FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 4 August 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Savings
Over $10bn deposited into Apple Card’s savings account in first four months of going live
The offering had already accumulated $1 billion in deposits within the first week of going live.
First Federal Savings & Loan of San Rafael boosts digital transformation with Bankjoy partnership
First Federal will integrate Bankjoy’s digital banking platform with Fiserv Cleartouch, its core banking system.
Vestwell taps workplace financial wellness with Gradifi Solutions acquisition
Vestwell acquires Gradifi Solutions from Morgan Stanley, following its acquisition of E*TRADE Financial.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Giraffe, eflow Global, Galaxy Ventures & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
US fintech Clair lands $25m equity funding to power on-demand pay
The start-up has also secured a $150 million consumer lending program with banking partner Pathward.
New banking app Charlie aims to cater to retirees in the US
The start-up, which was founded in 2021 and launched nationwide last month, has raised a total of $7.5 million.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ballerine, Trébol & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Why is Apple taking a bite out of banking?
For Apple, maybe banking is just another brick in the wall, not the wall itself.
Sonata Bank taps Plinqit to help restaurant workers meet savings goals
Through the partnership, Sonata will provide customers with ways to save and plan for future financial needs.
Barbados challenger Sagicor Bank launches on Mbanq’s BaaS platform
Through Mbanq, Sagicor Bank aims to offer customers “branchless” digital financial services.
UK pensions fintech Smart lands $95m Series E funding
Smart plans to use the funds to expand globally, complete acquisitions and invest in its Keystone platform.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 5 May 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Apple’s new savings account sees $1bn in deposits within one week of launch
Forbes reports the savings account attracted $400 million in deposits on launch day alone.
US savings app Super.com lands $85m in Series C fundraise
With the new funding, Super says it will scale its product and engineering resources.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Next Gate Tech, Hakba and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 7 April 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
US saving and investing app Acorns acquires UK’s GoHenry
Together, both firms will now serve over 6 million customers globally.
US neobank HMBradley picks Thought Machine for core banking tech
HMBradley will utilise the vendor’s cloud-native core banking platform Vault Core to power its services.
Payroll and benefits start-up Catch shutting down
Accounts will be closed on 6 April 2023, with customers instructed to withdraw all funds before that deadline.
US student debt fintech Candidly raises $20.5m in Series B funding
The funding round was led by Altos Ventures, with existing investor Cercano Management also participating.
US challenger Varo Bank reportedly raising funds at reduced valuation
Fintech Business Weekly reports the firm is raising $50m at a $1.8bn valuation, a 28% decline in value.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fierce, Wisor AI, Cenoa & Habitto
Our weekly In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) funding round-up for you to get the latest funding news.
Inter&Co acquires real estate investment start-up YellowFi
Inter&Co provides financial services through its ‘super-app’ to more than 25 million users.
US fintech Marygold & Co names Timothy Rooney as new president
Rooney will be tasked with ensuring the successful launch of the firm’s new financial services app.
Several major US banks reportedly team up on new digital wallet project
Seven banks are working on an e-wallet linked to consumers’ debit and credit cards, The Wall Street Journal reports.
FNZ acquires wealthtech start-up YieldX
YieldX’s fixed income portfolio management technology will be integrated into FNZ’s wealth platform.
Top five fintechs and neobanks of 2022
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top new fintechs and neobanks.
North America fintech funding round-up: Syncfy, Totem and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from across North America.
Intuit snaps up credit building start-up SeedFi
The deal will see SeedFi become part of Intuit’s Credit Karma business.
Financial wellbeing platform Brightside raises $33m in Series B funding
The firm says it will use the fresh funding to enhance its platform and fuel its growth.
TIAA agrees to sell its banking arm to suite of investors
The firm says the move will allow it to “refocus” on its retirement business.
New fintech start-up in the US for homeowners – Saivy
Saivy’s mobile app is in development and the start-up is currently accepting subscribers to its waitlist.
Wells Fargo partners Google Cloud for AI virtual assistant, Fargo
Fargo will leverage Google Cloud’s conversational AI platform Dialogflow to offer personalised banking tips.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 21 October 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Apple and Goldman Sachs to launch savings account for Apple Card
The savings account will allow Apple Card users to deposit their “Daily Cash” rewards automatically.
Sibos 2022: “Skyscanner for money” – money as subscription service
In the future, we’ll all have our own “Skyscanner for money” working for us, believes VC Innovations’ Lisa Moyle.
White paper: Digital banking – why is it becoming so important to financial organisations?
Fintechs are showing significant growth – learn how banks can stay competitive and efficient.
Timberland Bank taps Plinqit for financial wellness and savings tools
Customers can now access digital tools designed to improve financial literacy and establish saving habits.
Rabobank selects US fintech InvestCloud for financial planning tools
Goal-based financial planning features will be made available to Rabobank’s customers.
