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Apple finally provides access to NFC

Apple opens iPhone NFC to third-party developers after EU pressure but excludes Europe initially. Why niche use cases beyond payments offer bigger opportunities.

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Aug 2024

When will X launch its payment feature?

X secures 33 US state licenses for peer-to-peer payments but needs payment processor approval for commerce revenue. Why P2P alone won't transform the platform.

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Aug 2024

Are embedded payouts the new growth opportunity?

Flagship Advisory Partners report reveals embedded payouts as next growth frontier after payment acceptance, lending, and banking. Why B2C payouts follow the embedded finance maturity curve.

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Aug 2024

Are embedded payouts the new growth opportunity?

Property management and used gadget platforms launch embedded lending products

Berlin embedded lending providers Finmid and Banxware partner with your.rentals and Refurbed as European marketplace financing explodes. Why launches alone won't guarantee success.

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Aug 2024

Property management and used gadget platforms launch embedded lending products

Is Italy cracking down on embedded finance?

Italian regulator restricts Qonto and Lemonway from new customer onboarding over AML concerns. Why EU passporting strategy fails when local IBANs require compliance.

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Aug 2024

Is Italy cracking down on embedded finance?

Italian regulator restricts fintechs, two platforms launch embedded lending, report on embedded payouts growth, X's fintech plans, Apple opens NFC, and embedded finance analysis.

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Aug 2024

Borut Hrobat, Finmesh Co-founder: Lessons from Coop's Exit & Future of Embedded Finance for Retailers

Coop abandons Swiss banking venture after 9 months. Key success factors for retailers in embedded finance. Expert insights on implementation and pitfalls.

By Lars Markull

/ 13 Aug 2024

Borut Hrobat, Finmesh Co-founder: Lessons from Coop's Exit & Future of Embedded Finance for Retailers

Borut Hrobat, Co-founder Finmesh: full podcast transcript

Borut Hrobat of Finmesh on why Coop shut its banking product after nine months, and how retailers should sequence embedded finance. Full podcast transcript.

By Lars Markull

/ 13 Aug 2024

Borut Hrobat, Co-founder Finmesh: full podcast transcript

Why did Swiss retailer Coop shut down its embedded finance product? What can other retailers learn from it?

Coop discontinues banking product. ClearBank secures Dutch license for EU embedded finance. New infrastructure providers rise. Amazon launches co-branded cards.

By Lars Markull

/ 11 Aug 2024

Why did Swiss retailer Coop shut down its embedded finance product? What can other retailers learn from it?

Amazon launches cobranded credit card in Germany and the UK

Amazon launches co-branded credit cards with Barclays in UK and Santander's Zinia in Germany. How BNPL partnerships secured deals.

By Lars Markull

/ 11 Aug 2024

Amazon launches cobranded credit card in Germany and the UK

Unit empowers two more US banks to enter embedded finance; who is doing the same in Europe?

Unit signs two US banks for direct-to-bank embedded finance after consent orders. Does Europe need similar providers beyond UniCredit-Vodeno and SEB to enable banks?

By Lars Markull

/ 11 Aug 2024

ClearBank receives Dutch bank licence

ClearBank secures Dutch banking license for EU expansion with passporting. How UK infrastructure provider's full license beats e-money competitors.

By Lars Markull

/ 11 Aug 2024