Starling Bank withdraws Irish banking licence application
UK challenger bank Starling Bank has reportedly scraped plans to launch in Ireland after withdrawing its application for an Irish banking licence.
FNZ acquires private banking technology firm New Access
Global wealth management platform FNZ has acquired specialised private banking technology firm New Access.
Visa and Y Combinator-backed Bloom raises $6.5m
Sudan-based Bloom, a FinTech which offers financial products aimed at improving the lives of East Africans, has raised $6.5m in a seed round.
Vietnam-based MFast collects $2.5m
Vietnam-based FinTech company MFast has reportedly collected $2.5m in its latest funding round.
GoHenry sets foot in Europe with teen-focussed FinTech PixPay to “make kids smart with...
GoHenry, a UK-based pre-paid debit card provider and financial education app for teens, has acquired French FinTech PixPay.
Open banking matures across Europe with UK heading the pack, Yapily claims
Open banking maturity is growing across Europe, with the UK leading the charge for the second consecutive year, research from Yapily claims.
UAE-based digital bank YAP collects funding ahead of expansion into Saudi Arabia
UAE-based digital bank YAP has reportedly collected $41m in fresh funding, with plans to expand into Saudi Arabia.
Singapore-based neobank Stashfin bags $270m in debt and equity
Singapore-based neobank Stashfin has reportedly received $270m in a funding round comprising debt and equity.
Electronic mucic producer deadmau5 launches banking service with Zytara
Electronic music producer deadmau5 has partnered with FinTech company Zytara to build a digital banking experience for his fans and 45 million merchants around...
Realworld rakes in $3.2m
ealword, a mobile app that helps users navigate finance, health, work, and life, has raised $3.2m in funding.