{"id":24127,"date":"2021-07-02T12:17:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T12:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/?p=24127"},"modified":"2021-07-12T10:42:06","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T10:42:06","slug":"fintech-wire-35-weekly-news-22-28-june-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/fintech-wire-35-weekly-news-22-28-june-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"FinTech Wire #35: UK FinTech has become less London-centric since the pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This week we\u2019re looking at some exciting changes in the British FinTech landscape as more and more hubs sprout outside of London. But there\u2019s more! Click to learn about Tide\u2019s new functionality, Swoop Funding\u2019s impactful partnership, and some significant investments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FintechWire_1200x628_35.jpg\" alt=\"Weekly FinTech news digest: 22\u201428 June 2021\" class=\"wp-image-24133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FintechWire_1200x628_35.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FintechWire_1200x628_35-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FintechWire_1200x628_35-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FintechWire_1200x628_35-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FintechWire_1200x628_35-361x189.jpg 361w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FintechWire_1200x628_35-191x100.jpg 191w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FintechWire_1200x628_35-720x377.jpg 720w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FintechWire_1200x628_35-864x452.jpg 864w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FintechWire_1200x628_35-432x226.jpg 432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-weekly-fintech-news-digest-22-28-june-2021\">Weekly FinTech news digest: 22\u201428 June 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n<article\n    id=\"fintech-news-block-block_60ddc40091a08\"\n    class=\"fintech-news-block block \"\n>\n    <h1 class=\"fintech-news-block-title\">Unizest launches e-current account for overseas workers and students in the UK<\/h1>\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"column tablet-4 fintech-news-block-image-column\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Unizest-361x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-case-study-thumbnail size-case-study-thumbnail\" alt=\"Unizest launches e-current account for overseas workers in the UK\" srcset=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Unizest-361x203.jpg 361w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Unizest-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Unizest-178x100.jpg 178w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Unizest-432x243.jpg 432w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Unizest.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"column tablet-8\">\n          <h2 class=\"fintech-news-block-subtitle\">The new e-current account facilitates the transition to living and working in the UK<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fintech-news-block-content\">\n        <p>With support from Mastercard, Railsbank, Association of Labour Providers, and international recruitment agencies such as Response Recruitment, Australasian Recruitment Company, and Tri Consulting, <a href=\"https:\/\/unizest.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Unizest<\/a> has launched a FinTech solution that allows overseas workers and students to open <strong>an e-current account<\/strong> before they arrive in the UK. As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fintechf.com\/01-news\/unizest-launches-new-e-current-account-for-overseas-workers\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Matt Oldham, Unizest\u2019s co-founder and CEO, explains<\/a>, \u201cOur aim with Unizest is to ensure that all newcomers to the UK, whether that be for work or for study, are given the best start when embarking on their new life here. We want to help smooth the transition by removing one of the biggest hurdles they face \u2013 setting up <strong>basic banking services<\/strong>.\u201d The app is going to be available on both iOS and Android, and apart from managing their finances users will also receive tips on living in the UK and various discounts.<\/p>\n<p><b>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/services\/mobile-app-development\/\" rel=\"noopener\">FinTech mobile app development<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <svg class=\"wave\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"280\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 280 9\">\n    <path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 3.6c2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.824-1.515C7.724 1.108 9.879 0 13.998 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.175 2.085 1.644.847 2.943 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.179-.668 5.824-1.515C35.72 1.108 37.874 0 41.995 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.824 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515C63.719 1.108 65.873 0 69.993 0c4.12 0 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srcset=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Swoop-361x203.jpg 361w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Swoop-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Swoop-178x100.jpg 178w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Swoop-432x243.jpg 432w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Swoop.