Demystify Podcast: Demystifying DORA with Simon Phillips of SecureAck and Alex Tasioulis of Cloudified.io
In this podcast episode, hosts Dave and Dharm demystify DORA and explore why it matters for financial institutions.
News
Keep your finger on the global fintech pulse with the latest news.
Ryan completes $518m acquisition of Altus Group’s property tax services business
As part of the deal, Ryan has also acquired Altus’s itamlink property tax management solution.
Thomson Reuters acquires tax and accounting automation software firm SafeSend for $600m
Thomson Reuters says it expects SafeSend to “generate approximately $60 million of revenue in 2025″.
Cartoon: Timing
A new cartoon illustrating how market timing is one of the most important determinants of a start-up’s success.
Employer.com buys Canadian fintech Bench Accounting for undisclosed sum
Founded in 2012, Bench provides a suite of SME-focused bookkeeping, tax filing, and advisory services.
US banking technology start-up Infinant lands $15m in Series A funding round
Infinant’s Interlace banking platform is built to sit on top of and integrate with banks’ existing core systems.
2024: Top five AI stories of the year
FinTech Futures revisits the top five AI news stories from 2024.
2024: Top five funding rounds of the year
FinTech Futures spotlights five key funding rounds that shaped 2024.
2024: Top five banking technology stories of the year
FinTech Futures recaps five of the top banking technology stories of 2024.
2024: Top five movers and shakers stories of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top movers and shakers stories in 2024.
2024: Top five fintech M&A deals of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions of 2024.
2024: Top five new launch stories of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new launch stories of 2024.
2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top partnership stories of the year.
2024: Top five payments stories of the year
FinTech Futures reviews some of the year’s top advancements and stories in payments.
Gesa Credit Union and Nymbus launch ValorFI Heroes, a digital banking platform for US veterans and first responders
The platform comprises current and savings accounts, with a charitable function powered by Spiral.
Fiserv snaps up Canadian EWA fintech Payfare in $147m deal
The purchase price reflects a 90% premium over Payfare’s closing share price on 20 December.
CFPB sues Zelle operator and major banks for “widespread fraud” on payment network
The lawsuit comes as the CFPB advances its agenda before its anticipated overhaul by the Trump administration.
US fintech Bureau raises $30m Series B led by Sorenson Capital
Bureau will use its funding to enhance its AI capabilities and expand beyond its “current focus” on Asia.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 20 December 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes FIS, Tyme Group, Affirm and more.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Sourcefin, Volume, Leap Financial, and Juicyway
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
US fintech Chime reportedly submits confidential filing for potential 2025 IPO
Bloomberg reports that Chime is targeting 2025 for its public debut, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Zest AI lands $200m growth investment, eyes “high impact M&A opportunities”
The deal marks Insight Partners’ third and largest investment in Zest AI to date.
US embedded finance fintech Parafin secures $100m in Series C funding round
Parafin’s $100 million Series C was raised at a $750 million valuation.
Morgan Stanley taps Wise for corporate cross-border settlements
Morgan Stanley can now offer its corporate clients instant cross-border settlements through Wise Platform.
Webinar | 11 February 2025 | Real-time payment processing: beyond traditional banking
Join us for an insightful session on how enterprises can revolutionise their global payment operations.
The What the FinTech? podcast | Season five’s jailed buzzwords
We run down all the buzzwords our podcast guests wanted gone from the industry this year.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 24 | 2024 in review and predictions for 2025
Guests Dave Wallace and Dharmesh Mistry take a look back over the year in fintech and discuss what 2025 might bring.
US fintech Current bags $200m in fresh funding
The company says the new funding will help “accelerate growth and fast-track profitability in 2025”.
Canadian fintech Paystone acquires Ackroo for $21m
Based in Ontario, Paystone provides services for loyalty programmes, payment processing, and gift cards.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the evolution of Monument with Steve Britain
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Steve Britain, CEO of Monument Technology.
US BNPL fintech Affirm secures $4bn capital partnership with Sixth Street
The deal is the largest capital commitment Affirm has secured to date.
Video: Highlights from the Banking Tech Awards 2024
The Banking Tech Awards celebrated its 25th edition on 4 December at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
FIS reportedly set to acquire UK-based fintech Demica for around $300m
Sky News reports that an official announcement on the deal is expected in the coming days.
US TaaS provider Gigs lands $73m Series B led by Ribbit Capital
The company says it will use the capital injection to “expand its geographical footprint”.
Jiko raises $29m Series C, announces new board additions and advisory committee
The funding follows a $40 million Series B led by Red River West in 2022.
First Abu Dhabi Bank taps Broadridge to build out securities finance business
The bank has selected Broadridge’s Securities Finance and Collateral Management solution.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Brighty, Just, Finny, Prosper, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 13 December 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Upbound, MoneyLion, Lunar and more.
US financial health fintech Brigit acquired by Upbound Group in deal worth up to $460m
Founders Zuben Mathews and Hamel Kothari will continue to lead the company as a “business segment” of Upbound.
Shift4 buys UK paytech Card Industry Professionals
The deal adds to Shift4’s growing list of acquisitions this year.
