PayTech Awards 2025 now open for entries
Nominations for the PayTech Awards 2025 are now open, with the deadline for entries set for 14 March.
Microfinance
News, intelligence and resources on the global fintech industry including topics such as mircrofinance.
October 2024: Top five M&A deals of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top M&A deals in October.
June 2024: Top five core banking stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top core banking stories of the month.
White paper: Redefining banking for the digital future
Learn how to harness digital-first, on-demand banking to increase bottom lines.
Zimbabwe’s Success Microfinance Bank taps FinOS for core banking
The bank has partnered with FinOS to access its composable banking capabilities and increase operating ability.
Building a world for the 99%
We have the technology to create a more supportive ecosystem for millions of SMEs worldwide.
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.
Codebase partners Network International to launch BaaS solution in the Levant
The partnership intends to accelerate the pace of digital banking transformation throughout the Levant region.
Novo secures $125m credit facility to provide working capital to small businesses through Novo Funding
Once approved, small businesses will have instant access to up to $75,000 of working capital.
Nav announces second acquisition of the year with start-up Tillful
In addition to the asset acquisition, many of Tillful’s employees will be joining Nav in senior roles.
Digital economy paytech Tilia lands $22m, makes executive hires
The firm has appointed Brad Oberwager as CEO and Catherine Porter as chief business officer.
In 2023, payments will provide momentum for open banking adoption
Today, regulators are very focused on promoting competition and alternatives to card payments.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ascendant, Evergreen, Kwara, Pilon & more
Featuring Ascendant, Evergreen, Komunal, Kwara, Pilon, and Sprinque.
Oracle Flexcube core banking system gains new takers
The banking tech vendor also signed licence fees of $27.5 million in the latest quarter.
New decentralised paytech Clowd9 launches to “transform” global payments system
Clowd9’s investor base includes former partners at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 15 | Unleashing the potential of half the planet
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Women’s World Banking CEO and president Mary Ellen Iskenderian.
Fintech Innovation Challenge looks for fintechs focused on low-income women’s market
Applications for the Fintech Innovation Challenge are open until 15 September 2022.
How Stilt is helping immigrants build a financially stable life in the US
FinTech Futures chats with Stilt co-founder Rohit Mittal about the firm’s aims to help immigrants in the US.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 3 | Lending a hand
In this episode, we’re joined by Bill Verhelle, CEO and founder of QuickFi.
Embedded finance platform Ant Money raises $20m, acquires savings app Blast
Acquisition of Blast boosts the number of apps under the Ant Money umbrella.
Oracle wins trio of new clients in US, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan
Protego Trust Bank, InFinBank, and Toyota Financial Services all pick Oracle systems.
ICYMI funding round-up: Mavience, VitraCash, KogoPay & more
We round up another selection of deals you may have missed.
Sèvis Finansye Fonkoze upgrades core systems with Temenos and SG NewTech
The Haitian microfinance firm is upgrading its Temenos IBS system.
Banking Technology April 2020 issue out now
All things equal: Closing the gender gap in fintech.
Banking Technology October 2019 issue out now
Lessons from Africa.
Sibos 2019: Final wrap-up of talks, interviews and daily news
See our final wrap-up of the London-hosted four day event!
Sibos 2019: IBM’s initiative for social good
AI to combat social issues is “not philanthropy”, but rather an initiative.
Banking Technology September 2019 issue out now
Thriving in a hyper-connected world.
Tala raises $110m for expansion plans
PayPal Ventures also participated in the round.
Secured cards: public relations ploy or financial health builder?
They can be a critical tool for financially vulnerable people.
RBC launches student experience on mobile app
The ‘Mobile Student Edition’ is designed to tap into the Gen Z market
Banking Technology July/August 2019 issue out now
Drawing the curtains on a bright tomorrow.
White paper: How to scale a fintech
Download the GoCardless white paper now
eBay launches cash flow loans with Asto
The app will provide eBay small business customers with a simple cash flow loan when they need it.
SoFi goes insurtech with Lemonade and Root
Until this month, SoFi’s insurance offering was limited to life insurance.
Finicity Partners accelerates Pulte Mortgage’s asset verification
Reducing the time-consuming, manual, and paper-intensive process “from weeks to minutes”.
OnDeck acquires Evolocity
Catering for small businesses in Canada.
Top ten banking tech case studies in 2018
Banks and FIs from around the world share their tech modernisation experiences.
Wahed Invest obtains $8m from existing investors
It claims to be the first Islamic fintech start-up to reach a valuation of $100 million.
A three-fold approach to successfully digitising a microfinance business
MFIs must “go digital” to thrive, but what steps they have to take to achieve this?
