US challenger LikeBank makes light work of messengers
Digital bank sits within Facebook Messenger, Viber and Telegram.
Mobile
Fintech charms US state regulator into modelling
Conference of State Bank Supervisors will implement changes based on feedback.
Munich Re leads $9m investment in insurtech Inshur
US/UK firm gets Series A funding and credit facility for its rideshare journey.
IBM strikes $700m deal with Santander for digital drive
Five-year tech agreement includes AI, blockchain and big data plans.
ACI buys paytech assets from RevChip and TranSend
Acquisitions to enhance its in-store payment solutions.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 11 February 2019
Challengers Starling and Revolut, Tink, and the importance of digital assets.
Interview: Scott Cooper, CybiWealth – investing big for small pockets
Clever investment management, frustrations, and taking care of choices.
Sensors working overtime as AIStorm raises $13m funding
A storm is coming… a good one for IoT, biometrics and wearables.
First crypto clipper malware found on Google Play
The clipper impersonates a legitimate service called MetaMask.
Canadian challenger Motusbank moves in
Ontario credit union Meridian unveils its new digital bank.
BB&T and SunTrust $66bn merger leads to mega tech revamp
New deal is designed to keep their banking competitive.
Possible Finance definitely raises $4m funding
Stunning Seattle-based lendtech looking for fintech nirvana.
Wells Fargo well and truly has banking problems
Some problems still linger for mobile and online users.
Video: check out the PayTech Awards 2018 highlights!
The inaugural PayTech Awards took place on 13 July 2018 on a luxurious Silver Sturgeon yacht in London.
US challenger Rising Bank rises up in Midwest
Start-up is a division of Midwest BankCentre in Missouri.
Taking a Step towards banking for under 18s
A new mobile bank gives tools for underage banking.
Video: Banking Technology Awards 2018 highlights
Check out the highlights of our glamorous event which took place on 13 December 2018 in London.
Top fintech stories this week – 1 February 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Banking Technology February 2019 issue out now
Superstructures: fintech reaches new heights.
Fintech app Acorns receives $105m funding
Alongside a partnership to create educational content.
Mobile trading platform CloseCross gets $3m funding
It opens the round with investment by Amnis Ventures
Are too many finance providers conflating trust with technology?
“Trust-free” is actually abstract or faceless trust.
Oxygen gets $2.3m funding for digital banking life
San Francisco-based firm offers free banking services to freelancers.
Samsung backs Mobeewave in latest funding wave
Mobile paytech now has a total of $20 million.
M1 Finance takes on banks with new checking account
Called M1 Spend, it integrates within the US firm’s current app.
Onfido opens up to Bitcoin payments
Blockchain technology and identity management converge via partnership with BitPay.
Facebook to integrate Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp
Company says it is at the start of a “long process”.
ATB Financial looks on Brightside with new challenger bank
Always look on the Brightside of life.
Samsung to unveil crypto wallet
The Galaxy S10 will allow users to trade, transact and store coins.
Fintech Agora fires up for small American FIs
Start-up offers a digital leap without a core banking revamp.
Mexican challenger bank Albo raises $7m
Series A funding round led by Mountain Nazca.
RIP Microsoft Wallet
Of our elaborate plans, the end. Of everything that stands, the end.
Allied Payment Network fortified via Plymouth Growth investment
The deal in Indiana was valued in the “multi-millions”.
PayPal joins $40m funding party for fintech app Dosh
Follows on from $44 million in last year’s Series A round.
Swiss fintech KiWi gets $3m funding for SME lending and payments
To expand in Mexico and neighbouring markets.
PayTech Awards 2019 now open for entries
Be a part of the celebrations!
Banking platform Joust-s for freelancers’ attention
US start-up launches multi-feature financial app.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 14 January 2019
Featuring N26, RBS and Loot, Google in Ireland, and Alipay in Pakistan.
Double time for Worldline payment launches
Paytech unleashes new device and commerce hub.
Trov expands on-demand insurance in US
Now available in Delaware, Nevada, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
