Unit adds cross-border payments capabilities with Currencycloud
Tie-up expands capabilities for the US customers of Unit’s Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform.
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What is the next stage of open banking and how do we get there?
While many people speculate on the future of open banking, let’s look at where the industry is going next.
Flinks and National Bank of Canada launch open banking solution
The launch comes amid frustration at the slow pace of open banking in Canada.
ICYMI funding round-up: Pomelo Pay, Nudge, Recordent, fintus, EarlyBird, WLTH, and Basiq
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) funding round-up for you to get the latest fintech funding news.
The right way to build a fintech
Fintech entrepreneurs need to ensure they get back-end processes right when launching their business.
$140m Series E funding takes Expel valuation to over $1bn
The US-based detection and response (MDR) provider has secured $258 million in financing to date.
Fintech funding deals globally 15 November – 21 November 2021
Featuring Gemini, Upgrade, CloudWalk, EasyHealth and Airwallex.
ID platform Alloy selected by LGBTQ+ digital bank Daylight for customer verification
Alloy’s API-based platform will be used to automate the bank’s identity verification process.
Legacy systems in banking: the major barrier for digital transformation
Modernisation of the core banking system is exactly where the transformation journey begins.
Wealth infrastructure API platform Atomic raises $25m Series A funding
The San Francisco-based company will add scale and headcount with funding round.
Is customer experience at the centre of your digital transformation strategy?
To compete with fintechs, it’s best for banks to start with the customer experience and work backward.
Standard Chartered taps SAP for SaaS banking connectivity solution
SAP Multi-Bank Connectivity will enhance the transactional banking experience for corporates, the bank says.
ICYMI funding round-up: Tarabut Gateway, TotallyMoney, Quartr & more
Another collection of funding rounds and raises from all over the world you might have missed.
Open banking’s failure
The impact of open banking is on the scale of the industrial revolution. It just needs time to fully play out.
ID verification firm Socure valued at $4.5bn following $450m Series E round
The fintech plans to use the cash to develop new products, enter new markets and hire more staff.
Can super apps save the day for SMEs and their banks?
Digitisation needs to be at the heart of the next wave of SME banking services.
Paytech start-up Extend raises $40m in Series B round
The New York start-up wants to modernise the payments industry “from the inside out”.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three exciting roles to apply for in November
Exciting vacancies at Finastra, OakNorth and Grant Thornton. Apply today!
Reimagining business models for a post-COVID banking future
Banking was already in the throes of change when the pandemic hit, but how does the industry recover?
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three really great jobs to apply for this week
Exciting vacancies at OakNorth, Deloitte and Oracle. Apply today!
ICYMI funding round-up: Chip, Multiverse Computing, Kevin, APLYiD & more
Another collection of funding rounds and raises from all over the world you might have missed.
New FinTech Futures Report: Creating financial inclusivity in a digital-first future
A deep-dive report into the industry, focusing on the emerging need for financial inclusivity.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three really great jobs to apply for this week
Exciting vacancies at OakNorth, Finastra and Oracle. Apply today!
SoFi partners Pagaya to boost access to financial services
SoFi plans to extend its credit lending services to a broader audience.
Embedded finance platform Alviere lands $70m in funding
New York-based fintech start-up raised the cash across two funding rounds.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three great jobs to apply for this week
Exciting vacancies at Finastra, OakNorth and Inpixon. Apply today!
ICYMI funding round-up: Rize, Sparkle, Rupifi, PaySika & more
Another batch of funding rounds you may have missed this week in fintech.
BaaS platform Productfy raises $16m and forms card issuance partnership
Productfy provides companies with embeddable modules for payments, deposits, and card issuance.
Sibos 2021: The technologies that will shape the immediate future of fintech
Which technologies look set to have the most impact on the fintech sector?
Daily News at Sibos 2021
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Coastal Community Bank picks Finzly to modernise payments processes
Coastal Community Bank has more than $2 billion in assets under management.
UK government overreliance on old tech is a wake-up call to finance
A recent report shows the UK government spends £2.3 billion a year patching up old systems.
Bahrain’s Bank ABC taps Fenergo for client management solution
Bank ABC operates across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia.
Payments fintech Highnote emerges from stealth with $54m funding
The card issuing platform will help SMEs compete with ecommerce giants like Amazon.
Mandatory VRP: a win for open banking, but it’s only the first step
The CMA’s ruling making VRP mandatory for sweeping is a huge milestone for open banking.
Leveraging best practice to maximise the benefits of cloud technology
Firms must assess and refine their cloud adoption strategy to ensure regulatory compliance and overall resiliency.
A perfect storm: cash collection and the rise of digital payments
The cashless society has been anticipated for decades, with the pandemic now accelerating its arrival.
Aussie fintech Airwallex secures $200m Series E funding at $4bn valuation
The company has now raised more than $700m in total capital.
Open banking’s unstoppable momentum
Regulation directives continue to push the financial industry towards a more open model.
Flutterwave partners with Currencycloud to boost global expansion plans
Flutterwave has integrated Currencycloud’s API to expand its payments network.
