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.
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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.
Monzo names former Nubank exec Tom Oldham as new group CFO
Alongside Oldham’s hiring, Monzo has appointed Mark Newbery as its new UK CFO.
Monzo achieves $5.9bn valuation with employee share sale
This follows Monzo’s June announcement of its first annual profit.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 7 June 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Visa, Monzo, JP Morgan Payments, Funding Circle and more.
Monzo records first full year of profitability as it eyes international expansion
Monzo has reported a profit before tax of £15.4 million, compared to its £116.3 million loss in FY2023.
May 2024: Top five funding rounds of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top funding rounds to emerge during May.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 10 May 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Monzo, NAB, GoTyme Bank, and more.
Monzo secures additional $190m funding from new and existing investors
The digital challenger had previously raised $430 million in March.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 8 March 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Fiserv, Monzo, Virgin Money and more.
Monzo’s valuation tops $5bn with $430m Alphabet-led funding round
The round was led by Alphabet’s independent growth fund, CapitalG.
Instant payments, BaaS and GenAI: A fintech industry review of 2023
FinTech Futures takes a look back at the key industry developments and trends to emerge over 2023.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 8 December 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Monzo co-founder Jonas Templestein departs after nine years
Templestein shared a letter he sent to his co-workers announcing his departure last week.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 24 November 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Google parent company Alphabet in talks to seize major stake in UK challenger Monzo
Monzo could close its latest round of funding before the end of the year as it eyes up a potential IPO.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 10 November 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Monzo hires Brolly founder Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh to lead its “charge into insurance”
Hugh founded digital insurance platform Brolly in 2016, which was acquired by Direct Line Group in 2020.
UK challenger Monzo reportedly in talks to sell £300m stake at £3.5bn valuation
According to Sky News, Monzo is in discussions with a number of blue-chip investment funds over a share sale.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 6 October 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Monzo hires former Cash App exec Conor Walsh to lead renewed US expansion push
Walsh previously spent over six years as head of global product at Square’s mobile payment service Cash App.
Monzo announces new feature to help protect customers against impersonation scams
UK consumers lost a total of £177.6 million to impersonation scams last year.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 18 August 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Monzo tops CMA banking satisfaction survey once again
The independent survey was carried out by Ipsos and BVA BDRC between July 2022 and June 2023.
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Fintechs call on UK government to put an end to hidden fees in cross-border payments
15 fintechs including Wise, Monzo, Revolut and Klarna have penned an open letter to UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 14 July 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Is the era of “move fast and break things” over?
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Monzo reportedly eyeing merger with Nordic neobank Lunar
According to Bloomberg, the potential deal would form part of a European expansion push for Monzo.
Nine UK banks tap Mastercard for new AI-powered fraud risk solution
Lloyds Bank, NatWest, Monzo and TSB are some of the UK banks partnering with Mastercard for its latest offering.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Is your office culture blameless, or blame-filled?
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FinTech Futures Jobs: How to demonstrate transferable skills in a tech job interview
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FinTech Futures Jobs: Why early-career workers no longer see tech giants as a safe bet
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What the Fintech? Episode 6 | Digital disruption: entering new markets
Findr CEO Greg Watts provides his insight on creating a start-up amidst a global pandemic.
British & European fintechs set sail for the US
A wave of British and European fintechs are seeking a foothold in the US finserv market.
DN Intersect 2019: final round up and key takeaways
The conference was predominantly focused on North America.
TrueLayer gains $35 million investment
Chinese tech giant, Tencent Holdings, led the latest round of funding.
Revolut, Chip and Marcus by GS integrate with Money Dashboard
UK fintechs collaborate to help consumers spend smarter and reach saving goals.
Singapore-based challenger YouTrip scores $25.5m funding
It will use the funding for international expansion.
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