Indian challenger-to-be Jupiter raises $2m in venture funding
The new round comes as a top-up to a $24m injection from November 2019.
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Visa invests in open banking platform Railsbank
The regtech firm gained extra capital from Japanese VC Global Brain.
Women-only neobank Elas to launch in Brazil
Elas was officially founded in January this year.
UK fintech Phos raises €1.3m
The round was led by New Vision 3, an early-stage VC based in Bulgaria.
Vietnamese fintech Finhay bags funding from Acorns’ co-founder
Acorns says the fintech is “revolutionising” access to wealth management.
Minna Technologies pilots subscription management for RBI’s Tatra banka
The pilot is part of RBI’s ‘Elevator Lab Programme’.
Revolut and open banking – what’s the big deal?
The announcement from Revolut should be seen as a must win gamble.
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2020 Review: Top 10 M&A deals this quarter
A look back at some of the biggest deals this past quarter.
2020 Review: Top 10 funding rounds this quarter
A look back at some of the biggest investments this past quarter.
Fintech can’t tackle financial services without tackling its diversity problem
Not only was the gender homogeneity disheartening, it’s also a serious problem.
Trump’s COVID-19 stimulus plan needs to swap checks for digital dollars
The potential for a CBDC to make such disbursements more efficient and effective is multi-faceted.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 10 April 2020
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Top 10 coronavirus initiatives by fintechs
Many fintechs have used this pandemic as an opportunity to show their mettle.
How selfies can make us all safer
A simple and quick way for consumers to be able to verify the authenticity of ID documents.
Making remote working work
This is critical to the continued success of your business in these unprecedented times.
Chime pilots instant $1,200 stimulus check payments
The US government plans to distribute stimulus checks from 13 April.
Cultivate investor platform aims for Silicon Valley in Europe
The new platform founded has been created by venture firm Blossom Capital.
Singapore’s financial regulator unveils $87.8m fintech care package
The package is one of the most fintech-specific aid offerings seen so far.
Starling Bank launches “spare” debit card feature to help those self-isolating
The ‘Connected Card’ gives someone else the ability to spend on their behalf.
Fintech Neat lands $11m to help SMEs trade between Asia-Pacific and Europe
The fintech landed Visa as an investor and new card partner.
Transformation in a post apocalyptic world
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Banking Technology April 2020 issue out now
All things equal: Closing the gender gap in fintech.
Judo Bank lands $307m from government to support SMEs
“This is a really substantial additional signal of support by the government,” says co-CEO.
86 400 raises AUD 34 million in Morgan Stanley-led Series A
This brings the total capital raised by 86 400 up to AUD 90 million.
Consumer fintech SoFi to acquire Galileo for $1.2 billion
Both CEOs say now is “the right time” for this deal.
What would a coronavirus start-up aid package mean for UK fintech?
Coronavirus could “wipe out a generation of start-ups”, says one fintech founder.
UK challenger bank Neuros to offer money management for neurodiverse users
The founder discovered she had ADHD whilst building the bank.
Free Senegal migrates to Comviva to boost mobile money offering
The mobile network operator has 4.4 million subscribers for its digital wallet.
EPA considers relaxing chargeback rules amid coronavirus
One EPA member has seen a spike of 14% in chargebacks from UK/ Europe-based merchants.
Why this fintech start-up turned to an open source database strategy
The strong open source community around the database gives us confidence for the long haul.
Curve launches numberless cards for new investors
Fintech claims that it has decluttered its “sleek” new cards.
Trade finance fintech Envoy is ready for the coronavirus rebound
Banks will be “very hungry to get their money back,” says CEO.
Coronavirus exposes gaps in innovation
The pandemic has given fintechs a time to shine.
API builder Yapily lands $13m Series A
The capital raise was led by Revolut-backer Lakestar.
Will fintech CEOs follow in the footsteps of Dan Price post-coronavirus?
Monzo and Moven’s CEOs have both taken a 100% pay cut.
Nordic challenger Lunar adds $21.6m to its Series B
Monzo’s former head of product Ole Mahrt will also join its board of directors.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 03 April 2020
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