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"column tablet-8\">\n          <h2 class=\"fintech-news-block-subtitle\">The available funds of up to \u00a35 million go beyond the standard for unsecured funds<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fintech-news-block-content\">\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fintechf.com\/01-news\/swoop-funding-announces-partnership-to-offer-unsecured-loans-for-smes\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The partnership with BNP Paribas Asset Management<\/a> allows <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Swoop Funding<\/a> to address the challenges faced by SMEs in need of straightforward debt funding. With the new offering, companies can access loans of between \u00a3500,000 and \u00a35 million at a fixed rate, without any warrants, PGs, debentures, guarantees, or legal fees. Swoop\u2019s <strong>unsecured loans<\/strong> are mainly aimed at SMEs looking to fund their fast growth. The loans expand the platform\u2019s product offer which includes various modes of funding such as equity, business grants, and mortgage. For BNPP AM, the partnership and the new product fall in line with its <strong>SME Alternative Financing<\/strong> initiative.<\/p>\n<p><b>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/services\/alternative-financing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">alternative financing<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <svg class=\"wave\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"280\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 280 9\">\n    <path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 3.6c2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.824-1.515C7.724 1.108 9.879 0 13.998 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.175 2.085 1.644.847 2.943 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.179-.668 5.824-1.515C35.72 1.108 37.874 0 41.995 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.824 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515C63.719 1.108 65.873 0 69.993 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.825-1.515C91.715 1.108 93.87 0 97.99 0c4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.178-.668 5.824-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.173-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515 1.9-.977 4.055-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.88 0 4.179-.668 5.824-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.175 2.085 1.646.847 2.946 1.515 5.826 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.881 0 4.18-.668 5.827-1.515 1.9-.977 4.056-2.085 8.176-2.085 4.121 0 6.276 1.108 8.177 2.085 1.646.847 2.946 1.515 5.827 1.515s4.181-.668 5.828-1.515C259.718 1.108 261.873 0 265.995 0c4.121 0 6.275 1.108 8.177 2.084 1.645.848 2.946 1.516 5.828 1.516V9h-.007l-5.252-.793c-1.129-.382-2.056-.848-2.919-1.291-1.646-.847-2.946-1.516-5.827-1.516-2.882 0-4.183.669-5.829 1.516-1.9.977-4.056 2.084-8.177 2.084-4.12 0-6.275-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.647-.847-2.947-1.516-5.828-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.827 1.516-1.9.977-4.055 2.084-8.176 2.084-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.175-2.084-1.645-.847-2.944-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.18.669-5.826 1.516c-1.9.977-4.055 2.084-8.175 2.084-4.12 0-6.275-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.644-.847-2.945-1.516-5.825-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.825 1.516-1.9.977-4.054 2.084-8.174 2.084-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.644-.847-2.943-1.516-5.823-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.826 1.516-1.9.977-4.054 2.084-8.175 2.084-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.646-.847-2.946-1.516-5.825-1.516s-4.179.669-5.824 1.516c-1.9.977-4.053 2.084-8.173 2.084s-6.273-1.107-8.173-2.084c-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516-2.88 0-4.179.669-5.824 1.516C90.265 7.893 88.11 9 83.99 9c-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.173-2.084-1.645-.847-2.944-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.18.669-5.825 1.516C62.268 7.893 60.113 9 55.993 9c-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.825 1.516C34.27 7.893 32.116 9 27.996 9c-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.179.669-5.824 1.516C7.311 7.359 1.127 8.618 0 9\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/article>\n\n\n<article\n    id=\"fintech-news-block-block_60ddc68891a0a\"\n    class=\"fintech-news-block block \"\n>\n    <h1 class=\"fintech-news-block-title\">Tide will launch Cashflow Insights to help SMEs<\/h1>\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"column tablet-4 fintech-news-block-image-column\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/tide-361x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-case-study-thumbnail size-case-study-thumbnail\" alt=\"Tide will launch Cashflow Insights to help SMEs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/tide-361x203.jpg 361w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/tide-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/tide-178x100.jpg 178w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/tide-432x243.jpg 432w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/tide.