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Is this our new embedded finance role model?
Vertical SaaS ServiceTitan files to go public and has build an embedded finance flywheel; Modulr extends it's standard BaaS-offering with an acquisition; and I wonder whether next-gen loyalty providers are needed for a rise in B2C embedded finance.
Barclays completes Tesco Bank acquisition | Brazil wants to regulate BaaS
In the newest podcast episode, I am speaking with Saible's CEO Jarvey Moss about why he decided to fix payments in the construction industry. Additionally, I cover the completion of Barclay's Tesco Bank acquisition, Shopify's new financial hub and the development in the US sponsor bank market.
Two British retailers launch new embedded finance products
The department store chain John Lewis partnered with Zopa for a consumer embedded lending product and electronic retail chain Currys partnered with BNP Paribas to upgrade its existing BNPL product. Also, Shopify, TikTok, and Mister Spex announce new embedded finance products.
Dutch B2B SaaS partners with Rabobank | Is Wolt planning to apply for a bank licence?
This edition features a quick recap of our event last week in Berlin, the story of a Dutch SaaS provider that launched a fast working capital financing product for entrepreneurs and we discuss if food delivery platform Wolt could actually become a bank.
HSBC launches embedded finance joint venture & UK investment-as-a-service provider expands to the EU
The British bank shares more details about its new joint venture with Tradeshift; in the newest podcast episode, we speak about the key ingredients for a successful embedded finance product and WealthKernel becomes the first investment-as-a-service provider with licences in the UK and EU.
Swedish retailer partners with SEB Embedded & Hilton launches two debit card products
Three European non-financial brands have launched new banking products, each with their own twist. Swedish retailer Hemköp needs to prove that its offering is attractive enough; Hilton's choice of issuing partner is a surprise; and the Spanish subsidiary of a property technology provider targets a new type of customer.
Solaris shuts down ex-Contis business and Brex goes embedded
In this edition, we learn about how embedded finance works in Pakistan, why Solaris shuts down the former Contis business, how the Brex Embedded offering is different to other providers plus more infrastructure providers, and other insightful news stories.