Global

February 17, 2022 @ 11:31 am By JD Alois  |  

Open Banking in the UK has topped 5 million users according to a statement by the Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE). The data is provided by the CMA9, the nine banks and building society mandated under the CMA Order to implement open banking in the… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 11:20 am By JD Alois  |  

The Ageras Group has raised €30 million ($34 million) to accelerate the expansion of its business described as a financial cockpit for SMEs. The company said the funding was raised from a group of American and European investors including seven new investors, Centripetal Capital and… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 11:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Neobank Revolut has selected Ibrahim “Ibo” Dusi as its Chief Risk Officer for Americas, according to a statement from the company. Revolut says that as Chief Risk Officer for Americas, Dusi will oversee risk management for Revolut in North and South America. He will be… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 10:27 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a report yesterday on crypto-asset risks. The FSB is an international entity that promotes global financial stability. As digital assets have grown, the FSB has engaged in the ongoing discussion of the importance and systemic impact of crypto. The… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 9:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Neobank Revolut has announced an “all-in-one” payroll solution for UK SMEs, according to a release. Revolut describes the service as a “first-of-its-kind milestone” for the industry, integrating payroll directly into a business account. Revolut Business is a digital banking vertical that is designed to bring… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 8:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

After making numerous unsuccessful attempts in the US to get a Bitcoin ETF that tracks BTC spot price, Fidelity, one of the world’s largest asset managers, has now introduced such products in Canada and European markets. On Tuesday (February 15, 2022), Fidelity introduced a European… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 8:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European lender Bondora reveals that 2022 is off to a solid start, as the annual return rate for 2021 outperforms the target rate by 5.5%. The quarterly performance has also improved from December 2021, with all four quarters of 2021 “performing above their target rates.”… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The year has kicked off on a strong note in the United Kingdom’s housing market and the price of an average home continued to reach all-time highs, according to an update published by Blend Network, a specialist development finance lender. The Nationwide House Price Index… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 8:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Following its £100 million fundraise from Alchemy Partners last year, DNA Payments marks its 7th acquisition with the purchase of First Payment Merchant Services (FPMS), a payment solutions provider operating out of Surrey, UK. During the last 10 years, FPMS has become a key player… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 5:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

indó, an Icelandic Fintech focused on the consumer virtual banking space, has announced that it is emerging from stealth mode with $4.5 million in seed funding. indó is reportedly the first challenger bank to launch in Iceland. The motivation behind indó was the 2008 financial… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 4:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Insurtech Laka has partnered with the sports retailer Decathlon to provide a tech-driven insurance offering for customers as bike theft is on the rise. Laka is a bike insurance provider – including e-bikes, etc. – and also offers health and recovery coverage. The news follows… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 3:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consistently ranked as one of the world’s best universities, Imperial College is known for its research-focused approach to science, engineering, and business. With crypto sitting at the intersection of these disciplines, the institution is well-positioned to leverage its expertise and capabilities to develop and explore… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 2:25 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Forter today launched Smart Payments, a new offering designed to increase digital commerce conversion rates and revenue. The offering optimizes the use of 3D Secure (3DS) to meet strong customer authentication (SCA) requirements and addresses friction in the payment process. Smart Payments executes 3DS only… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 1:35 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Flutterwave, a Nigerian Fintech company, announced this week it has raised $250 million in Series D funding. The infusion values the company north of $3 billion. The round was led by B Capital Group, with participation from Alta Park Capital, Whale Rock Capital, Lux Capital,… Read More

February 17, 2022 @ 12:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sharegain, a capital markets infrastructure Fintech, has raised $64 million in a Series B round that was led by WestCap and also joined by Citi, EJF Capital LLC and Optiver PSI. Participating existing investors reportedly include Maverick Ventures Israel, Blumberg Capital, SixThirty, Rhodium, and the… Read More

February 16, 2022 @ 10:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

Australian Honey Ventures (AHV) is reporting a rapid raise on leading online investment platform Birchal in Australia. According to a note from the issuer, over $1 million (AUS) was raised from 480+ investors in just thirty minutes of launch on Birchal The Western Australian agriculture… Read More

February 16, 2022 @ 6:14 pm By Jairo Riveros  |  

Each day, about 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65, qualifying themselves for Medicare and—traditionally—retirement. Retirement presents a significant shift for many Americans as they transition their financial reliance from wages to accumulated wealth and settle into their golden years. Retirement also presents a major shift for… Read More

February 16, 2022 @ 3:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The business sector is facing an influx of innovation: changing consumer behavior and preferences, digital transformation as well as geopolitical shifts. In order to assist businesses with evolving and supporting their growth enterprise-wide, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) announced that it is expanding its payments-focused consulting service… Read More

February 16, 2022 @ 2:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Softline (LSE: SFTL), the IT and digital transformation service provider, in line or consistent with its growth strategy, has announced that it entered an agreement to become the majority shareholder in SoftClub (SCGroup Investments Limited), which is a specialist in the financial technology sector, and… Read More

February 16, 2022 @ 2:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mundi is announcing their Series A round of $16M, which has been led by Union Square Ventures. Mundi’s investment round included contributions from Upper90, FJ Labs, Base10 Partners, Exor, AndBank, Alleycorp, Operator Partners, and Gilgamesh Ventures along with fintech exec from Brex, C2FO, Bluevine, Wisetack,… Read More