ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Pockit, Orbital, Traction & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
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Payoneer acquires AI-powered data platform Spott to streamline decision-making
Payoneer says the start-up’s tech will help it to “better understand and serve customers”.
Over $10bn deposited into Apple Card’s savings account in first four months of going live
The offering had already accumulated $1 billion in deposits within the first week of going live.
European Commission brings in Moody’s Analytics to help fight fraud
Moody’s Analytics’ Orbis database is set to strengthen the European Commission’s anti-fraud efforts.
First Federal Savings & Loan of San Rafael boosts digital transformation with Bankjoy partnership
First Federal will integrate Bankjoy’s digital banking platform with Fiserv Cleartouch, its core banking system.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three ways AI is changing fintech jobs
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
The transformative impact of AI and its implications on the future workforce
The AI revolution is well and truly underway. But what does it mean for the future of workers?
WaterStone Bank taps nCino for cloud banking platform
The bank says it wants to enhance the lending experience for its customers by moving to a single platform.
Automotive lending platform GoFi taps Provenir for credit risk decisioning
The Texas-headquartered company has implemented Provenir’s Data and Decisioning Platform.
Novo secures $125m credit facility to provide working capital to small businesses through Novo Funding
Once approved, small businesses will have instant access to up to $75,000 of working capital.
Stax Payments appoints Paulette Rowe as new CEO
In her new role, Rowe will be leading growth and operations for Stax’s software and payments portfolio.
Seacoast Bank strikes deal with NCR for ATM-as-a-Service solution
Seacoast Bank is leveraging NCR’s ATM-as-a-Service solution to replace its conventional ATM fleet.
Cash management – trends and priorities
While real-time data remains an ideal, the cash management process needs first to adapt to expanded ecosystems and networks.
HSBC joins forces with Tradeshift to launch embedded finance business
The joint venture will focus on the development of embedded finance solutions and financial services apps.
GoLogiq to acquire Vietnamese fintech Symplefy for $30m
GoLogiq’s executive chairman Brent Suen says the acquisition “is the next of several in our pipeline”.
Vestwell taps workplace financial wellness with Gradifi Solutions acquisition
Vestwell acquires Gradifi Solutions from Morgan Stanley, following its acquisition of E*TRADE Financial.
Machias Savings Bank taps Jack Henry for tech overhaul
It wanted a tech strategy that would help it support customers’ financial needs, while competing with big banks.
Challenging funding environment pushes LedgerEdge into administration
David Robert Baxendale and Edward John Macnamara have been appointed as joint administrators.
US fintech Rocket Companies appoints Varun Krishna as new CEO
Rocket Companies also revealed that president and COO Bob Walters is to retire after 27 years with the firm.
Global fintech funding drops 17% to $52.4bn in first half of 2023
Fintech investment fell in EMEA and APAC, while the US took the lion’s share of global funding.
Demystify Podcast: Core banking modernisation and BaaS with Miguel Santos and Dave Feuer, Galileo
Real examples of several innovations only made possible by a modern core, and more!
Digital transformations: the negative impact of heavyweight governance
How do we mitigate the negative effects of an onerous governance process on digital transformations?
US fintech start-up Croissant launches with $24m funding
Croissant integrates into merchants’ shopping experiences to offer customers guaranteed buyback value at checkout.
Open Banking Expo expands to two days and co-locates with the Open Banking Expo Awards this October
Open Banking Expo returns to the Business Design Centre in London on 18-19 October.
The Republic of Palau taps Ripple for first stablecoin pilot
The pilot is expected to last for three months between selected merchants and government employees.
Mercury Financial secures $200m debt facility to expand credit card business
The facility has been provided by client funds managed by US investment banking company Neuberger Berman.
Upgrade snaps up BNPL vendor Uplift for $100m
California-headquartered Uplift provides BNPL payment and credit products to the travel industry.
Trustmi aims to stamp out B2B payment fraud with global launch
The launch comes just days after the company secured $17 million in a Series A funding round.
The Philippines’ UnionBank taps NCR to manage its ATMs
The Philippines’ ninth largest bank currently operates over 400 ATMs across the country.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 28 July 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Giraffe, eflow Global, Galaxy Ventures & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Robinhood reignites plans for UK expansion with chief exec hire
According to an FCA filing, Jordan Sinclair has been appointed as UK chief executive for Robinhood.
Trintech snaps up Fiserv’s financial reconciliation business
Trintech hopes the deal will “act as a springboard for innovation” for its accounting automation platform.
Episode Six names former HSBC exec as new chief revenue officer
Brian Muse-McKenney becomes Episode Six’s first CRO.
Settle secures $145m credit facility from Silicon Valley Bank
Settle will use the expanded facility to boost its lending to e-commerce and consumer brands.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2023 winner: SavvyMoney – the power of partnerships in fintech & banking
Digging into why so many FIs are turning to fintechs versus developing their own solutions.
How telco software giant Amdocs is looking to make waves in fintech
FinTech Futures speaks with Amdocs’ Zur Yahalom about the company’s move into the fintech space.
Q&A: Andrew McKibben, Bank of America – resilience, automation tech & connected banking
Discussing the changing relationship between fintechs and banks amid an increasingly interconnected tech landscape.
NCR reveals new names for separated brands as company division accelerates
Its digital commerce business is to be called NCR Voyix, while its ATM business will be known as NCR Atleos.
Dutch challenger Bunq lands additional €44.5m funding to fuel international expansion
The digital bank says it has now raised around €100m in funding over this year alone.
