China set to introduce digital yuan by early 2022
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has revealed it aims to fully launch the e-CNY digital currency by February 2022.
Indonesia-based digital wallet DANA raises funding
Indonesia-based digital wallet DANA has closed a funding round from Sinar Mas and leading e-Commerce company Lazada Group.
Branch becomes challenger bank
Minneapolis-based personal platform Branch has become a challenger bank.
Monzo bags £85m, as it prepares for new crowdfunding campaign
UK-based challenger bank Monzo has raised £85m in its newest round of funding, ahead of launching a new crowdfunding campaign.
Boubyan unveils mobile-only Islamic bank in UK market
Kuwaiti-based Boubyan Bank has introduced a digital-centric, Sharia-compliant bank in the UK.
WealthTech’s digital transformation: The 4 biggest trends shaping the sector
WealthTech signifies much more than merely integrating technology into financial planning. At its core, it embodies a pivotal shift that is radically changing the dynamics of wealth management.
Vivid Money sets out to “conquer the European banking market” on the back of...
Vivid Money, the mobile banking platform, has officially launched in Germany with ambitions to grow across the continent.
PIMFA advocates for a refresh of the UK’s retail investment market
PIMFA, a significant voice in the WealthTech industry, is urging the UK Government to leverage a 'generational' opportunity to invigorate the UK retail investment market. This call to action comes six months after the introduction of the significant Edinburgh Reforms.
NBA’s Curry-backed Kikoff launches out of stealth with $42m to build credit for millennials...
Kikoff launches out of stealth with $42.5m total funding to help consumers build or rebuild credit and boost the expansion of a complete financial ecosystem for Millennials and GenZ.
TravelPerk collects $21m for its Series B
TravelPerk, a business travel booking and management platform, has collected $21m in a Series B funding round.