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.
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Video: Fintech insights – the evolving embedded finance and BaaS landscape
Financial services professionals discuss what’s next for embedded finance and BaaS.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the best core of them all?
As the rate of change increases, a bank’s ability to adapt becomes even more important.
Washington’s Industrial Credit Union selects Mahalo Banking to enhance digital banking experience
The partnership seeks to “deliver an optimised member-centric experience”.
FinTech Founders Video: Mastering audience appeal – crafting tailored fintech demos
Four fintech founders share their tips on how to tailor tech presentations to resonate with different audiences.
Brazil’s Nubank buys AI-powered data intelligence start-up Hyperplane
Nubank plans to harness Hyperplane’s AI expertise to enhance its core machine learning capabilities.
Frost Bank in Texas taps Finzly for instant payments
The San Antonio-based bank has deployed the vendor’s single API instant payments platform.
Video: Fintech insights – reimagining the customer experience
Steven Ramirez, CEO at Beyond The Arc, discusses the future of customer experience in financial services.
June 2024: Top five payments stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top payments stories during June.
June 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 June.
Cartoon: Virtually challenged
This new cartoon illustrates the opportunities and pitfalls of building in the metaverse.
The day after the glitzy trade show is never a good day
If you want to participate in the future, you have to let go of the past.
Canada’s Vancity taps Intellect Design Arena for digital engagement upgrade
Vancity has selected the vendor’s DEP and CBX solutions to digitise member engagement.
June 2024: Top five new fintech launches of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new launches in June.
June 2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top fintech partnership stories of the month.
iBusiness Funding snaps up Funding Circle’s US business for £33m
Funding Circle first announced the planned sale in March and expects to close the transaction this month.
The consumer credit applications of open finance: a snapshot
Open finance has the potential to help consumers take control of their financial lives.
Free webinar | Fintech rebound: unveiling opportunities for 2024 and beyond
Register now for this free webinar taking place on Tuesday 23 July.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 10 | Generative AI and cloud core modernisation
In this podcast episode, we chat with Zac Maufe, Head of Regulated Industries at Google Cloud.
New start-up Fideo Intelligence launches offering data-driven fraud-fighting solutions
The start-up operates under identity resolution SaaS platform FullContact.
Global Payments acquires UK’s Takepayments for undisclosed sum
Global Payments has reportedly been eyeing up the purchase since February.
Verituity secures $18.8m round led by Forgepoint Capital and Sandbox Industries
Sandbox Industries’ chief Chris Zock is to join Verituity’s board of directors.
Fiserv appoints former JP Morgan Payments head Takis Georgakopoulos as new senior advisor
Georgakopoulos left his role as global head of JP Morgan Payments earlier this month.
US start-up Gynger completes $20m Series A and lands $100m debt facility
Gynger’s Series A was spearheaded by PayPal Ventures.
Tradeweb unveils leadership changes in wake of president departure
President Thomas Pluta served on Tradeweb’s board for over six years.
Video: BNY Mellon at FinovateSpring 2024 – Working with early-stage tech companies
Dexter Wilson of BNY Mellon discuses the process of collaborating with early-stage technology companies.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 21 June 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Sainsbury’s, Viva Wallet, Laybuy and more.
Report: It’s prime time for real-time 2024 – real-time payments adoption and growth around the globe
For the first time ever, featuring five in-depth market analyses from regions leading the way in real-time payments.
FinTech Founders Video: evolution of industry compliance
Fintech founders discuss a decade of shifting perspectives and practices.
Video: Fremont Bank at FinovateSpring 2024 – Harnessing AI to augment a bank’s customer experience
Vivian Yeung from Fremont Bank chats about how AI has transformed the financial services sector.
Mexican fintech unicorn Clip lands $100m investment
Clip retains its $2 billion valuation following the round.
BaaS fintech Unit to reduce workforce by 15%
The cuts are in response to “slower than expected revenue growth”.
Nium tapped by Air France and KLM for payments solution
The airlines are set to deploy Nium’s Airline Payments solution, starting in Italy.
Abacus Group acquires Tribeca Technology Group to strengthen UK presence
The acquisition follows Abacus’ GoVanguard purchase last year.
We are all living on borrowed time
Together, we can create meaningful change through collective action that can last generations.
Webinar | Watch on demand | Fintech rebound: Unveiling opportunities for 2024 and beyond
Join this free webinar to learn more about the opportunities arising in the fintech industry in 2024.
US Federal Reserve Board issues cease and desist order against Evolve Bank
The bank is alleged to have “engaged in unsafe and unsound banking practices”.
JP Morgan and WeRealize settle Viva Wallet lawsuit
The outcome “could allow Viva to be sold soon”, according to JP Morgan.
The future of fraud detection: how AI revolutionizes your bottom line
Building a proactive fraud shield with AI for unstoppable banking.
Video: Women in Payments at FinovateSpring 2024 – The obstacles women encounter when pursuing careers in fintech
Kristy Duncan from Women in Payments talks about barriers for women entering the fintech sector.
