FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 21 October 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Financial Results
SaaS financial data platform Canalyst secures $70m Series C investment
Canalyst says it wants to be “the new fundamental dataset of record”.
Box: Insurance isn’t just about premium rates, it’s about the entire user experience process
Vaneet Grewal, Box’s financial services managing director, talks to FinTech Futures.
Why the BNPL sector is growing like crazy
There is plenty of room for experiments in BNPL, and many customer segments are yet to be addressed.
HSBC explores options for loss-making US arm as profits dip 34%
Asia delivered HSBC a $13 billion adjusted profit before tax in 2020.
Bill.com edges closer to profitability, shares up 30%
Between last October and December, revenue was up 38%, to $54 million.
PayPal posts 22% revenue rise on back of e-commerce growth
2020 set unprecedented records for PayPal, but its 2021 outlook is more conservative.
Santander’s profits down 35%, but Botín bets on vaccine for 2021
“Vaccination is the most important economic policy for 2021,” says Botín.
NerdWallet makes second acquisition in 2020 with Fundera
The deal with Fundera sees NerdWallet continue to diversify its business.
Four lessons we can learn from the biggest financial technology scandals
From Wirecard and Enron to Bernie Madoff and Parmalat.
How to prevent your cloud finances from sinking you during economic turbulence
Practical steps to establish and maintain a successful cloud financial management (CFM) strategy.
SoftBank’s Mayoshi Son compares himself to Jesus Christ on investor call
Son noted that Jesus was also misunderstood and criticised.
Jack Ma resigns from SoftBank Group’s board of directors
SoftBank reported an annual operating loss of JPY 1.36 trillion ($13bn).
Travelex owner Finablr prepares for insolvency
Finablr processed $115 billion in transactions in 2019, and more than 1,500 firms rely on it.
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Sibos 2019: Final wrap-up of talks, interviews and daily news
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White paper: How to scale a fintech
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White paper: How to drive business impact with payments
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Webinar: Collaboration is key to digital banking
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White paper: FICO for fintech – Advanced Analytic Services
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PayTech Awards entry deadline extended!
Enter the PayTech Awards by Friday, 12 April.
Case study: Information Builders and Millennium BCP
See how the largest private bank in Portugal, Millenium BCP enhanced decision-making capabilities
PayTech Awards: honouring organisations for their social impact
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Webinar: Digital, Data and Disintermediation – Modern Banking
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White paper: How artificial intelligence can improve the bottom line in FS
What challenges is the financial sector facing and how can firms thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape?
PayTech Awards 2019: celebrating most innovative projects and services
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PayTech Awards 2019: celebrating people that make things happen
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Expensify on a high in profitability place
Revenue rocking and cash flow positive.
Lendtech SoFi flying low as losses linger
US firm has lost money for the second consecutive quarter.
Banking Technology Awards 2018: shortlist announced!
Winners will be unveiled on 13 December in London!
