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Goldman Sachs Faces Regulatory Warning Over Fintech Unit Compliance

Goldman Sachs pauses onboarding high-risk fintech customers after regulator flags compliance gaps, highlighting the complexity of BaaS and embedded finance oversight.

By Lars Markull

/ 9 Sep 2023

Goldman Sachs Faces Regulatory Warning Over Fintech Unit Compliance

Job Board | Status Quo of Embedded Finance

Find your next role in embedded finance, three new product launches in the US, infrastructure provider news from Visa and Treasury Prime, plus overview of five financial products.

By Lars Markull

/ 25 Aug 2023

Status quo of Embedded Finance

Explore the five main areas of Embedded Finance (payments, banking, lending, insurance, and investment) and key insights for newcomers looking to start a career in this growing industry.

By Lars Markull

/ 25 Aug 2023

Big Tech doubles down on EF | All Eyes on BaaS | How to win with EF

Amazon, Apple, Shopify, Twitter and Uber increase their Embedded Finance footprint and Banking-as-a-Service continues to grow.

By Lars Markull

/ 7 Aug 2023

Big Tech doubles down on EF | All Eyes on BaaS | How to win with EF

Hot to win with Embedded Finance

Winning in embedded finance isn't just about the best product. Non-financial brands can leverage existing businesses and customers to create an unfair advantage.

By Lars Markull

/ 7 Aug 2023

All Eyes on BaaS: Solaris, Verestro, and American Express Make Moves

Solaris raises €38M, Polish startup Verestro launches BaaS platform, and American Express introduces Sync for easier API integration in banking-as-a-service.

By Lars Markull

/ 7 Aug 2023

All Eyes on BaaS: Solaris, Verestro, and American Express Make Moves

Big Tech doubles down on Embedded Finance

Amazon, Apple, Shopify, Twitter, and Uber make multiple moves in embedded finance, from co-branded cards to insurance, highlighting Big Tech’s expanding role in financial services.

By Lars Markull

/ 7 Aug 2023

Big Tech doubles down on Embedded Finance

Metro FS crosses 10,000 customers | Visa aquires Pismo | Don't compare apples to oranges

German wholesale provider Metro crosses important milestone; Shopware follows Shopify footstep and Twitter executes on Elon Musk's vision.

By Lars Markull

/ 6 Jul 2023

Metro FS crosses 10,000 customers | Visa aquires Pismo | Don't compare apples to oranges

Visa acquires Pismo for 1 Billion US-Dollars

Visa buys Brazilian core banking and processing provider Pismo for $1B, enhancing offerings in debit, credit, prepaid cards, and emerging payment rails like PIX.

By Lars Markull

/ 6 Jul 2023

Visa acquires Pismo for 1 Billion US-Dollars

Metro Financial Services crosses 10,000 customers

Metro FS, the German wholesale subsidiary, hits 10,000 customers with its Mastercard debit card, BNPL, and cashback program showing strong product-market fit.

By Lars Markull

/ 6 Jul 2023

Metro Financial Services crosses 10,000 customers

Website Builder Jimdo launches Banking Product | Railsbank's EU license revoked

Amazon launches financing option and Zalando's payment unit is following EF playbook.

By Lars Markull

/ 24 Jun 2023

Website Builder Jimdo launches Banking Product | Railsbank's EU license revoked

Lithuania revokes Railsr’s EU license

Railsr (formerly Railsbank) loses Lithuanian e-money license as regulator cites serious compliance breaches with intermediaries, raising concerns for 90 EU clients.

By Lars Markull

/ 24 Jun 2023