2024: Top five fintech M&A deals of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions of 2024.
Financial Services/Finserv
News, intelligence and resources on the global fintech industry including topics such as financial services/finserv.
2024: Top five new launch stories of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new launch stories of 2024.
2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top partnership stories of the year.
2024: Top five payments stories of the year
FinTech Futures reviews some of the year’s top advancements and stories in payments.
Gesa Credit Union and Nymbus launch ValorFI Heroes, a digital banking platform for US veterans and first responders
The platform comprises current and savings accounts, with a charitable function powered by Spiral.
Fiserv snaps up Canadian EWA fintech Payfare in $147m deal
The purchase price reflects a 90% premium over Payfare’s closing share price on 20 December.
CFPB sues Zelle operator and major banks for “widespread fraud” on payment network
The lawsuit comes as the CFPB advances its agenda before its anticipated overhaul by the Trump administration.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 20 December 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes FIS, Tyme Group, Affirm and more.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Sourcefin, Volume, Leap Financial, and Juicyway
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
US fintech Chime reportedly submits confidential filing for potential 2025 IPO
Bloomberg reports that Chime is targeting 2025 for its public debut, citing sources familiar with the matter.
2024 in review: the key fintech trends of the year
FinTech Futures reflects on the key trends and developments that shaped the fintech sector in 2024.
The invisible drain: Why global payments cost more than you think
Building payment infrastructures that turn traditional friction points into strategic advantages.
US embedded finance fintech Parafin secures $100m in Series C funding round
Parafin’s $100 million Series C was raised at a $750 million valuation.
Morgan Stanley taps Wise for corporate cross-border settlements
Morgan Stanley can now offer its corporate clients instant cross-border settlements through Wise Platform.
The regulatory winds, they are not a-changin’
The regulatory shift globally has been towards standards, protocols and end-to-end predictability.
Webinar | 11 February 2025 | Real-time payment processing: beyond traditional banking
Join us for an insightful session on how enterprises can revolutionise their global payment operations.
A bowl of cards
In the US, contactless payments continue to feel like a luxury or an exception rather than the default.
The What the FinTech? podcast | Season five’s jailed buzzwords
We run down all the buzzwords our podcast guests wanted gone from the industry this year.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 24 | 2024 in review and predictions for 2025
Guests Dave Wallace and Dharmesh Mistry take a look back over the year in fintech and discuss what 2025 might bring.
Penetration testing – a critical component of financial cybersecurity in 2025
Cybercrime is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with financial institutions increasingly in the crosshairs due to their wealth of sensitive information. To combat this growing threat, financial entities must stay one step ahead by identifying vulnerabilities before attackers do. This is where penetration testing plays a vital role. It simulates real-world attacks to expose weaknesses […]
US fintech Current bags $200m in fresh funding
The company says the new funding will help “accelerate growth and fast-track profitability in 2025”.
Canadian fintech Paystone acquires Ackroo for $21m
Based in Ontario, Paystone provides services for loyalty programmes, payment processing, and gift cards.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the evolution of Monument with Steve Britain
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Steve Britain, CEO of Monument Technology.
US BNPL fintech Affirm secures $4bn capital partnership with Sixth Street
The deal is the largest capital commitment Affirm has secured to date.
The DORA effect: building a strong Digital Operational Resilience Act foundation
Learn how to meet, maintain, and prove compliance with the arrival of DORA.
Video: Highlights from the Banking Tech Awards 2024
The Banking Tech Awards celebrated its 25th edition on 4 December at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
FIS reportedly set to acquire UK-based fintech Demica for around $300m
Sky News reports that an official announcement on the deal is expected in the coming days.
US TaaS provider Gigs lands $73m Series B led by Ribbit Capital
The company says it will use the capital injection to “expand its geographical footprint”.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Brighty, Just, Finny, Prosper, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
US financial health fintech Brigit acquired by Upbound Group in deal worth up to $460m
Founders Zuben Mathews and Hamel Kothari will continue to lead the company as a “business segment” of Upbound.
Shift4 buys UK paytech Card Industry Professionals
The deal adds to Shift4’s growing list of acquisitions this year.
FinTech Futures Jobs: The UK tech roles poised for growth in 2025
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
Habib Bank AG Zurich selects nCino platform to power UK buy-to-let lending business
HBZ UK will deploy nCino’s Cloud Banking platform as part of the partnership.
Members Development Company appoints NCR’s Ned Tobey as new CEO
Tobey will succeed the position from Jeff Kline, effective January 2025.
DORA and beyond: what do new compliance standards mean for banking and finance?
DORA redefines financial sector resilience, bringing challenges and opportunities for 2025.
Banking Technology Magazine December 2024 / January 2025 issue out now
Cover story: STAR PEOPLE – Banking Tech Awards 2024 revisited.
TD Bank upgrades retail card business with Backbase Engagement Banking platform
Through the collaboration, TD Bank will leverage Backbase’s Engagement Banking platform.
Why ‘I won’t let anything happen to you’ is more of a threat than a promise
If risk is everything, everywhere, all at once, then risk management is everyone’s job, now, always and forevermore.
State of play: Pay by Bank
Pay by Bank, also referred to as A2A payments, has emerged as a credible contender to card-based payments.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 23 | Simplifying core banking modernisation with SaaScada
In this podcast episode, we chat with Nelson Wootton, CEO and co-founder of SaaScada.
