October 17, 2023 @ 9:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut, the global financial superapp with more than 35 million customers worldwide, has revealed a significant expansion to its Financial Crime (FinCrime) headcount, doubling its size since 2021. Recognizing the critical role of human intelligence in fraud detection and prevention, alongside technology and AI, Revolut… Read More

 Tagged financial crime, financial superapp, fintech apps, fraud, fraud prevention, fraudulent activities, progress report, revolut

October 17, 2023 @ 4:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, brings Tap to Pay on iPhone to its Australian retailer customers. By partnering with NewStore for the launch, businesses “including R.M.Williams, Lorna Jane, and Munro Footwear Group, parent company to Mathers, Williams,… Read More

 Tagged adyen, apple, australia, europe, financial technology, fintech adoption, fintech trends, iphone, retail services, stephan schambach, tap to pay

October 17, 2023 @ 10:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Edinburgh-based venture capital firm Par Equity has today announced the launch of its new venture fund – Par Equity Ventures I LP. The firm has secured “a first close of £67m to boost innovative technology companies with high-growth potential in the North of England, Northern… Read More

 Tagged british business investments, edinburgh, europe, investments, judith hartley, vc, venture capital, venture fund

October 17, 2023 @ 9:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has reported Q3 earnings that delivered strong revenues but reversed on the bottom line in comparison to Q3 2022. Goldman reported revenues of $11.82 billion and net earnings of $2.06 billion for the quarter ending in September. Earnings per share (EPS) were… Read More

 Tagged goldman sachs

October 17, 2023 @ 9:01 am By JD Alois  |  

FinanceHQ has emerged from stealth mode. The startup was launched inside Wilbur Labs in San Francisco, led by a former Betterment exec. Alex Choi is the Fintech’s CEO. Choi spent five years at Betterment, with his most recent position being Head of Strategy & Operations… Read More

 Tagged alex choi, betterment

October 17, 2023 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

New research has revealed that North America ranks first in the world “for Fintech venture capital funding.” The new study, conducted by the researchers at Tipalti, “analyzed factors such as global fintech adoption rates, searches for Fintech by country and the regions that have the… Read More

 Tagged americas, financial technology, fintech adoption, north america, research, Research Report, Research Study, tipalti, vc, vc funding, venture capital

October 17, 2023 @ 6:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On the heels of a solid year for Stash, the fintech announced the CFO and advisor Amy Butte as its independent audit chair. The company also announces “the infusion of $40 million led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.,… Read More

 Tagged financial services, fintech adoption, funding round, investments, new appointments, progress report, stash, women changing finance

October 17, 2023 @ 5:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bolt, a checkout technology company, announced that it has launched with Saks OFF 5TH, Shinola, Filson, Lafayette 148, and Toys”R”Us to automatically recognize more shoppers, increase conversion, boost store account registrations—and most critically—”drive repeat purchases and build meaningful, lifetime relationships with their customers.” With the… Read More

 Tagged bolt, digital technology, financial services, fintech adoption, fintech trends

October 16, 2023 @ 10:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that’s expected to improve the online shopping ecosystem, Kasssh’s online cash payment solution has now exited stealth mode. The firm’s services are currently available to all UK digital commerce websites. Developed to address to the requirements of modern consumers, Kasssh says that… Read More

 Tagged e-commerce, fintech adoption, payments, uk, united kingdom

October 16, 2023 @ 9:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, the digital asset bank, has generated additional CHF multi-billion client demand by complementing its core regulated digital asset offering with traditional securities. As noted in an update from Sygnum: Market traction due to clients’ ability to combine crypto and traditional assets conveniently, simply and… Read More

 Tagged banking, digital asset bank, digital assets, financial services, milestone, sygnum, updat