Danish fintechs partner to set new standards for accounting industry
Businesses can see transactions in seconds rather than days.
Sweden
Sibos 2019: SEB launches new environment-friendly product for Nordic SMBs
Th trend is shifting from last year’s focus on renewable energy.
Northmill receives banking licence from Swedish Authority
The neobank says it’s had a “constructive dialogue” with the SFSA
Swedish fintech Capcito closes €7m funding round
Capcito saw a 500% increase in active clients since last year.
EQT will raise at least €500m in IPO
EQT is the world’s seventh largest private equity fund.
Tink tells NCA companies “are not ready” for PSD2
The letter also asks for “stronger industry collaboration” with TPPs.
Nordic challenger bank Lunar Way raises €26 million
With its fresh new licence, Lunar Way is now the newest bank of the Nordics.
Swedish fintech Northmill launches new saving service
Customers can lower their interest rates in a matter of minutes
Mastercard acquires Nets’ real-time payment business
Nets’ Corporate Services business offers a gateway into several European markets
SEB and SAS invest in Combient’s AI hub
Combient mix aims to attract talent and drive automation.
Mitigram raises $10.7m to facilitate trade finance risks
The Swedish fintech gets another round a year after the first one.
Mastercard and P27 to launch Nordic real-time payments system
The partners aim to build a world-first system across the region.
Instantor launches tech education platform
Roughly 44% of European credit risk experts don’t understand the benefits of machine learning.
Länsförsäkringar Bank completes TCS core banking implementation
The new solution is expected to enable flexibility in services and pricing.
Swedbank partners with Kaching Retail to develop mobile payments
The bank has also become a key investor.
Trustly and Collector Bank team for instant payments to Nordic merchants
The partnership seeks to take advantage of the popularity of online bank payments in the region.
Capgemini powers Skandiabanken’s new mortgage platform
The new tech uses the Pega Platform, the digital process automation (DPA) platform from Pegasystems
Swedish fintech Minna Tech receives €5.6m funding
The subscription management tech now aims to make customer experience easier.
Swedish refinancing start-up Anyfin eyes European expansion with €8m investment
The extended Series A round brings total investment to €13.3 million.
Europe’s dance of fintech hubs
As a strong and united ecosystem, the European fintech scene can finally discover its true potential.
nCino lands new customers in Stockholm and Sydney
DBT Foretagslan and Thinktank are BOS-sing it.
Lunar Way and Tink to the moon and back for payments
Making the most of Lunar Way’s new AISP and PISP licences.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 11 February 2019
Challengers Starling and Revolut, Tink, and the importance of digital assets.
API platform Tink raises €56m and expands in Europe
Now coming to countries like the UK and Spain, among others.
Banking Technology February 2019 issue out now
Superstructures: fintech reaches new heights.
Meniga wraps around consumer rewards with Wrapp acquisition
Merging both Stockholm offices.
Betalo unleashes Swedish neobank PFC
With a name like Personal Finance Co. its plans are obvious.
Bankgirot awards $77m IT outsourcing contract to Evry
30+ employees of Bankgirot will be offered new positions at Evry as part of the seven-year deal.
Cinnober to be taken over by Nasdaq for $190m
Nasdaq has made a $190 million all cash offer for Swedish trading tech firm Cinnober.
Nordea takes open banking to Sweden
So I say thank you for the innovation, for giving it to me.
Instantor unleashes World Domination Starter Kit for APIs
It isn’t the plan of a Bond villain – it’s for developers and start-ups.
Nordnet rejects AI Amelia’s advances
Swedish digital bank says it’s not you. It’s me. (Sort of.)
Infographic: B2B e-commerce – England vs Sweden
PPRO Group has created (with its hands, not its feet) this cool infographic.
Rebtel’s new digital bank for migrants lands $8m
Added to another $8m of funding.
Swedish payments firm iZettle plans IPO
IPO expected to be completed this year.
iZettle squares up to Square with e-commerce platform launch
“Biggest product launch since 2011.”
Tink unveils API developer platform
Swedish fintech Tink has introduced its API developer platform.
Qapital lands $30m funding
The latest round brings Qapital’s total funding to $47.3 million.
Danske Bank selects start-up Minna for PFM partnership
PFM solution will be integrated into mobile banking app.
Enkla in its digital prime for mortgages
Swedish twins unleash new lending venture.
