Digital banking solutions provider Alkami buys data insight fintech Segmint for $135.5m
Alkami intends to integrate Segmint’s machine learning tech with its digital banking capabilities.
Financial Services/Finserv
DevOps: how utilising automation can help financial institutions get ahead
Financial institutions need to embrace digital transformation to keep pace in a highly competitive market.
New US banking app Swell set to launch in summer
Launching in June, the app combines checking, credit and more into one integrated account.
The systemic risks and vast opportunities in fintech
We speak with Megan Long, senior consultant at Deloitte, about the vulnerabilities, risks and innovations in the fintech ecosystem.
Why is digital customer onboarding so important in banking?
To offer a competitive onboarding process, most banks will need to acquire a new level of technical flexibility.
Shortlist announced for Banking Tech Awards USA 2022
Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists.
Platformification: a reality and strong value add
How platformification benefits the financial institution and end customer alike.
How Welcome Tech is working to drive financial inclusion for immigrants in the US
FinTech Futures speaks to Amir Hemmat, co-founder and CEO of Welcome Tech.
Capital markets fintech Capitolis raises $110m Series D funding
Former UK chancellor George Osborne has joined the company’s board.
PayPal hires IT veteran Archana Deskus as EVP and CIO
Deskus joins PayPal from tech titan Intel, where she served as senior vice president and CIO.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three great fintech companies that are hiring right now
Exciting open vacancies at Starling Bank, Experian and Monzo. Apply today!
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 25 March 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Construction focused US fintechs CoFi and Handle raise funding
CoFi and Handle have raised $7 million and $10 million, respectively.
Mizuho partners Google Cloud to power digital transformation
MFG says it is working with Google Cloud to deliver on the evolving needs of its customers.
US start-up Ramp reaches $8.1bn valuation with fresh $750m funding
Ramp’s raise included $200 million in fresh equity funding and $550 million in debt financing.
White paper: Three ways to improve branch performance with workforce optimisation strategies
Ensuring that your branch workforce is optimised is an essential part of managing today’s challenging banking environment.
Banking app Dave partners FTX US to explore crypto payments
The partnership will see FTX Ventures, the venture fund arm of FTX Trading, invest $100 million in Dave.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 3 | Lending a hand
In this episode, we’re joined by Bill Verhelle, CEO and founder of QuickFi.
Who owns the client?
Change the way you book revenue and you’ve transformed the way clients are treated forever.
B2B payment specialist PayTrace acquired by North American Bancard
The US’s sixth largest independent acquirer has snapped up the long-standing merchant gateway specialist.
Fintech start-up Stilt secures $114m in debt and equity funding
The firm raised $14m in a Series A funding round and secured a new $100m debt facility.
It’s time for banks to take responsibility for their ESG data
In the wake of COP26 last year, the ESG regulatory agenda is advancing at pace.
Better Business Faster Virtual Summit – 29 March 2022
FullCircl held its Better Business Faster Virtual Summit on Tuesday, 29 March 2022.
BNPL platform ChargeAfter raises $44m Series B
The Series B brings the company’s total amount raised to date to $60 million.
London Stock Exchange Group sells BETA+ in $1.1bn deal
BETA, Maxit and Digital Investor (collectively known as BETA+) have been sold to Clearlake Capital and Motive Partners.
A history lesson: what’s holding fintech back?
When boardrooms and C-suites represent the rich diversity of the broader population, companies perform better.
How embedded finance can help brands cater to the needs of Gen Z
Payments are now just as important to brand identity as top-of-funnel activities like advertising.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 18 March 2022
Our pick of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three brilliant jobs you can apply for right now
Exciting open vacancies at Monzo, Klarna and Railsbank. Apply today!
Texas National Bank turns to Data Center Inc for new digital bank for bankers
The new bank, branded as Bankers Lender, is due for launch in April.
Three de novo banks in US select Jack Henry’s tech
New-name wins are Bank of Burlington, RockPoint Bank, and Moultrie Bank & Trust.
Citibank’s digital asset group leaders quit to set up new crypto venture
Alex Kriete and Greg Girasole say more details will follow in the coming weeks.
Making the world an ‘appier place
The outlook for apps is a happy one, and brands are finally starting to lean into their potential.
Payments for good – promoting financial inclusion
Vijay Oddiraju, CEO of Volante Technologies, looks at ways the payments industry can provide the rails for inclusiveness.
Unbanked goes crowdfunding to build global bank on blockchain
Unbanked has attracted nearly $1.5 million from 1,500+ investors so far. The round closes on 26 April.
State of play: fintech and telco
How we pay, what we pay, and who we pay is changing, and telco firms are well positioned to take advantage.
Demystifying the Indian BNPL market
India is primed to be the largest BNPL market in the world with a massive addressable population.
Marlette secures $225m Series E to grow Best Egg financial platform
The round was led by the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
US fintech Acorns lands $300m investment to boost growth
The funding comes after the fintech abandoned its planned IPO in January.
Building a high-growth fintech shouldn’t come at a high human cost
Fintechs can set themselves up for success with a strong work culture that is compatible with long-term growth.