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"column tablet-8\">\n          <h2 class=\"fintech-news-block-subtitle\">The new feature uses open banking and machine learning to make tailored financial predictions<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fintech-news-block-content\">\n        <p>More good news for SMEs looking to manage their finances in a more efficient way. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tide.co\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tide<\/a>, a financial platform offering an alternative to traditional banking, <a href=\"https:\/\/thefintechtimes.com\/cashflow-insights-announced-by-tide-to-help-smes\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">will launch a new feature<\/a> called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tide.co\/features\/cashflow-insights\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Cashflow Insights<\/a>. The functionality provides SMEs with accessible insights about the state of the business\u2019s finances, helping owners stay on top of invoices and other payments. But perhaps the more exciting part of Cashflow Insights lies in the predictions powered by <strong>open banking technology<\/strong> and <strong>Machine Learning<\/strong>. The feature will let Tide users look 30 days into the future to see how their business\u2019s cash flow shapes up. If the outlook leaves a lot to be desired, Cashflow Insights will recommend a set of actions the user can take to improve their cash flow.<\/p>\n<p><b>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/services\/open-banking\/\" rel=\"noopener\">open banking services<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <svg class=\"wave\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"280\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 280 9\">\n    <path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 3.6c2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.824-1.515C7.724 1.108 9.879 0 13.998 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.175 2.085 1.644.847 2.943 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.179-.668 5.824-1.515C35.72 1.108 37.874 0 41.995 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.824 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515C63.719 1.108 65.873 0 69.993 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.825-1.515C91.715 1.108 93.87 0 97.99 0c4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.178-.668 5.824-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.173-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515 1.9-.977 4.055-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.88 0 4.179-.668 5.824-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.175 2.085 1.646.847 2.946 1.515 5.826 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.881 0 4.18-.668 5.827-1.515 1.9-.977 4.056-2.085 8.176-2.085 4.121 0 6.276 1.108 8.177 2.085 1.646.847 2.946 1.515 5.827 1.515s4.181-.668 5.828-1.515C259.718 1.108 261.873 0 265.995 0c4.121 0 6.275 1.108 8.177 2.084 1.645.848 2.946 1.516 5.828 1.516V9h-.007l-5.252-.793c-1.129-.382-2.056-.848-2.919-1.291-1.646-.847-2.946-1.516-5.827-1.516-2.882 0-4.183.669-5.829 1.516-1.9.977-4.056 2.084-8.177 2.084-4.12 0-6.275-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.647-.847-2.947-1.516-5.828-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.827 1.516-1.9.977-4.055 2.084-8.176 2.084-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.175-2.084-1.645-.847-2.944-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.18.669-5.826 1.516c-1.9.977-4.055 2.084-8.175 2.084-4.12 0-6.275-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.644-.847-2.945-1.516-5.825-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.825 1.516-1.9.977-4.054 2.084-8.174 2.084-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.644-.847-2.943-1.516-5.823-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.826 1.516-1.9.977-4.054 2.084-8.175 2.084-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.646-.847-2.946-1.516-5.825-1.516s-4.179.669-5.824 1.516c-1.9.977-4.053 2.084-8.173 2.084s-6.273-1.107-8.173-2.084c-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516-2.88 0-4.179.669-5.824 1.516C90.265 7.893 88.11 9 83.99 9c-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.173-2.084-1.645-.847-2.944-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.18.669-5.825 1.516C62.268 7.893 60.113 9 55.993 9c-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.825 1.516C34.27 7.893 32.116 9 27.996 9c-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.179.669-5.824 1.516C7.311 7.359 1.127 8.618 0 9\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/article>\n\n\n<article\n    id=\"fintech-news-block-block_60ddc73991a0b\"\n    class=\"fintech-news-block block \"\n>\n    <h1 class=\"fintech-news-block-title\">The Global FinTech Rankings reveal the UK\u2019s Fintech industry is much less London-centric<\/h1>\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"column tablet-4 fintech-news-block-image-column\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Findexable-361x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-case-study-thumbnail size-case-study-thumbnail\" alt=\"The 2021 Global FinTech Rankings reveal the UK\u2019s Fintech industry is much less London-centric\" srcset=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Findexable-361x203.jpg 361w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Findexable-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Findexable-178x100.jpg 178w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Findexable-432x243.jpg 432w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Findexable.