FinTech Founders Video: evolution of industry compliance
Fintech founders discuss a decade of shifting perspectives and practices.
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Revolut launches bond investing in partnership with UAE’s GTN
Bonds join Revolut’s investment offering of ETFs, and US and EEA shares.
Abacus Group acquires Tribeca Technology Group to strengthen UK presence
The acquisition follows Abacus’ GoVanguard purchase last year.
Finbourne lands £55m Series B from Highland Europe and AXA Venture Partners
The funds are to be put to scaling the firm in APAC, US and Europe.
FinTech Founders Video: recognising the need and maximising the potential
Four fintech founders recount their start-up journey.
Bill Huffman named new CEO at US asset manager Nuveen
Huffman succeeds Jose Minaya, who held the position for over four years.
Koilink Technologies to launch equities trading app in Q4
The start-up has also confirmed its intended stock market debut on the Chicago Board Options Exchange.
Former HSBC exec Roz Smith named as new COO of Broadridge International
Before joining Broadridge, Smith spent 18 years in various leadership roles at HSBC.
TXSE Group poised to challenge New York exchanges’ dominance with Texas Stock Exchange launch
TXSE plans to submit a registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission later this year.
FinTech Founders Video: overcoming obstacles on the path to success
This FinTech Founders video discusses the tools and techniques to overcome the challenges of launching a start-up.
Turkey’s Papara taps DriveWealth for fractional investing solution
Papara will leverage DriveWealth’s Brokerage-as-a-Service tech to launch a new US stock investment product.
Data unleashed – five ways COOs can equip their businesses to win the data race
As advances in AI open a new frontier for the investment industry, explore how COOs can capitalise on the advantages technology has to offer.
Millennial wealth building platform Belong launches in the UK
The start-up launches with stocks and shares ISAs, GIAs, and a five-year amortising “Boost” loan option.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 31 May 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes HSBC, XYB, ABN Amro and more.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Landytech, Frich Money, Swiipr and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
May 2024: Top five new fintech launches of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new launches during May.
Intelligent Money enters administration with key assets sold to digital savings platform Quai
Richard Heis and Edward Boyle of Interpath Advisory were appointed as joint administrators on 28 May.
FinTech Founders Video: start-up journey reflections and key advice for aspiring founders
Four fintech founders reflect on their start-up journeys and give their key takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs.
May 2024: Top five M&A deals of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top M&A deals in May.
Germany’s Universal Investment names John Burns as new group CTO
Burns previously served as the global head of technology and operations at DWS Group for over seven years.
Stephen Bird to exit Abrdn after four years as group CEO
Jason Windsor, who joined Abrdn last year as group CFO, is to step in as interim group CEO.
FE fundinfo snaps up wealth management fintech Dericon
The deal marks FE fundinfo’s seventh acquisition in three years.
FinTech Founders Video: taking a start-up idea from inception to reality
Four founders explain how they made their fintech start-up ideas a reality.
EFG Hermes snaps up minority stake in AI digital wealth manager Kenzi Wealth
EFG Hermes has also signed an MoU with Kenzi to enhance its EFG Hermes One trading platform.
Demystify Podcast: The growth of fintech in the UAE – Dubai Fintech Summit special
Dave and Dharm speak with four financial services leaders at this year’s Dubai Fintech Summit.
Alpian’s $83m Series C round sees Intesa Sanpaolo’s Fideuram become majority shareholder
Fideuram first made a $20 million investment in Alpian back in 2022.
Real estate investment management start-up Agora lands $34m Series B
Agora will use the funding to “accelerate its expansion efforts” and further develop its product offerings.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ekko, Layer, MNZL, Panax and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Founders Video: essential traits for a successful founding team
Four fintech founders discuss the essential traits that can help founding teams fly.
Broadridge acquires Securities Industry Services business from Kyndryl
Kyndryl will provide the SIS business operated under Broadridge Canada with managed services.
Adam Dodds to step down as CEO of stock trading app Freetrade
Freetrade COO and co-founder Viktor Nebehaj is poised to assume the CEO role moving forward.
Wealthtech start-up FutureMoney launches tax-advantaged investing platform
FutureMoney’s flagship offering is its tax-advantaged Junior Roth IRA account, which leverages 529 plans.
Singapore’s Linnovate Partners bags $40m funding from SeaTown Holdings
Linnovate offers asset servicing and fund administration solutions for the investment industry.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fundcraft, Volta, Swypex, SAVR and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Nepsis brings Amanda Butler in-house as first CTO
Butler has served as an outsourced consultant for Nepsis for over a decade.
CIBC Mellon taps Duco for AI-powered data automation tech
The firm will leverage Duco’s tech to “manage data effectively while reducing operational risk”.
Globacap hires WealthKernel’s Brian Schwieger as new chairman
Schwieger also currently serves as the chair of the board and non-executive director of WealthKernel.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Backflip, Ansa, Salmon, Firenze and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Celebrating 25 years of innovation: Banking Tech Awards 2024 nominations now open
Nominations for the Banking Tech Awards 2024 are now officially open to companies worldwide!
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fintoc, Bokra, RockFi, Bump and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
