Fintech Industry Examiner

Britain’s fast-track fintech licences: can speed alone save the UK’s edge?

Britain’s fast-track fintech licences: can speed alone save the UK’s edge?

The UK government wants to let start-ups operate under “provisional

PayPal plugs into ChatGPT: what “agentic checkout” really changes

PayPal plugs into ChatGPT: what “agentic checkout” really changes

On October 28, 2025 (Pacific Time), PayPal said it will

PhonePe’s IPO tests the economics of India’s ‘free’ payments rail

PhonePe’s IPO tests the economics of India’s ‘free’ payments rail

Walmart-backed PhonePe has filed confidentially for a domestic IPO of

How a 97-year-old Missouri bank became fintech’s $1.47bn “bank of record”

How a 97-year-old Missouri bank became fintech’s $1.47bn “bank of record”

Lead Bank’s fresh $70m round isn’t just another fintech raise.

Finmo’s FCA Green Light: How a UK EMI Licence Turbo-Charges the Embedded-Treasury Race

Finmo’s FCA Green Light: How a UK EMI Licence Turbo-Charges the Embedded-Treasury Race

Finmo, a fintech startup offering a next-generation treasury management platform,

Revolut Expands Hybrid Work Policy as Big Banks Enforce Office Returns

Revolut Expands Hybrid Work Policy as Big Banks Enforce Office Returns

n the evolving landscape of post-pandemic work environments, many corporations

Square’s John O’Beirne Appointed Chair of Fintech and Payments Association of Ireland

Square’s John O’Beirne Appointed Chair of Fintech and Payments Association of Ireland

John O’Beirne, the Chief Executive Officer of Square International, has

EU’s Financial Data Access Regulation: Balancing Innovation and Consumer Protection

EU’s Financial Data Access Regulation: Balancing Innovation and Consumer Protection

The European Union is advancing towards a more integrated financial

Lunar Launches Moonrise: Transforming Enterprise Payments in the Nordics

Lunar Launches Moonrise: Transforming Enterprise Payments in the Nordics

Lunar, a prominent Nordic challenger bank, has unveiled Moonrise, a

€8 Million-Funded French Fintech HUB2 Expands Interoperable Payment Solutions Across Francophone Africa

€8 Million-Funded French Fintech HUB2 Expands Interoperable Payment Solutions Across Francophone Africa

HUB2, a French fintech company specializing in payment infrastructure and

Cinkciarz.pl Takes on ING, Credit Agricole in Legal Fight Over SWIFT Restrictions

Cinkciarz.pl Takes on ING, Credit Agricole in Legal Fight Over SWIFT Restrictions

In the evolving landscape of financial technology, access to essential

Swedish Fintech Klarna Moves Forward with U.S. IPO, Targets $15 Billion Valuation

Swedish Fintech Klarna Moves Forward with U.S. IPO, Targets $15 Billion Valuation

Swedish fintech company Klarna has confidentially filed for an initial

Tuum Partners with Google Cloud to Enhance Core Banking Services Across EMEA

Tuum Partners with Google Cloud to Enhance Core Banking Services Across EMEA

In a strategic move to advance digital banking solutions across

$50 Billion Fintech Giant Adyen Co-founder Arnout Schuijff Launches Employee-Owned Payment Platform Tebi
Multitude Bank Acquires 9.9% Stake in Norway’s Lea Bank in €15 Million Deal

Multitude Bank Acquires 9.9% Stake in Norway’s Lea Bank in €15 Million Deal

Multitude Bank, a subsidiary of the European fintech company Multitude

Money Management App Plum Raises £16M in Series B Funding, Aims for Profitability by 2025

Money Management App Plum Raises £16M in Series B Funding, Aims for Profitability by 2025

Plum, the UK-based smart money management app, has successfully secured

Revolut Plans $500 Million Secondary Share Sale with Tiger Global

Revolut Plans $500 Million Secondary Share Sale with Tiger Global

Tiger Global Management is in advanced talks to lead a

Paycorp Expands Embedded Business Funding Service to UK, Empowering SMEs with Instant Capital

