UK checkout fintech Volume aims to simplify online payments
2021-founded company plans to target both commercial firms and challenger banks as customers.
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A revolution in the making: how digital transformation is changing P2P payments
The pandemic has accelerated P2P payment developments which are shaping customer experience in new ways.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Five tips on how to prepare for a remote job interview
Take a look at some tips on how you can best prepare for a remote job interview.
UK fintech MoneyBoss plans on P2P personal finance
Wealth management fintech combines social media with online learning and account aggregation.
Open banking’s failure
The impact of open banking is on the scale of the industrial revolution. It just needs time to fully play out.
The power of CX: Helping banks redefine their role in society
Evlovers place consumers at the heart of their approach, above profits.
Money20/20 USA video: The benefits of real-time payments
Ginny Chappell of FIS talks about the practical innovations that really make a difference.
Ebury partners Santander to help German SMEs trade globally
The partnership plans to offer a solution that streamlines cross-border trade.
Data governance platform Collibra valued at $5.25bn following $250m Series G
New York-based firm plans to use the cash for product development and global expansion.
Asset manager Abrdn confirms Interactive Investor takeover talks
Abrdn confirmed talks are taking place, but made clear nothing is finalised as yet.
Making the numbers dance
Numbers are always true. But they don’t always mean what you say they do.
Argentinian fintech Ualá to acquire Mexico’s ABC Capital
The company launched in Argentina in 2017 before expanding its services to Mexico last year.
Russian neobank Tinkoff appoints ex-Morgan Stanley exec as co-CEO
Pavel Fedorov joins Oliver Hughes from the company’s board of directors.
New fintech Uellbee aims to improve financial inclusion in Mexico
The firm will offer access to credit, financial coaching, and savings.
How blockchain and cryptocurrencies can deliver financial inclusion for Africans
The uptake of blockchain and crypto has been growing in Africa, driven by the economic climate on the continent.
Webinar: Real-time payments – how can your business benefit
Real-time payments’ use cases and benefits, and how businesses can take advantage of this payments model.
ID verification firm Socure valued at $4.5bn following $450m Series E round
The fintech plans to use the cash to develop new products, enter new markets and hire more staff.
White paper: Seven trends that will shape the future of the financial services industry
Why financial institutions need a modern consumer identity and access management (IAM) solution.
GroverPay plans easy lending for Singapore’s SMEs
New fintech says it can approve loans and onboard users in 24 hours.
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.
Biometric bias in the transgender and non-binary community
Organisations have a responsibility to recognise bias in their technologies and work to adapt models.
Case study: Covery helps GlobalNetInt automate transaction monitoring
How Covery helped GlobalNetInt become one of the five most rapidly growing Lithuanian EMI institutions.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Mynt, Oracle, Standard Bank & more
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, every week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three exciting roles to apply for in November
Exciting vacancies at Finastra, OakNorth and Grant Thornton. Apply today!
Sports and entertainment-focused fintech SEMA launches in US
SEMA offers members in the creative and sports industries concierge financial services.
BNPL giant Klarna acquires Nordic price comparison site PriceRunner
Firm aims to diversify its offering with price comparison platform acquisition.
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.
Financial management platform HoneyBook lands $250m Series E funding
The Californian company manages client flow and cash flow for independent business owners.
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.
Filipino fintech Mynt secures $300m fundraise at $2bn valuation
Mynt’s most notable subsidiary, GCash, is the archipelago nation’s most popular e-wallet.
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.
Athlete-focused financial wellness app Scout launches in US
Scout aims to connect users with “the world’s top athletes and business minds”.
Indian fintech Glimpay aims to solve freelancer payment issues
The firm says it can help users send trackable and shareable invoices to clients to manage their payments.
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.
Wealthtech TIFIN lands $47m in Series C funding
The fintech believes data and technology can deliver “better wealth outcomes for individuals”.
