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ING teams up with Dutch supermarket and US tech start-up
The bank is piloting a cashierless store at Albert Heijn in cooperation with AiFi.
E-commerce group eShopWorld on the hunt for fintechs
The business aims to make cross-border online shopping seamless for consumers.
Revolut withdraws banking licence application in Luxembourg
It needs regulatory approval from an EU27 state to maintain EU single market access post-Brexit.
Ping An Insurance considers Singapore neobank licence
The company has already secured a Hong Kong banking licence.
Indian neobank Yelo raises seed round
The start-up is personalised to gig economy workers.
First UK fintech consumer panel launched in Scotland
Consumers will innovate alongside the entrepreneurs.
Top fintech stories this week-06 September 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Fintech start-up PayBright raises $34m from goeasy
Leading the round was Canadian Business Growth Fund.
Banking Technology September 2019 issue out now
Thriving in a hyper-connected world.
BigID raises $50m in Series C funding round
BigID has now raised more than $96 million.
Malta FSA supports local fintechs
A new general counsel will manage domestic financial legislation.
Happy Money raises $70 Million in Series D round
The fintech evaluates “happy” and “sad” spending patterns.
The secret behind Northern Ireland’s fintech success
Northern Ireland is carving its own unique niche in the digital world.
Swedish fintech Capcito closes €7m funding round
Capcito saw a 500% increase in active clients since last year.
Indonesian FSA launches online register to monitor fintechs
The platform will grow business through OJK’s innovation hub.
Hong Kong authority changes guidelines to boost fintech
Lenders can now use big data analysis to review applications.
Accion Venture Lab adds $33m to new fintech fund
The lab’s total capital under management is now $42 million.
Mistakes, and how to avoid avoiding them
I make mistakes, I don’t know better, it’s a thing. It’s a superpower.
Paysend reaches one million customers in two years
Paysend acquired more than 100,000 new users last month.
LOVEFiLM entrepreneur William Reeve invests in neobank Twisto
Reeve will help Twisto with its European expansion plans.
Kabbage acquires Radius Intelligence to expand its data library
Kabbage is backed by SoftBank and lends up to $250,000.
Curve smashes crowdfunding record in minutes with £5m overfund
The fintech quadrupled its£1 million target in less than an hour.
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The uphill battle for European challengers success in the US
Find out if European neobanks can tackle the challenging US market.
Australian share trading start-up to launch in UK
Stake has been granted a licence by the FCA.
Ethical investment platform Yielder completes Series A funding round
Yielders has set its sights on securing licenses in Pan-Asia and the GCC.
Fintech start-up Byhiras chosen for UK pension solution
The solution will be used by all UK LGPS pension funds by Q1 2020.
Banking Technology Awards 2019: entry deadline extended
Breathe a sigh of relief. You’ve got two more weeks to enter the awards.
Chairmans Financial rescues Ipagoo from administration
Chairmans plans to buy 100% of Ipagoo and some assets from its parent software company.
PNC launches fintech start-up inside the bank
The first development has been indi, a mobile phone-based bank account for gig workers.
The key segment to nurture in 2020 and beyond
The biggest challenge may be the paradoxical ways SMBs view their relationship with their bank.
Mobile technology enabling financial access to millions
Zenka is challenging its competitors and courageously conquering the Kenyan lending industry.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 30 August 2019
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Top fintech stories this week – 30 August 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Banking Technology Awards 2019: last working day to submit your entries!
No time to waste! Apply for this year’s Banking Technology Awards before it’s too late.
EWPN and EPA collaborate on boosting equality in the finserv industry
EPA’s report shows 57% of those surveyed have personally experienced gender discrimination.
CardX raises $2m in debt financing
The fintech helps businesses avoid credit card transaction fees.
Kaszek Ventures raises $600m in two funds
Kaszek Ventures raises $600m in two funds
Carlsberg Bank – probably the best digital bank in the world
Banks need to identify new segments and go beyond banking
