Marqeta makes first M&A foray with $275m Power Finance deal
The acquisition, Marqeta’s first, will “significantly boost” the firm’s credit product capabilities.
Consumer/Personal Finance
Turkey’s Quick Finans taps Provenir for data and risk decisioning platform
Quick Finans selected Provenir’s tech to enhance its customer onboarding process.
Dubai Investments buys 9% stake in UK challenger Monument Bank
Dubai Investments says the acquisition gives it a “unique opportunity” to move into the digital banking space.
UK personal finance app HyperJar appoints Rob Rooney as CEO
Prior to HyperJar, Rooney spent 32 years at Morgan Stanley, including as CEO of Morgan Stanley International.
US fintech DailyPay lands $260m funding to fuel growth
The company will look to boost domestic growth, expand internationally and invest in product innovation.
Kueski names ex-Stripe exec Fausto Ibarra as chief product officer
Ibarra brings over 20 years of experience, most recently serving as Stripe’s head of product for Latin America.
Video: Envestnet at Money20/20 USA – Harnessing data to improve financial wellness
We chat with Farouk Ferchichi and Eric Jamison of Envestnet about the importance of data aggregation.
Freedom Finance names Richard Parfitt head of data science
Parfitt will be tasked with leading Freedom Finance’s data products initiative.
FCA greenlights Nova Credit to provide credit references for new arrivals
Nova Passport collates cross-border credit bureau data to help businesses underwrite new-to-country individuals.
Case study: Credit Agricole Bank Polska and Efigence – mobile banking app
When an out-of-the-box design drives supreme customer experience and sales boost: case study on Credit Agricole Bank Polska’s mobile app.
FNZ acquires wealthtech start-up YieldX
YieldX’s fixed income portfolio management technology will be integrated into FNZ’s wealth platform.
Swedish fintech start-up Anyfin lands €30m Series C funding
The cash will be used to strengthen its product suite in existing markets and boost its growth across Europe.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Is procrastination killing your work ethic?
Explore thousands of open roles on the Fintech Futures Job Board today.
LendingClub to cut 225 jobs as interest rate rises impact loan demand
Company execs say the layoffs are a result of “reduced marketplace revenue” due to interest rate increases.
Alipay partners Splitit for ‘pay after delivery’ offering
The service will initially launch in Germany, France and Spain, with plans to expand into other global markets.
BNPL fintech Tabby lands $58m in Series C funding
The Dubai-based firm plans to use the funding to support its growth and expand its product line.
Enfuce and Orka Ventures launch consumer lending product in Europe
Orka Card will enable customers to integrate all their existing bank accounts into one card and app.
New consumer lending fintech Salmon launches in the Philippines
Salmon claims to have over 2,000 customers and over 30 merchant partners for its lending product.
Pagaya buys Darwin Homes to capitalise on rental market
Post-acquisition, Pagaya and Darwin’s SFR business now operates in more than 30 markets across the US.
Healthcare paytech Paytient lands $40.5m Series B
The round consists of $33m in equity and $7.5m in debt from Silicon Valley Bank.
Embedded finance to lead the way in 2023 fintech innovation
Over 2023, financial services will continue to become more digital, accessible and decentralised.
Beyond Bitcoin: why developing nations should look to stablecoins
With stablecoins, emerging economies could potentially build more inclusive and fairer monetary systems.
KreditBee extends Series D funding round with additional $100m
The news follows KreditBee’s $80 million fundraise as part of its Series D funding round last month.
Japan’s Smartpay launches open banking digital payments service
Smartpay claims it is the first digital consumer finance firm to utilise Japan’s open banking system.
Twig acquires banking services provider Vybe
With Vybe’s acquisition, Twig plans to expand its Gen Z market footprint.
Ten fintech predictions for the year ahead
2023 will be another year of fintech innovation and growth.
Personalisation in banking
Banks can deliver personalisation through a more contextual customer journey.
2022: Top five regulations and fines
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top regulatory stories of 2022.
Nine UK banks link up to form company protecting access to cash
The company’s aim is to provide cash access, deposit and basic banking services where they are needed, across the UK.
Wells Fargo fined $3.7bn for loan, mortgage and deposit mismanagement
Wells Fargo must pay more than $2bn in redress to 16 million affected consumers and a $1.7bn civil penalty.
Jordan Kuwait Bank taps Codebase for digital onboarding and instant credit services
The bank will utilise Codebase Technologies’ Digibanc platform.
VRPs will have their Netflix moment – it’s only a matter of time
Enabled by open banking, VRP is the Netflix to direct debit’s dusty VHS player.
UK fintech Updraft secures £108m debt and equity funding
The money will be used to invest in new products and to support business growth.
GCC fintech Now Money taps ThetaRay for AML Sonar solution
Now Money provides mobile banking services to the financially underserved, including low-fee cross-border remittances.
MICT completes acquisition of African agri-fintech firm Tingo
MICT owns “100% of the operating business and assets” of Tingo after snapping up Tingo Mobile.
Why innovative banking has never been more important
Innovative banking can help consumers make ends meet during what promises to be a challenging period.
Moneyfarm set to buy digital pension adviser Profile Pensions
The deal, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in H1 2023.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 19 | Canada’s evolving banking landscape
In this episode, we’re joined by Amreen Sodhi, head of digital product, payments and loyalty at Scotiabank.
North America fintech funding round-up: Syncfy, Totem and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from across North America.
Avant secures $250m in debt and equity from Ares Management
Avant CEO Matt Bochenek says the funds from Ares will “further fuel our credit portfolio and next-gen platform”.
