France Swave-s hello at UK fintech jobs
Government-backed tech incubator Swave employs seduction techniques.
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Fintech tour Frankfurt: ready for a post-Brexit world?
TechQuartier represents the first effort to help fintechs settle in the city.
TransPecos Bank launches new digital brand, outsources tech to Nymbus
The operations of BankMD will be outsourced to Nymbus via its SmartLaunch platform.
How banks and disruptive fintech start-ups can create new economic models
Start-ups want to create valuable new products cost effectively and in a spirit of openness and mutuality.
New York sues US to halt fintech charters
Another regulator kicks up a fuss over national bank charters.
Ribbit Capital to raise $420m fintech fund
Prior investments include Coinbase, Nubank, Revolut and Robinhood.
State supervisor keeps on fighting against US fintech charter
Conference of State Bank Supervisors will renew its litigation against OCC.
Global Digital Banking Conference – Europe 2018: cash is being murdered
The future of payments gets some attention at RFi Group’s London event.
Interview: Yves Tyrode, BPCE – journey to the centre of tech
Yves Tyrode, chief digital officer at BPCE, is on a mission to deploy a whole new digital strategy.
Mexico’s Fintech Law now published and live
Setting fintech standards for Central and South America.
US blockchain start-ups launch Blockchain Association
The crypto force assembles!
Indian digital lender Kissht brings in $30m funding
The round was led by Vertex Ventures and Sistema Asia Fund.
Sociable payments start-up B-Social boots up in UK
“Avoid those awkward moments with just a few taps.”
UK mobile money manager Zeux thunders into view
The sky parts as a new firm aspires to be a fintech god.
Fintech W.UP gets new president and investor
Former chief digital officer of Finastra will help “international banks get ahead of digital-native rivals”.
A beginner’s guide to developing a successful fintech app
How to avoid the common pitfalls and obstacles in developing a winning fintech application.
Fintech Valley Vizag and Bizofit launch $1m start-up challenge
Roadshows planned in seven cities across the globe.
Abu Dhabi regulator tightens up funding rules
ADGM also teams with Beijing-based firm for Belt and Road initiative.
Bezos and Gates back Wagestream’s £4.5m funding round
Start-up launches “get-paid-as-you-go” service in UK.
Novo business banking launches in US
New bank offers a current account and debit card solutions for start-ups.
Case study: Live Oak Bank and Finxact – riding the second wave
The US, in particular, is in urgent need of new core offerings to support next generation digital banking.
New bank in Morocco opts for Path Solutions’ iMAL core banking system
Start-up Islamic bank Bank Al-Tamweel Wa Al-Inma (BTI Bank) implements new front-to-back office tech.
Australian challenger bank Judo selects Temenos T24 core system
Bank is looking for SME sector success.
Sberbank and 500 Startups unleash Russian fintech accelerator
Each start-up will receive seed investment of up to $145,000.
Monzo to switch off debit card top-ups
UK challenger bank says end date is 2 October 2018.
UK challenger bank Monese eases into $60m funding
Pushing ahead with its mobile banking plans across Europe.
UK savings app Numeos gets FCA seal of approval
Start-up is now regulated by Financial Conduct Authority.
Norway’s Kraft Bank craftily powers up
Sandnes-based bank plans to offer consumer loans and credit.
Greece’s first challenger Praxia picks Temenos T24 core banking system
As it recovers economically, SME lending can add a boost to the country.
Varo Money on course for first US bank licence
Start-up could be first fintech to receive bank charter from OCC.
MoneeMint to become Europe’s first ethical digital bank
Ummah Finance rebrands as MoneeMint to bring “fresh banking experience” to millennials.
UK start-up Tailord to launch fitting fintech products
Will offer a payments ring, online account and cash loading.
Insurtech Sagittae targets risk sharing on blockchain
Dutch firm offers peer-to-peer financial protection.
UK challenger bank Monzo looks for chief risk officer
“We really care about providing a phenomenal experience for our customers.” OK.
Foxconn and friends form $100m VC fund in US
Wisconsin business community gets some love and (more importantly) money.
An overview of neobanks in Latin America
To tackle financial inclusion, LatAm’s banking industry needs to undergo changes and disruption.
Instantor unleashes World Domination Starter Kit for APIs
It isn’t the plan of a Bond villain – it’s for developers and start-ups.
Countingup on the up with £2.3m seed funding
UK-based challenger bank will develop its accounting features.
HSBC preparing challenger bank on the side
A beta version of this new SME bank may come this year.
Jaja Finance launches first product following £7m funding
Making credit cards simple to get.
