Indonesian e-commerce Bukalapak shuts down Standard Chartered banking partnership after limited success. Why the company pivots to digital payments and government transactions.
British Automobile Association becomes NatWest Boxed's first customer, launching savings and loans for 14M members. Will AA embed financial products or rely on brand alone?
Ageras acquires e-commerce tool Storebuddy after Kontist and Shine deals. Why non-fintech acquisitions may be the missing piece for embedded finance success.
Xero partners with Bluevine in multi-strategy banking approach combining open banking, embedded banking, and neobank partnerships for the winning formula.
BMO partners with FISPAN, OMB launches OMBX division, and DNB invests in digital receipts. Why banks need all three embedded finance strategies simultaneously.
German BaaS provider Solaris raises EUR 140M rescue funding led by SBI Holdings with harsh terms leaving previous investors massively diluted at 80:20 split.
French fintech infrastructure providers Formance raises $21M and Swan extends Series B to $84M total. Why France is emerging as European embedded finance infrastructure leader.
Hopper eyes $10B IPO after fintech pivot while TravelPerk acquires Yokoy for $200M. How embedded finance and expense management transform the travel industry.
