WealthTech

Monzo revolutionizes retirement planning with new all-in-one pension product

Monzo revolutionizes retirement planning with new all-in-one pension product

Monzo, the leading digital bank in the UK, has introduced a groundbreaking pension product aimed at simplifying the retirement savings process.
Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital have acquired a stake in UK headquartered payments business Sokin, marking an exciting new chapter for the fast-expanding fintech firm. The acquisition will provide significant capital and accelerate its product growth plans and further global expansion. The transaction is constructed to provide investment to the company to support the speed and breadth of its growth. Sokin will continue operating as an independent unit and brand, and the current management team will remain to lead its expansion, with CEO Vroon Modgill maintaining a material shareholding. Whilst Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital has led the transaction, it also includes investment from prominent US investors including Gary Marino, former Chief Commercial Officer at PayPal who will join the Board, Mark Britto, former Chief Product Officer at PayPal, and Aurum Partners, the investment fund affiliated with the owners of the San Francisco 49ers and other strategic LPs. Existing investors in Sokin include former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand. Sokin was founded in 2019 with a simple vision to remove the borders, barriers, and burdens associated with international payments. Today it enables global businesses to transfer, hold and exchange over 100 currencies with its multi-currency IBAN and local currency accounts – all through one comprehensive platform. Sokin enables more than $2.5bn in transactional volume per year, with further rapid growth anticipated. It supports businesses across a wide range of verticals, from freight and logistics - to Premier League football clubs, enabling them to manage global payments and financials with speed, efficiency, and transparency. Vroon Modgill, CEO & Founder of Sokin, said: “This investment represents an exciting new chapter for Sokin - one filled with immense opportunities for growth and innovation. By joining forces with the Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital team, we gain access to unparalleled resources and expertise which we believe will enable us to accelerate our growth trajectory and better serve our customers.” Lincoln Isetta, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, said: “Sokin demonstrated outlier growth and capital efficiency that was powered by a great product and a high achieving team. We are pleased to partner with Vroon and the Sokin team to leverage our experience working with high-performing companies raising their first significant institutional capital. We believe Sokin has built a modern, comprehensive technology platform that is well suited to help enterprises simplify payments across geographies. Many of the world’s largest and most sophisticated companies and sports clubs already trust Sokin to execute strategic payments and we believe Sokin is at the forefront of technology leadership in those markets.” Gary Marino, tech investor and former Chief Commercial Officer at PayPal, said: “Sokin has developed an impressive platform powered by tactical licensing and partnerships ripe for further product and market expansion. We’re excited about how Sokin’s products will shape a new future for global payments.” Brano Perkovich, Founding Partner at Aurum Partners, said: "Sokin's innovative approach and talented team have laid a strong foundation for success. We're thrilled to join forces with Vroon and the Sokin team to revolutionize the global payments landscape." Rio Ferdinand, said: “This is a huge moment for the team at Sokin and a testament to the product and business they’ve built up. I’m excited to see the business go from strength to strength.” Ends About Sokin Sokin was founded in 2019 with a simple vision to remove borders, barriers, and burdens associated with international payments. Today it enables global businesses to transfer, hold and exchange over 100 currencies with its multi-currency IBAN and local currency accounts – all through one comprehensive platform. It supports businesses across a wide range of verticals, from freight and logistics through to Premier League football clubs, enabling them to manage global payments and financials with speed, efficiency, and transparency. Sokin’s dedication to improving financial efficiencies for global businesses has already led to more than $2.5bn in transactional payment volume per year.

TotallyMoney launches revolutionary tool to aid financially under-served UK adults

TotallyMoney has recently launched an innovative open banking tool. This tool is designed to provide customers with live, actionable insights into their affordability, enabling them to enhance their chances of securing better financial offers.
Financial services firm Strive raises $30m in Series B round

Financial services firm Strive raises $30m in Series B round

Strive Enterprises, a financial services company with a focus on asset management, has successfully raised $30m in a Series B funding round.
What regions are the most exciting for WealthTech in 2024?

What regions are the most exciting for WealthTech in 2024?

The WealthTech market continues to grow at a steady rate and is becoming increasingly interwoven with the wealth and asset management sector. In fact, the WealthTech sector was valued at $9.7bn in 2024 and is expected to grow at a 25.2% CAGR to be worth $37.7bn by 2032, according to a report from Kingpin Market Research.

Mintos expands into Czechia to bring diverse options into market

Mintos, a leading multi-asset investment platform, has officially launched in Czechia, marking another milestone in its European expansion.
Bud Financial, a London-based financial data intelligence platform, has announced that it has chosen Vilnius, Lithuania as its European hub.

Bud Financial chooses Vilnius as its European hub

Bud Financial, a London-based financial data intelligence platform, has announced that it has chosen Vilnius, Lithuania as its European hub.
MNT-Halan secures $157.5m to fuel expansion beyond Egypt

MNT-Halan secures $157.5m to fuel expansion beyond Egypt

MNT-Halan, a standout in Egypt's FinTech landscape and the country’s first unicorn, has recently completed a significant funding round, securing a total of $157.5m.
The rise of generative AI assistants in WealthTech

The rise of generative AI assistants in WealthTech

Generative AI’s acceptance into the world of wealth management is continuing at a rapid pace. Both WealthTechs and wealth/asset management firms are starting to embrace the technology with new solutions. One such solution is the generative AI assistant, with a number having launched over the past year.
NatWest has launched its banking app on Apple Vision Pro, the tech giant's innovative smart goggles that integrate digital content with the physical world to offer immersive experiences.

Natwest pioneers banking app on Apple Vision Pro

NatWest has launched its banking app on Apple Vision Pro, the tech giant's innovative smart goggles that integrate digital content with the physical world to offer immersive experiences.
Dopay secures $13.5m in Series A extension to expand digital payroll in emerging markets

Dopay secures $13.5m in Series A extension to expand digital payroll in emerging markets

Dopay, an innovative FinTech player, has recently completed a strategic $13.5m Series A extension round.

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Strong week in the FinTech sector with $1.7bn raised

FinTech Global this week reported on 21 recorded deals in the FinTech sector, with a strong showing in the reinsurance space bringing the total value recorded over $1bn.

EU regulator suggests revamp in sustainable investment rules

The ESMA has recently recommended a significant overhaul of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) within the EU.
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

MNT-Halan expands into Turkey with acquisition of Tam Finans

MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

EU banks and insurers lag in green compliance, PwC study finds

A recent PwC study has uncovered a striking deficiency in the alignment of financial institutions’ activities with the EU's taxonomy for sustainable activities. According...
India

India’s new climate finance taxonomy to propel green transition

India is poised to implement a climate finance taxonomy, as announced by the Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, during the annual budget.

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