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Erez Barak joins Israeli SaaS fintech Earnix as chief technology officer
Barak has 22 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, big data and AI.
India’s Samunnati signs for Finbots.AI’s CreditX AI credit modelling solution
The deal marks another step in Finbots.AI’s push to scale across APAC.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 15 September 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: Fipto, Form3, Immix, Emata & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
A church, a sauna and climate change
Finding ways to educate people on climate change, highlight the risks and change behaviours is essential.
Chatham Financial names Sam Graziano as managing director
Graziano joins from enterprise SaaS company Amount, where he was CCO for just over a year.
It’s people, stupid
No amount of system upgrades will ever teach humans how to treat everyone’s time with respect.
TPG agrees to invest $336m in data management platform Denodo
Denodo intends to leverage the funding and TPG’s “deep experience” to expand globally.
Bonifii’s new identity credential completes pilot with Lone Star Credit Union
The product is now expected to be offered to more credit unions and banks in the US.
BaaS fintech Swan plans European expansion with €37m Series B
France-based Swan will be launching in the Netherlands and Italy.
Specialist neobank Panacea Financial turns to Bankjoy for digital banking tech
Founded in 2020, Panacea Financial provides financial services to healthcare professionals in the US.
Digital ID firm Signicat names Michel van den Bogaard as CFO
Based in Signicat’s Rotterdam office, van der Bogaard will lead a team of more than 35 people.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 15 | How Scotland is aiming to become a global fintech hub
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Nicola Anderson, CEO of FinTech Scotland.
Enterprise fintech Treasury4 closes Series A at $20m
The money will be spent on the development of Treasury4’s Entity4 and Cash4 solutions and also partnerships.
FinovateFall 2023: How can incumbent banks keep up in a rapidly evolving tech landscape?
This year’s FinovateFall conference aims to solve how incumbents can achieve digital acceleration.
ThinkMarkets launches ThinkPortal app for on-the-go account management
ThinkPortal app is a new multi-functional mobile app for traders.
Fintech start-up Rauva buys Banco Empresas Montepio for €30m
Rauva’s CEO and founder, Jon Fath, says the start-up is on its way to become one of Portugal’s first unicorns.
FinTech Futures AI Insights: The next chapter for artificial intelligence
FinTech Futures AI Insights is taking place on 22 November at our offices at 240 Blackfriars, London.
Amplifi Capital lands £100m securitisation warehouse with NatWest for Reevo Money expansion
Amplifi Capital previously received £50 million in debt funding from M&G back in June.
Adyen lands UK banking authorisation from FCA and PRA
The company had previously been operating in the UK under the FCA’s Temporary Permissions Regime.
David Weber named as new COO of Volante Technologies
Weber brings over 25 years of experience in B2B enterprise software and SaaS to the role.
It’s beyond time for a new future of aging
With people living longer and healthier lives, many are working longer and in new and different ways.
US fintech Ampla secures $258m credit facility with Goldman Sachs and Atalaya
Ampla connects consumer brands with embedded banking, bill pay, growth capital and corporate card solutions.
UK challenger Zopa looks to accelerate growth with £75m funding
This latest funding brings the total amount of capital raised by the bank to £530 million.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 8 September 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: GenTwo, Momnt, myZoi, Treyd, Firstcard & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Urban Angehrn steps down as CEO of FINMA
Current deputy CEO Birgit Rutishauser will assume the position of interim CEO from 1 October.
FinTech Futures Jobs: The top tech jobs on the rise for the future
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Geely Group buys out Saxo Bank stake in joint fintech venture
Saxo Fintech was launched in 2019 to bring Saxo’s tech solutions to FIs in Mainland China.
Video: How fintech founders can use content marketing to establish themselves as experts
Gain actionable insights on how to maximise your thought-leadership and consequently, brand awareness.
Engagement banking
The idea of personalisation has been around for decades in banking, so it’s time customers get what they deserve.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia snaps up business lending platform Waddle from Xero
Xero announced its plan to exit the start-up earlier this year after initially acquiring it in 2020.
Video: How fintechs can use content marketing to generate sales
Master the art of content marketing with fintech marketing consultant Araminta Robertson.
Intelligence may be artificial, but foolishness is not
You can’t control everything. But you can control what you do next and what kind of player you are.
Visa expands stablecoin settlement pilots in push to modernise cross-border payments
Visa will utilise the Solana blockchain in a bid to speed up settlement times for merchants.
MAS appoints Chia Der Jiun as managing director with Ravi Menon set to retire
Chai succeeds Ravi Menon as managing director, who only renewed his term in May.
Emirates NBD makes strategic investment in trade finance tech firm Komgo
The strategic equity investment was made through Emirates NBD’s Innovation Fund.
OTPP snaps up Caledonia Investments’ majority stake in wealth management firm 7IM for £255m
Caledonia Investments bought 7IM in September 2015 for around £100 million.
