How banks’ platform strategies are shaking up the fintech industry
A shift to the digital landscape has not been plain sailing for financial institutions
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InvestSuite raises €2m in extended seed funding
The Belgian firm will put the money towards a global expansion.
Icelandic challenger bank Indó prepares for launch
The prospective first digital bank in the country is seeking a licence.
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Tink completes €15.5m acquisition of Eurobits
The move is part of Tink’s growth strategy for 2020 and beyond.
Fintech powerhouse: Understanding the rise of Singapore
Singapore has emerged as a global magnet for fintech entrepreneurs.
Canadian financial planner Finally to launch in May
“People don’t want to tell strangers how bad they’re doing with their finances,” says founder.
Brex acquires trio of San Francisco start-ups
Neji, Landria, and Compose Labs all brought under the Brex umbrella
Ask the expert: what can I do to ensure my fintech is protected during these challenging times?
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Budget 2020: What’s the fintech impact?
FinTech Futures picks out the fintech tidbits in this week’s announcement.
Rizq launches in UK as Sharia-compliant challenger bank
Rizq plans to benchmark itself as close as possible to existing challengers.
A look beyond the big numbers
The devil is often in the detail.
Leap Finance raises $5.5m to help finance Indian students abroad
Start-up wants to change the way students are given credit.
PFM app Bean shuts down 15 months after BGL Group acquisition
Bean no longer accepting new sign-ups and set to close later this month.
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Keep calm and carry on: Where does COVID-19 leave the Chinese fintech market?
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Is the future of banking not open but closed?
Europe and USA have to create their own ecosystems to compete with the East.
How AWSM Bank plans to turn teenage financial literacy into a reality
The neobank is “very close” to its Q2 launch this year.
Ask the expert: why do fintechs fail, and how can I improve my company’s chances of success?
Looking at the basic elements for success for any fintech – and indeed, for any start-up or high-growth business.
Public.com raises $15m with help of Will Smith and JJ Watt
The trading app is focused around making investing ‘social’.
South African fintech Jumo raises $55m to fuel geographic expansion
Jumo plans to break into both Cote d’Ivoire and India in 2020.
Open Banking home finance start-up Youtility raises £4.5 million
Venture funding round to be used on new products and new hires.
UK fintech B-Social raises £7.8m ahead of ‘Kroo’ rebrand
The fintech has “significantly progressed” with its pre-application for a UK bank licence
BBVA joins $1.3m round for UK gig economy start-up Wollit
It’s one of the first to evolve out of BBVA’s ‘Venture Creation Partnership’ with Anthemis.
TripActions lands $500m credit facility from SVB, Goldman and Comerica
TripActions Liquid will float an employees’ travel spend.
Credit card start-up Tribal Credit secures $5.5m in seed funding
New firm aims to help start-ups in emerging markets.
Ask the expert: what’s the best market to launch my fintech?
The reasons fintechs struggle to crack mature markets and four key considerations for expansion.
How far can venture capital take European challenger banks?
European challengers have been among the top recipients of regional venture capital.
Regtech firm SteelEye raises $10m growth capital
The Series A funding round was led by the Fidelity-backed Eight Roads.
Aspiring neobank EasyEuro raises $4m in pre-A round
The fintech is targeting cross-border trade between Europe and Asia.
Varo Money enters final stage of becoming nationwide bank
Mobile banking firm Varo Money has gained approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
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Transparent Systems comes out of stealth mode with $14m funding
Ivestors: “The financial industry is ready for new technology to improve the way people pay for goods and services.”
Majority launches digital banking products for immigrants
It’s relying on two drivers: physical meetup spaces and brand ambassadors.
Digital bank Stori raises $10m in Series A2 funding
Mexican challenger bank has also launched its credit card.
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Tinkoff Bank to pump €25m in new European fintech venture
Russian neobank plans to launch its new fintech later this year.
Fintech in the next decade: The intersection of what’s possible and what people want
Before we start to look at what the next 10 years hold, it’s worth taking a quick look back.
GoSave to launch digital piggy banks in UK before Christmas
Co-founder tells FinTech Futures: “We’re fighting the inertia of kids not saving.”
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