Cushion, a fintech startup based in San Francisco, has announced its closure at the end of 2024 after eight years of operation. Founded in late 2016, Cushion aimed to revolutionize the management of bank fees through its innovative consumer app. Despite raising over $20 million in funding and
Formance, a French fintech startup, has recently captured significant attention by raising $21 million in a Series A funding round. The funding was co-led by PayPal Ventures and Portage, with participation from existing investors Y Combinator, Hoxton Ventures, and Axeleo. Formance aims to simplify
Cross-border payments have long been a challenge globally, but in Africa, the issues are particularly pronounced. Fragmented systems, high transaction fees, and poor financial infrastructure make it difficult for individuals and businesses to transfer money efficiently. In Francophone Africa, these
The evolving landscape of bank-fintech partnerships within the embedded finance industry has experienced increased regulatory scrutiny in recent years, introducing significant ramifications for 2025 and beyond as the industry adapts to new compliance standards and risk management practices. The
The private banking sector in Singapore, long esteemed for its exclusive, personalized services, is now encountering a fresh wave of competition from fintech firms. These newcomers are leveraging advanced technology to offer innovative and cost-effective alternatives tailored to wealthy clients.
Hong Kong has recently garnered significant interest from European fintech firms looking to establish a foothold in Asia, as highlighted by the city's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po. Chan underscored this development during his recent trip to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos,
