Enterprise tech provider NCR to split into separate digital commerce and ATM firms
NCR says the split will “unlock value” for the company’s shareholders.
Mergers & Acquisitions/M&A
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 16 September 2022
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Bottomline acquires AP automation and real estate payments specialist Nexus Systems
Nexus’ procure-to-pay solution, customers and suppliers will join Bottomline’s Paymode-X B2B payments network.
JP Morgan to acquire US paytech firm Renovite
Once the acquisition is complete, Renovite will become part of JP Morgan Payments.
US paytech Aurora snaps up One Payment
Aurora CEO Brian Goudie says the deal “adds significant value” to his firm.
FNZ set to acquire German wealthtech provider Diamos
The acquisition will equip FNZ with additional wealth management product and service solutions.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 9 September 2022
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Credit Suisse sells global trust business to Butterfield and Gasser Partner
Both deals are expected to close in H1 2023.
UBS, Wealthfront nix $1.4bn acquisition deal
Wealthfront CEO David Fortunato says the pair are “continuing to explore ways to work together”.
US fintech Carta snaps up UK counterpart Capdesk
Together, the firms also have plans to expand into new markets such as India and Singapore.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 26 August 2022
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Alternative investment fintech iCapital to acquire UBS Fund Advisor
The deal includes the AlphaKeys Funds platform, which represents more than $7 billion in client assets.
CSI sold to two private investment firms in $1.6bn deal
The deal is expected to close in Q4 2022.
US commercial bank Truist acquires tech firm Zaloni’s Arena platform
Truist identified the Arena platform as “an investment that will help us deliver better financial experiences”.
US paytech Celero snaps up Community Bankers Merchant Services
With the acquisition, Celero says it will serve 53,000+ merchants in the US, processing $21bn in annual card volume.
MVB Financial set to acquire Integrated Financial Holdings for $98m
MVB Financial is aiming to grow its government guaranteed lending business.
Covalto to become Mexico’s first US-listed fintech following SPAC merger
The deal values Covalto at $547 million and will see the firm listed on the Nasdaq exchange.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 19 August 2022
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eToro snaps up options trading start-up Gatsby
eToro says the acquisition is a “key step” as it looks to diversify its offering to US users.
Remitly set to acquire Israeli fintech Rewire for $80m
The transaction is expected to close in H2 2022 subject to regulatory approvals.
BitGo to seek damages of $100m after Galaxy Digital terminates $1.2bn acquisition deal
The merger announcement was initially made in May 2021.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 12 August 2022
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Jack Henry snaps up Payrailz for undisclosed sum
The acquisition is expected to close on 31 August 2022.
Tax automation fintech Avalara snapped up by Vista for $8.4bn
Vista Equity Partners will acquire all outstanding shares of Avalara for $93.50 per share.
B2B paytech Plastiq to list publicly following SPAC merger
The new entity, set to be worth $480 million, will continue to be headed up by CEO Eliot Buchanan.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 5 August 2022
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Paystand buys Yaydoo to expand B2B payments network across Americas
Paystand says the combined company “will redefine the boundaries of B2B fintech” across the Americas.
Global Payments snaps up EVO Payments for $4bn
Global Payments will acquire EVO in an all-cash transaction for $34 per share, or $4 billion in enterprise value.
Rêv acquires Global Payments’ card business Netspend in $1bn deal
The new combined entity intends to deliver “financial empowerment and product innovation”.
US fintech GloriFi to trade publicly following $1.7bn SPAC merger with DHC
The new combined business will be worth approximately $1.7bn with the deal expected to close in Q1 2023.
Veritas Capital in talks with NCR Corporation over potential acquisition
According to The Wall Street Journal, a deal is far from certain and could be weeks in the making.
Equifax acquires chargeback fraud prevention firm Midigator
Midigator automates the chargeback dispute response process and provides real-time data to businesses.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 22 July 2022
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Flywire acquires Aussie education paytech Cohort Go
The acquisition will help build out Flywire’s existing education business.
BNPL firms Zip and Sezzle agree to call off proposed merger agreement
The merger was initially announced earlier this year.
Australia’s ANZ snaps up Suncorp Bank in $3.3bn deal
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott says the acquisition is a “cornerstone investment” for the firm.
Wealthtech Tifin acquires SharingAlpha to boost international presence
Following the acquisition, SharingAlpha will be fully integrated into Tifin’s Magnifi platform.
eToro and FinTech V call off proposed SPAC merger
Neither party will be required to pay the other a termination fee, as the decision was mutual.
Nexo offers to buy crypto platform Vauld following “financial challenges”
The potential acquisition is pending a satisfactory outcome of the initiated due diligence process.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 1 July 2022
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