank to enhance its oversight of its BaaS programme.
Video: Fintech insights – the evolving embedded finance and BaaS landscape
Financial services professionals discuss what’s next for embedded finance and BaaS.
June 2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top fintech partnership stories of the month.
BaaS fintech Unit to reduce workforce by 15%
The cuts are in response to “slower than expected revenue growth”.
US Federal Reserve Board issues cease and desist order against Evolve Bank
The bank is alleged to have “engaged in unsafe and unsound banking practices”.
Starling Bank reports 50% revenue rise in third year of profitability
The performance comes ahead of Raman Bhatia’s instalment as group CEO this summer.
