UK challenger Samie to launch in 2025
The start-up claims it hit the 500,000 future customer mark in mid-2019.
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Kids are banking’s future NOW
I’m just saying there is an opportunity to learn how to “gamify” banking today.
To win the battle of banking, you need a digital war room
Here, banks can get visibility into every single process in their business as they actually behave.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 04 September 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Varo Bank goes live on Temenos Transact core banking system
New US bank prepares for post-launch life with Temenos.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 28 August 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Manzil launches Halal Visa card in partnership with Koho
Canadian firms partner up to debut new card.
John Legend-backed challenger Cred.ai runs beta in US
The fintech has built its own underwriting which it intends to outsource.
Banking offering for landlords Zibo lands $10.5m
Zibo is a fintech for the “underserved landlord”.
Business banking challenger Wise launches premium account in US
The Californian challenger piggy backs off BBVA.
US challenger Purple to tap America’s disabled community
The fintech allows users to receive disability benefits up to two days early.
Varo receives US national bank charter
Varo Bank will serve as the firm’s new banking arm, with Varo Money becoming its holding company.
New US challenger bank Simba plans to support migrant communities
Simba is built for those “who came to the US seeking financial freedom”.
SoFi files banking charter application with OCC
The $4.3 billion fintech wants to take another crack at banking.
Banking Technology July/August 2020 issue out now
Unlocking the benefits of open banking.
ChannelMeter raises $4m for content creator banking service
The start-up is launching its new service ‘Creator Cash’ this month.
US challenger Point lands $10.5m for debit-credit hybrid
Rewards rest on a point-based system.
Be Money looks to tap America’s 11m LGBT+ community
The start-up is planning to set up shop in Los Angeles.
RBC-backed start-up Mydoh launches banking offering for kids
The app and smart card launched more than two weeks ago.
San Francisco neobank Aspiration raises $135m in Series C round
The socially conscious fintech plans further growth with cash injection.
Pacific National Bank launches digital challenger Facile with Nymbus
The bank is using Nymbus’ SmartLaunch technology.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 15 May 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Banking Technology May 2020 issue out now
Hope springs eternal: discovering alternative lending in times of crisis.
Rocker and Enfuce sign Nordic card issuance partnership
Enfuce to supply Visa card issuing to Swedish neobank.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 01 May 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
What the Fintech? Episode 4 | Partnerships: till death do us part
Sean Hunter CIO at OakNorth, offers his advice to companies struggling to make a partnership work.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 24 April 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
World Fintech Report 2020: “Traditional banks are at a critical juncture”
“They must embrace Open X or risk becoming irrelevant,” says John Berry, CEO of Efma.
PayTech Awards deadline extended! Submit your entry by 30 April
We have received more requests for extensions than ever before, so we are extending the entry deadline again until the end of April.
Revolut and open banking – what’s the big deal?
The announcement from Revolut should be seen as a must win gamble.
2020 Review: Top 10 funding rounds this quarter
A look back at some of the biggest investments this past quarter.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 10 April 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Banking Technology April 2020 issue out now
All things equal: Closing the gender gap in fintech.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 03 April 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
PayTech Awards deadline extended! Submit your entry by 10 April
Premier awards for banks, financial, payment & e-commerce institutions, paytech vendors, individuals & teams!
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 27 March 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 20 March 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 13 March 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
SME challenger bank NorthOne raises $21m Series A
New York-based challenger plans to splash the cash on customer acquisition.
Challenger bank Copper latest to tap America’s teens
Copper is yet to reveal its launch date but has opened a waiting list to teens.
