November 2024: Top five new launch stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new launch stories in November.
Super-app
CFPB finalises rule to supervise big tech firms offering digital payment apps
The development cements proposals first put forward by the regulator in November last year.
Beacon unveils new digital wallet offering built for immigrants to Canada
Beacon’s new service will support bill payments, salary deposits, Interac e-Transfers, and more.
Interview: Jason Cao on Huawei’s fintech frontier and digital transformation innovation
Cao details the best strategies for digital amid a “highly challenging time” for the global banking industry.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 8 November 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Bank of New Zealand, Airwallex, Griffin and more.
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”.
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.
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.
Sibos 2024: The evolution of connectivity and preparing for what’s next
When it comes to the future, now is the time for planning and action.
Multi-banking: convenience or chaos?
The direction of travel is clear – we are all going to be increasingly multi-banked. But is that a good thing?
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the home-buying process with Ziad Nassar of Huspy
In this podcast episode, Dave chats with Ziad Nassar of Huspy, a Dubai-based real estate platform.
Native American-focused neobank Totem set to close down
The neobank claims to have accumulated over 500 customers since launching its app in 2023.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying Careem’s everything app with Abhishek Tripathi of Careem Pay
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Abhishek Tripathi, Head of Product at Careem Pay.
Digital challenger Inter promotes SVP Alexandre Riccio to Brazil CEO
Riccio has been tasked with overseeing “an even more intense drive to deliver results”.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ximple, Hero, Curve, Chift and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Turkey’s Papara taps DriveWealth for fractional investing solution
Papara will leverage DriveWealth’s Brokerage-as-a-Service tech to launch a new US stock investment product.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Tuum, DigiMaaya, Youverify, Trampay and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
From start-up to unicorn – the rise of Revolut
Vytautas Danta, CCO and deputy CEO of Revolut’s European entity, discusses the fintech’s remarkable rise.
Webull set for Nasdaq public listing via $7.3bn SPAC merger
The merger between Webull and SK Growth Opportunities is due to close in H2 2024.
State of play: banking
Banks are facing a myriad of challenges, from transformative technological shifts to increasing competition.
Rappi to discontinue RappiCuenta offering in Mexico next month
Users in Mexico have been asked to withdraw all funds before the closing date of 11 February 2024.
US stock trading app Webull enters Mexico with Flink acquisition
The deal also includes Mexican brokerage house Vifaru Casa de Bolsa, which Flink agreed to purchase in 2022.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 27 October 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
BMO Commercial Bank taps Extend to launch corporate spend management app
BMO is the first global Mastercard issuer to offer contactless virtual cards through Extend.
Beyond the single customer view
Even if we have all the data on our finances, we need to be able to understand it.
Naga integrates Rezolve AI into its social trading platform
The integration is also set to extend to Naga’s e-payments solution, Naga Pay.
US fintech Block set to close European payments app Verse
The move is part of Block’s plans to reduce brand spending.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Pockit, Orbital, Traction & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Banking super-apps, marketplaces, ecosystems and platforms
You should always have a clear understanding of exactly what you’re building before you get started.
State of play: European fintech
The recent FinovateEurope conference featured a number of key discussions on the European financial services sector.
A day at the circus
The last few years have shown us that the arrogant, ‘I will take over the world’ founder… didn’t.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 3 March 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Inter&Co acquires real estate investment start-up YellowFi
Inter&Co provides financial services through its ‘super-app’ to more than 25 million users.
Ten fintech predictions for the year ahead
2023 will be another year of fintech innovation and growth.
2022: The year of fintech job cuts
FinTech Futures takes a look back at a bruising year of job cuts in fintech.
Financial super-app Curve lands $1bn credit facility from Credit Suisse
The firm plans to scale its lending business Curve Flex across the UK, EU and US.
Financial super-app Curve partners Salt Edge for open banking compliance
The partnership will enable the app’s 4m users across Europe to continue to make the most of open banking.
Banking Technology Magazine October 2022 issue out now
Cover story: INVESTING IN THE FUTURE – Putting money in the right places.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Vance, Solvento and Jingle Pay
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 26 August 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
