Germany-based digital bank N26 has claimed the title of the most valuable fintech startup in Europe.
Berlin-based Raisin, a fintech marketplace for savings and investment products, just raised €100 million ($114 million) in a Series D round.
Fintech startup Flutterwave has launched a partnership with Visa for a consumer-friendly payment product called GetBarter.
Finxact's investors in this funding round were Accenture Ventures, SunTrust Bank and the American Bankers Association.
Mastercard, American Express and Visa are all taking a more active role in the evolution of fintech.
Microsoft has announced a strategic partnership with fintech startup ZestFinance to ease the adoption of AI and ML tools for its customers.
Financial services execs recommend that newcomers in financial services welcome bank partnerships as a strategic move.
Less than 10 percent of companies in France use commercial card solutions, deterred by additional paperwork and underwhelming benefits.
Fintech has undergone a period of rapid development, but the changes might just be getting started. These three trends will likely drive further change soon.