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September 14, 2023
Recharge Takes on Gaming Card Market With Startselect Acquisition

Prepaid payments platform Recharge has acquired digital gift card and gaming card firm Startselect. The deal positions Recharge to generate 750 million euros (nearly $800 million) in annual sales next...


September 14, 2023
Device-as-a-Service Startup Fleet Expands into Germany

French Device-as-a-Service startup Fleet has expanded into Germany, aiming to optimize the lifecycle of workplace equipment for companies and startups there. Already operating in France and Spain, Fleet’s expansion into Germany...


September 14, 2023
French Treasury Management FinTech Fipto Secures $16 Million in Seed...

Fipto, a French treasury management FinTech, has secured 15 million euros ($16 million) in seed funding to enhance its platform.  The platform allows companies to efficiently manage their corporate treasury...


September 14, 2023
Fraudulent UK COVID Loans Jump in Value

The British government has seen a spike in the value of fraudulent COVID emergency loans. Figures released Thursday (Sept. 14) by the Department for Business and Trade showed the value of those loans rising...


September 14, 2023
What 873 CFOs Can Teach Banks About Working Capital Efficiencies    

“You can’t always get what you want” are both lyrics made famous by Mick Jagger in the 1968 rock classic by the same name and very likely the most frequently...


September 14, 2023
SimpleClosure CEO Says Automating Shutdowns Breaks the Taboo Around Startup...

It’s a challenging economy for consumers — and startups don’t have it any better. Nine out of every 10 startups that raise money end up failing over a 10-year period. Observers believe that venture-backed startups fail...


September 13, 2023
Lynx Launches Platform to Manage Consumer-Directed Health Accounts

Lynx, a FinTech platform for healthcare, has launched a new platform that helps firms create and manage consumer-directed health (CDH) accounts. The CDH Core platform offers tailored experiences, streamlined interactions,...


September 13, 2023
BofA Expands SafeBalance as Consumers Struggle With Overdrafts

Bank of America is expanding the requirements of its SafeBalance checking account plan. The account, introduced in 2014, lets customers manage their finances with no overdraft fees. Starting in November, the...


September 13, 2023
Paymentus Integrates Billing and Payments Solutions With Oracle Health

Paymentus announced the validation of its Paymentus Patient Billing and Payments stack through the Oracle Health developer program. This validation allows Paymentus to connect to the Oracle Health electronic health...


The FinTech-Bank Relationship Shifts Toward Collaboration
US Open Banking Regulations Will Force More Bank-FinTech Collaboration  Nearly all banks view FinTech partnerships as important, but the partnership dynamics will be put to the test as new open banking regulations go into effect in 2024. In the “FinTech Tracker®,” a collaboration with Sezzle, PYMNTS examines what will be required as banks and FinTechs will rely on each other for data sharing and compliance.
How Credit Product Rates Impact FI Selection

One-Third of Credit Union Members Would Leave for Better Credit Products

Consumers are on the hunt for better access to credit and financing, and they’re not afraid to shop around to find the FI providing the lowest rates and most convenient offerings. PYMNTS’ latest study of more than 4,000 consumers and 154 FinTech and CU execs reveals what CUs can do to win — and keep — consumers’ business. Read more in Credit Union Innovation: How Credit Products’ Rates and Terms Impact FI Selection,” a collaboration with PSCU.