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Farewell from AltFi
26/01/2024

Farewell from AltFi

We deeply regret to inform you that after 10 years of operation, we are closing the AltFi business. Whilst our purpose, journalism and brand following has never been in doubt, we have faced severe headwinds over the last 18 months. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in our netw...

“Maybe we can acquire Monzo” - An interview with Lunar’s CEO Ken Villum Klausen
25/01/2024

“Maybe we can acquire Monzo” - An interview with Lunar’s CEO Ken Villum Klausen

A push for profitability in 2023 has brought about a surge in revenue generation for one of Europe’s leading neobanks

5 of the most promising fintechs in the UK
25/01/2024

5 of the most promising fintechs in the UK

Amply's Amanda Kavanagh spotlights five UK fintechs to watch in 2024

Current Account Switch Service celebrates 10 million switches since launch
25/01/2024

Current Account Switch Service celebrates 10 million switches since launch

While Q4 2023 was a record month for switching, it seems neobanks are being overshadowed by their high street rivals

Mondu secures €30m to double down on European expansion
25/01/2024

Mondu secures €30m to double down on European expansion

The debt funding brings VVRB’s investment in Mondu to €50m

WealthKernel further extends Series A by £6m
24/01/2024

WealthKernel further extends Series A by £6m

With this latest capital injection, WealthKernel is looking to capitalise on European demand for investment infrastructure

Moneyhub first to integrate Kroo, Co-op Bank and Smile Bank open banking connections
24/01/2024

Moneyhub first to integrate Kroo, Co-op Bank and Smile Bank open banking connections

The data and payments fintech provides open banking, open finance and open data solutions to thousands of institutions in the UK

The fight back: How incumbent banks are responding to the challenger threat
23/01/2024

The fight back: How incumbent banks are responding to the challenger threat

In a departure from earlier experiments, incumbent banks may finally be pursuing a more practical, results-based approach to innovation

Fintex Capital expands mezzanine funding to ThinCats
23/01/2024

Fintex Capital expands mezzanine funding to ThinCats

An extra £5m funding line taking ThinCats’ total support from Fintex Capital to £12m

Plural launches €400m fund for Europe's innovative founders
23/01/2024

Plural launches €400m fund for Europe's innovative founders

The platform has all eyes on Europe with 26 investments in the last 18 months

Exclusive: Revolut expands international transfers with launch of ‘Mobile Wallets’
22/01/2024

Exclusive: Revolut expands international transfers with launch of ‘Mobile Wallets’

Users can now send money abroad using only their recipient’s name and their phone number or email address

Bunq: The Revolut challenger for digital nomads that’s taking Europe by storm
22/01/2024

Bunq: The Revolut challenger for digital nomads that’s taking Europe by storm

Bunq started life as a bootstrapped endeavour by serial entrepreneur Ali Niknam. On the back of a sharp focus on its users’ needs and desires, it has now evolved into the flagbearer for Dutch fintech. But what’s next?

Exclusive: 11:FS to launch fintech VC fund led by Fronted founder Jamie Campbell
22/01/2024

Exclusive: 11:FS to launch fintech VC fund led by Fronted founder Jamie Campbell

“The best financial services startup incubator in the world.”

Starling Bank pushes for growth with new brand platform
22/01/2024

Starling Bank pushes for growth with new brand platform

The bank is “edg[ing] closer to IPO” and has ambitious growth plans for 2024

Dutch BNPL Billink raises €29.5m to take on Klarna
19/01/2024

Dutch BNPL Billink raises €29.5m to take on Klarna

The fintech will expand to Germany and broaden its range of shops on offer with the new funds

Nova Credit looks to help Ukrainian refugees access credit data
19/01/2024

Nova Credit looks to help Ukrainian refugees access credit data

Some 840,000 Ukrainians have fled to the US, UK and Canada, where they’ve struggled with a lack of credit history

Wise lifts 2024 guidance as customer growth accelerates
18/01/2024

Wise lifts 2024 guidance as customer growth accelerates

Active customers rose 30 per cent in the last year to over 7.5 million

Plum launches ‘Spend Tracker’ feature to make budgeting easier
18/01/2024

Plum launches ‘Spend Tracker’ feature to make budgeting easier

The new feature for tiered members comes as part of a wider redesign of the app’s spend section

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