The consumer credit applications of open finance: a snapshot
Open finance has the potential to help consumers take control of their financial lives.
Financial Inclusion
Mexican fintech unicorn Clip lands $100m investment
Clip retains its $2 billion valuation following the round.
We are all living on borrowed time
Together, we can create meaningful change through collective action that can last generations.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Layer3, Sidekick, Elevate, Sahl, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Demystify Podcast: Customer-centric innovation in finance with Anette Broløs and Erin Taylor
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Finthropology founders Anette Broløs and Erin Taylor.
May 2024: Top five payments stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top payments stories during May.
Remittance start-up Félix Pago bags $15.5m Series A funding
The firm enables Latino workers in the US to send money abroad via WhatsApp.
FinovateSpring 2024: Rethinking customer experience and boosting diversity in financial services
FinovateSpring 2024 concluded on Thursday after a day filled with thought-provoking panels and keynotes.
Designing financial services for children with Sunshine+Kittens
UK start-up Sunshine+Kittens is launching a new offering for children designed to help boost financial literacy.
Migrant banking platform Majority lands $20m in “push towards profitability”
In addition to the funding, the platform has also announced Abhi Pabba as its new chief risk officer.
FinovateSpring 2024: Mobile payments and understanding Gen Z dominate day two
FinovateSpring 2024 sustained its momentum over day two with a line-up of informative debates and keynotes.
FinovateSpring 2024: GenAI and future fraud strategies in focus on day one
Industry leaders convened in San Francisco on Tuesday to kick off FinovateSpring 2024.
US CFPB sues SoLo Funds for allegedly “deceiving borrowers about the total cost of loans”
The regulator says it is suing the firm for “deceiving borrowers and illegally extracting fees”.
JP Morgan Chase commits additional £40m to boost economic growth in the UK
The investment aims to “help connect young people and underserved communities to economic opportunities”.
Interview: How Project Nemo is working to accelerate disability inclusion in the UK fintech industry
We chat with Joanne Dewar, head of Project Nemo, about the need for greater disability inclusion in UK fintech.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ekko, Layer, MNZL, Panax and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Mexican BNPL fintech Aplazo bags $70m in equity financing
Aplazo has now secured over $100 million in equity financing since its formation in 2020.
Wealthtech start-up FutureMoney launches tax-advantaged investing platform
FutureMoney’s flagship offering is its tax-advantaged Junior Roth IRA account, which leverages 529 plans.
Cultures have no borders
The financial services industry has a key role to play in shaping a truly borderless financial world.
Dubai Fintech Summit 2024: How the UAE is fostering fintech innovation
There is a huge sense of urgency, commitment and purpose behind fintech in the UAE.
Reimagining the future of money: freedom-bearing, human-centric
Protecting privacy is critical for digital money and CBDCs in order to obtain public trust.
The digital transformation divide in Europe’s banking industry
Europe must harness the full potential of the digital revolution for the continent’s unbanked.
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!
State of play: the future of credit
Alternative data sources will be key to ensuring the future of credit is affordable, inclusive, and accessible.
Inclusive instant payment system Higala launches in the Philippines
The new system is powered by the open-source payment platform Mojaloop.
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2024
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2024.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fintoc, Bokra, RockFi, Bump and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Founders Video: embracing diversity, equity and inclusion
Three fintech founders discuss the importance of embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in business.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mimo, TransferGo, Smartpay, Adro and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
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.
Empower Finance strikes deal to buy Petal with Cashalo acquisition completed
The deal for Petal is expected to close later this quarter for an undisclosed sum.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Zeepay, Coadjute, Hello Alice, CertifID and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
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.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Marco, Zone, Copilot, Flowpay and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
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.
Stax Payments founders launch business credit decisioning platform Worth AI
Sal Rehmetullah and Suneera Madhani will act as co-CEOs of the start-up, which is set to launch this month.
FinTech Founders Video: driving change and empowering women in fintech
Founders from The Heard, ATMO Technologies and the Harrington Starr Group share their thoughts.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Theia Insights, Lettuce, StackOne, Synnax and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Mexico’s Ziff acquires digital lending start-up Arrenda
The acquisition sees Ziff take control of the start-up’s flagship lending platform, Adelanta.
