Video: Highlights from the exclusive global launch of Leda Glyptis’ book, Bankers Like Us
Take a look at the highlights from Leda Glyptis’ global book launch.
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Global fintech investment drops 31% in 2022 from record 2021 high
Despite the drop, it was still the third-best year for fintech investment ever.
Confronting confrontation
If you don’t like confrontation, get better at it. So you can at least only have it once and move on.
Finastra reportedly looking to sell banking business
Finastra is understood to be exploring the sale of its banking portfolio for as much as $7 billion.
Dragonfly makes C-level hires as firm expands partnerships and portfolio
Alongside the senior appointments, the firm says it has also expanded its development and product teams.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 2 | Space Bank and financial inclusion
In this episode, we’re joined by Nika Kurdiani, deputy CEO at TBC Bank and CEO of Space International.
Laurentian Bank launches new credit card programme with Brim Financial
Laurentian Bank says the new credit card programme will “enhance the overall experience” of its customers.
FIS reveals plans to spin off merchant business unit
FIS expects the spin-off to be completed within the next 12 months.
Cartoon: À la carte
A new cartoon illustrating how the drop in VC money may result in new fintech start-ups being acquired.
The future of financial services depends on global connectivity
To establish interoperability in global payments, a balance must be struck between collaboration and competition.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fierce, Wisor AI, Cenoa & Habitto
Our weekly In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) funding round-up for you to get the latest funding news.
PayPal CEO Dan Schulman to retire by end of 2023
PayPal says it will begin its search for Schulman’s successor imminently.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 10 February 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: The top fintech companies hiring right now in the UK
Explore thousands of open roles on the Fintech Futures Job Board today.
US fintech funding round-up: Wink, Blip, Upwardli and Inkle
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the US.
Finzly opens up access to FedNow via API connection
Developers from fintechs and banks can now access the sandbox environment of FedNow via Finzly’s API.
Why change your core?
If you treat core transformation like a standard large project, your chances of success are slim.
What are you not doing while you’re doing what you’re doing?
Hierarchy should be about an increasing level of complex accountability.
Canada’s Jobber secures $100m in Series D funding round
Jobber’s SaaS solution enables small businesses to accept credit card payments and send invoices.
Inter&Co acquires real estate investment start-up YellowFi
Inter&Co provides financial services through its ‘super-app’ to more than 25 million users.
Non-profit Commonwealth begins second phase of partnership with JP Morgan Chase
Commonwealth and JP Morgan Chase are examining how new tech can reduce wealth inequality in the US.
Banking Technology Magazine February 2023 issue out now
Cover story: HAPPY DAZE – Banking for cannabis businesses boosted.
Diversity of socks is our future
Awareness does not always translate into action, unfortunately. It’s intention that we need.
Bank of Nevis International taps Tookitaki for AML tech
The Caribbean bank will deploy Tookitaki’s Anti-Money Laundering Suite (AMLS).
US neobank Oxygen bags $20m Series B, appoints new CEO
Former Sber CTO David Rafalovsky joins Oxygen as CEO, replacing founder Hussein Ahmed.
Mizuho Bank in core banking tech overhaul with Oracle
Oracle’s solutions will support “critical” functions, including direct deposit accounts and liquidity management.
US fintech Stash appoints Liza Landsman as new CEO
Prior to joining Stash, Landsman served as general partner at NEA, a global venture capital firm.
Cartoon: Tarred with the same brush
This cartoon illustrates how the collapse of the speculative crypto market has impacted the blockchain sector.
In 2023, payments will provide momentum for open banking adoption
Today, regulators are very focused on promoting competition and alternatives to card payments.
Lessons from reality TV
For me, the big lesson was we might not be correct or justified in our thinking as much as we think.
US start-up Finley secures $17m in Series A fundraise
The round was led by CRV with participation from both new and existing investors.
A small scar
At the end of the day, you don’t know what will turn out to be the critical events in your life and career.
Banking Tech Awards 2022 Winner: Temenos – why the “service” of SaaS matters more to banks
Those who underestimate the value banking execs place on a trusted, lasting service will get left behind in the big banking SaaS bang.
PayPal to lay off 2,000 staff over the next few weeks
The job cuts will see PayPal reduce its total staff headcount be around 7%.
US payments platform Moov lands $45m Series B
The funding will be used to refine and scale the platform, and address new payments use cases.
Will regulated cryptocurrency become the new fiat currency?
The last year has demonstrated that the crypto market is in immediate need of significant regulatory oversight.
Marqeta makes first M&A foray with $275m Power Finance deal
The acquisition, Marqeta’s first, will “significantly boost” the firm’s credit product capabilities.
As uncertainty continues, financial institutions must provide revitalised client-first approaches
While we may be facing much ambiguity in 2023, there has never been a greater opportunity to innovate.
Data management platform Finbourne lands £30m debt facility with Kreos
The debt facility constitutes an extension to Finbourne’s Series A funding held in April 2021.
Valor PayTech hires Riaz Ladha and Eric Kirk to lead new business unit
Valor CEO Eric Bernstein says the pair will help the firm build new partnerships.
