Rabobank taps Zafin to upgrade pricing, billing and invoicing capabilities
Key Points:Partnership Announcement:Rabobank has partnered with Zafin, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions provider, to upgrade its pricing, billing, and invoicing capabilities.Objective:The...
Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer names Goldman Sachs exec Stefan Bollinger as new CEO
Key Points:New CEO Appointment:Stefan Bollinger appointed as CEO, starting "no later than 1 February 2025".
Bollinger is currently an executive at Goldman...
UK money management app Plum raises £16.1m investment
Key Points:New Investment:Plum secured a fresh investment totaling £16.1 million.
Investment includes a £13.4 million Series B funding round and £2.7 million...
FCA lifts partner onboarding restrictions on UK fintech Modulr
Key Points:Lifted Restrictions:The FCA has lifted the temporary partner onboarding restrictions imposed on Modulr last October.Original Order:Modulr was ordered to...
Bank of Clarke partners with Greenlight for family money management solution
Key Points:Objective:Foster "healthy lifelong financial habits" among customers.Service Offering:Bank of Clarke customers can now register for a complimentary Greenlight subscription.
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Egypt’s MNT-Halan raises $157.5 million, plots regional expansion
Key Points:Funding Sources:International Finance Corporation (IFC): $40 million
Other Investors: Development Partners International (DPI), Lorax Capital Partners, funds managed by Apis Partners...
Boku names former NatWest exec Rob Whittick as new CFO
Key Points:Company Background:Headquarters: London and San Francisco
Founded: 2008
Services: Localized payment solutions, direct carrier billing, A2A/real-time payments, digital wallet services
Clientele:...
CFPB proposes new rule to include payday advances under Truth in Lending Act
Key Points:Proposed Rule:Payday loan advances would be brought under the same scope as consumer loans.
Fees associated with accessing earned wages early...
B2B paytech Slope lands $65m equity and debt funding led by JP Morgan
Key Points:Investment Details:Total Investment: $65 million
Led by: JP Morgan Payments
Participants: Y Combinator, Jack Altman (Alt Capital), Max Altman (Saga Ventures)...
