Lars Markull - Embedded Finance Review (Page 21)

Why Visa is homing in on the creator economy

Visa targets creator economy with Visa Direct payouts partnering with platforms worldwide. Why creators are ideal for embedded finance despite challenges.

By Lars Markull

/ 2 Jan 2025

Why Visa is homing in on the creator economy

From unicorn to rescue: SBI Holdings to take majority stake in Solaris

Japanese investor SBI Holdings takes 70-80% stake in German BaaS provider Solaris with €100-150M rescue funding. How the unicorn's valuation crash wipes out investors.

By Lars Markull

/ 2 Jan 2025

From unicorn to rescue: SBI Holdings to take majority stake in Solaris

Solaris' rescue deal and Visa's creator push

SBI Holdings takes a majority stake in Solaris, Visa targets the creator economy with tailored financial services, and Gusto showcases vertical SaaS innovation. Plus key embedded finance developments from the European and US markets.

By Lars Markull

/ 2 Jan 2025

Solaris' rescue deal and Visa's creator push

My personal 2024 recap: Growing Embedded Finance Review from a newsletter into a multi-channel platform

Dive into Embedded Finance Review's 2024 journey: 70% newsletter growth, podcast in 41 countries, and exciting 2025 plans with international events.

By Lars Markull

/ 26 Dec 2024

The Complete Embedded Finance Primer: Strategies, Examples, and Revenue Models

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Dec 2024

The Complete Embedded Finance Primer: Strategies, Examples, and Revenue Models

Cyber security company acquires a B2C fintech startup

Cyber security company Gen Digital acquires fintech MoneyLion for $1B marking first move into financial services. Could this combine fraud protection with banking?

By Lars Markull

/ 16 Dec 2024

Cyber security company acquires a B2C fintech startup

An e-commerce company and a neobank go head-to-head in embedded finance vs. fintech battle

Brazilian neobank Nubank faces e-commerce giant Mercado Libre as embedded finance challenges traditional fintech in Latin America. Who wins the battle?

By Lars Markull

/ 16 Dec 2024

An e-commerce company and a neobank go head-to-head in embedded finance vs. fintech battle

Dutch Flow partners with Adyen for a new embedded banking proposition

Dutch banking frontend provider Flow partners with Adyen enabling prebuilt embedded banking solutions for non-financial brands. How B2C to B2B pivots unlock adoption.

By Lars Markull

/ 16 Dec 2024

Dutch Flow partners with Adyen for a new embedded banking proposition

Danish neobank Lunar spins out banking infrastructure unit

Danish neobank Lunar spins out Moonrise for Nordic embedded banking. Why it's infrastructure not BaaS and solves three-currency market challenges.

By Lars Markull

/ 16 Dec 2024

Danish neobank Lunar spins out banking infrastructure unit

Railsr’s owner buys another fintech company, plans a merger and more

Railsr's owner acquires Equals Group for BaaS merger with EU payment license and US expansion potential. How the struggling infrastructure provider gets second chance.

By Lars Markull

/ 16 Dec 2024

Railsr is back!

British BaaS provider Railsr gets new chance in embedded finance, Danish Lunar spins out infrastructure unit, and Dutch banking provider Flow partners with Adyen.

By Lars Markull

/ 16 Dec 2024

Sam Boboev, Fintech Wrap Up Publisher: The biggest stories in embedded finance in 2024

Major embedded finance trends of 2024: from traditional banks' strategic moves to emerging verticals in healthcare and renewable energy reshaping financial services.

By Lars Markull

/ 11 Dec 2024

Sam Boboev, Fintech Wrap Up Publisher: The biggest stories in embedded finance in 2024