Video: fintech news pick of the week – Rapyd, Monzo and Mercury
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
The company says the investment takes its valuation up to $2.85 billion.
The round takes the company’s valuation up to $300 million.
Introducing the “touches ATM experience” with QR codes.
Fintechs should deliver the digital-first experience Gen Z expects from the minute they sign up.
The funds will be used to fuel its “continued digitisation of Vietnam’s service ecosystem”.
The FCA is investigating Monzo over potential breaches of money laundering laws.
Shares fell in value by as much as 12% before recovering last week.
Some of the emerging paytech trends that have gained momentum in APAC.
Fintech Futures investigates how self service banking has changed and what firms can do to keep up.
The deal adds a platform for linking creators and retailers to Klarna’s retail ecosystem.
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
Eco launched its app in March and has now raised around $94.5 million in funding.
Most companies talk about the importance of mobile technology, but I’m not convinced there is a proper understanding.
Nine of the top ten banks use Phone-Centric Identity to mitigate fraud. Do you?
The funding has been led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and DMG Ventures.
Hackers are rapidly adapting their tactics to target features of modern fintechs.
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
This week someone writes in to ask: how can I get on the embedded finance bandwagon?
BNPL firm aims to make Money a primary account for users.
Ivy Bank will act as a digital-only division of CSB.
It’s the first licence to be handed out by APRA in 18 months.
W1tty’s finance app is set to launch in Poland and Lithuania this autumn.
The firm plans to use the funds to strengthen its payment network and explore new acquisitions.
The past year has seen a clear trend towards the adoption and acceleration of digital banking products.
Internet of Things (IoT) sensor connectivity will be combined with near real-time edge computing.
The firm claims the investment now takes its total valuation to $1.45 billion.
The financing comes nine months after its $18.6 million Series A round.
The company is aiming to improve financial literacy in the region.
Goldman Sachs has been Apple’s partner for the Apple Card credit card since 2019.
Selecting the right digital banking platform is a lengthy process that requires careful consideration.
RVU also owns Uswitch, Confused.com and Money.co.uk.
The IPO forms part of the company’s “IPO 2022 campaign”.
The challenger says the funds will be used to continue its growth and launch new products.
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
The funding round was led by UK private equity firm Pollen Street Capital.
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The company plans to use the funds for product development and recruiting.
The fintech claims to have 150,000 people on its waitlist.