News - Embedded Finance Review (Page 10)

Visa Makes $100m Bid to Replace Mastercard on Apple Card

Visa bids $100M to replace Mastercard on Apple Card as Goldman Sachs exits. Why card networks compete fiercely for embedded finance partnerships despite losses.

By Lars Markull

/ 7 Apr 2025

Visa Makes $100m Bid to Replace Mastercard on Apple Card

Qonto launches embedded banking offering

Qonto launches embedded banking across 8 European countries competing with traditional BaaS providers. Why direct customer access changes the embedded banking model.

By Lars Markull

/ 31 Mar 2025

Qonto launches embedded banking offering

NymCard Secures $33M Series B Funding to Expand Banking-as-a-Service in MENA Region

NymCard raises $33M Series B for banking-as-a-service in MENA region. Why the fintech-focused provider may pivot to embedded finance as next growth phase.

By Lars Markull

/ 19 Mar 2025

Snelstart Partners with Flow and Adyen to Launch Embedded Banking for SMEs and Freelancers

Dutch bookkeeping provider Snelstart launches embedded banking with Flow and Adyen. Why this three-layer value chain reveals how BaaS reaches smaller customers.

By Lars Markull

/ 19 Mar 2025

Vorwerk Launches Embedded Insurance for Kobold Vacuum Cleaners Through Hakuna Partnership

Vorwerk partners with Hakuna for embedded insurance on Kobold vacuum cleaners across online, retail, and advisers. How Hakuna is signing major European brands.

By Lars Markull

/ 14 Mar 2025

Maltese Insurer Laferla Enters Banking with BaaS provider Andaria

Maltese insurer Laferla partners with BaaS provider Andaria to launch banking products. Why insurance companies struggle to replicate bank cross-selling.

By Lars Markull

/ 14 Mar 2025

German Wholesaler Metro Shuts Down B2B Financial Services After 25,000 Customer Milestone

German wholesaler Metro shuts down Financial Services after reaching 25,000 B2B customers. Why retailers struggle to create compelling value with embedded banking.

By Lars Markull

/ 14 Mar 2025

Airwallex launches new products focused on the creator industry

Airwallex launches tax submission features for creator platforms as part of embedded finance push. Why global reach beats local features for cross-border creator economy.

By Lars Markull

/ 9 Mar 2025

Lexware extends its financing partner stack

German bookkeeping provider Lexware adds Youlend as fourth financing partner. Why partnership models may outperform embedded integration for marketplace lending.

By Lars Markull

/ 9 Mar 2025

Lexware extends its financing partner stack

Marqeta acquires TransactPay - why is this a big step?

Marqeta acquires e-money institution TransactPay to offer complete card issuing in EU and UK without separate BIN sponsors. Why this consolidation changes European embedded payments.

By Lars Markull

/ 26 Feb 2025

Holiday rental platform Travelnest optimises flow of funds for property owners

Holiday rental platform Travelnest launches payment product with MangoPay to optimize fund flow for European property owners. How embedded payments create strategic positioning.

By Lars Markull

/ 26 Feb 2025

Business services provider Vistra launches global banking offering

Business services provider Vistra launches global banking with Airwallex for 200K+ managed entities. Why multi-geography BaaS partnerships beat regional providers.

By Lars Markull

/ 26 Feb 2025