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💳 Mastercard & Visa Fees Capped — Retailers cheer, shoppers win!
🏋️ Trustly’s Gym Payments Go Turbo — No excuses for skipping payments!
🏢 £1.5M Fintech Boost for Belfast — A new fintech hub is here.
📅 Upcoming Events: FinTech Marketing Conference and UK FinTech Week
FIS, a global financial tech giant, plans to acquire Demica, a UK-based fintech specializing in supply chain finance solutions.
🚨 Breaking News
FIS is reportedly splurging $300 million to snap up Demica, expanding its position in the global supply chain finance market.
⚡ Wire Simplified
Demica provides supply chain finance and working capital solutions to major banks and corporations.
FIS, a US fintech leader, aims to strengthen its presence in Europe with this acquisition.
The deal, valued at $300M, positions FIS to tap into a $20 trillion global trade finance market.
Demica has been growing fast, supporting over $27 billion in funding flows annually.
FIS expects this move to attract more banks looking for digital working capital platforms.
✔️ Straight to the Point
FIS is betting big on supply chain finance with Demica, setting the stage for digital finance growth in global trade.
🎤 Do you think FIS is overpaying for this deal? |
3 Fintech Buzzes You Can’t Miss… 🚀
1️⃣ 💳 Mastercard & Visa Fees Capped! — 😲 Find out who’s saving big
2️⃣ 🔗 Trustly x BRP: Faster Gym Payments! — 💪 No more payment excuses
3️⃣ 🏢 Fintech Drops £1.5M in Belfast! — 🚀 See why it’s a game-changer
Nubank, the global digital banking leader, invests $150 million in Tyme Group, a rising neobank in South Africa and beyond.
🚨 Breaking News
Nubank’s $150M investment boosts Tyme Group to unicorn status ($1.5B valuation), supporting expansion into Southeast Asia and Africa.
⚡ Wire Simplified
Tyme Group, known for TymeBank, operates in South Africa and the Philippines, serving 15 million customers.
Nubank, Brazil’s fintech giant, acquires a 10% stake in Tyme as part of a $250M funding round.
Tyme will use this investment to expand further into Southeast Asia, targeting countries like Vietnam.
Tyme’s digital bank model focuses on low-cost, scalable solutions, appealing to underserved banking customers.
The deal marks Nubank’s move to diversify and establish a stronger international footprint.
✔️ Straight to the Point
Nubank’s $150M bet on Tyme Group accelerates fintech innovation in Africa and Asia, promising financial inclusion for underserved markets.
🎤 Will Nubank’s investment drive Tyme Group to dominate emerging markets? |
Very soon, employers will have to choose from two labor options:
- Carbon Based (Human)
- Silicon based (AI Agents).
Carbon Based: High compute costs ($ per hour), require benefits, taxed
Silicon Based: Low compute costs (tokens), no benefits, aren't taxed
Many people think you need to find the right stocks. More often, you need to find the right time.
Companies can be high-flying and expensive today but cheap in a year from now and vice versa.
FinTech Marketing Conference 2025
The FinTech Marketing Conference brings together senior financial services and fintech marketers to explore strategies, trends, and cutting-edge solutions for driving growth. It’s the ultimate event for fintech marketing innovation and networking.
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UK FinTech Week 2025
UK FinTech Week, featuring the Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS), unites global fintech leaders to discuss innovation, regulations, and the future of financial services, making it a key event for the global fintech ecosystem.
Date: April 28 – May 2, 2025 | Location: London, UK
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