Cartoon: Wanderer above the sea of fog
This new cartoon illustrates how regulatory changes and the complexity of compliance stymies new entrant fintechs.
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News, intelligence and resources on the global fintech industry including topics such as start-ups.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Tako, Zeplyn, Tranched, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Mesa debuts homeowners credit card, offering rewards on mortgage and home expenses
The card allows customers to earn ‘Mesa Points’ on mortgage repayments and home-related purchases.
Canadian fintech Neo Financial raises $258m in mix of equity and debt funding
The round comprised $78.9 million in equity and $179.3 million in debt.
Banking Technology Magazine November 2024 issue out now
Cover story: GOING GREEN – Why sustainable finance is vital.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Groov, Fundcraft, VibePay, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Marygold & Co UK selects Griffin to embed savings accounts into money management app
The app will launch for individuals and small businesses in the UK “later this year”.
FTC takes action against US neobank Dave for allegedly “using misleading marketing”
In a statement, Dave says it intends to “vigorously defend ourselves”.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Brightwave, Mala, UnitPlus, Parachute, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
October 2024: Top five new launch stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new launch stories in October.
October 2024: Top five AI stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top AI stories from October.
New digital wallet Kuady launches in several LatAm markets powered by Mambu
The Kuady digital wallet has recently become available in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Peru.
AI co-pilot solution Reflexivity raises $30m Series B led by Greycroft and IBKR
The raise builds on a $10.5 million Series A closed by Reflexivity, then known as Toggle AI, in 2021.
Interface.ai emerges as “most valuable AI company in banking” with Avataar-led $30m funding round
Interface.ai provides pre-trained agentic AI solutions specifically tailored to community banks and credit unions.
Canada’s Koho launches in-app eSIMs with Boxo and Airalo
Koho’s 1.7 million Canadian customers will now be able to purchase eSIMs from within its app.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Authologic, Klasha, CardFlight, and Salt
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Socure inks $136m deal to acquire AI-powered risk decisioning platform Effectiv
The deal is expected to close next month, with the entire Effectiv team set to join Socure.
Procurement fintech Zip raises $190m Series D at $2.2bn valuation
Zip’s company value has increased 47% since its $100 million Series C last year.
Stripe reportedly in discussions to buy stablecoin infrastructure start-up Bridge in potential $1bn deal
Stripe confirmed plans to introduce stablecoin payments at the checkout in April.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 11 October 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Monese, TSB Bank, Temenos and more.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Bitlayer, Quartr, FutureMoney, Solifi and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Mercury secures $100m Natixis CIB credit warehouse to fund IO card programme
The warehouse will apply to Mercury’s credit card programme, which launched in 2022.
Banking Technology Magazine October 2024 issue out now
Cover story: QUANTUM LEAP OF FAITH – Preparing for the advent of Q-Day.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Plumery, Concreit, Connected Data, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
September 2024: Top five AI stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top AI stories from September.
September 2024: Top five fintech funding rounds of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top funding rounds to take place over September.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Outgo, Mifundo, Mesa, Simpler, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
September 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.
September 2024: Top five new launches of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new product launches in September.
Scienaptic AI co-founder steps down to launch new venture, Algebrik AI
Algebrik AI, a new loan origination system, will commence deployments in Spring 2025.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Loop, Primary, Sitewire, Savr and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
NeoXam set to acquire data control and automation platform EZOPS
The proposed deal would expand NeoXam’s reach in the US, Asia and throughout Europe.
State of play: US fintech
Despite a decline in global funding rounds, it was evident at FinovateFall that US fintech continues to thrive.
US fintech Orb raises $25m Series B funding to support billing platform growth
Founded in 2021, Orb has now raised $44.1 million in total funding to date.
Axoni sells Veris post-trade processing business to LSEG
Launched in 2020, Veris operates as a distributed ledger network for equity swaps.
UK regtech Novatus Global lands new $40m growth investment for US expansion
The investment builds upon the £4 million the regtech secured from Maven Capital Partners in 2022.
PayFi network Huma Finance raises $38m for on-chain expansion
The San Francisco-based start-up plans to expand its PayFi network on Solana and Stellar.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Datricks, PastPay, LineLeap, Kompasbank and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Syndicated loan platform Versana raises $26m with plans for global expansion
New York-based Versana has picked up British banking heavyweight Barclays as a new investor.
Financial management software provider to SMEs, Finally, raises $50m equity and $150m debt
Florida-based Finally plans to expand its AI-powered business payments platform across the US.
