US fintech start-up CapWay shuts down
Founder Sheena Allen announced on LinkedIn that the start-up “is no longer an active business”.
Financial Services/Finserv
Incumbent banks are far from over
It’s easy to get carried away with focusing on just agility and change/innovation.
Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union taps Alkami for digital banking upgrade
The Connecticut-based credit union will deploy Alkami’s Digital Banking Platform.
Banking Tech Awards 2024 finalists revealed!
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ Banking Tech Awards 2024.
State of play: card networks
The emergence of alternative payment rails has forced card networks to evolve to ensure their continued success.
Philadelphia’s Citadel Federal Credit Union agrees to pay $6.5m to settle allegations of redlining
This settlement is the DOJ’s first redlining resolution with a credit union.
FinTech Futures Jobs: If you’re job hunting, watch out for “rule-bending language” in job specs
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
What we did about it
Of course there is a problem. And we are survivors. So let’s talk about it in terms of what we’ve done about it.
Sibos 2024: From paper to pixels – the future of international trade
The move towards digitalisation in global trade is not just a trend but a necessary evolution.
Navigant Credit Union partners Baker Hill to boost commercial loan operations
Baker Hill’s Commercial Lending solution will be integrated directly within Navigant’s Fiserv DNA core.
Barclays signs agreement to become exclusive issuer of GM credit card programme
The bank will replace Goldman Sachs as the issuer of the US automotive giant’s credit card programme.
Sibos 2024: A delicate balancing act – addressing the ‘speed vs security’ dilemma in cross-border payments
In today’s world, customers are constantly demanding faster and more convenient cross-border payments.
SoFi secures $2bn deal with Fortress Investment Group to expand loan platform business
The deal will help fuel the company’s personal loan origination activities.
BaaS is dead, long live BaaS 2.0
As the sector evolves away from the wild west of BaaS 1.0, it can enter its more responsible era.
Best Egg lands $500m purchase facility to expand personal loan product
The purchase facility builds on the company’s $225 million Series E round completed in March 2022.
Sibos 2024: Achieving the G20’s cross-border payments goals – embracing a balanced approach
How can the global financial industry ensure we meet the G20’s cross-border payment goals?
Warburg Pincus snaps up minority stake in Brazil’s Contabilizei for $125m
Warburg Pincus has now become Contabilizei’s largest shareholder.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Bitlayer, Quartr, FutureMoney, Solifi and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Autonomous AI agents: outsourcing decision-making as the new CX paradigm in finance
AI agents are poised to become integral to how we manage and interact with our finances.
LendingClub and Pagaya acquire intellectual property of shuttered fintech Tally
Tally closed in August, citing insufficient funding as the primary reason for its shutdown.
Lakeside Bank selects Volante’s PaaS for RTP processing
Lakeside is using Volante’s PaaS for Swift cross-border, RTP real-time, and FedNow instant payments.
Financial planning fintech Facet raises $35m funding round
This round increases Facet’s total raised to $210 million.
You always have the choice to not be that guy
Just because the phone is ringing, it does not mean it is an appropriate time to take the call.
Sibos 2024: The future of sustainable finance – opportunities, challenges, and the road ahead
Sustainable finance is no longer an optional add-on for banks—it is central to their future competitiveness.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 17 | The growth of BNPL and the future of credit reporting
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Liz Pagel, SVP and Consumer Lending Business Leader at TransUnion.
NuMark Credit Union teams up with NCR Atleos for branch upgrade
NuMark is transferring “complete responsibility” of its self-servicing banking operations to NCR Atleos.
Digital business bank Grasshopper to buy ACG’s Auto Club Trust
The deal will increase Grasshopper’s total assets to approximately $1.4 billion.
Logik.io bags $25m Series B for AI-driven CPQ platform
Logik.io previously raised $16 million through a Series A in May 2023.
DeFi Technologies snaps up Stillman Digital in $5m share deal
DeFi Technologies has acquired Stillman Digital’s securities for 2.5 million shares, valued at $2.10 each.
Video: REV FCU at FinovateFall 2024 – Third-party risk management in financial services
Zac Streelman of REV FCU discusses managing risks and regulatory compliance for third-party relationships.
Video: Merlin Investor at FinovateFall 2024 – Driving the democratisation of retail investing
Guido Petrelli of Merlin Investor discusses the evolution of the retail investing landscape.
CoreFirst Bank joins NCR Atleos’ Allpoint Network for self-service banking boost
The bank can now offer access to over 40,000 surcharge-free ATMs located throughout the US.
Webinar | 28 November 2024 | AI in financial services: Navigating the evolving regulatory landscape
Join our FinTech Futures webinar to examine the regulatory landscape for AI in UK finance.
Sibos 2024: Building the bank of tomorrow – connecting the future of finance in a rapidly evolving payments landscape
The bank of tomorrow will be defined by its ability to adapt to the pace of technological innovation.
Montana’s Intrepid Credit Union launches digital banking with Alkami
Alkami says the platform will enable the credit union to “foster greater engagement”.
Banking Technology Magazine October 2024 issue out now
Cover story: QUANTUM LEAP OF FAITH – Preparing for the advent of Q-Day.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Plumery, Concreit, Connected Data, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 4 October 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Starling Bank, Fiserv, HSBC, Monese and more.
Stax Payments snaps up BlockChyp for undisclosed sum
Stax says this acquisition will reduce “friction” and enhance partner and customer experience.
Video: Wake Forest University at FinovateFall 2024 – Empowering the next generation of fintech leaders
Mohamed Desoky of Wake Forest University discusses the rising popularity of fintech-focused academic programmes.
