Indian start-up Payzello combines debit, credit and forex into one card
Payzello was founded by 26-year old college dropout, Pruthiraj Rath.
Analysis
Breaking down borders for marketplace payments
CEO of Banking Circle explains rationale behind award-winning Banking Circle Marketplaces solution.
TradingView makes UK switch as COVID-19 boosts global users
TradingView has landed six funding rounds totalling $40.8 million.
Deepfakes in finance: a threat to be wary of?
Fraudsters are turning to synthetic identities to open new accounts.
FinTech Futures Jobs: tips on landing for a job in a fintech start-up
Interested in working in fintech but unsure about the kind of skills you need? FinTech Futures Jobs is here to help.
Engage, empower and advance: Black voices in venture capital
Co-founder of BLCK VC and Storm Ventures associate, Frederik Groce, is on a mission.
Capital requirements can impede innovation, says panel
One member of the panel thinks the FCA should look into its capital requirements.
A banker goes a-banking, volume 7: why can’t we be friends?
What 15 years of digitisation & modernisation have gotten us from the consumer’s point of view? It’s not looking great.
Prospa sets out to serve global diaspora of African entrepreneurs
The start-up’s sweet-spot customers are entrepreneurs and micro-SMEs.
How banks can be supported to achieve full open banking adoption
Choosing a partner to move forward with can be difficult.
Stability of financial institutions during and beyond COVID-19
How should banks provide consumers with what they need and can afford?
Restrictive covenants during COVID-19: are they enforceable?
Can you enforce such clauses in a post-pandemic world – and should you?
Effectively combating fraud while staying user-friendly
The current cyber threat landscape, authentication methods and how the industry continues to fight back.
Supporting a changing workforce: real-time payments and the gig economy
Instant access by gig workers to their pay will create a healthier and more sustainable gig economy in the long-term.
The power of the collective
Martha Mghendi-Fisher is creating a community – a tribe – for women in the financial services industry.
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!
Game over, insert coin
We are trying to pay lip service to wholesale dramatic change but get away with cosmetic modifications.
COVID-19: Hard road ahead for insurtech companies
The global head of Willis Towers Watson Reinsurance Tech anticipates a rocky road ahead for insurtech.
Unlocking the benefits of unstructured data in banking
Key areas that the sector is failing to tap into with ML and AI.
Enveil CEO: Fragmented AML regulation creates “Russian doll effect”
Williams likens it to the “Russian doll effect”.
Future economic relief should care for more families
Deserving families have continued to be unfairly excluded from government relief throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
The end of apps
Is it time that we jumped from the app bandwagon?
Why the focus on risk weighted asset optimisation is increasing
Many banks have started formulating an action plan and framework to drive this initiative within their organisation.
FinTech Futures Jobs: five exciting fintechs that are hiring now
Top fintechs looking for talent, including Monzo, OakNorth, Cleo AI and Chip.
Aussie trading app Stake makes leap to LatAm with Brazil launch
“LatAm looks to the US as a beacon,” says COO.
Central bank digital currencies – don’t get the popcorn
If the art of the possible is being explored, the art of the valuable remains elusive.
The intersection of digital identity verification and customer empowerment
Mobile onboarding must deliver an experience that is secure and friction-free.
The imperatives behind BFS
The current crisis highlights the urgent action required for businesses to upgrade to digital platforms.
Breaking down walls
FinTech Futures took this somber moment to sit with Keisha Bell at DTCC.
Grasping the opportunities of new digital customers
A flexible approach is needed to ensure newly digital customers aren’t frustrated.
Banks must empower SME clients with more than a repackaged retail account
“Once you strip back a lot of the functionality in retail banking it’s more about experience than solving issues.”
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.
Young Black lives in banking
The number of senior Black execs on Wall Street has remained under 3% for the past decade.
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!
Sibos 2020: Future artist
I see growing companies. I see ambitious professionals. I see evolving stories.
The value of 20/20 hindsight
Anders la Cour, co-founder and CEO of Banking Circle, examines the lessons of 2020.
Sticking their necks out
Until now, no established, Black-owned, UK-founded bank has existed.
UK mortgages & savings: witnessing a digital transformation
There’s a clear demand in the UK market for a proven technology provider.
Does Europe really need its own Big Tech?
Almost a third of consumers find the idea of banking with a Big Tech appealing.
Jumio talks Asia-Pacific growth, the platform play and new sectors
“There is a long-term value proposition in re-authentication,” says CRO.
