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Hungarian fintech startup Péntech receives funding of EUR 700K

Péntech entered the market in beta mode in the autumn of 2019. Since spring 2020 the digital factoring platform is fully functional and is used by more than 300 registered users.

UK government launches £1.25bn plan to help start-ups

The Chancellor has announced support worth £1.25bn for UK start-ups and businesses driving research and development in some of the most dynamic sectors of the UK economy – ranging from tech to life sciences.

$1.2 billion deal – SoFi buys fintech Galileo

Salt Lake City-based personal finance giant SoFi just announced it plans to acquire financial technology firm Galileo.

BNP Paribas buys Banco Sabadell depository unit for €115m

Spanish bank Banco de Sabadell reported yesterday that it agreed to sell its depositary unit to the french BNP Paribas.

SoftBank is selling $41bn in assets to cover debt and buyback stock

SoftBank Group announced this Monday it is going to sell up to $41 billion in assets to finance a stock buyback, reduce debts and increase its cash reserves.

Leap Finance raises $5.5M to lend to Indian students who are studying abroad

Leap Finance, a fintech platform for overseas Indian students, announced it has raised US$5.5 million in a round led by Sequoia India.

Ally Financial will buy CardWorks and it makes a $2.65 billion deal

Auto lender Ally Financial Inc on Tuesday has announced it’s buying subprime lender CardWorks for $2.65 billion. Ally Fin. looks to diversify its consumer product offerings, supported by a growing and low-cost deposit base.

Immigrant Credit Access? Nova Credit raised $50M

Around 70% of people around the globe now have some form of a bank account, according to the World Bank. But when it comes immigrants, they essentially leave behind their financial histories, starting again from zero.
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Zeta and Featurespace Join Forces to Offer Innovative Credit Card Processing and Fraud Detection Solution

Modern core banking technology provider Zeta and fraud prevention company Featurespace announced a new partnership on March 22, 2023.

Fintech Companies Put a Hiring Freeze Due to Economic Climate

A major new report by Erlang Solutions has revealed that half of all fintech firms have put a stop to hiring staff in 2023 due to the challenging economic climate.

Recap of FinovateEurope 2023: Key Themes and Takeaways

With a focus on innovation and customer needs, the future looks bright for the industry.