Video: Highlights from FinTech Futures’ Banking Tech Insights: Limitless Banking panel and networking event
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9fin bags $50m in Series B funding round led by Highland Europe
9fin previously raised $23 million in a Series A+ round in 2022.
The UK’s proposed ESG ratings revolution: technology as the catalyst for compliance
With the FCA set to regulate ESG ratings providers in 2025, technology is emerging as a crucial enabler for compliance.
Mexican fintech start-up R2 secures $50m debt facility and $9m in fresh equity
The equity injection is an extension of the company’s $15 million Series A round from 2022.
UK specialist mortgage lender Vida Homeloans secures full banking licence, rebrands as Vida Bank
Vida Bank will operate as a specialist mortgage bank offering residential and buy-to-let mortgages.
Deel boosts European payments infrastructure with acquisition of Atlantic Money
The move follows Deel’s acquisition of South Africa-based payroll and HR company PaySpace back in March.
UK fintech Offa acquires Bank of Ireland’s Alburaq Sharia-compliant home finance portfolio
The Bank of Ireland’s Alburaq portfolio includes over 350 home purchase plans.
Blockchain firm WadzPay secures $36m investment commitment from GEM
WadzPay must be publicly listed for 36 months before the funds can be received.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 29 November 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes HSBC, Garanti BBVA, Monzo and more.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Habitto, Norbr, Tembo, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
November 2024: Top five fintech M&A deals of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top fintech M&A deals in November.
Lightyear secures direct FCA authorisation, set to relaunch in the UK
Lightyear says it plans to roll out “a number of new products” in the UK, including ISAs.
November 2024: Top five new launch stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new launch stories in November.
Reem Finance taps Temenos to power new digital community bank
Reem Finance’s new digital community bank will utilise Temenos’ core banking, payments, and data analytics tech.
HOPE: A new vision for financial services
By embracing the HOPE framework, we can transform financial services into a powerful force for positive change.
FinTech Futures Jobs: How to get paid more at work in 2025
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
November 2024: Top five fintech funding rounds of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top funding rounds to take place over November.
French embedded banking fintech Swan names Camille Tyan as new deputy CEO
Tyan has been involved with the firm since 2020 as its supervisory board chairman.
November 2024: Top five movers and shakers stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top movers and shakers stories in November.
IFX Payments hires former Barclays VP Adam Dowling as new COO
Dowling joins from Alpha Group, where he most recently served as MD for alternative banking solutions.
Deutsche Bank adds $20m to Partior Series B as new strategic investor
Partior has now secured over $80 million through its Series B round.
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Crypto wallet start-up Deblock reportedly raises £13.3m in fresh funding
Deblock was founded by former Revolut and Ledger executives in 2022.
Cardless secures $30m funding round led by Activant Capital
The fresh capital brings Cardless’ total equity funding to date to over $90 million since its inception in 2019.
November 2024: Top five payments stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top payments stories from November.
November 2024: Top five AI stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top AI stories from November.
Request Finance acquires Lithuanian VASP Pay.so
The deal will enable Request Finance to offer on/off ramps for fiat and crypto-based payments.
Anna Maj joins French fintech Bridge as president and CEO
Bridge has also promoted co-founder Alexis Roque to deputy CEO.
Video: Socure at Money20/20 USA 2024 – Powering ID verification and risk decisioning in financial services
Socure’s Johnny Ayers discusses the evolution of the digital ID verification landscape at Money20/20 USA 2024.
Will 2025 be the turning point for cybersecurity in finance?
Emerging threats, new regulations, and tech innovation are key focus points for cybersecurity in financial services.
Manzil Wealth introduces new halal wealth management platform in Canada
Manzil Wealth has acquired Canadian Islamic Wealth to support its new platform’s debut.
November 2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top fintech partnership stories of the month.
Santander taps Japan’s Dentsu to build new SME international trade platform
Set to launch in Q2 2025, the platform will aim to “simplify international trade for the world’s SME community”.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying agentification and personalisation in banking with Bud CEO Ed Maslaveckas
In this double episode special, Dave and Dharm chat with Ed Maslaveckas, CEO and co-founder of fintech Bud.
Ally Financial reportedly considering sale of credit card business
Ally Financial first acquired the business, then known as Fair Square Financial, for $750 million in 2021.
Moody’s expands lending tech suite with acquisition of Numerated Growth Technologies
Moody’s has maintained a partnership with Numerated since January this year.
Revolut unveils 2025 product vision, including mortgages, an AI assistant, and branded ATMs
Revolut Business will also introduce its first business credit product in Europe next year.
Spendesk partners Adyen to enhance spend management workflows for SMBs
The “long-term” partnership will support Spendesk in launching new products next year.
Atome Financial lands $200m credit facility led by HSBC
HSBC led the investment through its ASEAN Growth Fund, supported by DBS Bank, SMBC and Baiduri Bank.
UK fintech Finastra investigating data breach impacting internal SFTP platform
Finastra says the incident was “limited to the one platform and there was no lateral movement beyond it”.
