Kabbage pulls in $700 million in debt funding
It claims to be the largest asset-backed securitization by a small business online lending platform to date.
Innovation
Neos pairs with US insurer to offer customers smart home tech
American Family Insurance thinks smart home technology will reduce claims.
Envel bank launches “driverless” money management tech
Personal finance, taken to the next level.
How to ensure your financial institution doesn’t survive past 2030
Free up your staff to work for more forward-looking organisations!
Open beta programme launches for Sila’s API platform
Aims to bridge gap between traditional banking systems and blockchain.
The future of PFM looks a lot less like a bank
Those digital money managers that build intelligent services around the high opportunity customer jobs will win.
Affirm thrives with $300m Series F funding
The Californian firm offers point-of-sale financing.
PayTech Awards entry deadline extended!
Enter the PayTech Awards by Friday, 12 April.
Case study: Information Builders and Millennium BCP
See how the largest private bank in Portugal, Millenium BCP enhanced decision-making capabilities
Doomsday musings: banking on the verge of a nervous breakdown
The systems we laboured over will be grandfathered and stuff we don’t understand will become important. Accept it.
Bill.com raises $88m for business payments push
Led by Franklin Templeton with participation from Mastercard, Fidelity Investments Canada, among others.
First blockchain Thai-Myanmar money transfer service to launch
Designed to meet the needs of migrant workers.
Moxy picks Nymbus to power DC’s newest bank for 20 years
Tech-focused bank aimed at underserved communities.
Trade finance standardisation project backed by 14 giants
The project seeks technology use and standardisation for the wider distribution of trade finance assets.
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Interview: Jean-Michel Hilsenkopf, Temenos – at the centre of banking transformation
Major themes in banking, building the industry’s future, and what is “Temenosity”.
The blockchain hype is over, but disruption is just beginning
Blockchain disruption will not happen frontally, but initially through fringe usages that bypass incumbents.
Korapay allows Nigerian migrants to send money back home
Currently in the US, but to be expanded to Canada, the UK and Europe.
PayTech Awards: honouring organisations for their social impact
Enter the PayTech for Good Award by 5 April!
Webinar: Digital, Data and Disintermediation – Modern Banking
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Apple announces digital credit card
To launch in summer, supported by Goldman Sachs.
New York Fed launches fintech advisory group
To help the bank assess potential market impact.
Wealth managers can adapt to digital assets and thrive
There are 2,000+ digital assets worth over $200bn, and a wide variety of digital investments on offer.
Honeybook raises $28m to help freelancers
An app targeting freelancers and solo entrepeneurs.
White paper: Beyond Banking – what traditional banks and neobanks can learn from each other
What traditional players and challengers can teach each other, and how to beat bigtechs in the digital banking race.
Challenger banks country by country: who’s who (and what’s their tech)
Comprehensive and free guides for UK, Spain, Germany, France, US, Canada, South Africa, Australia, India and Hong Kong.
The subtle art of holding yourself accountable vol 2: running away with the circus
Temptation to depart from all that holds you hostage, that mutes your melodies and dulls your colours.
StanChart’s new platform connects start-ups and investors
SC Ventures Fintech Bridge will serve as a nexus for industry players linked to the bank.
Open banking: progressing to the summit
Banks and disruptors alike are still trekking through the foothills of open banking.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 18 March 2019
More open banking news, fintechs in LatAm, an a MasterCard acquisition.
A guide to digital identity verification: the tech and trends
Examine global trends in identity and technical insights into viable solutions.
Client experience: hallmark of the digital credit and lending journey
What is the Holy Grail of credit and lending transformation?
The new business models of banking
Analysis of three alternative business models for the banking industry.
CULedger teams up with IBM for blockchain network
A cooperative model designed for credit unions and SMEs.
IPsoft’s 1Bank is one for conversational banking
New solution is powered by virtual agent Amelia.
What dating apps can teach us about Open Banking
Technology enables people to connect with endless options, while encouraging them to commit to, well, nobody.
Omidyar Network releases fintech venture fund with Flourish
New firm Flourish launches evergreen fund backed by founder of eBay.
Top fintech stories this week – 8 March 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
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