Michael Sherwood, the former Goldman Sachs executive and Revolut board member, makes bold claims about the fintech’s systems reaching “Goldman quality” while addressing the ongoing UK banking license delay. His insights reveal both confidence and challenges in Revolut’s regulatory journey.
The United Arab Emirates has become a magnet for European fintech companies seeking growth beyond saturated Western markets. While the region offers compelling advantages, success requires navigating unique regulatory landscapes and building local relationships from the ground up.
Citigroup and Coinbase are partnering to develop digital asset payment solutions for institutional clients. This collaboration represents a significant step in traditional finance’s adoption of cryptocurrency infrastructure. The partnership focuses initially on fiat currency on-ramps and off-ramps.
The London Stock Exchange is set to host one of its largest listings in years as digital lender Shawbrook targets a £2bn valuation. Industry analysts suggest this IPO could pressure the private market valuations of neobanks Monzo and Starling, raising broader questions about London’s competitiveness for fintech floats.
Digital lender Shawbrook is reportedly preparing for one of the London Stock Exchange’s most significant initial public offerings in years, with sources indicating a targeted valuation of approximately £2 billion. According to industry reports, the specialist bank’s planned listing could have substantial implications for other UK fintech companies, particularly neobanks Monzo and Starling, both of which are considering their own public market debuts.
Sequoia’s European Vision: From Regional Players to Global Titans In a revealing discussion at the Sifted Summit, Sequoia Capital’s Luciana…
European fintech startups are positioning themselves at the forefront of the emerging agentic payments sector, leveraging AI to create autonomous transaction systems. With €5 billion invested in European AI agent deals this year and major partnerships forming, the continent is becoming a critical testing ground for this financial technology innovation.
European financial technology companies are reportedly positioning themselves as frontrunners in the emerging field of agentic payments, according to industry analysis. This new subsector of AI-driven payment systems enables autonomous transactions without human intervention, with proponents suggesting it could transform both consumer and business financial operations.
Revolut Secures Final Regulatory Approval for Mexican Banking Operations The financial technology landscape in Latin America continues its rapid evolution…
Deel has reportedly secured $300 million in Series E funding co-led by prominent venture capital firms. The HR technology company claims profitability and over $1 billion in annual recurring revenue despite ongoing legal challenges with competitor Rippling.
According to recent reports, Deel has successfully raised $300 million in its latest venture round financing, with the company’s valuation reportedly reaching $17.3 billion. Sources indicate that the Series E round was co-led by prominent fintech investment firm Ribbit Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from existing investors including Coatue Management and General Catalyst.
