Klarna unveils new comparison shopping service across European markets
Swedish buy now pay later (BNPL) juggernaut Klarna has launched its Comparison Shopping Service (CSS) in 21 markets across Europe.
Wagely bags $5.6m strategic funding to grow earned wage access platform
Indonesian FinTech startup Wagely has secured $5.6m in a strategic funding round led by Intergra Partners.
Why lack of technology is holding SMEs back
A recent study by expense management solution TripActions has found SMEs could be losing up to ?25m in extra revenue due to a lack of technology.
Parpera raises $800,000 in crowdfunding campaign
Australian FinTech Parpera has raised $800,000 in crowdfunding campaign held on the platform Equitise.
Crypto PayTech MoonPay secures $555m in highly subscribed Series A
MoonPay, a company that builds payment infrastructure for cryptocurrencies, has closed a Series A financing raise on $555m.
J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners closes $1bn fund to invest in growth stage companies
J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners (GEP) has closed its inaugural Growth Equity Fund, with over $1bn in aggregate capital commitments to invest in growth stage companies across software, FinTech, real estate and consumer technology.
Tinkoff launches first Russian digital buy now pay later platform
Moscow-based digital bank Tinkoff has introduced the Dolyame.ru the country first buy now pay later (BNPL) platform.
European Crowdfunding Network writes open letter to European Council for EU-wide crowdfunding reg
Members of the European Crowdfunding Network have written an open letter to the member states of the European Council in support of a pan-EU regime for crowdfunding platforms.
Three ways FinTechs are leaning into PayTech innovation
In the wake of COVID-19, research suggests FinTech companies are experiencing a strong growth spurt giving them the opportunity to innovate like never before.
Robinhood co-founder backs FinTech Nala in $10m seed round
Tanzanian FinTech firm Nala has raised $10m from a seed fundraising round headed by investor Amplo.