BaaS fintech Synapse lays off 40% of staff in fresh round of job cuts
In a statement, Synapse says it has “a strong group in place” to manage its operations and customers.
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Can you seek out the line that we cannot see?
If you have the power of the pen but you choose to look the other way, then what hope do the rest of the people have?
Kazakhstan fintech Freedom reportedly under investigation by SEC, DOJ
According to documents seen by CNBC, the SEC’s Boston office has been investigating Freedom for months.
Is “digital transformation” a redundant concept?
Perhaps it’s time to move on from digital transformation and welcome the new era of “organisational evolution”.
UK fintech ieDigital acquires CUSO Connect FSS to tap US market
The two companies will become part of the new ieDigital Group, but will, at this time, retain their separate brands in their respective markets
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mantle, SaaScada, Rainforest and more
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 – 6 October 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Can core modernisation give your bank new legs?
For banks, core replacement is not the only game in town, with core modernisation being a far less risky option.
Clearco completes recapitalisation, secures $60m Series D funding and $100m financing facility
The recapitalisation comes after the Canadian growth capital firm carried out significant job cuts over the last year.
Monzo hires former Cash App exec Conor Walsh to lead renewed US expansion push
Walsh previously spent over six years as head of global product at Square’s mobile payment service Cash App.
Banking Technology Magazine October 2023 issue out now
Cover story: NOTHING VENTURED – Tips for raising capital.
Mainframes on Mars
What do you think we should do differently as the banking industry on Mars? First, lose the mainframes.
AP automation start-up Stampli raises $61m in Blackstone-led Series D
Existing investors Insight Partners, SignalFire, Bloomberg Beta and NextWorld Capital also participated in the round.
Become a sponsor for the Banking Tech Awards 2023
Working with us as a sponsor ensures your brand is seen by the best and brightest decision-makers in the industry.
US fintech PayZen launches new product to boost healthcare affordability
With the Care Card, patients can access PayZen’s post-service payment plans through a physical and virtual debit card.
Video: JP Morgan at FinovateFall 2023 – The future of open banking in the US
At FinovateFall 2023, we spoke with Florencia Ardissone of JP Morgan about the growth of open banking in the US.
Video: NatWest at Sibos 2023 – Building standards into green finance
We chat with Caroline Haas of NatWest about the key actions banks can take when it comes to achieving net-zero.
Video: BNP Paribas at Sibos 2023 – The global shift to T+1 settlement
At Sibos 2023, we spoke with Camille Papillard of BNP Paribas about whether T+1 will be a good fit for everyone.
Video: Lloyds Bank at Sibos 2023 – What’s next for CBDCs and AI?
We chat with Sarah Saigol of Lloyds Bank about the current industry sentiment surrounding CBDCs and AI.
Video: Anaconda at FinovateFall 2023 – Python in Excel
We chat with Albert Gashi and Timothy Hewitt of Anaconda about the firm’s partnership with Microsoft.
Digital transformations: give yourself permission to start again
If your digital transformation is failing, sometimes you just have to hit the reset button.
AI: Will it help or hinder compliance?
AI can’t replicate human nuance nor can it fully comprehend the human motivations for committing fraud.
Webinar | 5 October 2023: Four must-haves for data governance in financial services
Join our webinar on Thursday 5 October where we’ll uncover the essential elements for effective data governance.
Stitch raises $25m in Ribbit Capital-led Series A extension
PayPal Ventures, CRE Venture Capital and The Raba Partnership also participated.
Finalists announced for Banking Tech Awards 2023
Take a look at the 2023 Banking Tech Awards finalists!
Experian launches digital checking account and debit card for US consumers
With sign-up taking “minutes”, Experian’s new feature allows consumers to “streamline” their financial experience.
Visa to invest $100m in GenAI firms focused on commerce and payments
The initiative will be led by Visa Ventures, the global payment giant’s corporate investment arm.
Webinar | 1 November 2023: Nine strategies for successful digital account opening
Convert new customers into lifetime members with the help of these nine strategies.
Visa taps US security operations provider Expel for MDR capabilities
Expel’s managed detection and response (MDR) solution claims to reduce alert-to-response times “to minutes”.
UBS taps Broadridge for sponsored repo solution
The bank is to integrate its newly-digitised trade flows into its DLR tech stack on Broadridge’s platform.
Tap Global sets up US expansion through Zero Hash partnership
The UK-based cryptocurrency app intends to complete its US expansion by Q4 2023.
GenAI: friend or foe in fraud risk management?
While tech advancements are made with the best intentions to improve our lives, criminals can also use it to their own benefit.
Mexican neobank Albo raises $40m in Series C funding round
The round also saw participation from existing investors Valar Ventures and Nazca Ventures.
Video: Axefinance at Sibos 2023 – automating the credit lifecycle
At Sibos 2023, we caught up with Axefinance CEO Dhafer Berrachid and CCO Chris Kneen.
AlphaSense lands $150m Series E funding at $2.5bn valuation
The latest fundraise comes months after AlphaSense secured $100m in Series D funding led by Alphabet’s CapitalG.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mundi, Revio, Pontoro and more
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 – 29 September 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Codebase partners Network International to launch BaaS solution in the Levant
The partnership intends to accelerate the pace of digital banking transformation throughout the Levant region.
DigitalAPICraft signs as Google Cloud vendor and appoints Marco Tedone as CTO
Marco Tedone, the firm’s new CTO, spent almost 12 years leading API strategy for HSBC.
UK fintech Traydstream lands $21m in Series B funding round
With the new funding, Traydstream plans to double down on its growth and enhance its AI-led platform.