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"column tablet-8\">\n          <h2 class=\"fintech-news-block-subtitle\">FinTech hubs are reported to grow all over the UK, including in Cardiff and Glasgow<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fintech-news-block-content\">\n        <p>In a new report published by <a href=\"https:\/\/findexable.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">findexable<\/a> and powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mambu.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Mambu<\/a>, London has come second out of 264 cities around the world in terms of its FinTech ecosystem. While London\u2019s global standing doesn\u2019t come as a surprise \u2014 with only San Francisco overtaking it in the ranking \u2014 commenters draw attention to the wider <strong>British FinTech landscape<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/findexable.com\/2021-fintech-rankings\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The 2021 Global FinTech Rankings<\/a> list 13 UK cities that have more than ten FinTech companies. Understandably, hubs are thriving in larger cities such as Manchester and Birmingham, but there are also a few less obvious, growing FinTech communities like Cardiff and Newcastle. This trend of growth in previously more overlooked places can be observed globally, with over 50 new cities and 20 countries entering the ranking.<\/p>\n<p><b>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/kalifa-review-of-uk-fintech-report\/\" rel=\"noopener\">the state of FinTech in the UK<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <svg class=\"wave\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"280\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 280 9\">\n    <path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 3.6c2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.824-1.515C7.724 1.108 9.879 0 13.998 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.175 2.085 1.644.847 2.943 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.179-.668 5.824-1.515C35.72 1.108 37.874 0 41.995 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.824 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515C63.719 1.108 65.873 0 69.993 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.825-1.515C91.715 1.108 93.87 0 97.99 0c4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.178-.668 5.824-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.173-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515 1.9-.977 4.055-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.88 0 4.179-.668 5.824-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.175 2.085 1.646.847 2.946 1.515 5.826 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.881 0 4.18-.668 5.827-1.515 1.9-.977 4.056-2.085 8.176-2.085 4.121 0 6.276 1.108 8.177 2.085 1.646.847 2.946 1.515 5.827 1.515s4.181-.668 5.828-1.515C259.718 1.108 261.873 0 265.995 0c4.121 0 6.275 1.108 8.177 2.084 1.645.848 2.946 1.516 5.828 1.516V9h-.007l-5.252-.793c-1.129-.382-2.056-.848-2.919-1.291-1.646-.847-2.946-1.516-5.827-1.516-2.882 0-4.183.669-5.829 1.516-1.9.977-4.056 2.084-8.177 2.084-4.12 0-6.275-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.647-.847-2.947-1.516-5.828-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.827 1.516-1.9.977-4.055 2.084-8.176 2.084-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.175-2.084-1.645-.847-2.944-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.18.669-5.826 1.516c-1.9.977-4.055 2.084-8.175 2.084-4.12 0-6.275-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.644-.847-2.945-1.516-5.825-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.825 1.516-1.9.977-4.054 2.084-8.174 2.084-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.644-.847-2.943-1.516-5.823-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.826 1.516-1.9.977-4.054 2.084-8.175 2.084-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.646-.847-2.946-1.516-5.825-1.516s-4.179.669-5.824 1.516c-1.9.977-4.053 2.084-8.173 2.084s-6.273-1.107-8.173-2.084c-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516-2.88 0-4.179.669-5.824 1.516C90.265 7.893 88.11 9 83.99 9c-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.173-2.084-1.645-.847-2.944-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.18.669-5.825 1.516C62.268 7.893 60.113 9 55.993 9c-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.825 1.516C34.27 7.893 32.116 9 27.996 9c-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.179.669-5.824 1.516C7.311 7.359 1.127 8.618 0 9\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/article>\n\n\n<article\n    id=\"fintech-news-block-block_60ddc7f091a0c\"\n    class=\"fintech-news-block block \"\n>\n    <h1 class=\"fintech-news-block-title\">Mollie has raised \u20ac665 million in a Series C funding round at a valuation of \u20ac5.4 billion<\/h1>\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"column tablet-4 fintech-news-block-image-column\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mollie-361x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-case-study-thumbnail size-case-study-thumbnail\" alt=\"Mollie has raised \u20ac665 million in a Series C funding round\" srcset=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mollie-361x203.jpg 361w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mollie-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mollie-178x100.jpg 178w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mollie-432x243.jpg 432w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mollie.