New US fintech Marygold & Co to provide ‘all-in-one’ payment service
Fintech will offer customers a contactless debit card and fee-free usage of ATMs.
Start-up
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.
Mortgage fintech Maxwell closes $52.5m funding round
The start-up supports small and medium-sized local lenders in the US.
Banking for mental health
For traditional banks, there is clearly more that can be done to help those suffering from mental health issues.
Does the fintech industry have a drinking problem?
To create an inclusive workplace, you should cater to the needs of all employees.
LGBTQ+ neobank Daylight loses head of product Ethan Teng
Teng says the decision is “one of the easiest and also one of the hardest decisions” he’s made.
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.
Clearco CGO: “Talent and ambition exist everywhere, but opportunity does not”
FinTech Futures speaks with Clearco’s Ruma Bose and Sarah Clark to discuss democratising access to funding.
Revolut hires new Mexico CEO as US exec announces departure
Ronald Oliveira is expected to leave the fintech, while Juan Miguel Guerra joins.
What the FinTech? | S.2 Episode 21 | Talking ’bout the next generation
Suraya Randawa and Sarah Welch of Curinos join us for this latest episode of our What the Fintech? podcast.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – N26, Lunar, Pismo & more
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, every week.
New social investing app AleFi launches in US
AleFi aims to help new retail traders understand the market and follow trends.
N26 raises $900m in new funding to reach $9bn valuation
German neobank’s value eclipses the market capitalisation of Germany’s second-largest bank.
What the FinTech? | S.2 Episode 20 | Let’s get digital
Dreams CEO and founder, Henrik Rosvall, joins us for this latest episode of our What the Fintech? podcast.
Fintech start-up Tala secures $145m Series E funding
California-based firm will look to expand its product offering and grow its team.
ICYMI funding round-up: Rize, Sparkle, Rupifi, PaySika & more
Another batch of funding rounds you may have missed this week in fintech.
Cartoon: Landfill
This new cartoon illustrates how the excess of cash is diminishing the ‘Valley of Death’ for many start-ups.
JIC Bank picks Technisys to power core banking
Puerto Rican lender aims to serve retail and commercial customers with new system.
Fintech funding deals globally 4 October – 10 October 2021
Featuring Devoted Health, CoinSwitch, Ajaib, Sky Mavis and Masterworks.
Creator-inspired fintech Superjoi to provide financial partnerships with fans
Platform aims to connect content creators with their audience to share revenue.
New US fintech Monai to gamify savings for Millennials and Gen Z
New fintech plans to use time spent mobile gaming to help users reduce debt.
If I had a penny…
If we’re going to talk about inclusion, don’t talk to me about current accounts. Talk to me about money.
What the Fintech? | S.2 Episode 19 | Can’t see the wood for the VCs
Level Ventures’ Ian Foley joins us for this latest episode of our What the Fintech? podcast.
Banking platform Arzus launches in US to provide all-in-one service
Arzus aims to create a single dashboard for users’ financial lives.
Banking Technology October 2021 issue out now
Cover story: multi-tusking – how do you eat an elephant?
ICYMI funding round-up: Yellow Card, QisstPay, Vyne, Tomorrow & more
Plenty of funding rounds in the double digits in this week’s ICYMI roundup.
I bet you say that to all the girls
There should be parity in the workplace. But we are a long, long way from it.
Financial document processing platform Ocrolus secures $80m Series C round
New York-based start-up says the new funding takes its valuation “north of $500 million”.
What you sell when you’re not selling
It’s when you’re not selling that your true colours as an organisation shine through.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Mastercard, Papaya Global & more
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, every week.
Fintech funding deals globally 13 September – 19 September 2021
Featuring BitSight, Melio, SellersFunding, Form3 and Xendit.
What the Fintech? | S.2 Episode 18 | Are you being self served?
Diebold Nixdorf’s Matt Phillips joins us for this latest episode of our What the Fintech? podcast.
Canadian fintech start-up Neo Financial lands $50m Series B funding
New funds will be used for further product development and to grow its team.
ICYMI funding round-up: TomoCredit, Lightyear, X-Margin, Coinfirm & more
More funding deals you may have missed during a busy week of news.
Grow Credit raises $106m to expand subscription-based credit builder
Black-owned fintech firm plans growth to 100 million end consumers.
E-commerce fintech SellersFunding secures $166.5m investment
US fintech plans geographical expansion and increased headcount.
B2B payments platform Melio lands $250m investment at $4bn valuation
The firm says the Series D capital will be used to accelerate its expansion through partnerships.
Of the things we cannot see
As the debate around working from home unfolds, I will confess there are things that worry me.
Payroll platform Papaya Global hits $3.7bn valuation with $250m Series D round
Papaya has now raised $440 million in total capital since its seed round in 2016.
Canadian fintech start-up Nuula secures $120m funding
The firm launched its mobile app in June this year with the aim of helping SMEs to grow.
