FinTech Founders Video: hiring process and attracting the right talent
Exploring various aspects on how to attract, hire and retain talent – a crucial contributor to a company’s success.
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Indian fintech Aurionpro acquires loan management system Omnifin for $9.8m
Aurionpro says the deal “significantly accelerates” its ambitions to take its lending solutions into new markets.
Living within your means
For people in the money business, we are not very good at talking about money.
Bud Financial bolsters leadership team with two new senior hires
Rachel Fairhurst joins as VP of credit risk and client success and Jakub Piotrowski as VP of product.
ID verification specialist Prove Identity bags $40m to fuel global expansion
The company currently counts more than 1,000 businesses as clients, including nine of the top ten banks in the USA.
Video: ComplyAdvantage at Sibos 2023 – Financial crime risk management
We chat with Andrew Davies of ComplyAdvantage about what’s shaping the financial crime landscape in banking.
Canada’s Procurify lands $50m in Series C funding round
The round was led by Ten Coves Capital and brings Procurify’s total equity funding to more than $70m to date.
Southeast Asia’s BigPay taps Thredd to power payment processing
As BigPay expands in Southeast Asia, the firm says it needed a partner with “deep understanding of the region”.
Storytelling through numbers: how compelling narratives drive ESG investment choices
The challenge lies not only in presenting ESG data, but doing so in a manner that resonates, educates, and inspires.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 17 | Open banking innovation
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Arthur Ribakovs, Director of Financial Partnerships at Ecommpay.
US Treasury grants Truist $65m NMTC allocation to spur investment in underserved communities
It is the twelfth time Truist Community Development Enterprises has received an allocation.
AI-powered decisioning is crucial to maximise customer lifetime value
The right decisioning platform that is all-encompassing is key to long-term success, growth, and profitability.
Australia proposes significant regulatory reforms for digital asset platforms
The Treasury is welcoming feedback on its latest proposals until 1 December 2023.
US fintech Stash lands $40m in funding and appoints Amy Butte as independent audit chair
The company has now raised more than $500 million since its inception in 2015.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying DeFi with U-Zyn Chua, CTO and co-founder of Cake Group
U-Zyn Chua delves into the history of DeFi, the impacts of the crypto winter and why he is so bullish about the future.
Block acquires musician-focused fintech start-up Hifi
The deal is thought to complement Block’s 2021 acquisition of Jay Z’s music streaming service Tidal.
US payments start-up Braid winds down operations
The start-up offered a multi-user financial account where consumers could pool their money and make payments.
Can banks connect the dots in their pursuit of sustainability?
As ESG transitions towards a matter of law and compliance, a lack of focus could have very serious consequences.
Video: Genpact at FinovateFall 2023 – Generative AI across the banking value chain
We chat with Anu Sachdeva of Genpact about the key use cases and benefits of generative AI in banking.
FinTech Founders Video: rewind and fast forward
Fintech founders reflect on the past year and ponder how to move forwards.
Puerto Rico’s Arival Bank names Nishi Gupta as chief compliance officer and general counsel
Gupta joins Arival Bank from US-based consumer fintech company Eco, where he served as head of compliance.
Brokerage platform Alpaca plots Asian expansion with SBI partnership
As part of the strategic partnership, SBI Group has also made a $15 million investment in Alpaca.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 13 October 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Untangled Finance, Kennek and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Founders Video: acquiring funding – bootstrapping vs external
In this brief video, fintech founders share their learnings on how to attract funding.
GreenSky sold to Sixth Street-led investor consortium, Goldman Sachs confirms
The consortium consists of funds and accounts managed by KKR, Bayview Asset Management and CardWorks.
Form3 announces leadership changes as CEO steps down
CPO Mike Walters will take over as CEO, with COO Eimear O’Connor stepping in as CPO.
Breaking Moloch: the game theory monster in AI, economics and beyond
Can banks stop their self-destructive tendencies and escape the race to the bottom?
FinTech Founders Video: tips and surprises
Fintech founders provide useful tips on funding and share the surprises they encountered.
FinTech Founders Video: ideal investors
Fintech founders share their advice on how to acquire funding and what makes an ideal investor.
FinTech Founders Video: funding strategy
Useful insights from fintech entrepreneurs and founders on funding and the best strategies.
Financial safety start-up Carefull secures $16.5m in Series A funding
Carefull’s tech helps banks and wealth advisors protect senior customers from financial fraud.
Video: Genesys at FinovateFall 2023 – Modernising the customer experience in banking
At FinovateFall 2023, we spoke with David Porter of Genesys about how banks can enhance their customer experience.
Lloyds backs Sonovate securitisation increase to £240m
The increase builds upon a £165 million deal made with BNP Paribas and M&G Investments in July.
Al Etihad Payments partners India’s NPCI to develop UAE’s first domestic card scheme
Al Etihad Payments is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE.
Not paid enough for this
Don’t burn yourself out with work. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Don’t forget to look after yourself.
German fintech Upvest secures €30m funding and enters partnership with BlackRock
Upvest has also partnered BlackRock in a bid to make investing “more accessible” for investors across Europe.
Video: DTCC at Sibos 2023 – Cybersecurity and the evolving threat landscape
We speak with Jason Harrell of DTCC about the emerging cyber threats financial institutions should be prepared for.
Paytech Medius taps acquired Expensya talent for two new senior appointments
Medius announced its acquisition of the expense management software company Expensya back in June.
Spice Money taps NSDL Payments Bank to offer zero balance accounts to rural India
Through this partnership, Spice Money aims to broaden financial inclusion across India.
