Apple Pay is reportedly getting a “Buy Now, Pay Later” feature
While Apple Pay Later wouldn’t require you to get an Apple Card, it will reportedly require you to apply for approval via the Wallet app.
UK fintech Quantexa raises £110 million led by Warburg Pincus
Quantexa has raised £110 million (USD$153 million) in Series D funding from Warburg Pincus and a growing group of blue-chip investors.
Nordic challenger Lunar raises €210 million
Danish digital challenger bank Lunar has raised €210 million led by investment company Heartland, alongside growth investor Kinnevik and Tencent.
Weavr raises £7M in seed funding to power any digital application with financial services
Weavr, which allows businesses to embed banking and payments into their mobile app or SaaS platforms, announced the closing of £7m in seed funding.
Mortgage advice fintech lands £11m funding
Rather than charging commission or fees for selling homes Strike earns referral fees from mortgage lenders, insurance providers and solicitors.
KodyPay is reinventing payment acceptance with US$3.25m in additional financing
KodyPay, a fast-growing UK Fintech that’s reinventing payment acceptance and working with Visa, MasterCard and IBM, has raised an additional US$3.25m.
Digital mortgage lender Better acquires UK fintech Trussle
UK fintech Trussle is a digital mortgage and insurance broker that provides high-quality, independent advice to those looking to buy a home or refinance.
Google to roll out fintech services in Japan
Google is making a foray into fintech services in Japan by acquiring cashless payment company Pring.