Almost half of European neobanks now offer investment products
Recent research by WealthTech firm Bricknode has found the percentage of European neobanks currently offering investment products is close to half at 44%.
FTX launches in Australia
Global cryptocurrency exchange FTX has established a local presence in Australia with the launch of FTX Australia.
2C2P and hoolah seize Asia’s growing BNPL market
Global payments platform 2C2P has partnered with hoolah, an Asian Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) to offer its services to merchants in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Bank of England urges crypto firms to ensure sanctions enforcement
The Bank of England has called on crypto companies to make sure sanctions are enforced in light on the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Airwallex and Choco Up partner for Asian e-commerce
Global FinTech platform Airwallex has partnered with Asian revenue-based financing platform Choco Up, to support the growth of cross-border e-commerce.
CoinRoutes lands $16m Series B
CoinRoutes, a trading platform for digital assets, has secured $16m from a Series B financing raise led by Ayon Capital.
PayTrace snapped up by North American Bancard
Payments solution provider PayTrace has been acquired by payments provider North American Bancard is an undisclosed deal.
Will wealth managers turn to decentralised finance?
There is a growing hype around digital assets. Blockchain, cryptocurrencies and NFTs are all growing in the public interest – will wealth managers jump on the trend?
IDnow links with Interpol to deliver law enforcement programmes
European identity proofing provider IDnow has partnered with Interpol to deliver a series of training programmes to local law enforcement and immigration departments.
Spotlight on female FinTech leaders continued: breaking glass ceilings
Although more women are entering the FinTech industry, their representation in leadership positions is lacking. Female executives in the industry provide their thoughts on how much of the blame lies with society, and what those hoping to break glass ceilings can do about it.