Video: Kore.ai at FinovateFall 2022 – Conversational AI and customer experience
We chat with Kore.ai’s Raj Koneru about conversational AI and the company’s leading work in the space.
Consumer/Personal Finance
SME financing platform Rapid Finance acquires lendtech firm Thrive
Rapid Finance says Thrive “represents a significant addition” to the company.
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.
Klarna cuts more jobs just months after laying off 10% of global workforce
The BNPL giant is planning more cuts after laying off approximately 700 staff back in May.
Video: ebankIT at FinovateFall 2022 – Digital banking innovation and user engagement
We chat with João Pinto of ebankIT to discuss the firm’s new products and its US expansion plans.
How financial services are following in the footsteps of Amazon with digital identity
The financial services industry must be prepared to completely reimagine the digital experience.
“Care now, pay later”: medical care fintech Scratch raises $35m Series C
Scratch offers a payment model to help patients cover the cost of medical care.
Nymbus and Citizens Bank of Edmond to launch niche bank for US military
The product will offer financial services designed to meet the needs of newly enlisted members of the military.
US consumer finance regulator to outline credit card-like BNPL protections
The CFPB will set out guidance to hem BNPL firms much closer to credit cards in terms of regulation.
How coopetition can boost financial inclusion in LatAm
An environment of coopetition between companies can further democratise access to financial services in LatAm.
Are challenger banks now facing challengers of their own?
For the first time in their short history, the challengers are now being challenged themselves.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: R2, NowNow and Hive Wealth
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Gen Z investors want more than crypto and meme stocks
The key thing missing from many banking and investment platforms is personalisation.
Is fraud outpacing fintech?
Financial crime continues to reach new heights, but fintech is leading the counterattack.
Japan’s SMBC Group to launch Jenius Bank in the US
Jenius Bank will initially offer personal loans before expanding with savings and checking products.
Just do it?
How can we, as an industry, be more empathetic and create solutions that matter?
US real estate fintech Reali to close down
The firm will be laying off most of its workforce on 9 September 2022.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Chekk, Hello Clever & Zywa
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
The role of the payments industry in saving people and planet
Changing the way we make payments can have a substantial positive impact on our society’s carbon emissions.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 12 | Tackling the challenges for challenger banks
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Kim Symmons, head of design at UK business bank Mettle.
New bank for the US military community to launch this winter – Moonbeam
Moonbeam says its digital banking products will aim to emphasise financial literacy and economic mobility.
Fintech start-up Pomelo raises $70m in seed financing
Pomelo’s investors include celebrities The Chainsmokers and The Weeknd.
State of play: BNPL
BNPL has become one of the most divisive credit products of the modern age.
CIBC partners MX for fintech customer data access agreement
CIBC customers will be able to securely share their financial data with third-party fintechs via an API.
US fintech GloriFi to trade publicly following $1.7bn SPAC merger with DHC
The new combined business will be worth approximately $1.7bn with the deal expected to close in Q1 2023.
How can banks protect the new breed of fraud victims?
Advances in behavioural biometrics technology can help banks catch criminals before they strike.
How fintech can support migrants and help boost economic activity
Access to cross-border financial solutions has become more important than ever.
The gathering momentum of CBDCs
CBDCs offer a means for secure digital payments with legal tender status, and no bank account is required.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: TurnKey Lender, FairPlay, Bloom & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Best, the enemy of better in mobile banking
The challenge for the industry is how to go beyond what they have and deliver platforms beyond the transactional.
Credit card start-up X1 raises $25m Series B, readies for full US launch
The Series B round was led by Google Analytics co-founder Wesley Chan’s new fund FPV Ventures.
How Zolve is helping US immigrants land on their feet
Zolve helps immigrants accelerate their financial health through products that build wealth in the long run.
Neobank Kinly taps open finance fintech MX for data aggregation solutions
Kinly says it will leverage clean data and personalised financial alerts from MX to help Black American communities.
Less than two weeks until nomination deadline for Banking Tech Awards 2022
The deadline for nominations for the Banking Tech Awards 2022 is Friday 22 July.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 10 | Making money work harder
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Jay Swanston, chief platform officer at Moneybox.
ICYMI funding round-up: MarketWolf, Pina, Deshe and Sava
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the world.
New digital payment platform Kasheesh launches in US
Kasheesh reduces the cost burden on individual cards and helps users build their credit scores.
Fintech start-up April secures $30m Series A to grow its embedded tax platform
Since launching in January 2022, the company has now raised $40 million in total capital.
The next frontier in global payments goes beyond borders
Payments will become more inclusive to both consumers and merchants.
Tenet launches financing platform to drive EV adoption
The firm has also raised $18 million in seed funding.
