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Could Christmas be the death knell for credit card payments?

A recent report by Klarna has found that one in two UK consumers are planning to discard their credit card entirely for Christmas shopping this year.

Mox bolsters banking offering with new BNPL service

Hong Kong virtual bank Mox has introduced a new buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution that can split purchase payments over a 36-month period.

Cash App’s parent company Square is now officially a bank

A year after receiving Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) approval, Square Financial Services, Square’s state-chartered industrial bank has begun operations.

Mexico-based Klar scores $15m in its Series A round

Mexico-based challenger bank Klar has reportedly bagged a $15m Series A funding round, which was led by Prosus Ventures.

NBA All-Star Baron Davis joins $9m funding round of family-focused FinTech UNest

UNest, a FinTech helping parents to invest in their children future, has scored $9m in its funding round which will support the launch of its new features.

UK FinTech Curve opens New York office ahead of its planned autumn US launch

The British all-cards-in-one solution provider Curve is planning to go across the pond in the fall and has taken a clear step towards it with the opening of its first US office.

Starling Bank enters “rocket ship mode” as the FinTech firm forecasts it will break...

Anne Boden, founder and CEO of Starling Bank, believes the challenger bank will break even by the end of next year as the company has doubled its users since 2018.

Accordion closes ‘significant minority investment’ from FFL Partners

Accordion, a private equity financial consultancy and portfolio management company, has received a ‘significant’ minority investment from FFL Partners.

Personal finance app SigFig secures $50m Series E

Personal finance app SigFig has secured a $50m Series E equity round led by growth equity firm General Atlantic.
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SBI makes second FinTech investment of the week

SBI Holdings has closed its second FinTech deal this week, backing personal finance platform Movencorp.

News Stories

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud, a leading innovator in the Staffing Industry known for its advanced automation and AI-driven solutions, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Immediate, a forward-thinking provider of pay access solutions.
Marqeta powers Rain's new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta powers Rain’s new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta, a global modern card issuing platform, has partnered with Rain, a financial wellness benefits provider that assists companies in giving employees greater control over their finances.
Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies, a leading RegTech company, has teamed up with HSBC Expat, a branch of HSBC Bank specialised in services for expatriates, excels in offering tailored banking solutions across the globe.
FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.

FinTech funding flourishes amid diverse week for deal activity

FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.
Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna, an AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, and Milkywire, an environmental impact platform, have launched the Nature Transformation Fund.

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