The path forward for open banking payments
At a time when banks have lost ground in the market, open banking payments provide an opportunity to respond.
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Exciting open vacancies at Klarna, Starling Bank and Funding Circle. Apply today!
Fintech funding deals globally 29 November – 5 December 2021
Featuring Slice, 1inch, Prytek, Kueski and Fundbox.
Finance reporting start-up Abacum gains $25m Series A funding
The company provides a SaaS platform for streamlining reporting and improving forecasting accuracy.
Republic to buy Seedrs to create global private investment player
The $100 million deal brings together the US and UK-based partners.
Slice hits unicorn status with $220m Series B funding round
Cash injection will be used to further develop its product offerings and hire more staff.
Swift changes for guarantees – are banks ready to deliver a digital trade service?
The new Swift CAT7 standards will have a significant impact on the trade finance industry, but are banks prepared?
ICYMI funding round-up: Bunq, Qapita, GajiGesa, Knowledge Bank, Anchor, Goalsetter, & Lamaa
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) funding round-up for you to get the latest fintech funding news.
Abrdn to acquire online investment platform Interactive Investor in £1.49bn deal
Abrdn had previously confirmed it was in talks to acquire the company in November.
Wise to add 1,000 staff across the globe in 2022
The recruitment drive would take its total headcount to 4,000.
New neobank designed exclusively for women of colour launching in 2022
GoWomen says it will provide banking services and financial awareness and wellness products.
Jeeves and Mastercard partner in Mexico for physical and virtual business cards
Tie-up follows $188m funding for Jeeves, which launched at the start of 2021.
The rise of carbon-centric super apps
Looking to the future, increasing climate change could see the emergence of carbon-centric super apps.
Forrester white paper: The total economic impact of RingCentral Contact Center
Delivering a better customer experience and improve agents’ productivity and work environment.
The Bank of London launches in UK with $1.1bn valuation
The company received its first bank licence as the sixth principal clearing bank of the UK.
YouTrip plans B2B expansion following $30m Series A
The Singapore-based fintech offers a multi-currency wallet, with a push into the corporate market now planned.
Fundbox closes $100m Series D round to take valuation beyond $1bn
Product expansion, including into payments, is planned for its small business platform.
Money management app Plum raises $24m from investors and crowdfunding
The London-based company plans European expansion and product development.
New neobank Migom provides unbanked entrepreneurs essential banking services
The digital bank also provides crypto capabilities, including instant crypto transfers.
In your own time
If you think you can dictate timings for the business you are in, think again.
New e-money fintech Twig launches in UK
Twig customers can turn their unwanted possessions into cash.
ING CIO Annerie Vreugdenhil leaves to join ABN Amro
Vreugdenhil is leaving after almost two decades with ING.
Want to be a hidden challenger and accelerate fintech partnerships?
Exploring how new models of bank-fintech partnerships spell quick revenue for incumbent banks.
What is the next stage of open banking and how do we get there?
While many people speculate on the future of open banking, let’s look at where the industry is going next.
Telecoms finance firm Lenderwize completes €100m Series E1 round
International expansion is planned for the niche London-based fintech.
Tinkoff adds to business ecosystem with Jump.Finance
Russian bank buys controlling stake in self-employed contractor payment automation software specialist.
Bridging the gap between banking and digital accessibility
In a digital by default world, banks need to be champions of ensuring everyone has access to financial services.
State of play: central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
CBDCs must have interoperability at their core if they are to be adopted at mass scale.
FinTech Futures Reports Calendar 2022
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SME neobank Open launches new embedded finance platform Zwitch
Open says Zwitch has already helped 10 start-ups embed financial services.
Indian government takes next step in banning cryptocurrencies
Scheduling of bill points to government’s stance despite speculation over rethink.
BNPL start-up Pace raises $40m in pan-Asian Series A
The Singapore-based company has plans for international expansion.
Inequality, climate change and economic recovery: how can Africa overcome this triple threat?
Banks should look to make commitments around sustainable finance to drive much-needed change.
Dear Luc: When is the best time to go fundraising?
Feeling the pressure seeing all the funding rounds lately for fintechs so early on in development?
Video: fintech news pick of the week – MoonPay, Airwallex & Gemini
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, every week.
ICYMI funding round-up: Pomelo Pay, Nudge, Recordent, fintus, EarlyBird, WLTH, and Basiq
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) funding round-up for you to get the latest fintech funding news.
National Bank of Kuwait unveils country’s first digital bank
Weyay is in beta mode and will target the country’s large youth market.
Congratulations to this year’s Banking Tech Awards winners!
The ceremony took place on 24 November at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
The heat is on for banks to cool the planet
Banking has a bigger role to play in climate change than many of us realise.
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