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ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Vance, Solvento and Jingle Pay
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Europe fintech funding round-up: Plum, NoFrixion, Currensea and Finteum
Our weekly round-up for you to get the latest fintech funding news from around the UK and Europe.
Brazilian payroll-deductible loan fintech Ali raises $25m in Series A round
Founded in 2018, Ali claims to have negotiated more than $37 million in payroll-deductible loans.
US fintech funding round-up: Bridge Money, Involio and Amplify
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the US.
Does a composable banking future spell the end for programmers?
As industries merge, the need to mix and match software continues to grow.
Industry report: Funds disbursement in Europe – speed alone is not enough
Commissioned by Visa, the report takes a deep dive into funds disbursements in Europe to explore the current state of the market.
European community fintech 11Onze launches SME banking app
11Onze chair James Sène says SMEs are “the lifeblood of our communities and global economies”.
Report: Banks and the digital payments revolution
Global research by Visa reveals how banks can prosper amid the disruption.
Dubai-based fintech YAP in talks to raise further $20m
If completed, the new funds will take the firm’s total Series A raise to $61 million.
Korea Credit Data raises $24.7m in Series D extension
Since it was founded in 2016, the firm has raised more than $110 million in total funding.
Finalists announced for Banking Tech Awards 2022
Congratulations to the 2022 finalists!
Blockchain firm SETL partners Swift for common tokenisation framework pilot
Parties from both the tokenised and traditional asset worlds collaborated on the project.
UK challenger Zopa in talks to raise $100m before mooted public listing
Zopa is reportedly in “detailed negotiations” with shareholders to raise around $100m.
Swift pilot lays foundation for use of CBDCs and tokenised assets in global finance
Swift says CBDCs and tokens can be deployed at scale to facilitate trade and investment across the world.
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Adyen partners open banking platform Tink for A2A payment solution
Adyen says its open banking integration will launch first in the UK, with plans to expand to multiple markets in 2023.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 14 | How team work makes the dream work
In this episode, we’re joined by Gabriele Columbro, founder and executive director of FINOS.
Indonesian fintech unicorn Xendit sheds 5% of its workforce
Xendit says affected employees will receive “suitable compensation” alongside additional benefits.
Merck commits $20m to CNote to support underserved communities in the US
The money will go to underserved communities in regions where Merck currently operates.
Video: Apiture at FinovateFall 2022 – The rise of embedded banking
We chat with Apiture’s Daniel Haisley about the growth and benefits of embedded banking.
Colendi secures $150m credit facility from Fibabanka
The firm aims to provide new loan and investment opportunities for the underbanked.
Two new fintech start-ups in Turkey – Lidsi and Turan
Lidsi is a savings app launching in January 2023, and Turan is an all-encompassing financial application.
Itaú taps Genesis Global for trade automation tech
Itaú selected Genesis for its “deep domain experience in asset management, trading and financial services”.
Railsr secures $46m in Series C funding
CEO and co-founder Nigel Verdon says the funding is a “significant step on our route to profitability”.
TD Asset Management signs for Beacon Platform’s tech
Beacon’s buy and build model will help TDAM to develop a more flexible pricing and risk management system.
Automated debt payment platform Tally bags $80m Series D
The round was led by Sway Ventures with participation from Menora Mivtachim, an Israeli insurance firm.
Crypto banking firm Juno lands $18m Series A, launches loyalty token
The funding round, led by ParaFi Capital’s Growth Fund, saw participation from high-profile angel investors.
How ESG reporting fuels financial success
ESG management, fuelled by innovation, can have a positive impact on a firm’s financial performance.
Dubai’s Fintech Surge set to accelerate MENA region’s rapid fintech growth
Fintech Surge will host top innovators across digital banking, paytech, insurtech, regtech and much more.
Bangor Savings Bank partners Treasury Prime to leverage BaaS offering
Bangor Savings Bank says the partnership will expand its revenue opportunities.
UK challenger Bank North collapses
The bank failed to raise the funds needed for a full banking licence.
$4.7bn Prosus acquisition of India’s BillDesk falls through
The acquisition deal was originally announced back in August 2021.
Societe Generale set to buy majority stake in PayXpert
Societe Generale aims to broaden payment offerings for European merchants through the acquisition.
CBDCs come to the international stage as a future cross-border option
CBDCs will become the de facto cross-border payment mechanism within the next decade, or possibly sooner.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 30 September 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Embedded finance start-up Shaype lands $21.4m Series C funding
Sydney-based Shaype will use the money to expand internationally.
UK SaaS platform Toqio nabs £17.2m in Series A funding
The funding also includes a £1.1 million grant from a Spanish public organisation for technology development.
