Mexican microlending start-up Baubap secures $120m in debt financing
The fintech intends to leverage the debt financing to extend its lines of credit to the underserved.
Financial Inclusion
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Embat, Slice, NayaOne, MoneyHash and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
US Bank partners Pagaya Technologies for inclusive lending with AI
The bank is to instate Pagaya’s AI tech within its Simple Loan function.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Navro, Finally, Cashinvoice, SUMA Wealth and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Banking Technology Magazine February 2024 issue out now
Cover story: PLANT LIFE – Talking flora and quantum computing.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 1 | The growth of fintech in Africa
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Hangwi Muambadzi, Principal and Head of Africa at CommerzVentures.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 26 January 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Abrdn, Kashable, Synchrony and more.
Former Sutton Bank exec Glenn Murray joins start-up Evolution 2100 as chief strategy officer
Evolution 2100 plans to provide a suite of financial services for underserved communities and businesses.
US fintech Kashable raises $25.6m Series B funding
Californian venture capital firms Revolution Ventures and Moneta Ventures led the round.
Join us as a judge for PayTech Awards 2024!
The prestigious PayTech Awards 2024 invites payments professionals to apply to join the esteemed panel of judges.
Specialist neobank Panacea Financial bags $24.5m Series B funding
Panacea says it will use the capital to expand its financial services suite built for US doctors.
How fintech is expanding the borders of financial inclusion
FinTech Futures takes a look at FS firms that are catering to vulnerable people or people with disabilities.
Specialist neobank Panacea Financial names Ryan Gorney as new CTO
Gorney joins the company from Seacoast Bank, where he served as EVP CTO and chief innovation officer.
2023: Top five fintech start-ups of the year
Here are five of the top fintech start-up stories from 2023.
Instant payments, BaaS and GenAI: A fintech industry review of 2023
FinTech Futures takes a look back at the key industry developments and trends to emerge over 2023.
The What the FinTech? podcast | Season four’s jailed buzzwords
We run down all the buzzwords our podcast guests wanted gone from the industry this year.
AI, BNPL and CBDCs: The industry’s fintech predictions for 2024
We take a look at some of the fintech predictions being made by industry experts for 2024.
Canapi Ventures reveals new $750m fund to support US fintech entrepreneurs
The VC firm says the latest fund takes its total assets under management to over $1.4 billion.
Building a world for the 99%
We have the technology to create a more supportive ecosystem for millions of SMEs worldwide.
Liberis bags $112m in debt financing to fuel expansion in North America and Europe
Liberis plans to go live in Canada, Germany and Poland in 2024.
The future of financial wellness: banks need to do more to support Gen Z in 2024
Gen Z is facing the bleakest financial outlook of any generation for the last century.
IDB Invest and IFC team up to launch the Amazon Finance Network
The global network aims to boost the economic development of the Amazon region.
The ‘Boots’ theory of socioeconomic unfairness
The people who need fair credit products the most may not have access. That’s economic unfairness.
Kentucky-based credit union Park Community names Jana Erny as president and CEO
Erny succeeds outgoing president and CEO Jim Spradlin, who is retiring after 29 years at the credit union.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 20 October 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Nova Credit raises $45m in Series C round to expand product suite
The round was led by Canapi Ventures and builds upon the company’s $50m Series B from 2020.
US Treasury grants Truist $65m NMTC allocation to spur investment in underserved communities
It is the twelfth time Truist Community Development Enterprises has received an allocation.
Block acquires musician-focused fintech start-up Hifi
The deal is thought to complement Block’s 2021 acquisition of Jay Z’s music streaming service Tidal.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 13 October 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Pioneering innovative partnerships: Unveiling the game-changing fintech hybrid model
Watch this video for an in-depth look at The Greenlend Project.
Banc of California joins Rise Economy for $4.1bn community benefits plan
The plan succeeds the bank’s merger with PacWest Bancorp in July, combining assets valued at $36.1 billion.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mantle, SaaScada, Rainforest and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
US fintech PayZen launches new product to boost healthcare affordability
With the Care Card, patients can access PayZen’s post-service payment plans through a physical and virtual debit card.
Affinity Federal Credit Union expands cannabis banking programme with Green Check
Affinity launched its cannabis banking programme earlier this year to provide CRBs with financial services.
Sibos 2023: Empathy and AI – banking’s duty of care
Ultimately, the responsibility lies with humans to decide where, when, and how AI is deployed.
Flex secures $20m in equity and $100m in debt funding as part of Series A round
Along with the funding, Flex has also launched its finance app catering to underserved small business owners.
Daily News at Sibos 2023
Download your free copy of the Daily News at Sibos publication today!
Bonifii’s new identity credential completes pilot with Lone Star Credit Union
The product is now expected to be offered to more credit unions and banks in the US.
It’s beyond time for a new future of aging
With people living longer and healthier lives, many are working longer and in new and different ways.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: GenTwo, Momnt, myZoi, Treyd, Firstcard & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
