March 11, 2024
HSBC Adding Bankers to Boost Startup Lending
HSBC is reportedly expanding its U.S. commercial banking operations to bolster its startup lending. Wyatt Crowell, head of U.S. commercial banking at HSBC, said in an interview with Reuters Monday (March...
March 08, 2024
Report: CPG Company Harry’s Prepares to Launch IPO
Consumer packaged goods company Harry’s Inc. reportedly confidentially filed for an initial public offering. The firm, which started with men’s grooming products in 2013 and now has five CPG brands, is working...
March 08, 2024
FinTech IPO Index Gathers 2.7% as MoneyLion Jumps 34% on...
Many of the names that are part of the FinTech IPO Index soared double digits on the heels of earnings this past week, leading the overall index 2.7% higher. MoneyLion...
March 06, 2024
Revolut CEO: London Could Lose FinTech Hub Status
Revolut’s new U.K. CEO wants to make sure London remains a FinTech hub. Speaking to Bloomberg News Wednesday (March 6), Francesca Carlesi warned that the British capital risks losing out...
March 04, 2024
Nova Credit Launches Alternative Credit Data Platform for Lenders
Nova Credit has introduced its Nova Credit Platform, which is aimed at transforming how lenders manage and analyze consumer credit data. This new platform provides a means for easy integration, efficient management...
March 04, 2024
ChargeAfter Debuts Embedded Lending Hub for Banks
Point-of-sale financing firm ChargeAfter has debuted an embedded lending platform for banks. The Lending Hub, announced Monday (Mar. 4), is designed to let banks and financial institutions streamline the development, distribution and...
March 03, 2024
Report: Craft Retailer Joann Considers Bankruptcy Filing
Fabric/craft supplies retailer Joann is reportedly considering a bankruptcy filing. That filing could come as soon as this week, with the company striking a deal that would give control to lenders and free...
March 01, 2024
Mercado Libre Appoints Andre Chaves to Head Brazilian FinTech Business
Mercado Libre, an eCommerce and payments platform in Latin America, appointed Andre Chaves as the new head of its FinTech business in Brazil. “Very humbled and excited to be taking a new...
March 01, 2024
FinTech IPO Index Up 5.2%; Expensify and Sezzle Lead Earnings...
The earnings avalanche continues. The FinTech 100 Index gained 5.2% in a week that saw most names rocket higher. Expensify surged 30% higher. The company said this past week that fourth-quarter revenues came...