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"column tablet-8\">\n          <h2 class=\"fintech-news-block-subtitle\">With this round, the Dutch company has raised \u20ac780 million total<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fintech-news-block-content\">\n        <p>So far 2021 has been a series of successes for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mollie.com\/en\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Mollie<\/a>, a <strong>payment processor<\/strong> with headquarters in Amsterdam. As CEO Shane Happach observes, \u201cIn the three months since I joined the team [in March] we\u2019ve achieved so much: making preparations for a full launch in the UK, driving 600% growth in Germany and hiring an impressive set of team members and executives.\u201d Now the list should also include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finextra.com\/newsarticle\/38311\/mollie-raises-665-million-at-a-valuation-of-54-billion\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">concluding  an impressive \u20ac665 million Series C funding round<\/a>. With around 480 employees, Mollie plans to hire 300 more people within the next nine months and add more products to its offer. It\u2019s also considering new European markets for expansion. The company is already considered one of the <strong>fastest-growing payment service providers<\/strong> in Europe so it\u2019ll be interesting to see where it goes next.<\/p>\n<p><b>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/online-payment-processing-companies\/\" rel=\"noopener\">payment processing providers<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <svg class=\"wave\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"280\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 280 9\">\n    <path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 3.6c2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.824-1.515C7.724 1.108 9.879 0 13.998 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.175 2.085 1.644.847 2.943 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.179-.668 5.824-1.515C35.72 1.108 37.874 0 41.995 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.824 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515C63.719 1.108 65.873 0 69.993 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.825-1.515C91.715 1.108 93.87 0 97.99 0c4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.178-.668 5.824-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.173-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515 1.9-.977 4.055-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.88 0 4.179-.668 5.824-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.175 2.085 1.646.847 2.946 1.515 5.826 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.881 0 4.18-.668 5.827-1.515 1.9-.977 4.056-2.085 8.176-2.085 4.121 0 6.276 1.108 8.177 2.085 1.646.847 2.946 1.515 5.827 1.515s4.181-.668 5.828-1.515C259.718 1.108 261.873 0 265.995 0c4.121 0 6.275 1.108 8.177 2.084 1.645.848 2.946 1.516 5.828 1.516V9h-.007l-5.252-.793c-1.129-.382-2.056-.848-2.919-1.291-1.646-.847-2.946-1.516-5.827-1.516-2.882 0-4.183.669-5.829 1.516-1.9.977-4.056 2.084-8.177 2.084-4.12 0-6.275-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.647-.847-2.947-1.516-5.828-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.827 1.516-1.9.977-4.055 2.084-8.176 2.084-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.175-2.084-1.645-.847-2.944-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.18.669-5.826 1.516c-1.9.977-4.055 2.084-8.175 2.084-4.12 0-6.275-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.644-.847-2.945-1.516-5.825-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.825 1.516-1.9.977-4.054 2.084-8.174 2.084-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.644-.847-2.943-1.516-5.823-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.826 1.516-1.9.977-4.054 2.084-8.175 2.084-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.646-.847-2.946-1.516-5.825-1.516s-4.179.669-5.824 1.516c-1.9.977-4.053 2.084-8.173 2.084s-6.273-1.107-8.173-2.084c-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516-2.88 0-4.179.669-5.824 1.516C90.265 7.893 88.11 9 83.99 9c-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.173-2.084-1.645-.847-2.944-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.18.669-5.825 1.516C62.268 7.893 60.113 9 55.993 9c-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.825 1.516C34.27 7.893 32.116 9 27.996 9c-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.179.669-5.824 1.516C7.311 7.359 1.127 8.618 0 9\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/article>\n\n\n<article\n    id=\"fintech-news-block-block_60ddc8ee91a0d\"\n    class=\"fintech-news-block block \"\n>\n    <h1 class=\"fintech-news-block-title\">Smart announces new \u00a3165 million funding round<\/h1>\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"column tablet-4 fintech-news-block-image-column\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SmartPension-361x67.png\" class=\"attachment-case-study-thumbnail size-case-study-thumbnail\" alt=\"Smart announces new \u00a3165 million funding round\" srcset=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SmartPension-361x67.png 361w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SmartPension-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SmartPension-200x37.png 200w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SmartPension-720x133.png 720w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SmartPension-432x80.png 432w, https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SmartPension.png 760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"column tablet-8\">\n          <h2 class=\"fintech-news-block-subtitle\">Chrysalis Investments leads the Series D round with a \u00a375 million investment<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fintech-news-block-content\">\n        <p>Plans to expand its offering and potentially enter new markets are also on the radar of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smart.co\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Smart<\/a>, the global <strong>retirement savings technology platform<\/strong> behind the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartpension.