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FinTech Futures Jobs: Fintech is the leading UK industry for VC investment in 2024
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
Rimes hires Gus Macfarlane as new chief operating officer
Macfarlane joins Rimes from Barclays, where he spent over six years in various managing director roles.
Former Capital One VP Fouzi Husaini joins Marqeta as chief AI officer
Before joining Marqeta, Husaini was VP of machine learning at Capital One and led tech teams at Amazon.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the business use cases of AI and quantum computing with Sergio Gago of Moody’s
In this two-episode special, hosts Dave and Dharm chat with Sergio Gago, MD of AI and Quantum at Moody’s.
NeoXam set to acquire data control and automation platform EZOPS
The proposed deal would expand NeoXam’s reach in the US, Asia and throughout Europe.
State of play: US fintech
Despite a decline in global funding rounds, it was evident at FinovateFall that US fintech continues to thrive.
Axoni sells Veris post-trade processing business to LSEG
Launched in 2020, Veris operates as a distributed ledger network for equity swaps.
Building a community from data
Behind every transaction is a human story, waiting for us to connect the dots.
Buy now, pay later loans could provide consumers with a new, easy way to build credit
Once the BNPL data is folded into traditional credit scores it will be the first significant change in credit reporting in decades.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Datricks, PastPay, LineLeap, Kompasbank and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Mastercard puts down $2.65bn for AI-powered threat intelligence platform Recorded Future
Insight Partners first acquired the platform in 2019 for $780 million.
Syndicated loan platform Versana raises $26m with plans for global expansion
New York-based Versana has picked up British banking heavyweight Barclays as a new investor.
Webinar | 23 October 2024 | GenAI in financial services – balancing innovation and risk for transformative growth
Join us for an insightful webinar on the transformative power of GenAI for financial firms.
FinovateFall 2024: The evolution of the GenAI landscape in financial services
At this year’s FinovateFall conference in New York, GenAI has once again taken centre stage.
Unveiling Q-Day: How quantum computing could revolutionise (and disrupt) our digital world
The potential risks of Q-Day are immense, and there’s much work still to be done.
Video: Highlights from FinTech Futures’ Banking Tech Insights panel and networking event
Watch our highlights video from the FinTech Futures Banking Tech Insights event on 11 July.
US identity verification start-up IDPartner Systems to shut down
IDPartner Systems closes after three years in business.
Visa reportedly in negotiations to acquire Featurespace in potential £700m deal
Featurespace provides financial crime prevention solutions for AML and fraud detection.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Resal, Skyfire, Waza, Revenew and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Lettuce Financial bags $15m Series A led by Zeev Ventures
The new funding builds on Lettuce’s $6 million seed round in March, also led by Zeev Ventures.
Banking Technology Magazine September 2024 issue out now
Cover story: HOP INTO THE FUTURE – Banks must turn and face the change.
State of play: cybersecurity in financial services
The current cybersecurity threat landscape remains dynamic and challenging for financial services firms.
Stellex Capital acquires Fincentric from S&P Global
The acquisition is expected to close during the first half of 2025.
Chaos Labs lands $55m Series A led by Haun Ventures
Chaos Labs will use its latest funding to develop new products and expand its risk management platform.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Skydo, Finora Bank, Okredo, Parfin, and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Cartoon: Testing times
AI models are still making mistakes as humans do, just different types of ‘dumb’ mistakes.
Setpoint bags $31m Series B funding to fuel research and development
The round builds on Setpoint’s $43 million Series A and takes its total capital raised to date to $76 million.
Experian snaps up behavioural analytics firm NeuroID
Experian will use NeuroID’s tech to enhance its fraud risk suite for clients.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the evolution of trading technology and data centres
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with John Bryant of Options Technology and Eleni Coldrey of Equinix.
CIBC plans to hire for 200 new data and AI roles over the next 12 months
The new hires will be tasked with advancing “resilient and trustworthy AI solutions” across the bank.
Missouri Central Credit Union taps Bankjoy for account opening and digital banking upgrade
Missouri Central Credit Union currently manages approximately $78 million in assets.
Wells Fargo names BNY’s Bridget Engle as new head of technology
It has also been announced that Wells Fargo CIO Tracy Kerrins will lead consumer technology and a new AI unit.
July 2024: Top five M&A deals of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top M&A deals in July.
Financial transactions database TigerBeetle raises $24m Series A funding
TigerBeetle plans to invest in engineering as it looks to double the size of its team by the end of the year.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 12 | The emerging technologies driving innovation in payments
In this podcast episode, we chat with George Maddaloni, CTO of Operations at payments giant Mastercard.
Video: Tribe Payments at Money20/20 Europe – Hyper-personalisation in fintech
Tribe Payments’ Lynda Clarke talks big data, hyper-personalisation, and the continued customisation of fintech.
Mexican fintech start-up OCN lands $86m Series A funding round to drive international expansion
OCN provides gig workers in Latin America and the US access to capital for car rentals.
US regulators fine Citigroup $136m for “insufficient progress” towards compliance with 2020 consent order
The OCC and the Federal Reserve Board have fined Citigroup $75 million and $60.6 million, respectively.
Banking Technology Magazine July / August 2024 issue out now
Cover story: MONEY TALKS – Cash still playing an important role in society.
