What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 8 | The future of open banking in the UK
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by OBIE chair and trustee Marion King.
Diversity
News, intelligence and resources on the global fintech industry including topics such as diversity.
Between us girls
Diversity is not a concession. Be mindful of your language and your actions.
State of play: European fintech
The recent FinovateEurope conference featured a number of key discussions on the European financial services sector.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 5 | Levelling up UK fintech
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Charlotte Crosswell, chair of the newly formed CFIT.
FinTech Futures Jobs: 10 inspiring women leaders who are blazing a trail in tech
Some of the most successful tech and fintech organisations around the world have women at their helm.
Green fintechs are redefining gender representation in finance
As more women move into sustainable roles, the green economy can grow along with female representation.
Diversity of socks is our future
Awareness does not always translate into action, unfortunately. It’s intention that we need.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 1 | Bankers like us
In this episode, we’re joined by Leda Glyptis of 10x Banking to chat about her new book – Bankers Like Us.
Getting banked: financial services and the US cannabis industry
We chat with Michael Beird of Infused Banking about how banking is changing for US cannabis businesses.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Here’s why it’s important to understand and embrace neurodiversity at work
Check out the vacancies at these firms that support neurodiversity through awareness programmes and hiring processes.
Women in fintech drive the lending industry’s digital transformation
As banking goes increasingly digital, many women fintech leaders are in the vanguard of this evolution.
Actions not words
It’s fitting that this year’s theme for Black History Month is “Time for change: actions not words”.
Video: NatWest at Sibos 2022 – Sustainability and achieving net-zero targets
We chat with NatWest’s Solange Chamberlain about sustainability in banking and achieving net-zero targets.
Attracting and retaining diverse talent in male-dominated industries
Firms should look to put processes in place that improve company culture and reduce bias.
Sibos 2022: Food, shelter, water – what does banking have to do with it?
Banks can play a crucial role in lifting people out of poverty.
Finalists announced for Banking Tech Awards 2022
Congratulations to the 2022 finalists!
We were all beginners once
Be intentional in finding new voices. And be intentional in elevating them.
Just do it?
How can we, as an industry, be more empathetic and create solutions that matter?
Banking Tech Awards 2022 – nomination deadline extended
The deadline for nominations for the Banking Tech Awards 2022 is now Friday 19 August.
Remittance start-up SendSprint launches in UK in partnership with Flutterwave
Flutterwave will provide the infrastructure to enable SendSprint to process cross-border transactions.
Neobank Kinly taps open finance fintech MX for data aggregation solutions
Kinly says it will leverage clean data and personalised financial alerts from MX to help Black American communities.
A witch hunt after all
Championing diversity and inclusion should be everyone’s responsibility.
Lead Bank creates new BaaS position, appoints industry veteran Huma Usmani
In her new role, Usmani will focus on expanding the bank’s network of fintech partnerships.
Women in finance – where are they?
Why is the financial sector still failing to attract talented women in 2022?
Video: IncredibleBank at FinovateSpring 2022 – Diversity and inclusivity in fintech
FinTech Futures chats with Kathy Strasser of IncredibleBank about diversity in the fintech space.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Your fintech job might change in the future
Workplace policies of your employer might well be affecting how long you see yourself sticking around in your job.
Paying it forward: how Zirtue aims to remove the stress from relationship-based lending
FinTech Futures speaks with Zirtue co-founder and CEO Dennis Cail about tackling predatory lenders.
Developing an inclusive culture in fintech
When you invite diversity into your organisation, you’re inviting innovation and creativity.
Mission can have a lower-case ‘m’
All business, no matter how young or small, operates in context. So think it through.
Never having to be “the only”: the importance of representation in fintech
Representation is imperative for business success, and the fintech industry still has strides to make.
Fintech start-up Valor set to launch in US for Latino and Hispanic communities
The company was founded by WePay alumni Parag Gupta (CEO) and Sankate Sharma (CTO).
FinTech Futures Jobs: The best UK cities for salaries if you’re a woman
Discover which UK cities offer the highest average yearly salaries for women.
How the financial technology sector can correct its gender imbalance
As fintech continues its rapid growth, gender imbalance remains a prominent industry issue.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 15 April 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
A panel, a chat, and confirmation that ESG is a tough nut to crack
I recently attended a hackathon at Finovate Europe focusing on ESG in the financial services industry.
Shortlist announced for Banking Tech Awards USA 2022
Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists.
How Welcome Tech is working to drive financial inclusion for immigrants in the US
FinTech Futures speaks to Amir Hemmat, co-founder and CEO of Welcome Tech.
A history lesson: what’s holding fintech back?
When boardrooms and C-suites represent the rich diversity of the broader population, companies perform better.
Banking Tech Awards 2022 now open for nominations
The awards are open to banks, financial institutions, technology and service providers, teams and individuals.
Black-owned wealthtech start-up Esusu hits $1bn valuation following $130m Series B
Esusu is now one of just a handful of Black-owned unicorn start-ups in the world.
