Survey: Loan management software
Fintech Futures is conducting a brief survey concerning loan management software and would very much like your input.
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Real-time payments have real-time benefits especially for small businesses
In addition to money, faster payments are also about instant connectivity, precision, transparency and certainty.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Klarna, Mastercard & BBVA
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
BMO Harris Bank picks FIS for multi-year core banking transformation
FIS’ Systematics legacy tech out, Modern Banking Platform in, at BMO Harris Bank.
KeyBank goes live on SmartStream’s cloud-based collateral management tech
The Cleveland bank aims to reduce infrastructure costs by moving to the cloud.
Mexican fintech Clip raises $250m in SoftBank-led investment
The investment is the largest ever for a payments company in Mexico.
Google Cloud’s global head of fintech partnerships bids farewell to Big Tech
Anil Saboo leaves after three years at the Big Tech.
Antelop reinvents digital cards and mobile issuance with a unified solution for banks and card issuing processors
Delivering a full range of digital card features through mobile-only integration, with no back-end dev required.
Debt collection tech gets a “personal” upgrade for COVID-19 and beyond
Building mutual trust and encouraging customers to become more financially responsible.
Video: BCT Digital on how big data is changing risk and credit decisioning
FinTech Futures caught up with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO of BCT Digital.
Wipro hires former Yes Bank exec Anup Purohit as new CIO
Purohit has previously worked in leadership roles at RBL, Barclays and JPMC.
Turning the pyramid upside down: delivering operational excellence in a crisis
How do banks begin along this journey? Is the destination worth it? Well, let’s see.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Nubank raises $750m; Goldman Sachs partners with Visa
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three great companies on a hiring surge
Exciting vacancies at Dolby, FanDuel, and Fiducial. Apply today!
ICYMI funding round-up: RDC, Hokodo, TreasurySpring, Now & more
Plenty of funding rounds to get your teeth into this week.
Nityo invests $100m in Singapore embedded finance fintech MatchMove
The US-based firm will also become the largest shareholder in the company.
Airbase raises $60m in Series B to boost spend management capabilities
The firm has now raised $91 million in total.
Experience-driven banking: experience owners
Experience owners seek to fulfil end-to-end customer journeys for their niche segment.
Klarna raises $639m in SoftBank-led funding round
The BNPL firm claims it is now valued at $45.6 billion.
Galileo hires former Google Cloud exec Derek White as new CEO
White replaces Galileo founder Clay Wilkes who will switch to vice chair.
Financial wellness platform Credit Sesame raises $51m to fuel expansion plans
The US-based fintech also announced the acquisition of Zingo, a fintech software services start-up.
The elephant in the room
We brought an elephant into the office and still some people didn’t notice. But we kept coming back.
Goldman Sachs partners with Visa for cross-border payments
The partnership aims to streamline the bank’s existing systems for both commercial and corporate clients.
Dear Luc: Should we ditch the plastic bank card?
This week our writer wonders if we should start ditching plastic cards to be more environmentally friendly.
What the Fintech? | S.2 Episode 12 | The cognitive barrier of poverty
Kunal Galav, regional director for EMEA at Mambu, joins us on this latest episode of the What the Fintech? podcast.
Mark Cuban-backed banking app Dave to go public in $4bn SPAC deal
The two parties claim the deal will be finalised later this year.
Federal appeal overturns New York block on US Fintech Charter
The three-judge panel said NYDFS failed to show it had suffered “actual or imminent injury”.
Payfare expands leadership team with new CTO and CPO
Kamran Haidari joins as CTO and Braulio Lam will lead product innovation as CPO.
D&I: How to go from words to action
Three main learnings, applicable for any fintech planning to formulate a D&I strategy.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Standard Chartered, PayPal and Trulioo
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
Mitek acquires biometrics firm ID R&D to integrate anti-spoofing technology
The deal sees ID R&D shareholders receiving $49 million in Mitek stock and cash.
Trulioo raises $394m in TCV-led Series D funding round
The identity verification firm has now raised $474m in total.
Irish start-up Wayflyer raises $76m in Series A funding round
Funds from the raise will be used to support Wayflyer’s product development and international expansion.
Fintech start-up Capchase plans European expansion after $125m funding round
The US-based service is available in the UK and Spain and expects to launch in more European countries soon.
Five trends driving the future of the middle office
The middle office is a work horse that handles business-critical operations, yet is reliant on dated technology.
Fintech funding deals globally 31 May – 6 June 2021
Featuring Wefox, Bought by Many, Chipper Cash, YieldStreet, and Kushki.
Afterpay user files US class action lawsuit over “huge undisclosed fees”
The user says Afterpay doesn’t educate customers about the bank’s overdraft fees
Circle raises $440m in financing to drive expansion
The company claims the funds will allow it to meet “significant global demand”.
Morgan Stanley signs cloud partnership deal with Microsoft
Deal forms part of the US bank’s multi-cloud strategy.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three companies actively hiring right now
Exciting vacancies at MSCI, Finastra and Checkout.com. Apply today!
