B2B embedded finance fintech Rupifi raises $25m in Series A round
The fintech says B2B commerce has undergone a digital transformation over the past few years.
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NetCents Technology hires Sholeh Atash as COO
NetCents says Atash will have executive oversight to ensure that all key performance metrics are met.
Swiss digital asset neobank Sygnum raises $90m in Series B round
“The digital asset economy is rapidly crossing the chasm to mainstream adoption,” says CEO.
Credit building start-up Petal raises $140m in Series D, faces lawsuit
Petal CEO says firm is hiring across the board for more than 100 positions this year.
The heart of the matter: three predictions for 2022
It’s that time of year when crystal ball gazing is de rigueur.
ICYMI funding round-up: Anfin, Cion Digital, D2X, KRM22, & Orenda Finance
Our weekly “In Case You Missed It” funding round-up for you to get the latest funding news.
Old Missouri Bank to launch new digital bank powered by Jack Henry’s tech
The new digital bank will be launched nationwide in early 2023.
Challenger bank Monument appoints new CEO as co-founder moves to corporate dev role
Ex-Barclays Ian Rand is Monument’s new chief executive officer.
Paytech Rêv launches X World Wallet “super-app” in US
The X World Wallet is Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay compatible.
Taipei Fubon Bank revamps private banking tech with Avaloq
The roll-out will start in Hong Kong and Singapore, followed by the onshore market of Taiwan.
Florida’s Cypress Bank & Trust selects CSI’s NuPoint core banking system
The start-up bank will also implement CSI’s integrated online and digital banking solutions.
Spanish neobank Unibo launches to cater for property managers
Unibo raised €500,000 in a seed round in November last year.
Financial wellness and savings app Flamingo launches in Australia
Flamingo aims to help the 31% of Australians who reported being under financial stress.
Credit Suisse poaches Goldman Sachs’ Joanne Hannaford to lead technology & operations
Hannaford spent 25 years at Goldman Sachs in London and New York.
How US banks can benefit by embracing open banking
President Biden recently announced plans to promote new rules to foster open banking in the US.
The year ahead: Enhanced digitisation and the evolution of payments
Here are five predictions for how payments will continue to evolve in 2022.
How can female leaders in fintech pave the way for the next generation of women?
Fintechs must create road maps for the next generation of women in this industry to follow.
Four fintech trends to watch in 2022 and beyond
The rise of Web3, instant checkout, and embedded finance are just a few reasons 2022 will be a pivotal year for fintech.
2021: Top five core banking deals
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top core banking deals.
Five technology trends reshaping the banking landscape in 2022
As we head into 2022, let’s take a look at the technology trends set to reshape the landscape for banks.
2021: Top five fundraises
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s most eye-catching funding rounds.
How does the open banking initiative turn into a revolution?
For open banking to really flourish, it must address issues relating to consumer awareness.
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.
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.
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.
Significant shifts in consumer behaviour create unique opportunities for Nordic merchants
With the steady decline of cash in the Nordics, it is increasingly vital for businesses to provide digital payment options.
ICYMI funding round-up: pliant, CreditBook, CIRCA5000, and LiveFlow
Our weekly ‘In Case You Missed It’ funding round-up for you to get the latest funding news.
Bank Indonesia launches real-time payments infrastructure to broaden financial inclusion
The new payments system will form the “backbone” of a broader retail payment system infrastructure.
Embedded finance platform Ant Money raises $20m, acquires savings app Blast
Acquisition of Blast boosts the number of apps under the Ant Money umbrella.
German fintech re:cap secures $111.5m seed round to launch financing platform
Funding is made up of a combination of growth capital and liquidity for its revenue-based financing platform.
Vietnamese fintech MoMo raises $200m in Series E round
MoMo says it will use the cash to expand the suite of financial products available on its ‘super-app’.
Fiserv tapped by San Francisco community bank to provide real-time payments integration
Community Bank of the Bay will utilise Fiserv’s Payments Exchange: RTP solution.
Cross-border payments platform Taptap Send raises $65m in Series B round
Taptap Send reports more than 8x growth since the onset of the pandemic.
ING announces exit from French retail banking market
The firm has been active in the French retail banking market since 2000.
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.
MODIFI secures $145m in debt financing to boost SME trade support
“2021 has been a challenging year for SMEs,” says MODIFI CEO.
Rocket Companies to acquire personal finance app Truebill for $1.275bn
Truebill claims 2.5 million members and has doubled its user base in the last year.
European tax compliance platform Taxdoo lands $64m in Series B funding
Brexit and VAT reform in the EU made 2021 an “eventful year”, says Taxdoo CEO.
