London-based Griffin raises €7.2M to help fintechs and brands launch financial services; seeks full bank license
As the banking requirements of modern customers are changing with time, fintech services are gearing up to be available on-demand.
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Payments, neobanks, embedded finance, and the regulatory boundary between fintech innovation and the financial system it sits on top of.
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Dutch payment giant Adyen to expand into the Middle East, opens Dubai office
Adyen, the Dutch fintech unicorn, has announced that it will be expanding its operation to the Middle East.
COVID-19 pushes Dutch bank ING to cut 1000 jobs following Q3 2020 net profit dip
COVID-19 has deeply impacted the economy and forced numerous businesses to shut shop.
Picnic collaborates with Rabobank, Mastercard and Adyen to pilot new payment method for Netherland-based customers
Technology is all about making things easier for us and helping us get things done.
This fintech startup helps investors evaluate the impact of their portfolios on society & planet; raises €12.8M
According to a survey by Global Impact Investing (GIIN), the $715B (approx €612.76B) global impact investing market is maturing, driven by better measurement and strong performance.
Stripe launches world’s first product that enables online businesses to help remove CO2 from atmosphere
Our planet is nearing a tipping point in terms of ecological balance.
These 10 startups of the Finance Forward Europe 2020 cohort use tech to help low-income folks with their finances
The COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating impact on the financial health of people around the world.
Top Swiss bank UBS to invest €169.9M in fintech startups; collaborates with VC firm Anthemis
UBS Group has launched UBS Next, a $200M (nearly €170M) strong portfolio that targets investments in the fintech and broader tech ecosystem.
British fintech platform PrimaryBid raises €42.2M from global investors for international expansion
The raised capital will be used to build-out PrimaryBid’s team as well as its technology platform. Besides, the company will also expand into Europe where it has an exclusive commercial agreement with Euronext.
The Central Bank of Ireland grants an EMI licence to UK fintech startup Modulr
The newly granted EMI licence will help Modulr Europe to offer an extensive suite of payments products, through its API to European Union markets.
CapitalBox acquires the Dutch SME lending business from Spotcap Netherlands
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent 99% of all businesses in the EU, and therefore form the backbone of Europe's economy.
Adyen’s nemesis Stripe acquires Nigerian Paystack to accelerate online & offline commerce across Africa
Thanks to digital innovation, the business landscape has evolved dramatically over the years.