Paycorp Expands Embedded Business Funding Service to UK, Empowering SMEs with Instant Capital

In a significant move to support small and medium-sized enterprises

Wero Digital Wallet by EPI Now Available in Germany

Wero Digital Wallet by EPI Now Available in Germany

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has officially launched its innovative

Revolut Reports Record Pre-Tax Profit of £438 Million

Revolut Reports Record Pre-Tax Profit of £438 Million

Revolut, a prominent player in the fintech industry, achieved a

Flexys Solutions and Acquired.com Announce Partnership for Enhanced Debt Collection

Flexys Solutions and Acquired.com Announce Partnership for Enhanced Debt Collection

In a groundbreaking move set to reshape the debt collection

Lydia Launches Sumeria, Expanding Its Mobile Banking Services in Europe

Lydia Launches Sumeria, Expanding Its Mobile Banking Services in Europe

Lydia, a French-based mobile financial services app, has recently launched

UK Fintech Abound Secures £800 Million for Expansion and Innovation

UK Fintech Abound Secures £800 Million for Expansion and Innovation

Abound, a UK-based fintech innovator, has recently announced a significant

British Fintech Firm Abound Reaches Profitability, Plans Workforce Expansion

British Fintech Firm Abound Reaches Profitability, Plans Workforce Expansion

Abound, a three-year-old British fintech company, has recently achieved profitability

Konvi Acquires Diversified and Fractible to Expand Luxury Investment Platform

Konvi Acquires Diversified and Fractible to Expand Luxury Investment Platform

Konvi, a pioneering platform in the luxury assets market, has

Latvian Startup inGain Secures €650K to Expand No-Code Loan Management Platform

Latvian Startup inGain Secures €650K to Expand No-Code Loan Management Platform

Latvian fintech startup inGain recently secured a €650,000 investment to

Pliant, a Credit Card Fintech Secures €18 Million in Series A Extension Led by PayPal Ventures

Pliant, a Credit Card Fintech Secures €18 Million in Series A Extension Led by PayPal Ventures

