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.
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News, intelligence and resources on the global fintech industry including topics such as BNPL.
US BNPL fintech Affirm secures $4bn capital partnership with Sixth Street
The deal is the largest capital commitment Affirm has secured to date.
November 2024: Top five fintech funding rounds of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top funding rounds to take place over November.
November 2024: Top five payments stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top payments stories from November.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 15 November 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Klarna, Ualá, Visa and more.
Klarna picks New York for upcoming IPO
Klarna has not yet disclosed the number of shares or expected price range of the offering.
BNPL lender Sunbit lands $355m debt warehouse facility
This is Sunbit’s second debt warehouse facility in 2024, following its $310 million deal in January.
US BNPL fintech Affirm launches pay-over-time options for UK consumers
Affirm’s UK country manager Ruth Spratt says the UK is “the perfect place for the next phase of Affirm’s journey”.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 18 October 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes TD Bank, Barclays, Klarna and more.
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.
Buy now, pay later loans could provide consumers with a new, easy way to build credit
Once the BNPL data is folded into traditional credit scores it will be the first significant change in credit reporting in decades.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Datricks, PastPay, LineLeap, Kompasbank and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
PayPal Ventures leads $15m Series A for Brazilian fintech Ume
The Sao Paulo-based credit platform has also secured a $20 million debt financing facility.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 23 August 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes HSBC, Klarna, Mastercard and more.
The shifting credit landscape in the digital age
Will the concept of a credit score as we know it become obsolete?
July 2024: Top five new fintech launches of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new launches in July.
July 2024: Top five fintech funding rounds of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top funding rounds to take place over July.
June 2024: Top five payments stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top payments stories during June.
Apple to discontinue pay later service in the US
Apple Pay Later first launched in the US 15 months ago.
May 2024: Top five payments stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top payments stories during May.
CFPB says BNPL firms must comply with credit card consumer protection rules for billing disputes and refunds
BNPL firms will now be required to investigate disputes, refund returned products and provide billing statements.
Mexican BNPL fintech Aplazo bags $70m in equity financing
Aplazo has now secured over $100 million in equity financing since its formation in 2020.
State of play: the future of credit
Alternative data sources will be key to ensuring the future of credit is affordable, inclusive, and accessible.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 19 April 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Klarna, Ramp, Zopa and more.
Klarna to launch credit card offering in the US “over the next few months”
The US is set to be Klarna Card’s fourth market of entry, following earlier launches in Sweden, Germany and the UK.
PayPal extends payment options for online SMEs with new solution
PayPal Complete Payments launches this week to online sellers in 22 markets worldwide.
BNPL lender Sunbit secures $310m debt facility with Citi and Ares Management Credit
The LA-based fintech says it will use the facility to attract and retain more customers.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 19 January 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Citi, Sainsbury’s Bank and more.
New Year’s resolutions
We are uniquely placed to influence the application of tech and maturation of regulation. Go out there and do good.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 22 December 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Instant payments, BaaS and GenAI: A fintech industry review of 2023
FinTech Futures takes a look back at the key industry developments and trends to emerge over 2023.
AI, BNPL and CBDCs: The industry’s fintech predictions for 2024
We take a look at some of the fintech predictions being made by industry experts for 2024.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 8 December 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Apple’s partnership with Goldman Sachs is reportedly nearing its end
Apple has reportedly proposed ending its partnership with Goldman Sachs within the next 12 to 15 months.
Saudi BNPL start-up Tamara expands lending capacity to $400m with Goldman Sachs
The company has secured an additional $250 million in debt financing to support its lending operations.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 10 November 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
BNPL fintech Jifiti lands European EMI licence from Swedish regulator
Jifiti says it can now provide clients with a broader range of payment products and pan-European solutions.
Amazon adds BNPL to its Amazon Business platform through Affirm partnership
Amazon Business customers can now select Affirm at checkout to pay for eligible goods over time.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Funding Societies, Fero, Kroo and Zilch
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 3 November 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
