South African BaaS platform Jumo raises $120m in funding
The company will use the cash to expand into more emerging markets.
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UK neobank Monument given green light to launch by FCA and PRA
The neobank landed an authorisation with restriction (AWR) banking licence in October 2020.
New US fintech Wyshcast to boost financial inclusion with sandboxes
The service plans to offer a “fully-aggregated” and “one-stop” financial planning tool.
Can super apps save the day for SMEs and their banks?
Digitisation needs to be at the heart of the next wave of SME banking services.
Fintech funding deals globally 1 November – 7 November 2021
Featuring Mynt, Plate IQ, Chipper Cash, Mythical and Moonfare.
UAE neobank Edfundo launches to teach children financial literacy
Edfundo says it is on a mission to help 8 to 18-year-olds become financially literate.
What the FinTech? | S.2 Episode 23 | An alternative approach to data
Marina Goche, chief executive officer at Sentifi, joins us on this week’s episode of the What the FinTech? podcast.
Metro Bank confirms takeover approach from US private equity group
Carlyle has until 2 December to put a formal offer in place for the UK bank.
Zopa hires former Monzo executive Robinson as new chief risk officer
Robinson spent two years with Monzo, and 15 years at Capital One.
Raisin Bank launches BaaS offering on Mambu’s cloud banking platform
German bank claims to be one of the first lenders entirely on the cloud in its home country.
BBVA enters open finance partnership with Italy’s Sella
The European multinationals will utilise open banking platform Fabrick.
Aligning the finance industry with the Greta good
Let’s dive deeper into what the finance industry can do to help tackle climate change.
eBook: Unlock the power of digital identity in financial services
Help customers, workforce, trusted third parties and partners safely access the connected finserv ecosystem.
Cambodia’s Hattha Bank picks Temenos to drive SME lending
SMEs comprise approximately 99.8% of all businesses in the country.
Kuwait’s Boubyan Bank picks iGTB to revamp cash management
The bank is in the midst of a five-year transformation plan across its channels.
Lloyds hires former HSBC man Boteju as new group chief data officer
Boteju says he is “super motivated” by his new employer’s message about building back.
Metro Bank director of technology departs after less than two years
Sailesh Panchal announced his departure on social media.
White paper: Digital identity management – the foundation of successful financial services
Success today requires platforms designed to deliver innovative omnichannel experiences.
Privilege makes for bad leadership
Here’s a fun fact for you: no matter who you are, most of the world is not like you.
HSBC taps CloudBees to streamline software delivery
The bank hopes to address the challenges associated with software delivery at scale.
Reimagining business models for a post-COVID banking future
Banking was already in the throes of change when the pandemic hit, but how does the industry recover?
Webinar: Revamping banking operations – from fragmentation to a seamless experience
How to approach digital transformation to ensure operational flexibility and a seamless experience for end users.
Egypt’s MIDBANK picks Temenos for digital banking revamp
Temenos’ Transact and Infinity products will replace the bank’s legacy systems.
Westpac chief platform exec Meindl leaves as 10x BaaS project nears completion
Meindl says he plans to relocate to Asia, and calls the 10x project the “pinnacle” of his career.
The fintech SPAC boom: could London be next?
The FCA has made changes to promote investor protection and make SPAC deals more accessible in the UK.
Standard Bank partners Flutterwave to boost digital financial services in Africa
Bank says the pandemic has caused a shift to digital payments across Africa.
Standard Chartered nabs ING COO Louwhoff as new group CTO
Roel Louwhoff joins up with StanChart in Singapore after seven years at ING.
Oracle wins trio of new clients in US, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan
Protego Trust Bank, InFinBank, and Toyota Financial Services all pick Oracle systems.
Uncover the “why” to create moments that matter
71% of consumers are leveraging all main banking touchpoints: branches, online, mobile, ATMs and banking kiosks.
Paving the way for the open finance revolution
There are still significant obstacles hindering widespread open banking implementation.
Banking Technology November 2021 issue out now
Cover story: game changer – how banks can adopt the metaverse.
What the FinTech? | S.2 Episode 22 | Let’s talk about SaaS
Michel Breeuwer, general manager for the Benelux and Baltics at Mambu, joins us on this week’s episode of the What the FinTech? podcast.
Sabadell confirms offer from Co-operative Bank for TSB
The Spanish bank says that its board has rejected the approach.
How Danske Bank had to change to support start-ups
A look at how Danske Bank changed how they did business to support start-ups.
New US fintech Marygold & Co to provide ‘all-in-one’ payment service
Fintech will offer customers a contactless debit card and fee-free usage of ATMs.
ICYMI funding round-up: Chip, Multiverse Computing, Kevin, APLYiD & more
Another collection of funding rounds and raises from all over the world you might have missed.
GB Bank secures restricted banking licence to focus on property and construction
New challenger bank plans to focus on the north of the UK and plans a large loan book.
Banking for mental health
For traditional banks, there is clearly more that can be done to help those suffering from mental health issues.
Incumbents vs fintechs: harnessing the power of digital technology
Digital technology is driving change in every major industry in our economy, and especially in finance.
UK Autumn Budget 2021: What does it mean for fintech?
Rishi Sunak announced an update to his spending plans this week. FinTech Futures seeks out the fintech benefit.