Pliant, a burgeoning fintech company, has recently secured an €18

Paysend and Currencycloud Forge Partnership for Global Financial Expansion

Paysend and Currencycloud Forge Partnership for Global Financial Expansion

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping the global

LSEG and SmartSearch Forge Strategic Alliance to Enhance Global AML Compliance

LSEG and SmartSearch Forge Strategic Alliance to Enhance Global AML Compliance

In a significant move for the financial services industry, LSEG

Qonto Acquires Regate, Expanding Its Fintech Empire in Europe

Qonto Acquires Regate, Expanding Its Fintech Empire in Europe

In a significant development that underscores the vibrant and ever-evolving

NayaOne Raises $4.7M: A Leap Forward in Bridging Banks and Fintech

NayaOne Raises $4.7M: A Leap Forward in Bridging Banks and Fintech

NayaOne, a burgeoning force in the financial technology sector, recently

Spektr: Compliance Fintech Emerges from Stealth with €5 Million Funding

Spektr: Compliance Fintech Emerges from Stealth with €5 Million Funding

In the bustling city of Copenhagen, Denmark, a new fintech

Mollie Capital: Empowering UK SMEs with Flexible Financing Solutions

Mollie Capital: Empowering UK SMEs with Flexible Financing Solutions

In a significant move to bolster the financial landscape for

Atlantic Money Gains Regulatory Nod for North America and Australia Expansion

Atlantic Money Gains Regulatory Nod for North America and Australia Expansion

In a significant move for the fintech industry, Atlantic Money,

Tuum Secures €25M in Series B Funding for Global Expansion and Innovation

Tuum Secures €25M in Series B Funding for Global Expansion and Innovation

Tuum, an Estonian core banking provider, has recently concluded a

Harnessing Open Banking: The Strategic Union of CLOWD9 and Ozone API

Harnessing Open Banking: The Strategic Union of CLOWD9 and Ozone API

Redefining the Financial Landscape The recent alliance between CLOWD9 and

Token.io Joins Forces with SPAA Scheme to Revolutionize European Payments

Token.io Joins Forces with SPAA Scheme to Revolutionize European Payments

A New Era in Digital Payments In an innovative move,

Re-emergence of a Fintech Giant: Bunq’s Strategic Return to the UK Market

Re-emergence of a Fintech Giant: Bunq’s Strategic Return to the UK Market

Dutch fintech company Bunq, after achieving its first full year

ieDigital Acquires Abaka, Pioneering AI-Driven Personalization in Financial Services

ieDigital Acquires Abaka, Pioneering AI-Driven Personalization in Financial Services

In an era where digital innovation is paramount, ieDigital, a

Klarna’s Strategic Pivot: A US IPO on the Horizon

Klarna’s Strategic Pivot: A US IPO on the Horizon

In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, Klarna, the

Ozone API Raises £8.5 Million to Lead the Global Open Banking Revolution

Ozone API Raises £8.5 Million to Lead the Global Open Banking Revolution

In a landmark development for the Open Banking ecosystem, UK-based

Billink’s Game-Changing €29.5 Million Investment: Redefining Online Shopping

Billink’s Game-Changing €29.5 Million Investment: Redefining Online Shopping

Unveiling the Future of Online Shopping Billink's Rise in the

Volopa and Yapily: Pioneering a New Frontier in Business Finance

Volopa and Yapily: Pioneering a New Frontier in Business Finance

Introduction: A New Era in Financial Management In the rapidly

Temenos’ LEAP: Transforming Banking with AI and Cloud Computing

Temenos’ LEAP: Transforming Banking with AI and Cloud Computing

The Onset of a Digital Transformation In the ever-evolving landscape

NatWest Revolutionizes SME Financing with Intellectual Property-Based Lending

NatWest Revolutionizes SME Financing with Intellectual Property-Based Lending

Innovative Financing: NatWest's Leap into IP-Based Lending Empowering High Growth

Commerzbank and Global Payments: Pioneering Digital Solutions for German SMEs

Commerzbank and Global Payments: Pioneering Digital Solutions for German SMEs

Introduction to the Joint Venture In a significant move in

Danske Bank’s Digital Odyssey: A Partnership with Backbase

Danske Bank’s Digital Odyssey: A Partnership with Backbase

Unveiling a New Era of Banking Danske Bank, a leading

Rivero’s Remarkable Rise: Swiss FinTech’s $7M Boost for Global Expansion

Rivero’s Remarkable Rise: Swiss FinTech’s $7M Boost for Global Expansion

Rivero, a Swiss-based FinTech company specializing in digitalization and automation

10x Banking and Mast: Pioneering a New Era in UK Mortgage Services

10x Banking and Mast: Pioneering a New Era in UK Mortgage Services

In a groundbreaking development for the UK mortgage market, 10x

Intergiro and Silverflow: Forging the Future of Digital Payment Processing

Intergiro and Silverflow: Forging the Future of Digital Payment Processing

Overview of the Partnership Swedish fintech company Intergiro has announced

Spain’s Bold Leap into Digital Currency: The Wholesale CBDC Pilot

Spain’s Bold Leap into Digital Currency: The Wholesale CBDC Pilot

Introduction to Spain's CBDC Initiative Spain, through Banco de España,

FinTech Evolution: The Inside Story of KindCard’s Acquisition of OpenTransact

FinTech Evolution: The Inside Story of KindCard’s Acquisition of OpenTransact

In the dynamic world of financial technology, KindCard, a pioneering

MessagePay and Fiserv: Pioneering the Future of Credit Union Digital Payments

MessagePay and Fiserv: Pioneering the Future of Credit Union Digital Payments

In the rapidly evolving world of financial technology, a significant