Marcel van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Fiserv is betting big on Kansas. The global FinTech and payments giant is launching a major new strategic hub in Overland Park, expected to create around 2,000 jobs and inject fresh energy into the state’s growing tech economy. Set on the expansive 427,000-square-foot Aspiria

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Credit Builders Alliance (CBA) and VantageScore have expanded their innovative pilot program, adding ten nonprofit lenders to test the VantageScore 4plus credit scoring model. This model integrates traditional credit data with consumer-permissioned bank account information, aiming to provide a more accurate assessment of creditworthiness for individuals with

Hey FinTech Fanatic, You probably know me from my online content—but believe it or not, I actually prefer meeting in real life. That’s why I travel to tons of FinTech events around the world, mainly across Europe (make sure to attend Money20/20 in Amsterdam in June!) and

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Latin American FinTech Toku just pulled off a record: a $48 million Series A—the largest ever for a female founder in the region. Led by Oak HC/FT, the round also saw backing from heavyweights like Gradient Ventures, F-Prime, Clocktower, and Y Combinator. Toku, founded by

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Allica Bank, a UK-based SME-focused digital challenger, has reported a pre-tax profit of £29.9 million for 2024, marking an 86% increase from the previous year. The bank's gross revenue surged by 68% to £292.1 million, bolstered by significant investments in proprietary technology and

Hey FinTech Fanatic! UK FinTech giant Wise delivered impressive results, with underlying income hitting £350 million—a 13% jump driven by booming cross-border payment volumes surpassing £39 billion. Despite a slightly reduced take rate of 0.53%, the firm maintained a solid 20% profit-before-tax margin, demonstrating resilience amid competitive pricing