Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World

As Finovate goes increasingly global, so does our coverage of financial technology. Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World is our weekly look at fintech innovation in developing economies in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Sub-Saharan Africa Mastercard partners with Kenya-based PSP, DGO Group, to enable 40,000+ African merchants Read more…

Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World

As Finovate goes increasingly global, so does our coverage of financial technology. Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World is our weekly look at fintech innovation in developing economies in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Asia-Pacific Singapore-based InstaReM announces new multi-currency feature to make overseas payments easier Read more…

Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World

As Finovate goes increasingly global, so does our coverage of financial technology. Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World is our weekly look at fintech innovation in developing economies in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Latin America and the Caribbean Brazil’s Nubank announces debit options for its Read more…

Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com EVRY Wins $75 Million Contract. Best of Show Winner Voleo to Help Drive Social Trading in Europe. FI.SPAN Raises $4 Million for U.K. and Australia Expansion. Around the web Sberbank offers clients new strategies for investment life insurance. PaySend launches transfers to bank accounts and Napas cards in Vietnam. Anorak earns a spot Read more…

Accenture Acquires Select Assets from Banking Software Platform Zafin

Digital banking platform provider Zafin and global professional services company Accenture have forged a new relationship that is both a strategic alliance and an acquisition. The companies have announced a “joint go-to-market strategy” that will make Accenture the preferred integrator of Zafin’s financial platform. And by bringing on “select employees” from Zafin’s professional services business, Accenture also Read more…

Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com Plaid Raises $250 Million Series C Round Led by Mary Meeker. Bill.com Achieves NACHA Certification. Around the web Narrative Science introduces its new language-based augmented analytics product, Lexio, in beta. Currencies Direct taps Ripple’s xCurrent for real-time remittances to India. AlphaPoint to support Stellar Lumens. Motive Partners acquires majority stake in Finantix. Camden National Read more…

Ellie Mae Builds Data Lake on AWS

Ellie Mae is moving its infrastructure to Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) cloud to rebuild its core applications and create new digital products for homebuyers, reports Antony Peyton of Fintech Futures (Finovate’s sister publication). The firm will use the “breadth and depth” of AWS services, including compute, storage, database, serverless, and containers, for the loan process for its customers and Read more…

IndusInd Bank Buttons Up with Dynamics’ Interactive Credit Card

IndusInd Bank has cut a deal with interactive credit card company Dynamics, reports Antony Peyton of Fintech Futures (Finovate’s sister publication). Mumbai-based IndusInd Bank is in a pushy frame of mind as it has launched an interactive credit card in India with buttons for payments. Calling it a “first” in the country, the Nexxt Credit Card has payment options Read more…

Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World

As Finovate goes increasingly global, so does our coverage of financial technology. Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World is our weekly look at fintech innovation in developing economies in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Central and South Asia Visa takes minority stake in Indian payment gateway Read more…

Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com MaxMyInterest Brings Intelligent Cash Management to Radius Bank. SuperMoney Launches Student Loan Refinancing Marketplace. Around the web Payfone recognized for growth with Deloitte’s 2018 Technology Fast 500 Award. Benzinga talks with Kabbage Co-founder Kathryn Petralia. IndusInd Bank launches Dynamics-powered, interactive credit card with buttons. PayPal completes acquisition of Hyperwallet. Education technology pioneer Kinderlime selects Gusto as Read more…

Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World

As Finovate goes increasingly global, so does our coverage of financial technology. Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World is our weekly look at fintech innovation in developing economies in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Middle East and Northern Africa Fintech digital crowdsourcing platform, Fintech Galaxy, honors leaders Read more…

Finablr Takes Majority Stake in Digital Gifting Innovator Swych

Global payments and foreign exchange solution platform, Finablr, has boosted its stake in – and become a majority shareholder of – digital gifting platform, Swych. The investment adds to Swych’s Series B round, and will enable the company to reach a broader international audience via Finablr’s 160+ country network. “At Finablr, we facilitate access for consumers Read more…