What the FinTech? Podcast | Season Two’s Jailed Buzzwords
We run down all the buzzwords our podcast guests wanted gone from the industry this year.
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2021: Top five mergers and acquisitions
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top mergers and acquisitions.
The outlook for payments in 2022 and beyond
In 2022 we can expect more industry consolidation and further demand for alternative digital payment methods.
What can hospitality firms do to mitigate the effects of PSD2?
The positive expectation around PSD2 has unfortunately, in certain quarters, led to some disappointment and confusion.
2021: Top five movers and shakers
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s seminal hires and appointments.
2022: A tipping point for fintech
2022 is set to be a blockbuster year for fintech, with a number of key themes driving the industry’s growth.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Six reasons to change your career in 2022
Here are six reasons why you may wish to transform your career in 2022.
New Jersey’s Manasquan Bank taps Bakkt for crypto services
The bank will take part in Bakkt’s “early adopter program”, set to launch in Q2 2022.
The (deliciously delayed) pernicious effects of “managing up”
Don’t manage up. Don’t treat your trench buddies like they’re expendable. Be a good colleague at all times.
MODIFI secures $145m in debt financing to boost SME trade support
“2021 has been a challenging year for SMEs,” says MODIFI CEO.
MoneyLion acquires embedded finance marketplace Even Financial for $440m
The acquision is expected to add $90m of revenue for MoneyLion.
Can open banking make BNPL more sustainable?
Could open banking be the missing piece to help BNPL mature into its next phase?
Digital asset infrastructure provider Anchorage raises $350m in Series D round
The round, led by global investment firm KKR, values Anchorage at over $3 billion.
Canada’s BMO acquires Bank of the West from BNP Paribas in $16.3bn deal
BMO describes the acquisition as the “natural next step” in its North American growth strategy.
Unlocking the digital potential of financial services through predictive analytics
Integrating the best of human and machine intelligence allows organisations to be better prepared.
Fintech start-up Papaya lands $50m Series B round to simplify bill payments
New cash injection takes the firm’s total capital raised to date to around $65 million.
Fintechs are from Venus, banks are from Mars – and VCs can be the matchmaker
Despite belonging to the same universe, the differences between fintechs and banks can at times seem vast.
Dear Luc: What fintech trends should I prepare to see in 2022?
Four trends that FinTech Futures’ Agony Uncle predicts will occur in 2022.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – NatWest, Tyme & Uni
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, every week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three great jobs to apply for before Christmas
Exciting open vacancies at Seedrs, Monzo and Klarna. Apply today!
Carbon as a currency
Linking currency to carbon could open the door to a better and more sustainable economy.
Andrew Greiner joins Janover Ventures as CTO
Greiner joins from Bankers Healthcare Group, where he spent just under two years as VP of enterprise architecture.
But I don’t like strawberries
You shouldn’t always accept the premise of a question. Especially if it’s evidently not itself premised on fact.
Ameris Bank adds to lending portfolio with Balboa Capital acquisition
Ameris Bank resources will allow Balboa to expand its offering, says Balboa CEO.
Mexican fintech Clara hits unicorn status with $70m Series B round
The new cash will fund the start-up’s expansion into Brazil.
Banking Technology Dec 2021/Jan 2022 issue out now
Cover story: THE GRETA GOOD – How the finance sector can help save the planet.
Supply chain specialist Tradeshift raises $200m in funding and debt
Tradeshift aims “to connect every company in the world, creating economic opportunity for all”.
Fintech funding deals globally 6 December – 12 December 2021
Featuring Monzo, Tipalti, Mambu, Tradeshift and Pleo.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Better.com, WeLab & Rapyd
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, every week.
HSBC and Wells Fargo launch blockchain-based FX settlement solution
The shared, private ledger enhances settlement speed and efficiency and reduces risk.
Growing a backbone: Will AI empower accountants or undermine them?
By working with AI rather than against it, accountants can leverage its assistance to elevate their roles.
Finance management platform Rho raises $75m in Series B round
Founded in 2018, the start-up has raised $205 million in equity and debt financing to date.
Aussie fintech Finder secures first capital injection worth $22m
Finder co-founder Fred Schebesta says the company has been “bootstrapped since day one”.
Cartoon: The Pied Piper
A new cartoon illustrating the pull of the current crypto and blockchain industry to draw in talent and capital.
How fintech is driving the new age of retail agility
With digital transformation driving change in the retail industry, here are some important trends to bear in mind.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three exciting roles to apply for this week
Exciting open vacancies at Starling Bank, Funding Circle and Crowdcube. Apply today!
ICYMI funding round-up: Trolley, TSLC, and Freetrade
With the ever fast-paced nature of the fintech world, it’s easy to let announcements slip by from time to time.
Goldman Sachs partners AWS for cloud data management and analytics solution
New offering is designed for hedge funds, asset managers and other institutional clients.
Battle for crypto supremacy like tortoise and hare fable, says Hyphe CEO
With regulation comes legitimacy, clearing the way for traditional FIs to offer digital currencies to their clients.
Better.com CEO apologises after laying off 900 workers over Zoom
CEO Vishal Garg says he “blundered the execution” following a barrage of criticism.
