11/07/2023
Klarna swings back to a profit, plans Airbnb partnership rollout
The long-term CEO and founder of Klarna Sebastian Siemiatkowski said at the end of last year the firm would return to profitability by the end of 2023.
Innovation & Startups
11/07/2023
Crowdcube continues Europe expansion with acquisition of Semper
Crowdcube says market volatility means more founders and early employees in European startups are increasingly seeking liquidity from alternative means
11/07/2023
Neovision launches digital wealth management offering for Gulf investors
Platform brings its expertise and access to an investment universe of over 35,000 securities and investment products together
11/06/2023
Tandem Bank co-founders launch ‘Prosper’ with £3.2m, aiming to reshape wealth management
Backed by Tom Blomfield, Charles Delingpole, Matt Cooper and a host of other prominent investors
11/06/2023
Chainlink Labs inks deal with Hong Kong's Arta TechFin
The cross-chain-enabled fund tokens help clients to stick with their native token community while generating fiat-based returns from TradFi markets via Arta platform.
11/06/2023
Guernsey’s 2023 Véyaon Awards shortlist announced
Following a sold-out first year, the awards have moved to Beau Sejour, doubling in size.
11/03/2023
AssetMark and Cheetah Collaborate to Address Evolving Bank Trust and Wealth Management Needs
This exclusive arrangement represents AssetMark's continued expansion into the bank trust channel, an integral part of the firm's growth strategy
11/03/2023
Plaid and Adyen team-up to take US market share
The open banking and payments titans are looking to accelerate their growth in North America
11/03/2023
Novata makes ESG data solution available to Series B investor Northern Trust
Northern Trust Whole Office facilitates client access to new technologies, services and solutions across the investment lifecycle.
11/02/2023
SIX and Swiss National Bank launch pilot project to issue wholesale CBDCs in Switzerland
Switzerland, the world's leading location for financial innovation, is taking a significant step forward with the collaboration of financial players to develop the digital financial markets of the future.
11/02/2023
Brazilian BaaS platform QI Tech raises $200 million
The company claims to have been profitable since its inception in 2018.
11/01/2023
Innovate Finance celebrates LGBTQIA+ leaders with new powerlist
The Pride in Fintech Powerlist celebrates the positive impact members of the LGBTGIA+ community have made across the financial services sector
11/01/2023
US fintech for older Americans, Charlie, secures $23m Series A
Since launch, the start-up claims to have acquired customers in all 50 states across the US, with plans to roll out “industry-first” fraud protections designed for the elderly.
11/01/2023
When Two Vibrant Tech Sectors Collide: Open Source Software comes to Embedded Finance
It provides technology and services to entrepreneurial organisations who want to embed financial features into their product and services.
10/31/2023
Endowus CEO: Technology is «Horribly Painful to Build»
Its strategy now will be mainly focused on further developing technology and expanding the dedicated team.
10/31/2023
‘Limited’ digital euro plans move forward
Any decision on whether to implement a new digital euro would follow the preparation phase.
10/31/2023
Twinco secures €50m to power supply chain finance
The debt facility adds to a $12m equity and debt raise in January this year
10/31/2023
Digital Tax Collection Could Revolutionise the African Region Reveals Bento
It underscores the advantages of governments adopting digital payroll systems to collect income tax and other obligatory deductions accurately.
10/31/2023
Hub71 Welcomes 23 Startups as Part of 13th Cohort and Strengthens ClimateTech Focus
The new cohort comprises tech startups hailing from countries across the region, including the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia
10/31/2023
5 Wealth Management Fintechs Making Waves in Singapore
A core focus of the revamped ITM 2025 will be to broaden the financial industry’s capabilities in several asset classes, including wealth management fintechs.