Buy now, worry about it later: the future of BNPL
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FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 17 February 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Zopa acquires DivideBuy in “BNPL 2.0” push
Zopa’s “BNPL 2.0” offering will allow consumers to spread the cost of purchases worth between £250 and £30,000.
UK challenger Zopa lands £75m funding to fuel growth
Zopa says the deal “cements and markedly enhances” its unicorn valuation.
UK challenger Zopa in talks to raise $100m before mooted public listing
Zopa is reportedly in “detailed negotiations” with shareholders to raise around $100m.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 19 August 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Zopa founder Giles Andrews joins Hoares as non-exec director
Andrews founded Zopa in 2004 and is currently a member of the fintech unicorn’s board.
Zopa shutters P2P retail investment business to focus on banking offering
Zopa CEO says erosion of consumer trust and regulatory burdens are to blame.
Zopa hires former Monzo executive Robinson as new chief risk officer
Robinson spent two years with Monzo, and 15 years at Capital One.
Fintech funding deals globally 18 October – 24 October 2021
Featuring N26, Deel, FTX, Zopa and Brex.
Zopa raises £20m from internal funding round
The round was led by IAG Silverstripe and featured existing investors.
Zopa launches its first fixed-rate savings accounts
The range of accounts pay 1.05%, all the way up to 1.3%.
Zopa lands UK bank licence, set to launch credit card and saving account
The company announced its plans to become a bank nearly four years ago.
Starling Bank lends through Zopa while it builds its own platform
The neobank currently holds £1.25 billion in deposits.
UK P2P firm Zopa receives £140m injection to keep banking hopes alive
Zopa’s temporary licence was set to expire.
UK lendtech Zopa brings transparency to credit score calculations
Zopa says it’s the first lender to show how it determines who to lend to.
