Wirecard provides paytech to global bank account Denizen
Paytech Wirecard is working with BBVA-backed start-up Denizen on its global bank account.
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Acorns Australia rebrands as Raiz Invest; Westpac and Assembly Payments team up
Acorns Australia, an app that uses small change to invest, has rebranded as Raiz Invest.
Singapore to fast track applications for fintech inventions
Approval can now be granted in as quickly as six months.
Nymbus promises bank digitisation in under 90 days with SmartLaunch
SmartLaunch allows banks to set up a turnkey digital banking solution in as few as 90 days.
Core banking tech vendor Thought Machine goes into administration, restructures
From Thought Machine Ltd to Thought Machine Group Ltd.
Start-up e-Doley Finance takes BGFI Bank to court
Not all bank-fintech collaborations have a happy outcome.
Avaloq takes 10% stake in blockchain firm Metaco
Core banking software vendor Avaloq muscles into blockchain space.
PayTech Awards 2018: tips on how to write a winning entry
The entry deadline is Friday, 4 May.
RBS to launch “beta” of new digital bank in Q3
RBS is building a new digital-only bank.
Regtech start-up ClauseMatch lands £3.6m funding
ClauseMatch raised £3.6 million ($5 million) from Index Ventures and other investors.
Redwood Bank first in UK to put core banking tech on Microsoft Azure cloud
UK’s first 100% “born in the cloud” bank goes on the record about its tech and providers.
Ireland’s central bank to launch fintech innovation hub
News uncorked in a speech in Cork.
Phew, PayTech Awards entry deadline extended!
The final chance to enter is Friday, 4 May 2018.
Homelyfe helps Hoocht hone home insurance
Digital mortgage adviser Hoocht brings on the AI power.
Zafin makes Empire Startups pact for more US banking contacts
Relationship banking solutions provider wants more relationships.
Fintech funding round-up: 18 April 2018
Stars MFS Africa, Tala, Funding Societies and HelloGold.
Plug and Play ADGM finds its way to Abu Dhabi
Middle East welcomes innovation platform.
Stockbroking start-up Freetrade’s beta app goes live
Looks to light up stock market with liveliness and laissez-faire.
Crypto-friendly Arival seeks US banking licence
“God bless me.”
Scale-Ups seeks fintech start-ups
Make a beeline for B-Hive’s innovation platform.
Moneyhub integrates with Monzo and Starling; Yolt reaches customer milestone
Integration galore – it’s all about open banking.
MetLife EMEA calls for insurtech start-ups
Prize is a $100,000 contract to develop and pilot solutions with the insurance firm.
Nigerian lendtech Fint unleashes loan marketplace
Calls itself the nation’s “first loan marketplace”.
Allai allys with Flinks for insurtech and AI
Canadian start-ups combine in clever collaboration.
Three big trends on display at FinovateSpring 2018
FinovateSpring is a little less than a month away.
Startupbootcamp FinTech looks for LatAm loving start-ups
It’s all lovely as all early stage firms from around the world can apply.
Top fintech stories this week – 13 April 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Fintech funding round-up: 12 April 2018
Featuring Intramezzo, Microsoft for Startups, Global Fintech Solutions, Eos Venture Partners and Supply Finance.
UK challenger bank Tandem unveils fixed saver accounts
Now on its second product launch.
Ex-Lending Club boss gets an Upgrade
Renaud Laplanche seeks redemption from Lending Club debacle.
Indian challenger bank Cube preps for launch
Former founder of Citrus Pay in new adventure.
Fintech funding round-up: 10 April 2018
Stars JP Morgan, Access Fintech, SenseTime, Alibaba, Kaleidofin and CloudMargin.
UK challenger bank Countingup officially launches
Offers business current account with accounting and tax software.
HSBC spends $2.3bn on AI and digital innovation
Hey big spender, spend a little time with me.
Coinbase Ventures launched to support crypto start-ups
Coinbase Ventures will be providing financing to promising early stage crypto-focused companies.
State Bank of India keeps faith with UK
Despite Brexit “uncertainty” it has launched its UK subsidiary.
CivilisedBank to reapply for banking licence
“To allow time for further technological development.”
Fintech funding round-up: 6 April 2018
Stars PeerStreet, UK Finance and CardUp.
PayTech Awards 2018: meet the judges
The event is taking place on 13 July in London.
Jio Payments Bank launches in India
A joint venture between Reliance Industries and the State Bank of India.
