ICE agrees $11bn Ellie Mae acquisition
Exchange operator aims to boost its nascent mortgage business.
LendTech
Responsible subprime auto lending through AI
This math is at the root of a very basic truth: opportunity is not distributed equally in America.
Affirm eyes IPO with up to $10bn valuation
PoS lender is working with Goldman Sachs in early-stage discussions of a potential listing.
Enova International acquires struggling lender OnDeck in $90m deal
OnDeck has suffered in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CCAF, World Bank and World Economic Forum call on industry to take part in COVID-19 fintech study
Working in fintech? Take part in the survey and share your views!
Study finds discrimination against Black small business loan applicants
Of the groups studied, Black women received worse treatment in 59% of cases.
How fintech is transforming financial management capabilities for small businesses
Most business-facing fintech tools have adopted usability conventions from consumer-facing apps.
Webinar: Streamlining manual processes amid COVID-19
Experts from Banco Santander, Foxit Software and Xendoo discuss digitising paperwork during the coronavirus crisis.
US COVID-19 relief scheme deploys Wolters Kluwer tech
iLien for Main Street can aid banks offering support under the Main Street Lending Program.
US buy now, pay later fintech Sezzle in $60m raise on ASX
The start-up still needs to close $5 million.
Five ways it pays to go beyond ID-only verification
Identity verification serves many benefits to organisations seeking to build trust in their online channels.
Why remote onboarding is going to make or break banks
A number of onboarding steps can be automated, streamlined and simplified to deliver a better customer experience.
Banking Technology July/August 2020 issue out now
Unlocking the benefits of open banking.
Introducing CRUX Digital Days – getting the crux of the tech matter
What’s shaping the financial services technology industry of today and what awaits it tomorrow?
Car repair loan fintech DigniFi lands $14m Series A
DigniFi also landed a hefty sum of private equity for its auto financing platform.
FinTech Futures and Jobbio team up to launch FinTech Futures Jobs
Launching an exciting new jobs board for the global fintech community.
LenderClose appoints Martina Schubert as its CTO
She joins LenderClose with more than 25 years in information technology leadership experience.
Banking Tech Awards 2020 now open for entries!
The awards are open to banks, financial institutions, technology and service providers, teams and individuals.
Credit fintech Curu lands $3m in seed funding
The start-up offers an integrated SaaS product for lenders.
Introducing FinTech Features – showcasing the best in fintech on 30 June
A new digital platform for the financial services professionals to learn about the latest technologies and solutions.
Fortunis capital invests £15m in UK fintech Karma
The voucher lending app was trialled in the UK with support from the Scottish government.
Budgeting strategies for government stimulus payments
Suggestions for how households could maximise the impact of their payments.
Digitalisation a must-have for lending in a post-COVID world
The coronavirus pandemic has affected and disrupted every aspect of financial services.
Commonwealth Credit Union picks Jack Henry to automate lending
The Kentucky-based CU wants to boost its lending capabilities.
Six fintech innovations that bank lenders must embrace – and fast
Here’s a review of cutting edge tech.
Banking Technology May 2020 issue out now
Hope springs eternal: discovering alternative lending in times of crisis.
Webinar: Digitising the commercial lending process in times of crisis
How to support business clients now, when they need it the most, with an expedited digital lending process.
What the Fintech? Episode 4 | Partnerships: till death do us part
Sean Hunter CIO at OakNorth, offers his advice to companies struggling to make a partnership work.
LenderClose secures funding from Financial Plus Credit Union
The 8-figure Series B funding round began as an exclusive opportunity for the company’s initial investors.
COVID-19: Highlight of the week
This week, we focus one particular coronavirus news item affecting the fintech industry.
Banking Technology April 2020 issue out now
All things equal: Closing the gender gap in fintech.
Survey: Corporate Banking & APIs – the state of play
Are there concrete API plans and strategies in place? We’d greatly appreciate your input in this survey.
Credit scores and the willingness to repay in the age of Covid-19
Psychometric credit solutions will likely become increasingly valuable for loan decisioning.
Gradually – then suddenly: parenting during coronavirus
Until we get beyond, hunker down and carry on. Pass me that glass of wine please.
FinTech Futures update: business as usual
Our team is here to help the market navigate today’s challenging business landscape.
What the Fintech? A new podcast from FinTech Futures | Episode 1
Trending topics, useful insights, strong opinions, and a fintech jailhouse – all in our brand new podcast!
Banking Technology March 2020 issue out now
Keep calm and carry on: Where does COVID-19 leave the Chinese fintech market?
Can fintech eliminate credit discrimination?
Even the strictest laws can’t eliminate the inherent impression the credit manager forms.
Ikano Bank builds on Nets partnership to power new lending platform
Ikano plans to launch products on the new service later this year.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 21 February 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
