March 19, 2020 @ 8:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

ID Finance, the emerging markets fintech firm, announced on Thursday it has achieved revenue of €81 million in 2019. The company reported that this represents 96% growth for its business in Spain, Brazil, and Mexico. Founded in 2012, ID Finance claims to be a leading… Read More

March 19, 2020 @ 8:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

TrueLayer, a computer software company that enables companies to capitalize on new open banking initiatives in the UK, announced on Thursday it has expanded its partnership with ANNA Money to enable instant business payments through QR codes. The duo announced their partnership last spring, which… Read More

March 18, 2020 @ 3:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Different Dog, a UK-based dog food subscription service, has quickly secured its initial £750,000 funding target through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. Founded in 2016, Different Dog claims to be the first dog food company to cook different recipes each week by hand, with… Read More

March 18, 2020 @ 1:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based fintech Finastra announced on Wednesday it has appointed Gary Bischoping as its new CFO. According to Finastra, Bischoping brings a wealth of technology experience to the team, with recently holding the role as CFO of Varian, a mid-cap medical technology U.S. multinational. Bischoping will… Read More

March 18, 2020 @ 1:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bank replacement platform Honeycomb Credit announced on Wednesday it is now offering loans to small businesses that are in need of working capital during the coronavirus pandemic. As of March 18th, there are 7,038 cases of the virus with 97 total deaths. According to Honeycomb… Read More

March 18, 2020 @ 12:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

CEO of Tide, Oliver Prill, addressed the UK-based SME challenger bank’s customers on Wednesday about what they should expect from the Tide team during the outbreak of the coronavirus. As of March 18th, the UK has a total of 2,626 confirmed cases, which includes 2,501… Read More

March 18, 2020 @ 11:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital brokerage solution provider DriveWealth announced on Wednesday it has formed a partnership with UAE-based wealth management company and online investment platform, Wealthface. DriveWealth reported that the partnership is its first initiative in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As previously reported, DriveWealth… Read More

March 18, 2020 @ 10:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

WealthyPlanet, a Canada-based online financial planning company, announced on Wednesday it has closed a seed funding round with Mercanti Management Inc. Founded in 2018, WealthyPlant states it gives Canadians “confidence” in their financial future by offering a free online planning tool with low-fee products and… Read More

March 18, 2020 @ 9:08 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

iwoca, an online lender serving SMEs, announced on Wednesday the launch of a new platform, OpenLending, which may unify fintechs and banks to extend iwoca’s lending capabilities to over two million UK businesses. iwoca reported that the launch of OpenLending forms part of its £10… Read More

March 18, 2020 @ 8:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain software firm BitGo announced on Wednesday it is now offering dedicated customer Excess Specie Insurance to BitGo Custody clients. The digital asset financial services provider reported that last year it introduced its digital asset insurance protections, including $100 million for assets held in BitGo… Read More

March 17, 2020 @ 10:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S.-based online lending platform Lendio announced on Tuesday it has facilitated over $2 billion in loans to small businesses across the U.S. The online lender also reported that it has originated more than 100,000 loans as well. Founded in 2011, Lendio claims to be a… Read More

March 17, 2020 @ 10:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

One, a U.S.-based digital banking service, announced on Tuesday it secured $17 million through its Series A investment round, which was led by Foundation Capital with participation from Core Innovation Capital and Obvious Ventures. One was co-founded by Bill Harris, former CEO of Intuit, founding… Read More

March 17, 2020 @ 4:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

India-based banking group Icici Bank announced on Tuesday the launch of its digital banking platform, ICICIStack. According to ICICI Bank, the platform will offer digital banking services and Application Programme Interface (API) to ensure banking experience to customers in retail and business industries, which includes… Read More

March 17, 2020 @ 2:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK challenger bank Monzo announced on Tuesday the launch of its new business banking accounts. The banking group reported that it has spent the past twelve months building the account to make banking “effortless” for small businesses.  Monzo’s team explained: “We want our business accounts… Read More

March 17, 2020 @ 2:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase announced on Tuesday Android users may now add their Coinbase Card to their Google Pay wallets. Coinbase claims it is now the first company to enable users to make mobile payments powered by their crypto balances. “Google Pay gives Coinbase Card… Read More

March 17, 2020 @ 11:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital bank Penta announced on Tuesday it secured €18 million through its latest round of funding, which was led by RTP Global with participation from ABN AMRO Ventures, VR-Ventures, finleap, and HV Holtzbrinck Ventures. The latest funding round comes six months after Penta raised €8… Read More

March 17, 2020 @ 11:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S. healthcare fintech SmartHealth PayCard announced on Tuesday it is waiving its first year annual fee for new card applicants for the next three months in order to support Americans during the coronavirus crisis. SmartHealth PayCard reported that existing cardholders and new members are now… Read More

March 17, 2020 @ 8:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Independent financial advisory organization, deVere Group, announced on Tuesday it is now offering free financial advice on a remote basis during the coronavirus outbreak. CEO and Founder of the deVere Group, Nigel Green stated that he and his team are launching Contactless Advice for four reasons:… Read More

March 16, 2020 @ 10:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bidvine, a UK-based online service marketplace, has successfully secured its initial £2.75 million funding target through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. Founded in 2014, Bidvine claims to be the fast, free way to get competing quotes for local services from interested, available professionals. “[The… Read More

March 16, 2020 @ 3:03 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based digital banking group Starling Bank announced over the weekend it is revising the interest rate it pays on credit balances on its free current accounts, following the Bank of England’s (BoE) decision to cut interest rates amid the coronavirus outbreak. Starling reported that theBoE… Read More