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Does every bank need an embedded finance strategy?

Why is embedded finance so much bigger in the US compared to Europe? What other embedded product is lending provider Pipe launching? Which US bank launched a new embedded finance brand?

By Lars Markull

/ 27 Oct 2024

Does every bank need an embedded finance strategy?

TikTok launches a cash advance product in the US

TikTok partners with Storfund for Daily Advance cash product enabling instant creator payouts on US marketplace. Why cash advances become standard.

By Lars Markull

/ 22 Oct 2024

TikTok launches a cash advance product in the US

British electronic retailer partners with BNP Paribas for new BNPL product

British retailer Currys upgrades BNPL with BNP Paribas after 20% purchase adoption surpasses credit cards. Why branded financing beats consumer BNPL for merchants.

By Lars Markull

/ 22 Oct 2024

British electronic retailer partners with BNP Paribas for new BNPL product

Shopify upgrades its banking product

Shopify upgrades banking product for Plus merchants with balance rewards and high transfer limits. How premium banking features drive adoption of Shopify Capital lending.

By Lars Markull

/ 22 Oct 2024

John Lewis partners with Zopa Bank for an embedded lending offering

John Lewis partners with Zopa Bank for personal loans up to £35K as Tesco and Sainsbury's exit banking. Why customer journey and value proposition determine embedded lending success.

By Lars Markull

/ 22 Oct 2024

John Lewis partners with Zopa Bank for an embedded lending offering

Two British retailers launch new embedded finance products

John Lewis partners with Zopa for consumer embedded lending and Currys upgrades BNPL with BNP Paribas. Plus: Shopify, TikTok, and Mister Spex announce new products.

By Lars Markull

/ 22 Oct 2024

Two British retailers launch new embedded finance products

Sarina Deuble, Associate Partner at McKinsey: Does every bank need an embedded finance strategy?

Explore the future of embedded finance with McKinsey's Sarina Deuble. Learn about opportunities for banks, challenges for providers, and key success factors.

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Oct 2024

Sarina Deuble, Associate Partner at McKinsey: Does every bank need an embedded finance strategy?

Sarina Deuble, Associate Partner McKinsey: full podcast transcript

Sarina Deuble of McKinsey on the European embedded finance revenue pools and whether every bank needs a strategy. Full podcast transcript.

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Oct 2024

Sarina Deuble, Associate Partner McKinsey: full podcast transcript

Is Wolt planning to apply for a bank licence?

Wolt CEO hints at bank license application after launching Wolt Capital with Finmid. Will food delivery become first regulated for restaurant financing?

By Lars Markull

/ 12 Oct 2024

Is Wolt planning to apply for a bank licence?

Dutch business software provider Exact launches embedded lending offering in partnership with Rabobank

Dutch business software Exact partners with Rabobank for embedded invoice financing up to €100K solving delayed payment crisis. How banking partnerships transform platforms.

By Lars Markull

/ 12 Oct 2024

Dutch business software provider Exact launches embedded lending offering in partnership with Rabobank

Dutch B2B SaaS partners with Rabobank | Is Wolt planning to apply for a bank licence?

Berlin event recap, Dutch SaaS provider launches fast working capital financing for entrepreneurs, and we discuss if food delivery platform Wolt could become a bank.

By Lars Markull

/ 12 Oct 2024

Dutch B2B SaaS partners with Rabobank | Is Wolt planning to apply for a bank licence?

How to win in Embedded Finance? My 29-slide intro guide

Whether you're an embedded finance expert or beginner, this guide explains what it really is and what non-financial brands need to succeed.

By Lars Markull

/ 8 Oct 2024

How to win in Embedded Finance? My 29-slide intro guide