CloudWalk rakes in $190m Series B to bolster domestic presence
Brazilian payment technology firm CloudWalk has raised $190m from a Series B funding round.
American Express, Tink enter European banking partnership
American Express has teamed with Swedish open banking business Tink to bolster the latter’s onboarding process for new card members.
Mastercard, Billetera team to provide digital payments in DR Congo
Payments giant Mastercard has collaborated with Billetera to offer digital payments to consumers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Novus to launch beta banking app as it prepares for summer roll-out
UK-based banking company Novus is due to launch its beta banking app in the coming weeks before introducing the product to the wider public in summer 2021.
Lanistar finally secures FCA approval following earlier setback
UK FinTech Lanistar has secured Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval to operate as an Electronic Money Directive (EMD) agent of payments business Modulr.
Pennyworth launches financial planning app on iOS, Android to follow
UK-based neobank Pennyworth has begun beta testing of the first version of its financial planning app on all iOS devices.
San Francisco VC firm eyes Lithuanian FinTech investment
Venture capital startup Launchpad Capital is investing up to $35m in early-stage Lithuanian startups who are looking to break into the North American market.
Klarna bolsters UK presence with key regional market expansions
FinTech juggernaut Klarna has expanded its footprint in the UK with a new office in London and larger premises in Manchester.
Sweden’s Trustly scraps $950m IPO plans after review by Swedish FCA
Swedish FinTech Trustly has shelved its $950m IPO plans following a review by regulators which raised issues over due diligence procedures.
Michael J Fox, Ryan Reynolds and Drake among the stars backing Wealthsimple’s C$750m latest...
Canadian FinTech company Wealthsimple has raised C$750m from a funding round led by Greylock and Meritech.
