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Nuvei Becomes a Private Company, Keeping Current Owners
Business // November 15, 2024

Canadian FinTech Nuvei has completed its previously announced go-private transaction. As a result of the completion of the arrangement, the company expects that the subordinate voting shares will be de-listed from the Toronto Stock Exchange around Monday (Nov. 18) and from the Nasdaq Global Select Market...

Sezzle and Expensify Jump After Earnings to Spur 4.3% FinTech IPO Index Rally
Fintech Investments // November 15, 2024

Stocks took a breather on Thursday (Nov. 14), but the general trend of the FinTech IPO Index was up and to the right. This week, as has been seen through the last several weeks, earnings continued to roll in, as buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

BILL Leads SMB Focus, Sends FinTech IPO Index Up 8.67% for Week
Connected Economy // November 07, 2024

It was a good week on Wall Street for FinTechs despite one high-profile stock price drop from a member of the PYMNTS FinTech IPO 100: Marqeta. Led by BILL and Payoneer among others, earnings results drove the Index close to double-digits at 8.67% up for...

63% of Consumers Under 35 Open to Financial Services From Non-Banks
Digital Banking // November 01, 2024

Today’s financial landscape is changing as embedded finance integrates banking services into everyday consumer experiences. This development is driven by brands stepping into roles traditionally held by banks, creating innovative and convenient financial solutions for consumers. A PYMNTS Intelligence Report, “Brands as the New Bankers:...

Interviews & Exclusives
Sezzle and Expensify Jump After Earnings to Spur 4.3% FinTech IPO Index Rally

November 15, 2024
Stocks took a breather on Thursday (Nov. 14), but the general trend of the FinTech IPO Index was up and to the right. This week, as has been seen through the last several weeks, earnings continued to roll in, as buy now, pay later (BNPL) continued to make a splash. Sezzle continued its torrid post-earnings […]

63% of Consumers Under 35 Open to Financial Services From Non-Banks

November 01, 2024
Today’s financial landscape is changing as embedded finance integrates banking services into everyday consumer experiences. This development is driven by brands stepping into roles traditionally held by banks, creating innovative...

BNPL Trade Group Sues CFPB Over ‘Impossible’ Disclosure Rules

October 21, 2024
The suit filed last week seeking to stop a new rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) governing buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans has a number of what,...

FinTech IPO Index Gains 0.4% as SoFi and MoneyLion Offset Chinese Stock Plunge

October 11, 2024
The past few weeks were marked by rallies in names domiciled outside the United States — particularly those based in Asia — which boosted the fortunes of the FinTech IPO...

Quick Reads
FDIC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Custodial Account Recordkeeping Rule

November 18, 2024
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) has extended the public comment period for its proposed rule on recordkeeping for banks’ custodial accounts. Previously scheduled to end Dec. 2, the comment period now runs through Jan. 16, the FDIC said in a Monday (Nov. 18) press release. “The FDIC has determined that an extension of the […]

Nuvei Becomes a Private Company, Keeping Current Owners

November 15, 2024
Canadian FinTech Nuvei has completed its previously announced go-private transaction. As a result of the completion of the arrangement, the company expects that the subordinate voting shares will be de-listed from...

Zoom Picks Klarna for Flexible Premium Payments

October 31, 2024
Swedish FinTech Klarna has launched a payments partnership with video communications platform Zoom. The collaboration, announced by the buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Thursday (Oct. 31), is designed to...

Green Dot Launches Brand Focused on Embedded Finance Capabilities

October 22, 2024
Green Dot has launched an embedded finance brand and platform of services called Arc by Green Dot. This new platform offers businesses a range of embedded finance capabilities, including banking-as-a-service...