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Mortgage automation: solving today’s business challenges with a proven tool
AVM is becoming commonplace within the mortgage process, benefitting lenders and consumers alike.
UK fintech Updraft raises £16m to refinance borrowers’ credit debt
The fintech focuses on spend-linked borrowings.
Douugh partners with Humm Group to launch US-based BNPL product
Australian neobank plans “Credit Jar” to help users build their credit scores.
Banking Tech Awards 2020 hosted online by Tom Ward
Join comedian Tom Ward for the 2020 Banking Tech Awards. Broadcast online on 10 Dec, 3:30pm GMT and is free to attend.
Indian challenger Finwego looks to lend to private schools
The neobank claims to work with 700 partners already.
San Fran alternative lender Oportun applies for banking charter
Oportun currently has licences in 12 states.
Suncorp exec-founded neobank Alex raises AUD 10m
The funding is headed towards marketing and product development.
Blockchain-based lender Figure seeks US bank charter
Figure wants to simplify its regulatory and compliance procedures.
Mortgage platform Better.com lands $200m in Series D funding
Better claims to have funded $25bn in home loans since 2016.
Hampshire Trust Bank picks Centelli for lending RPA solution
The bank aims to reduce manual processes.
OakNorth hires new CMO and VP of customer success
The firm has placed both women in its executive leadership team.
Banking Technology November 2020 issue out now
Without limits: The Barclays accelerator races ahead
Fintech execs race towards workplace diversity
Divido’s Christer Holloman launches Fintech Finishers to raise D&I awareness.
European Investment Bank invests $80m in Lithuania’s SME Finance
The firm is charged with backing Baltic enterprises through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia Post signs business lending tie-up with Valiant Finance
Aussie businesses can now get loans from their local post office.
US fintech lender Upstart Holdings files for IPO
To date, the fintech has raised some $165 million in funding.
You are not everybody
With remote working, productivity may be up. But what about creativity and serendipity?
Allica CPO says incumbents and fintechs still neglect some SMEs
“The decline of branches is synonymous with decline of relationship banking,” says CPO.
Denmark’s EKF picks Calypso for its treasury software
The credit export agency selected Calypso after an “extensive” tender.
Pinnacle Bank picks Teslar Software to power commercial lending
Pinnacle Bancorp is a $14.5 billion financial holding company based in seven US states.
Ex-Volt exec joins newly branded Aussie lendtech Nano
Nano is targeting the low-risk end of the market.
Stability of financial institutions during and beyond COVID-19
How should banks provide consumers with what they need and can afford?
FinTech Futures Jobs: six skills that can get you hired in fintech
The global market is predicted to grow at a rate of 25% annually – plenty of opportunities for job seekers!
European lender Capitalbox buys rival Dutch arm of Spotcap
The deal marks Spotcap’s exit from the direct lending market.
Curve to launch new credit facility powered by Thought Machine’s Vault
Curve Credit allows customers allows customers to pay for their purchases in instalments.
CUNA Mutual Group acquires lending platform CuneXus
CUNA has been an early-stage investor in CuneXus since 2017.
Chinese lender Lufax set for US IPO despite Trump’s delisting plans
The IPO could raise between $2 billion and $3 billion.
Ranqx signs digital lending deal with Mambu
The New Zealand firm will deploy Mambu tech alongside its own systems.
Nigerian fintech Lidya lends $3m to SMEs in Eastern Europe
The fintech start-up expanded into the region during the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Banking Technology October 2020 issue out now
Educate, advocate, invest: It’s not enough for companies to pay lip service.
FinTech Futures Jobs: eight tips for landing a job in a new city
And make sure to check out Fintech Futures Jobs for a variety of excellent vacancies!
UK mortgages & savings: witnessing a digital transformation
There’s a clear demand in the UK market for a proven technology provider.
French lendtech October raises €258m
€200 million of investment is headed towards Italian firms alone.
Old dogs, new tricks and procurement
It’s time for the banks to work together to standardise their onboarding processes and documentation for fintechs.
Jobs of the week: four exciting fintech roles you can apply for right now
FinTech Futures Jobs: featuring vacancies at Monzo, OakNorth, BNY Mellon and more!
Transforming the debt collections experience with self-service
The more intelligent collections virtual agents are, the more positive an impact they can have.
Bank of Baroda searches for new digital lending platform
Bank of Baroda searches for new digital lending platform.
Webinar: Lending digitalisation & AI: Beyond the hype – what’s concrete?
Real customers’ use cases demonstrating the benefits of AI throughout the entire credit lifecycle.
Knowing how the story ends
“Where do I begin?” If you have ever asked me, you know my answer is always the same: in the middle.
