Many fintechs and financial institutions often make big claims that they can enhance support to the previously underserved, positively impact the environment, or improve people’s […]
Month: January 2025
Fintech for Good: Scotland’s Push for Greater Financial Access
Throughout January, The Fintech Times has been exploring the theme of ‘fintech for good,’ focusing on how fintech solutions support financial inclusion. This led me […]
Wise’s Launch in Mexico Provides New Tools for International Payments
Global technology company Wise has launched in Mexico as part of its growth plans in the Americas, following an earlier expansion in Brazil, and its […]
Did Zing Jump the Gun by Targeting Gen Z? FXC Intelligence Explores Why HSBC’s Challenger Failed
Just a year after launching digital challenger bank Zing, HSBC announced plans to close it – deciding to integrate its underlying technology platform into HSBC. […]
Commercial Banks Successfully Rebuilt Liquidity to Pre-Crisis Levels, But Challenges Remain Says Q2
Banks and credit unions need to embrace emerging technologies to ensure growth and overcome impending challenges, according to the latest report from Q2 Holdings, a […]
Scotland Digital Trust Centre of Excellence Opens Doors to Capitalise on £4.3Billion Opportunity
A new Scottish Centre of Excellence aiming to solve real-world challenges in digital trust and distributed ledger technologies is opening its doors at Edinburgh Napier University […]
Unlocking private equity: how individuals can access high-growth opportunities
Private equity has emerged as an appealing investment avenue for those seeking diversification and high returns. However, navigating this sector can be complex, requiring a […]
WealthTech firm OneVest secures $20m Series B to transform wealth management
WealthTech company OneVest, which provides a modular wealth management technology platform, has secured $20m in a Series B funding round.
Swan raises €42m to accelerate embedded banking adoption across Europe
Swan, a Paris-based FinTech specialising in embedded banking, has raised €42m in a Series B funding round.
CI-ISAC secures $6.4m government grant to enhance cyber resilience
CI-ISAC Australia, a cyber intelligence organisation focused on critical infrastructure, has received a $6.4m grant from the Australian Government to establish a dedicated information-sharing and […]