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HSBC abandons stake in fintech Monese

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 04 Oct 2024

HSBC has announced its decision to abandon its stake in fintech Monese, as the financial institution has conceded a significant loss by writing off its investment.

banking, compliance, startup

Innovation for all: how AI and blockchain revolutionise Embedded Finance

Interviews | Online & Mobile Banking | 23 Sep 2024

Michael Treacy, Head of Marketing at OpenPayd, explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and blockchain on Embedded Finance.

embedded finance, BaaS, artificial intelligence, blockchain, digitalisation, embedded payments, payments , cross-border payments, startup, financial services, API, customer experience

The impact of Embedded Finance on the gig economy

Voice of the Industry | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 Sep 2024

Varun Mittal and Tawishi Singh from Fintech Nation discuss the gig economy's growth and the need for tailored financial solutions and benefits for Singapore's 300,000 gig workers.

embedded finance, BaaS, fintech, gig economy, financial institutions, startup, customer experience

Mastercard partners with barq to expand payment solutions

News | Payments General | 09 Sep 2024

Saudi Arabia-based financial services startup barq has entered into a partnership with Mastercard to offer its customers better payment acceptance solutions.

partnership, payments , startup, customer experience

Chpter raises USD 1.2 mln to expand operations

News | Payments General | 03 Sep 2024

Chpter, a Kenyan ecommerce startup, has raised USD 1.2 million in a pre-seed funding round to enhance its technology and expand into Egypt and Nigeria.

startup, ecommerce, expansion, marketplace

PayPal's venture arm joins group to invest USD 15 million in Ume

News | Online Payments | 02 Sep 2024

US-based multinational financial technology company PayPal has announced that it joined a group of investors to inject USD 15 million into Ume, a Brazilian payment service provider. 

fintech, investment, SMEs, BNPL, startup

Waza raises USD 8 million in seed capital

News | Payments General | 20 Aug 2024

Payment and liquidity platform Waza has raised USD 8 million in a seed funding round to support global trade for African businesses.

payments , funding, investment, startup

PayZen secures USD 32 mln Series B and USD 200 mln debt facility

News | Payments General | 14 Aug 2024

US-based startup Payzen has closed a USD 32 million Series B, in conjunction with a USD 200 million debt facility to grow its ‘Care Now, Pay Later’ product.

startup, instalment payments, artificial intelligence, funding, debt facility

Visa teams up with Plug and Play

News | Payments General | 14 Aug 2024

Multinational payment card services corporation Visa, in collaboration with Plug and Play, has announced the call for applications for the second cohort of the Visa Inclusive Fintech Accelerator. 

partnership, SMEs, expansion, startup, fintech

iBanFirst partners with SeedBlink to support startup fundraising

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 14 Aug 2024

Foreign exchange and international payments for businesses provider iBanFirst has partnered with equity and investment platform SeedBlink.

partnership, startup, financial services, cross-border payments

Faye announces USD 31 million Series B funding round

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 31 Jul 2024

Israel-based insurtech startup Faye has announced a USD 31 million Series B funding round that follows a USD 10 million Series A from 2023.

insurtech, startup, funding, investment

Mercury stops serving startups in several countries

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 26 Jul 2024

Digital banking startup Mercury has recently announced that it no longer serves US-domiciled customers with passports from certain countries, including Ukraine, Nigeria, and others.

 

startup, regulation, funding, crowdfunding, digital banking, fintech, AML, terrorism, risk management, partnership, financial sanctions, FATF, online banking, mobile banking

Alphabet negotiates to acquire Wiz

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 15 Jul 2024

Google parent Alphabet has announced it is in advanced negotiations to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately USD 23 billion.

acquisition, cybersecurity, startup, cloud, artificial intelligence

Neema's take on global payments: deep B2C roots

Voice of the Industry | Online Payments | 02 Jul 2024

Moshe Kimhi, Neema’s CEO, shares how hands-on experience and challenges have shaped Neema’s innovative approach to global payments.


cross-border payments, cross-border ecommerce, SWIFT, cash flow, real-time payments, digital payments, digitalisation, Global Payments, fintech, financial inclusion, startup, API, EMI licence, financial institutions

WeBank gains approval for fintech subsidiary in Hong Kong

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 28 Jun 2024

China-based online lender WeBank has gotten regulatory approval from the mainland to set up a fintech subsidiary in Hong Kong as it looks to expand beyond its home market.

fintech, lending, online banking, expansion, startup

Brex introduces digital banking products

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 Jun 2024

US-based unified global spend platform Brex has announced the launch of additional digital banking products and several updates to its business account. 

product launch, product upgrade, digital banking, API, startup, bank account, credit access

DeFi startup Qiro Finance secures USD 1.2 mln funding

News | Cryptocurrencies | 18 Jun 2024

Singapore-based DeFi startup Qiro Finance has received USD 1.2 million in pre-seed funding for its product development, workforce scaling, and ecosystem expansion.

cryptocurrency, funding, lending, startup, P2P payments

Capchase expands financing to SaaS startups in Ireland

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 12 Jun 2024

US-based Capchase brought its non-dilutive financing service to SaaS startups in Ireland.

funding, expansion, financing , SaaS, startup

CoverSure raises USD 4 million in pre-series A funding

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 28 May 2024

India-based insurtech startup CoverSure has raised USD 4 million in a pre-series A funding round led by Enam Holdings.

insurtech, funding, investment, startup

Capchase secures EUR 105 mln credit facility led by Deutsche Bank

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 24 May 2024

Capchase, a revenue acceleration platform catering to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, has recently secured a EUR 105 million credit facility warehouse led by Deutsche Bank.

funding, SaaS, financing , startup