State of play: the future of credit
Alternative data sources will be key to ensuring the future of credit is affordable, inclusive, and accessible.
Payments
White paper: Redefining banking for the digital future
Learn how to harness digital-first, on-demand banking to increase bottom lines.
Inclusive instant payment system Higala launches in the Philippines
The new system is powered by the open-source payment platform Mojaloop.
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2024
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2024.
Paystand buys Teampay to enhance B2B payments platform with corporate spend management
Partially financed by Stifel Venture Banking, the deal marks Paystand’s second acquisition in two years.
Stripe to go live with USDC stablecoin payments this summer
The service will enable customers to transact USDC stablecoins via Solana, Ethereum and Polygon.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fintoc, Bokra, RockFi, Bump and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Thunes to boost US footprint with acquisition of Tilia
Tilia is to rebrand as Thunes and maintain operations from San Francisco.
Nium names Alexandra Johnson as first chief payments officer
The former Bank of America exec is to lead Nium’s strategy in the newly-created role.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Toku, Tabs, Kamina, Lemon and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
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.
EverBank strikes two new deals to digitise commercial banking and payment processing systems
The US-based bank has partnered with Backbase and banking and payments fintech Finzly.
Stripe raises $694m through share sale to provide employee liquidity
The company had previously announced the tender offer to provide employee liquidity in February.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mimo, TransferGo, Smartpay, Adro and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Video: Chipper Cash at FinovateEurope 2024 – How Africa’s growing middle market is finding power in payments
We chat with Brett Magrath of Chipper Cash about how new paytech solutions are boosting Africa’s middle market.
Mastercard to realign organisational structure with three new divisions
Mastercard’s three new units are Core Payments, Commercial and New Payment Flows, and Services.
Google Cloud to develop quantitative research and genAI capabilities for three new industry takers
The deals were revealed during the Google Cloud Next event in Las Vegas this week.
Opus CEO Praveen TM on driving AI transformation in banking and payments
Praveen TM, CEO of Opus Technologies: “Innovation is the only way to survive in this competitive market.”
BankPro taps Arroweye to launch dual interface debit cards in the Caribbean
US-based Arroweye will support BankPro’s card programme with its on-demand production model.
CFPB publishes new report highlighting risks related to financial transactions in video games
Americans spent nearly $57bn on gaming hardware, software, and in-game transactions in 2023.
Video: Matera at Fintech Meetup 2024 – Core banking modernisation and instant payments
Matera’s Brad Goad discusses how banks need to modernise their core tech to keep up with instant payment innovations.
Canada’s Brim Financial lands $85m in Series C funding round
The company plans to use the new cash injection to fuel its US expansion plans.
ConnexPay names Ben Peters as new CEO, Bob Kaufman to become chair of the board
Peters brings over 20 years of experience leading and scaling global payments companies.
Banking Technology Magazine April 2024 issue out now
Core story: GOLD GETTERS – The Olympics and fintech make the perfect team.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 5 | Blockchain, CBDCs and programmable payments
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Gilbert Verdian, CEO of Quant.
Nuvei snapped up by Advent International in $6.3bn deal
The Canadian paytech expects the acquisition to close by “late 2024 or the first quarter of 2025”.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 29 March 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Robinhood, Mastercard, Visa, Ant Group and more.
Is a phone charging cable the new bank card?
Have smartphones completely replaced the need for physical bank cards?
Bolt appoints interim CEO as Maju Kuruvilla departs
Kuruvilla served as Bolt’s CEO for over two years following founder Ryan Breslow’s transition to chairman.
US merchants reach landmark settlement with Visa and Mastercard to lower swipe fees
The settlement will see credit interchange rates lowered and capped for the next five years.
US fintech Coast secures $92m in mix of equity and debt capital to fuel product development
The funding round consists of $25 million in equity capital and $67 million in committed debt capital.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Marco, Zone, Copilot, Flowpay and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 22 March 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Nuvei, Silverbird, nCino and more.
Finalists announced for Banking Tech Awards USA 2024
Winners of this year’s awards will be announced at a gala dinner ceremony in New York on 30 May.
IndusInd Bank partners Tappy Technologies and Thales to launch tokenisation solution for wearable payments
The Indus PayWear app will enable the bank’s customers to tokenise their cards for use with wearables.
Video: FinovateEurope 2024 – The top trends to watch in fintech
Three industry professionals discuss which fintech trends the industry should be keeping an eye on.
Nuvei evaluating bids for potential buyout with Advent reportedly leading the race
The Canadian paytech says “no decision has been made at this time” regarding a potential deal.
Stax Payments founders launch business credit decisioning platform Worth AI
Sal Rehmetullah and Suneera Madhani will act as co-CEOs of the start-up, which is set to launch this month.
Flutterwave names ex-CBN director Dipo Fatokun as new board chair
Fatokun currently chairs the Board Audit and Governance Committee of United Capital.
Regional Federal Credit Union partners Sharetec for core processing
Sharetec’s Velocity solution will be deployed to replace the credit union’s existing in-house core system.
