How the cloud helps companies reach their ESG goals while embracing a global outlook
Cloud-based core banking can help banks get leaner and greener.
FinTech
IDC report: New data sources and innovative AI redefining the business of lending
How technology advancements and new data sources, including alternative data, are pushing the boundaries of borrowing.
Akulaku secures $200m from Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
The funding will support Akulaku’s anticipated growth as it looks to provide banking services across Southeast Asia.
BharatPe CEO Suhail Sameer steps down
In a statement, BharatPe says that Sameer will “transition” from CEO to strategic advisor on 7 January 2023.
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.
Guide: Life in 3D – using alternative data to power credit risk decisioning
Alternative data has the power to assist in achieving growth and expanding your business.
eBook: Back to the future – 8 features of fast and future-proof BNPL technology
Discover what tools you need to get ahead and stay ahead as BNPL grows its market share.
eBook: SME lending – the road to real-time approvals
Accelerate your SME lending with quick credit approvals.
Guide: Simplified AI – level up your risk decisioning
How to simplify your artificial intelligence (AI) decisioning journey and move beyond the hype in under 60 days.
Finnish crypto firm Coinmotion lands Bank of Spain authorisation
The Bank of Spain has initiated registration for crypto providers as it seeks to clamp down on money laundering.
GoLogiq and GammaRey merge to focus on millennial wealth management
The combined firm has plans to focus on the burgeoning market of wealth management aimed at Gen Z and millennials.
Bankers like us: there’s no stopping us now
Yes yes yes: I wrote a book! It is written, ready, and will be in your hands in the next few weeks.
DLT in 2023: out of the blocks
What does 2023 have in store for distributed ledger technology (DLT)?
Indian fintech start-up SarvaGram bags $35m Series C funding
Founded in 2018, SarvaGram last raised $10 million in a Series B funding round in 2021.
Challenger bank N26 sees changes in leadership structure
N26’s CFO and interim COO Jan Kemper has jointly agreed with the bank to step down from his role.
The Clearing House appoints David Watson as CEO
Watson joins The Clearing House from Swift, and will take up the new role from 1 February 2023.
Swift names Stephen Grainger as chief executive for Americas and UK
Grainger brings 20 years of banking and payments experience to his new role.
Welcome.Place, Enfuce, Epassi, Visa partner for refugee prepaid card pilot
The goal is to provide a service that assists 50,000 Ukrainian and other refugees by the end of 2023.
CFPB orders Servicio UniTeller to refund fees and pay penalty
The CFPB says between 2013 and 2021, the firm “failed to comply” with many electronic money transfer requirements.
The regulatory landscape and predictions for 2023
Being able to quickly respond to changing regulatory requirements is more important than ever.
Reasons to be hopeful for 2023
Perhaps, the universe has a plan hiding in plain sight. The glimmers of hope that are just around the corner…
Coinbase lands virtual asset provider licence from Central Bank of Ireland
Coinbase’s Ireland operations will also now be headed up by Cormac Dinan, its new country director.
Money View secures $75m Series E funding at $900m valuation
The round was led by Apis Partners, and saw participation from Tiger Global, Winter Capital and Evolvence.
Australia’s Alex Bank lands regulatory ADI licence
The bank says it was granted the licence just 18 months after it received a restricted ADI licence.
Twig acquires banking services provider Vybe
With Vybe’s acquisition, Twig plans to expand its Gen Z market footprint.
Financial institutions will need to redefine their risk-based strategies in 2023
In 2023, FIs will look to strengthen their approach to fighting financial crime.
2022: Top five payments stories
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top developments and stories in payments.
2022: Top five mergers and acquisitions
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some significant mergers and acquisitions of 2022.
What’s next in fintech? Three predictions for 2023
Here are three trends that will drive the next wave of innovation in fintech.
2022: Top five movers and shakers
FinTech Futures recaps the year’s top movers and shakers.
2022: Top five crypto developments
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top crypto developments and stories.
Ten fintech predictions for the year ahead
2023 will be another year of fintech innovation and growth.
2022: Top five partnerships
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top new fintech partnerships.
Personalisation in banking
Banks can deliver personalisation through a more contextual customer journey.
2022: Top five fundraising rounds of the year
FinTech Futures recaps the top five fundraising rounds this year.
Top five fintechs and neobanks of 2022
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top new fintechs and neobanks.
How digital signatures and blockchain technology can help to mitigate fraud risks
Using electronic signatures in combination with blockchain could significantly help reduce fraud.
2022: Top five regulations and fines
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top regulatory stories of 2022.
2022: The year of fintech job cuts
FinTech Futures takes a look back at a bruising year of job cuts in fintech.
UK’s Recognise Bank secures £25m funding from PV27
The fresh funding brings Recognise Bank’s total funding to date to over £95 million.
