Republic Bank of Arizona taps Biz2X for business lending platform
The bank wants to “make it easy for Arizona businesses to get the capital they require for growth”.
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Pioneering innovative partnerships: Unveiling the game-changing fintech hybrid model
Watch this video for an in-depth look at The Greenlend Project.
Revolutionising SME financing: How Banca AideXa uses AI and open banking to support SME growth
We explore how Banca AideXa uses artificial intelligence (AI) and open banking to revolutionise online financing.
Banc of California joins Rise Economy for $4.1bn community benefits plan
The plan succeeds the bank’s merger with PacWest Bancorp in July, combining assets valued at $36.1 billion.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mantle, SaaScada, Rainforest and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Clearco completes recapitalisation, secures $60m Series D funding and $100m financing facility
The recapitalisation comes after the Canadian growth capital firm carried out significant job cuts over the last year.
Finalists announced for Banking Tech Awards 2023
Take a look at the 2023 Banking Tech Awards finalists!
Mexican neobank Albo raises $40m in Series C funding round
The round also saw participation from existing investors Valar Ventures and Nazca Ventures.
Video: Axefinance at Sibos 2023 – automating the credit lifecycle
At Sibos 2023, we caught up with Axefinance CEO Dhafer Berrachid and CCO Chris Kneen.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mundi, Revio, Pontoro and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Bright Money lands $62m debt and equity funding
The round consists of $50 million in debt funding and $12 million in equity.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fipto, Form3, Immix, Emata & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Chatham Financial names Sam Graziano as managing director
Graziano joins from enterprise SaaS company Amount, where he was CCO for just over a year.
Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis renovates core with ERI’s Olympic Banking System
The upgraded core is anticipated to attract new foreign investment to the island’s development projects.
US fintech Ampla secures $258m credit facility with Goldman Sachs and Atalaya
Ampla connects consumer brands with embedded banking, bill pay, growth capital and corporate card solutions.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 8 September 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Ugandan fintech Asaak acquires FlexClub Mexico for undisclosed sum
The acquisition marks Asaak’s entry into the Latin American market after achieving profitability in Uganda.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 1 September 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Lighter Capital secures $130m in funding facilities to fuel revenue-based financing for tech firms
Lighter Capital is aiming to fund “hundreds” of early-stage technology companies.
Goldman Sachs to wave goodbye to GreenSky as proposed sale enters final stages
Some offers for the Atlanta-based fintech are reportedly topping $800 million.
Better.com’s share price stumbles on Nasdaq debut
The New York-based digital mortgage lender went public through a SPAC merger this week.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Zanifu, Koverly, Micronotes & more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
LemFi bags $33m in Series A funding round to fuel global expansion
LemFi was founded in 2020 to provide immigrants with better access to financial services.
Chilean digital bank Tenpo partners Dock for new credit card offering
The offering positions Tenpo as a competitor to traditional financial lenders in the country.
Video: The top trends to watch in fintech
Three seasoned investors discuss which fintech trends the industry should be keeping an eye on.
GoLogiq signs letter of intent to acquire Fram Venture 7 and SME lender DragonLend
The $6 million deal is to be completed via an all-stock transaction by September.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Communion, CityPay & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Splitit plans to go private for stringent $60m capital commitment
Part of the commitment requires the US BNPL vendor to redomicile to the Cayman Islands.
Payroll fintech OneBlinc secures $100m credit facility with Clear Haven
The fintech landed $20 million in a Series A funding round in June 2022.
Video: What’s hot and what’s not in fintech
We ask three seasoned fintech investors what’s hot and what’s not in the fintech sector this year.
Mexican challenger Klar lands $100m debt facility to expand credit product offerings
The new facility has been provided by US investment firm Victory Park Capital.
Discover Financial Services’ CEO and president Roger Hochschild steps down
Hochschild will serve in an advisory role at the company until the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition.
Better.com gears up to go public through SPAC merger
According to an SEC filing, the merger is set to close “on or about” 22 August 2023.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 11 August 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Torpago confirms two new senior hires following “significant growth”
James Yacobucci has been appointed to head of bank partnerships and Noah Martin to head of capital markets.
US fintech Block set to close European payments app Verse
The move is part of Block’s plans to reduce brand spending.
SumUp secures $100m credit facility to expand merchant cash advance product
The facility is being provided by Chicago-based investment firm Victory Park Capital.
Webinar | 28 September 2023: Revolutionising SME financing – how Banca AideXa uses AI decisioning platform & open banking
Learn what tools and tech enable Banca AideXa to provide quick and efficient loans to SMEs.
Private debt platform Cordada taps Thought Machine for core banking tech
The Chilean firm will use Thought Machine’s Vault Core to develop personalised financial products.
State of play: 2023 so far
What’s the current state of play for the financial services sector and what can we expect for the remainder of 2023?
