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‘Massive’ potential for embedded finance in Europe – Solarisbank
Research by Solarisbank and the Handelsblatt Research Institute has found considerable conversion potential for e-commerce providers to offer financial services in Germany, confirming the significant opportunity embedded finance may hold across Europe. Embedded finance, defined in the report as the “integration of financial services into products and business processes of non-banks” is becoming increasingly relevant […]
Data will be key for stronger supply chains in 2021
For more in-depth insights, discussions and expert opinions on all things Fintech, check out the latest issue of PCN Magazine. The events of 2020 disrupted supply chains within businesses of all sizes, and impacted the ability of many to provide their usual products and services in the same capacity. To illustrate this point, Harvard Business Review […]
#DSBreakdown: What are the hottest fields in IT right now?
As the world of tech continues to evolve at an unprecedented rate, the demand for professionals with advanced skill sets in IT and data have never been greater. With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing about a massive shift in business and technology, it’s no surprise that roles in IT currently dominate the lists of ‘most in […]
Investment fintech BUX raises $80m in latest round
BUX, Europe’s fastest growing mobile brokerage company, based in Amsterdam and London, has raised $80m in a funding round led by Tencent and Prosus Ventures. Additional new investors included ABN Amro Ventures, Citius, Optiver, and Endeit Capital. Existing investors HV Capital and Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures. The zero commission brokerage, which turned to Royal Park Partners […]
SaaS and how Open Banking can nurture this booming vertical
For more in-depth insights, discussions and expert opinions on all things Fintech, check out the latest issue of PCN Magazine. Open Banking is all about the customer being in control of their data and funds. It gives them the freedom and flexibility to decide when and with whom to share their valuable information. However, as with […]
Safello Group AB has obtained preliminary approval for listing on Nasdaq First North Growth Market and publishes EU growth prospectus
Safello Group AB (”Safello” or the ”Company”), a crypto currency exchange company within the cryptocurrency currency market which offers and enables customers to safely and securely buy and sell leading cryptocurrencies, announced on 16 February 2021 its intention to list the Company’s shares on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm (“Nasdaq First North”) and to […]
Zip partners with THG
LONDON – April 20, 2021 – Leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider Zip (ASX: Z1P) today announces its partnership with THG plc to provide interest-free payments over four instalments to customers shopping on THG sites and with brands using the THG Ingenuity end-to-end ecommerce platform. In a multi-market agreement, Zip will be a payment option at checkout across THG’s sites in […]
EPAY Summit – Interview with Annmarie Mahabir, Endava
Tell us about Endava and your role. Endava combines high performing agile teams with payments industry knowledge, to design and build platforms and applications. Enabling clients to deliver seamless and frictionless payments, onboard customers faster and help increase payment transactions. From merchant acquiring to real-time payments, we reimagine the relationship between payments, providers, and users. Over 50 clients trust […]
UK fintech investment shook off its Covid blues in Q1 2021
Levels are up 331% versus the start of 2020 when Covid shut down fintech investment. Over 100 fintech investment deals were struck in the first three months of the year, marking a solid start to 2021, and in contrast to the dour beginning of 2020. According to figures from Innovate Finance and compiled from PitchBook, UK fintechs […]
Merchant’s PACT Hires Payments Industry Leader and Innovator as Chief Business Development Officer
Merchant’s PACT has hired 15-year payments industry leader Genevieve Dozier as Chief Business Development Officer to drive strategic growth and partnerships within the financial institution channel. LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merchant’s PACT has hired 15-year payments industry leader Genevieve Dozier as Chief Business Development Officer to drive strategic growth and partnerships within the financial institution channel. In […]