Mesh raises $60m, Griffin launches Verify, Tink partners up with SlimPay

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Tink partners up with Slimpay to enable faster and safer subscription payments.  BaaS fintech firm Griffin launches Verify, a customer onboarding product. Germany announces plans to establish a new financial crime authority. Finance automation platform Mesh raises $60m in Series C funding round led by Alpha Wave. The first Swiss bank, Sygnum Bank branch plans […]

How PSD2 APIs Enable Bank Synchronization for Iziago’s customers

Register for a free webinar hosted by Iziago and Ponto While the European Commission is working on a review of the PSD2 impact, financial software providers keep creating useful tools to help SMEs with their financial management. Iziago is one of those companies.  Who is Iziago? Iziago is a French software suite, created by Exalog […]

Square launches integration with Clearpay, Billogram and Tink partner up, Unlimint launches BaaS

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Billogram and Tink partner up to streamline invoice payments. This new partnership will enable quicker direct debit setups with instant account verification. Square launches its first integration with Clearpay in the UK, providing “Buy Now, Pay Later” functionality to sellers across online and in-person commerce. Citi Ventures invests in Belvo, the leading Open Finance API […]

PCN’s Guide to Job Success – How to transition into fintech

Transitioning into fintech

Fintech is one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors globally. Fintech companies offer excellent opportunities for career development and it is no wonder why a lot of people are transitioning from traditional finance careers to fintech. Are you one of those who are interested in making a career switch but are afraid of the risks […]

PCN’s Guide to Job Success – Finding out if a company is the right fit for you

Finding out if a company culture is the right fit for you

Did you know that we spend one-third of our lives at work? We often dedicate a lot of time to conducting research on the public profile of the company we’re applying for, checking the average salary, any recent funding and the business performance of the company. But what about the company culture? Will the organization […]

Fonoa raises $60 million, Qonto acquires Penta, and Solarisbank announces rebrand

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Tax automation platform Fonoa raises $60 million in Series B funding round led by Coatue. London-based startup Shares plans European expansion amidst a $40m funding led by Valar Ventures.  French fintech Qonto acquires German competitor Penta.  European fintech platform Solarisbank announces rebrand and expands operations within the market.  Lloyds, Santander, Barclays and TSB pressure Google […]

Wefox raises $400m, Adyen launches Tap to Pay feature, and Tink introduces settlement accounts

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Here with the hottest industry news with PCN Pulse! German digital insurance provider Wefox gains $4.5bn valuation after closing a $400 million funding round. Amsterdam-based fintech Adyen launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in partnership with Apple. Open banking platform Tink rolls out settlement accounts, enabling real-time payment confirmation, instant refunds, automated reconciliation, and more. […]

Celebrating the first anniversary of our Traineeship Program

July-Anniversaries (Kevin, Yan and Tafara)

This week was a special one at our Amsterdam office, as while our first grads were celebrating their one-year anniversary, our Head of People & Operations, and the driving force behind the program, Yan, was marking two fantastic years at the company! To mark the occasion, we chatted with the traineeship program graduates about their […]

PCN’s Guide to Job Success – Landing a Job as a Fresh Grad

Landing a job as a fresh grad

Class of 2022, congratulations, you made it! ???? We know that this is a time when most of you start making your first steps in your professional career and begin your job hunt. That’s why, in this video, our recruitment experts are sharing their top tips to help you land your first job! ???? If you’re […]

New podcast: An Interview with Tom van Wees and Roderick de Koning, CCO and CEO of Ginger Payments