Top news of the week: 07.08.2022.
Meet the ‘finfluencers’: fintech influencers to follow now
Up to speed with Fintech 2.0? Worry not - here’s our guide to some of the most influential fintech thought leaders from around the world
Fintech Has Taken A Hit, Which Means Now Is The Time To Invest And Build
A tighter funding market and ongoing global challenges means now is actually the best time for startups and investors to be focused on inclusive fintech.
Fintech Funding: Former Robinhood staffers’ startup raises $60M
Parafin announced Tuesday that it has secured $60 million in its second funding round. The fintech startup works in tandem with companies such as food delivery service DoorDash and wellness ...
Digital bank Grasshopper raises $30.4m
Grasshopper, a US digital bank serving SMEs and entrepreneurs, has raised $30.4 million.
Embedded Finance and BaaS: The Future of Banking
To embedded finance within non-financial applications, financial institutions are increasingly offering banking as a service (BaaS).
JP Morgan rolls out cross-border liquidity product in Saudi Arabia
JP Morgan Payments has launched a cross-border liquidity solution in Saudi Arabia, allowing clients to connect to liquidity pools in London and other international cities.
Specialist lender Redwood Bank posts first full-year profit
Redwood, the British challenger bank for SMEs, has hit full-year profitability less than five years after launching.
The fintech startups Apple should buy next
Apple is beefing up its fintech strategy in 2022. Will more startup acquisitions be part of its plans? If you’re reading this Tim Cook, here are my recommendations.