Partnerships to drive industry forward in post-COVID world
The coronavirus pandemic has caused immediate changes to the financial services industry.
Start-up
Ask the expert: to outsource lead generation or not – that’s the question!
If you are a fintech undertaking lead generation for the first time, where do you start?
Thai payments start-up Digio raises $4 million in Series B funding
The round featured Thailand’s interbank payments provider.
Payments start-up Banked raises £2.3m in seed funding
Real-time payments firm aims to challenge incumbent dominance.
US challenger Bambu picks FIS Modern Banking Platform
Tennessee-based challenger bank plans to target the underbanked.
Ask the expert: how can I get to grips with the complexities of the financial services industry?
Key players, party models, easy ways to begin building relationships, and tips for establishing partnerships.
Tech for good
Highlighting how tech companies have come to the rescue during the COVID-19 crisis.
Google plans debit card launch in the US
Google is preparing to launch an Apple Card rival soon.
Why the virus that stopped the world, opens a door for tech start-ups
During these difficult times the survival of many companies will depend on their ability to adjust to a new reality.
Wirecard signs payments processing partnership with Visa
The two firms will work on Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program in the Middle East.
Explained: Protecting your ideas
Does your fintech need a patent? Does your invention need protection, or will you need something else?
Airwallex raises $160m in Series D funding to fuel global expansion
Payment unicorn plans acquisitions, partner programmes, and more.
All things equal
Understanding where the industry stands at present in terms of the gender gap is essential to trying to address it.
Ask the expert: how can I create a positive culture for my fintech?
Exploring ways to identify, secure, retain and develop the right talent for your business.
UK fintech Phos raises €1.3m
The round was led by New Vision 3, an early-stage VC based in Bulgaria.
Cultivate investor platform aims for Silicon Valley in Europe
The new platform founded has been created by venture firm Blossom Capital.
Banking Technology April 2020 issue out now
All things equal: Closing the gender gap in fintech.
Privitar raises $80m in Series C featuring ABN Amro
The latest funding round brings London-based Privitar’s total raised up to $143 million.
KBC spins out wealthtech business into new start-up ‘everyoneINVESTED’
The start-up will focus on B2B services to help firms attract younger investors.
How banks’ platform strategies are shaking up the fintech industry
A shift to the digital landscape has not been plain sailing for financial institutions
InvestSuite raises €2m in extended seed funding
The Belgian firm will put the money towards a global expansion.
Icelandic challenger bank Indó prepares for launch
The prospective first digital bank in the country is seeking a licence.
Ask the expert: how can I create a winning investment strategy?
Now could actually be a good time to for fintechs to accelerate their investment efforts. Let me explain why and how.
Tink completes €15.5m acquisition of Eurobits
The move is part of Tink’s growth strategy for 2020 and beyond.
Fintech powerhouse: Understanding the rise of Singapore
Singapore has emerged as a global magnet for fintech entrepreneurs.
Canadian financial planner Finally to launch in May
“People don’t want to tell strangers how bad they’re doing with their finances,” says founder.
Brex acquires trio of San Francisco start-ups
Neji, Landria, and Compose Labs all brought under the Brex umbrella
Ask the expert: what can I do to ensure my fintech is protected during these challenging times?
As a growing a fintech, you’ve worked hard to get to where you are. You mustn’t let momentum slow.
Budget 2020: What’s the fintech impact?
FinTech Futures picks out the fintech tidbits in this week’s announcement.
Rizq launches in UK as Sharia-compliant challenger bank
Rizq plans to benchmark itself as close as possible to existing challengers.
A look beyond the big numbers
The devil is often in the detail.
Leap Finance raises $5.5m to help finance Indian students abroad
Start-up wants to change the way students are given credit.
PFM app Bean shuts down 15 months after BGL Group acquisition
Bean no longer accepting new sign-ups and set to close later this month.
Banking Technology March 2020 issue out now
Keep calm and carry on: Where does COVID-19 leave the Chinese fintech market?
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 06 March 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Is the future of banking not open but closed?
Europe and USA have to create their own ecosystems to compete with the East.
How AWSM Bank plans to turn teenage financial literacy into a reality
The neobank is “very close” to its Q2 launch this year.
Ask the expert: why do fintechs fail, and how can I improve my company’s chances of success?
Looking at the basic elements for success for any fintech – and indeed, for any start-up or high-growth business.
Public.com raises $15m with help of Will Smith and JJ Watt
The trading app is focused around making investing ‘social’.
South African fintech Jumo raises $55m to fuel geographic expansion
Jumo plans to break into both Cote d’Ivoire and India in 2020.
