Beyond Bitcoin: why developing nations should look to stablecoins
With stablecoins, emerging economies could potentially build more inclusive and fairer monetary systems.
Financial Inclusion
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 6 January 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
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.
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…
2022: Top five payments stories
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top developments and stories in payments.
Top five fintechs and neobanks of 2022
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top new fintechs and neobanks.
White paper: How mortgage-as-a-service levels the playing field for minority and first-time homeowners
How industry leaders leverage mortgage-as-a-service to increase minority and first-time homeownership.
The What the FinTech? podcast | Season three’s jailed buzzwords
We run down all the buzzwords our podcast guests wanted gone from the industry this year.
My dollars matter
Branch closures hurt not only consumers, but also small businesses and their local communities.
Visa to invest $1bn in Africa to boost digital transformation
Visa says the move will enable “greater access” to digital payments in the region.
MICT completes acquisition of African agri-fintech firm Tingo
MICT owns “100% of the operating business and assets” of Tingo after snapping up Tingo Mobile.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 19 | Canada’s evolving banking landscape
In this episode, we’re joined by Amreen Sodhi, head of digital product, payments and loyalty at Scotiabank.
Collaboration and partnership will improve money movement for the unbanked
Digital platforms can be the glue to help facilitate collaboration, reduce friction and minimise distribution costs.
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.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: BondIT, Paywatch, 1fs Wealth and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Avant secures $250m in debt and equity from Ares Management
Avant CEO Matt Bochenek says the funds from Ares will “further fuel our credit portfolio and next-gen platform”.
US challenger bank Greenwood secures $45m funding
The latest round brings the total capital raised by the challenger to $88 million to date.
Fintechs Canada launches to drive innovation in the country’s fintech sector
The not-for-profit association is looking to work with policymakers in a “whole-of-government” approach.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Atoa, Djamo, Flourish, Hardbacon & Nine25
A handy round-up of this week’s fintech funding news from around the world.
The empathy deficit
As the cost of living continues to rise, what will banks do? What should they do?
Credit card financial inclusion fintech Mercury hires Jason Whiting as CFO
Whiting will join Mercury Financial from Barclays where he served as head of strategy for the Americas.
Evolution and revolution in global remittances
Flexible solutions for remittances are needed now more than ever to service evolving customer needs.
How blockchain technology is opening up fractional investing
Blockchain tech can power access to alternative assets such as art, real estate and wine.
Fintech Talents 2022: Where are we with open finance?
Speakers at the Fintech Talents Festival sat down to unpack the current state of play with open finance.
Hamsa: A new investment app for women, by women
Hamsa will offer a recurring investment product with regular payments, designed for women.
Video: DailyPay at Money20/20 USA – Boosting financial wellbeing with earned wage access
We chat with Jeanniey Walden, CMO at DailyPay, about the benefits of earned wage access.
Capital on Tap secures £100m credit facility to support SMEs
The facility will be used to build out a central finance hub for small business owners in the UK and US.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 15 | Unleashing the potential of half the planet
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Women’s World Banking CEO and president Mary Ellen Iskenderian.
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.
Sibos 2022: “Skyscanner for money” – money as subscription service
In the future, we’ll all have our own “Skyscanner for money” working for us, believes VC Innovations’ Lisa Moyle.
Daily News at Sibos 2022
Download your free copy of the Daily News at Sibos publication today!
Banking Technology Magazine October 2022 issue out now
Cover story: INVESTING IN THE FUTURE – Putting money in the right places.
Merck commits $20m to CNote to support underserved communities in the US
The money will go to underserved communities in regions where Merck currently operates.
New “hybrid” banking app Dexy gears up for launch in the US
Founded this year and based in Miami, Florida, Dexy is currently waitlisting applicants.
FinovateFall 2022: Q&A with Ripple’s James Wallis on CBDCs, crypto and blockchain
We chat with Ripple’s James Wallis about the rise of CBDCs and the future of blockchain.
New banking and insurance app Onuu goes live in the US
Founded in 2021, Onuu claims to have 600,000 members on its waitlist.
Banking app for “global citizens” Bankkit launches in UK
The app offers overseas bill payment functionality and an integrated current account.
“Care now, pay later”: medical care fintech Scratch raises $35m Series C
Scratch offers a payment model to help patients cover the cost of medical care.
How coopetition can boost financial inclusion in LatAm
An environment of coopetition between companies can further democratise access to financial services in LatAm.
The importance of card and mobile money interoperability in Africa
For the African fintech revolution to reach its true potential, interoperability needs to be completely borderless.