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Smart Pension Master Trust<\/a>. The company has just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smart.co\/news-and-media\/smart-announces-new-165m-funding-round-75m-investment-from-chrysalis-leads-series-d\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">sealed a \u00a3165 million Series D funding round<\/a> led by Chrysalis Investments. Smart finds itself in a good company \u2014 Chrysalis Investments\u2019 portfolio includes such household names as <strong>Starling Bank and Klarna<\/strong>. Smart\u2019s co-founders Andrew Evans and Will Wynne welcomed the news and revealed their next big milestone, saying, \u201cWith close to a million savers on our platform already, we now have straight line visibility through to well over five million savers on the platform within the next 24 months.\u201d We\u2019re keeping our fingers crossed for the platform\u2019s continued success!<\/p>\n<p><b>Read more about our collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/codeandpepper.com\/case-studies\/smart-pension\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Pension<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <svg class=\"wave\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"280\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 280 9\">\n    <path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 3.6c2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.824-1.515C7.724 1.108 9.879 0 13.998 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.175 2.085 1.644.847 2.943 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.179-.668 5.824-1.515C35.72 1.108 37.874 0 41.995 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.824 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515C63.719 1.108 65.873 0 69.993 0c4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.825-1.515C91.715 1.108 93.87 0 97.99 0c4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.645.847 2.945 1.515 5.823 1.515 2.88 0 4.178-.668 5.824-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.173-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515 1.9-.977 4.055-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.88 0 4.179-.668 5.824-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.274 1.108 8.175 2.085 1.646.847 2.946 1.515 5.826 1.515 2.88 0 4.18-.668 5.826-1.515 1.9-.977 4.054-2.085 8.175-2.085 4.12 0 6.273 1.108 8.174 2.085 1.646.847 2.945 1.515 5.825 1.515 2.881 0 4.18-.668 5.827-1.515 1.9-.977 4.056-2.085 8.176-2.085 4.121 0 6.276 1.108 8.177 2.085 1.646.847 2.946 1.515 5.827 1.515s4.181-.668 5.828-1.515C259.718 1.108 261.873 0 265.995 0c4.121 0 6.275 1.108 8.177 2.084 1.645.848 2.946 1.516 5.828 1.516V9h-.007l-5.252-.793c-1.129-.382-2.056-.848-2.919-1.291-1.646-.847-2.946-1.516-5.827-1.516-2.882 0-4.183.669-5.829 1.516-1.9.977-4.056 2.084-8.177 2.084-4.12 0-6.275-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.647-.847-2.947-1.516-5.828-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.827 1.516-1.9.977-4.055 2.084-8.176 2.084-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.175-2.084-1.645-.847-2.944-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.18.669-5.826 1.516c-1.9.977-4.055 2.084-8.175 2.084-4.12 0-6.275-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.644-.847-2.945-1.516-5.825-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.825 1.516-1.9.977-4.054 2.084-8.174 2.084-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.176-2.084-1.644-.847-2.943-1.516-5.823-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.826 1.516-1.9.977-4.054 2.084-8.175 2.084-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.646-.847-2.946-1.516-5.825-1.516s-4.179.669-5.824 1.516c-1.9.977-4.053 2.084-8.173 2.084s-6.273-1.107-8.173-2.084c-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516-2.88 0-4.179.669-5.824 1.516C90.265 7.893 88.11 9 83.99 9c-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.173-2.084-1.645-.847-2.944-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.18.669-5.825 1.516C62.268 7.893 60.113 9 55.993 9c-4.12 0-6.274-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516-2.88 0-4.18.669-5.825 1.516C34.27 7.893 32.116 9 27.996 9c-4.12 0-6.273-1.107-8.174-2.084-1.645-.847-2.945-1.516-5.824-1.516s-4.179.669-5.824 1.516C7.311 7.359 1.127 8.618 0 9\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fintech-wire-your-weekly-source-of-hottest-industry-news\">FinTech Wire \u2014 your weekly source of hottest industry news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every week we comb through newsfeeds and headlines to handpick the most interesting information and deliver it to you in a handy form. 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