What the Fintech? | S.2 Episode 11 | Introducing inclusivity
James Herbert, founder and CEO of Hastee, joins us on this latest episode of the What the Fintech? podcast.
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ICYMI funding round-up: OptioPay, Payslip, Mamo, Telda, StudentFinance, Algbra
An ‘In Case You Missed It’ (ICYMI) list of funding picks.
CleverCards to gain EMI licence via M&A, raises Facebook exec-led €10m round
Gareth Lambe, head of Facebook Ireland, has invested in CleverCards.
BNPL Laybuy raises $27m for UK growth drive
The start-up last raised debt financing in late July 2020.
EML Payments halts trading over Central Bank of Ireland probe
Australian payments firm suspends shares over “significant regulatory concerns”.
Scottish Equity Partners invests in compliance firm FundApps
FundApps says it can “transform” investment management.
Fintech funding deals globally 10-16 May 2021
Featuring Gojek, Ethos, CloudWalk, Yuanbao, and Athena.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 14 May 2021
The FinTech Futures weekly round-up of the industry’s top stories and happenings from across the globe.
ICYMI funding round-up: Mavience, VitraCash, KogoPay & more
We round up another selection of deals you may have missed.
Dear Luc: Should I offer multi-currency accounts to cover post-pandemic travel?
As the world opens up, our writer asks if multi-currency accounts are a necessity, and how to offer them.
Avon Mutual plans 2021 banking licence to serve West of England communities
The start-up bank appointed a new CEO earlier this year.
Swiss challenger CrescoFin gears up for digital banking with Veriff deal
CrescoFin aims to offer a “compelling alternative” to banks.
Video: pick of the week – European regulator in tech selection; new challenger bank in the US
A top pick of stories from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
Amartha, Vivid Money, Expensya & a55 feature in May funding rounds
A clutch of early investment rounds from May you could have missed.
Divide and conquer: how share schemes are telling the story of the UK’s start-ups
Share schemes are both a symptom and a driver of commercial prowess.
Fintech funding deals globally 3-9 May 2021
Featuring Wealthsimple, CollectiveHealth, Bitso, Shift Technology, and Forge Global.
ICYMI funding round-up: Okra, Yatta, Graviti & more
We round up another selection of deals you may have missed.
Bibit.id secures $65m funding to capitalise on Indonesian mutual fund growth
The robo-advisor is focused on Indonesia’s rapidly expanding mutual funds sector.
It’s a matter of comms | Episode 5 | B Corp
This week’s #itsamatterofcomms vlog features Hannah Cox, founder of betternotstop.
Miami neobank Fortú launches with Galileo Financial Technologies
Fortú plans to focus on Latinx communities and their unique needs.
Deutsche Börse and Commerzbank team up to support DLT firm 360X
German giants support illiquid assets investment platform.
Sendit.Money chooses Lerex Technology for prepaid payments tech
Mobile wallet provider picks UK prepaid firm in preparation for launch.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – HSBC, 11Onze, UK fintech funding & more
A top pick of stories from the world of finance and tech in video format, weekly.
Dear Luc: I want to offer Apple Pay, how easy is mobile wallet integration?
This week Luc tackles Apple Pay integration for fintechs looking to level up their payments.
New fintech Wisely Money aims to connect lenders and borrowers
New start-up offers an “all-in-one” app for short term lending.
Clearing start-up Embedded Financial attracts $20m in seed funding
The new firm aims to take a modern approach to clearing.
Mantl closes $40m Series B funding round
The account-opening fintech aims to continue its rapid growth.
Fintech funding deals globally 19-25 April 2021
Featuring Alan, Deel, Chargebee, Classy, and Tamara.
New Swiss fintech Klarpay targets digital entrepreneurs
The start-up aims to bridge the gap between business banking and e-commerce.
11Onze launches Facebook-style private social network
Customers can also access over 200 informational videos via 11Onze TV.
Payhawk closes $20m Series A investment round
The platform has seen rapid growth since its $3.6 million seed round a year ago.
UK fintech industry bounces back with record $2.9bn Q1 investment
2021 starts strong at 153% higher investment than Q4 2020.
Locality Bank picks Nymbus to power new digital-first community bank
The neobank in Florida is launched in response to the “rallying cries” of small businesses.
Fi partners with Federal Bank to launch neobank for millennials
Features include a flexible deposit product and rewards for saving money.
ICYMI funding round-up: Percent, Till Financial, Plooto, Nelo & more
More weekly funding deals which may have flown under your radar.
Deel hits unicorn status with $156m Series C funding round
The global payroll solution is now valued at $1.25 billion.
Currencycloud moves into Asia-Pacific with new Singapore office
Currencycloud’s Asia-Pacific transactions trebled last year.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Santander, Starling & more
A top pick of stories from the world of finance and tech in video format, weekly.
Welcome Tech raises $35m in Series B funding round
The money will go towards expanding Welcome Tech’s portfolio of financial services.
It’s a matter of comms | Episode 4 | Funding
This week’s #itsamatterofcomms vlog features Hannah Forbes, founder of The Funding Crowd.
