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PayPal co-founder Max Levchin’s new company Affirm is apparently raising $1.5bn

The company may have raised a massive $300m Series F round in April, but it seems as if Affirm is reportedly looking to fill its coffers with another $1.5bn.

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority grants neobank Northmill Swedish banking licence

Having nabbed a Swedish banking licence, neobank Nortmill is gearing up to add saving accounts, cards and payments transfer to its existing customer offering in the near future.

How Carbon overcame the challenges of setting up a FinTech startup to support Nigeria’s...

Nigeria is at the centre of Africa’s FinTech revolution. Native Carbon aims to play a pivotal role in creating a thriving ecosystem where men and women have access to financial services.

Cerberus Capital Management aquires SME loan provider Axsesstoday

Cerberus Capital Management has acquired a majority-stake in equipment finance solution provider Axsesstoday.

Not everyone is happy about Uber possibly looking to expand its FinTech portfolio with...

Ride-hailing unicorn Uber has reportedly begun to survey its drivers about an upcoming “new financial product” to help them with their finances.

Invoice financing solution Sonovate bags £110m in funding

Sonovate, which provides invoice finance to the recruitment industry, has scored £110m in funding.

PayBright collects $34m in another financing round

PayBright, a lending and payments provider in Canada, has collected $34m in growth equity financing.

Goldman Sachs is betting on another Latin American FinTech startup: Konfio

Konfio is the name of the Mexican FinTech startup that just secured a credit facility of as much as $100m from Goldman Sachs.

Capcito Finance secures $7.6m to support international growth

Capcito Finance, a Swedish FinTech which automates loans and financing to businesses, has secured SEK 74m ($7.6m) in funding.

How pay-access apps can ensure compliance as US regulators crack down on the sector

Regulators across several US states are scrutinizing apps that enable employees to access salaries before their pay days.

News Stories

Kaspi.kz, Alipay+ partner for seamless China payments

Kaspi.kz, Alipay+ partner for seamless China payments

 Kazakhstan's pioneering financial technology firm, Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz, has joined hands with the renowned e-wallet giant Alipay+ to redefine the landscape of cashless transactions in China.
PNC & TCW forge new path in private credit solutions

PNC & TCW forge new path in private credit solutions

The PNC Financial Services Group, one of the largest diversified financial institutions in the US, and the TCW Group, a leading global asset manager, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering private credit solutions to middle market companies.
Accenture and Oracle revolutionise finance with generative AI solutions through new deal

Accenture and Oracle revolutionise finance with generative AI solutions through new deal

Accenture, a global professional services company, has partnered with Oracle, a leading enterprise AI and data management provider.
Wagmo and Rover unite to revolutionise pet care benefits for partner companies

Wagmo and Rover unite to revolutionise pet care benefits for partner companies

Wagmo, the leading provider of employer-based pet wellness plans, and Rover, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, have announced a strategic partnership.
GradGuard expands coverage: New tuition protection program includes loss of employment

GradGuard expands coverage: New tuition protection program includes loss of employment

In a bid to bolster its tuition protection program, GradGuard, a leading provider of college tuition and renters insurance programs, has unveiled a significant enhancement.

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