Prodigy Finance inks $310m funding facility with US DFC for cross-border student loans
Prodigy previously sourced a $250 million facility with the DFC in 2020.
Diversity
News, intelligence and resources on the global fintech industry including topics such as diversity.
What we did about it
Of course there is a problem. And we are survivors. So let’s talk about it in terms of what we’ve done about it.
JP Morgan to bolster community presence with planned hiring spree in US
Chase intends to use the hires to maintain community-level support across 48 of the 50 US states.
Today is not International Women’s Day
Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is a choice. An active, constant, deliberate choice.
September 2024: Top five new launches of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new product launches in September.
I am speaking now
At the current rate, it will take another 134 years before we can reach global gender parity.
We are all living on borrowed time
Together, we can create meaningful change through collective action that can last generations.
PayTech Awards USA 2024 nominations are now open!
Submissions for the PayTech Awards USA 2024 are now open, with the entry deadline set for 12 July 2024.
Celebrating 25 years of innovation: Banking Tech Awards 2024 nominations now open
Nominations for the Banking Tech Awards 2024 are now officially open to companies worldwide!
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2024
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2024.
FinTech Founders Video: embracing diversity, equity and inclusion
Three fintech founders discuss the importance of embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in business.
Video: Chipper Cash at FinovateEurope 2024 – How Africa’s growing middle market is finding power in payments
We chat with Brett Magrath of Chipper Cash about how new paytech solutions are boosting Africa’s middle market.
FinTech Founders Video: retaining female talent and building strategies for success
Three fintech founders discuss how companies can attract and retain the industry’s top female talent.
FinTech Founders Video: guiding growth with coaching, mentoring and sponsoring initiatives
Three industry experts highlight the importance of coaching, mentoring and sponsoring initiatives in fintech.
FinTech Founders Video: tools for personal and professional development
In this episode of the FinTech Founders series, we discover how founders can grow with their companies.
FinTech Founders Video: driving change and empowering women in fintech
Founders from The Heard, ATMO Technologies and the Harrington Starr Group share their thoughts.
Forget the accolades and the pleasantries and pay us
For this International Women’s Day, and for all the days that follow, my message is simple: pay us.
Understanding inclusion in marketing
When inclusion and sustainability waltz together in your marketing strategy, magic happens.
When goals become aspirations, where does that leave us?
Fundamentally, I believe that businesses can be an important force to drive societal change.
Building a world for the 99%
We have the technology to create a more supportive ecosystem for millions of SMEs worldwide.
Can you seek out the line that we cannot see?
If you have the power of the pen but you choose to look the other way, then what hope do the rest of the people have?
Small acts of resistance (aka the walk on Sibos)
At Sibos 2023, we went for a walk.
What we don’t dare talk about
The financial services industry and society in general needs to do more to support women going through the menopause.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Women in tech have a three-year “experience gap” compared to men
According to the 2023 Women in Tech survey, women only account for around 26% of those working in IT.
Banking Technology Magazine September 2023 issue out now
Cover story: WINDS OF CHANGE – Squaring the circle on climate change.
You’ve checked the DEI box. Now what?
To truly transform is to have DEI values infused in the DNA of your company.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 8 | The future of open banking in the UK
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by OBIE chair and trustee Marion King.
Between us girls
Diversity is not a concession. Be mindful of your language and your actions.
State of play: European fintech
The recent FinovateEurope conference featured a number of key discussions on the European financial services sector.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 5 | Levelling up UK fintech
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Charlotte Crosswell, chair of the newly formed CFIT.
FinTech Futures Jobs: 10 inspiring women leaders who are blazing a trail in tech
Some of the most successful tech and fintech organisations around the world have women at their helm.
Green fintechs are redefining gender representation in finance
As more women move into sustainable roles, the green economy can grow along with female representation.
Diversity of socks is our future
Awareness does not always translate into action, unfortunately. It’s intention that we need.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 1 | Bankers like us
In this episode, we’re joined by Leda Glyptis of 10x Banking to chat about her new book – Bankers Like Us.
Getting banked: financial services and the US cannabis industry
We chat with Michael Beird of Infused Banking about how banking is changing for US cannabis businesses.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Here’s why it’s important to understand and embrace neurodiversity at work
Check out the vacancies at these firms that support neurodiversity through awareness programmes and hiring processes.
Women in fintech drive the lending industry’s digital transformation
As banking goes increasingly digital, many women fintech leaders are in the vanguard of this evolution.
Actions not words
It’s fitting that this year’s theme for Black History Month is “Time for change: actions not words”.
Video: NatWest at Sibos 2022 – Sustainability and achieving net-zero targets
We chat with NatWest’s Solange Chamberlain about sustainability in banking and achieving net-zero targets.
Attracting and retaining diverse talent in male-dominated industries
Firms should look to put processes in place that improve company culture and reduce bias.
