SaaS tech start-up financing platform Arc lands $161m investment
“We’re on a mission to help start-ups grow,” says Arc co-founder and CEO Don Muir.
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The 10th NextGen Payments and Regtech Forum
The event will be hosted between 9 March – 10 March in Dublin, Ireland.
AI-focused fintech Qraft Technologies secures $146m SoftBank investment
Qraft’s US CEO says investment management is “ripe for disruption” thanks to AI.
FinTech Futures Jobs: New year, new job? Here are three great opportunities to apply for this week
Exciting open vacancies at Monzo, Seedrs and Klarna. Apply today!
Why the key to effective engagement banking lies in behavioural science
Banks should look to utilise behavioural science to design digital experiences that promote better decision-making.
NetCents Technology hires Sholeh Atash as COO
NetCents says Atash will have executive oversight to ensure that all key performance metrics are met.
Credit building start-up Petal raises $140m in Series D, faces lawsuit
Petal CEO says firm is hiring across the board for more than 100 positions this year.
The focus on ESG: Spotlight on data
As regulatory pressure grows, effective ESG reporting is now essential for businesses across the world.
The carrot and the stick: How regulators are driving a data quality revolution
Beyond the threat of fines, regulators can help financial firms by highlighting the benefits of high data quality.
Fintech predictions for the year ahead
IBM’s Paolo Sironi and Anthony Lipp make three predictions for the financial services industry in 2022.
How US banks can benefit by embracing open banking
President Biden recently announced plans to promote new rules to foster open banking in the US.
Four fintech trends to watch in 2022 and beyond
The rise of Web3, instant checkout, and embedded finance are just a few reasons 2022 will be a pivotal year for fintech.
The state of the API economy
The has been a significant shift away from viewing APIs merely as developer-led internal bits of technology.
2021: Top five core banking deals
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top core banking deals.
Five technology trends reshaping the banking landscape in 2022
As we head into 2022, let’s take a look at the technology trends set to reshape the landscape for banks.
2021: Top five fundraises
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s most eye-catching funding rounds.
MODIFI secures $145m in debt financing to boost SME trade support
“2021 has been a challenging year for SMEs,” says MODIFI CEO.
Unlocking the digital potential of financial services through predictive analytics
Integrating the best of human and machine intelligence allows organisations to be better prepared.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three great jobs to apply for before Christmas
Exciting open vacancies at Seedrs, Monzo and Klarna. Apply today!
Noname Security becomes first API security unicorn with $135m Series C raise
The platform says it blocks over 1,000 attacks per day against its customers.
Finance management platform Rho raises $75m in Series B round
Founded in 2018, the start-up has raised $205 million in equity and debt financing to date.
Cartoon: The Pied Piper
A new cartoon illustrating the pull of the current crypto and blockchain industry to draw in talent and capital.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three exciting roles to apply for this week
Exciting open vacancies at Starling Bank, Funding Circle and Crowdcube. Apply today!
Goldman Sachs partners AWS for cloud data management and analytics solution
New offering is designed for hedge funds, asset managers and other institutional clients.
Anti-money laundering regtech Hummingbird secures $30m in Series B round
New funding brings the total raised to date by the start-up to $41.8m.
Numerated acquires fellow fintech Fincura
Numerated is “building the future of business banking”, founder and CEO states.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three really cool jobs you can apply for this week
Exciting open vacancies at Klarna, Starling Bank and Funding Circle. Apply today!
Fintech funding deals globally 29 November – 5 December 2021
Featuring Slice, 1inch, Prytek, Kueski and Fundbox.
Finance reporting start-up Abacum gains $25m Series A funding
The company provides a SaaS platform for streamlining reporting and improving forecasting accuracy.
Interac selects Microsoft Azure as part of hybrid cloud strategy
The payments processor has seen a sharp increase in volumes in the last 18 months.
What is the next stage of open banking and how do we get there?
While many people speculate on the future of open banking, let’s look at where the industry is going next.
CIBC recruits Danske Bank’s Søren Rode Jain Andreasen for digital leadership role
Andreasen’s departure follows 15 years at the Danish bank.
Tax automation firm Fonoa raises $25m for international expansion
The Dublin-based company will use the funding to extend country coverage and headcount.
Mexican BNPL platform Aplazo completes $27m Series A round
Increase in headcount and Latin American expansion planned.
$140m Series E funding takes Expel valuation to over $1bn
The US-based detection and response (MDR) provider has secured $258 million in financing to date.
ID platform Alloy selected by LGBTQ+ digital bank Daylight for customer verification
Alloy’s API-based platform will be used to automate the bank’s identity verification process.
Legacy systems in banking: the major barrier for digital transformation
Modernisation of the core banking system is exactly where the transformation journey begins.
New FinTech Futures Report: The Changing Face of Cybersecurity
The latest deep-dive report and survey in the industry, focusing on the changing nature of cybersecurity in a new age.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three exciting open roles at OakNorth to apply for
Exciting open vacancies at OakNorth. Apply today!
Fusion Credit Union selects BankBI for financial performance management
Deal stems from partnership between BankBI and Canadian credit union solutions firm Celero.
