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Royalty North Transitions Business to Copper Company Through Acquisition of High-Quality Mining Assets from Sandstorm Gold Royalties

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3 years ago

February 17, 2022

Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – February 17, 2022) – Royalty North Partners Ltd. (TSXV: RNP) (“Royalty North” or “RNP”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent (the “LOI”) with Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (“Sandstorm”, “Sandstorm Gold Royalties” or “SSL”) dated February 17, 2022, whereby RNP will acquire certain copper-gold assets from Sandstorm, repositioning RNP as a high-growth copper mining company. The assets acquired by RNP include a 30% equity interest in the Hod Maden copper-gold project and approximately 49.7 million shares in Entrée Resources Ltd. (“ETG” or “Entrée”).

The transaction will constitute a “Reverse Takeover” transaction (the “RTO” or the “Transaction”) for Royalty North under the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSX-V”). Upon completion of the Transaction, RNP plans to change its name to “Horizon Copper Corp” or such other name as may be determined. Any following references to the “Resulting Issuer” or “Horizon Copper” are to RNP after the closing of the RTO. All financial references in this news release are expressed in US dollars unless otherwise indicated.

PREMIER COPPER GROWTH COMPANY
The business intent of the Resulting Issuer is to actively grow its existing portfolio of assets, with a focus on copper projects. As part of this transition, the parties have commenced negotiations with an arm’s length party to acquire a majority stake in a qualifying mining property, with closing of this purchase targeted to occur concurrently with closing of the RTO^[1]. It is anticipated that closing of the RTO will be conditional upon the acquisition of the qualifying mining property. Following closing of the RTO, the Resulting Issuer anticipates being listed on the TSX-V as a Tier 1 Mining Issuer.

TRANSACTION TERMS & DETAILS
Under the terms of the LOI, RNP will acquire Sandstorm’s 30% stake in the Hod Maden project and common shares of Entrée representing an approximate 25% equity stake in ETG. Sandstorm will also contribute $10 million in cash to RNP as part of the Transaction which, together with the concurrent financing noted below, is expected to provide the Resulting Issuer with a cash balance of more than $30 million upon closing of the RTO.

In consideration for the Transaction, RNP will:

enter into a $200 million gold stream with Sandstorm on the Hod Maden project;
issue between 23,716,551 and 28,908,951 common shares to Sandstorm, which will correspond to an approximate 34% equity interest in the Resulting Issuer^[2], and which amount is dependent on the size of the concurrent Financing described; and,
provide Sandstorm a debenture with a principal amount of $95 million.

Full terms of the consideration to be paid to Sandstorm, as contemplated in the LOI, are outlined below. A subsequent news release containing the definitive terms of the consideration payable under the Transaction will follow once such terms are finalized.

Resulting Issuer: Horizon Copper
The following is an overview of Horizon Copper following completion of the Transaction:

Hod Maden Interest: A 30% equity interest in the Hod Maden project. Hod Maden is a high-grade copper-gold development project located in Turkey. Sandstorm has filed a National Instrument 43-101 technical report and feasibility study for the Hod Maden project entitled “Hod Maden Project Feasibility Study – Technical Report NI 43-101” with an effective date of February 28, 2021 (the “Feasibility Study”). The Feasibility Study is available on SEDAR under Sandstorm’s profile and was prepared for Sandstorm by GR Engineering Services Limited. First production is currently targeted for the fourth quarter of 2024, with average annual production of 19.6 million pounds of copper and 156,000 ounces of gold per year over a 13-year mine life. The Feasibility Study showed robust project economics, with a post-tax internal rate of return exceeding 35%.
Entrée Resources Equity: Approximately 25% ownership interest in Entrée (49,672,515 common shares of ETG). Entrée holds a 20% joint venture interest in the Hugo North Extension project, a portion of the Hugo Dummett deposit at Oyu Tolgoi.
Financial Position: Under the terms of the LOI, RNP will undertake a non-brokered concurrent subscription receipt financing to raise $15 to $20 million (the “Financing”). Together with the $10 million to be contributed by Sandstorm, Horizon Copper is expected to have more than $30 million in cash on closing of the RTO^[3].
Ownership: Following completion of the RTO and the Financing, Horizon Copper is expected to be owned approximately (i) 34% by Sandstorm, (ii) 47% by the subscribers under the Financing, and (iii) 19% by the current shareholders of RNP^[4].
Management: The composition of management and the board of directors of the Resulting Issuer will be determined prior to finalizing RNP’s information circular to be provided to its shareholders in advance of the shareholder meeting at which they will vote to approve the Transaction.

A description of the qualifying mining property will be disclosed in a subsequent news release if and when an agreement has been reached to acquire such property.

Mining Assets Overview
Hod Maden Project
The Hod Maden project is a development stage gold-copper project located in northeastern Turkey. The Feasibility Study considered an underground mine with a processing rate of 800,000 tonnes per annum. The base case has a mine life of 13 years with average annual production of 19.6 million pounds of copper and 156,000 gold ounces per year at an average head grade of 1.5% copper and 8.8 grams per tonne (“g/t”) gold. The average recovery is expected to be 85% for gold and 93% for copper.

Upfront capital expenditure is estimated at $309 million and once the mine is operational, the all-in sustaining costs are estimated to be $334 per ounce gold on a by-product basis and $595 per ounce gold on a co-product basis. The post-tax NPV, using a 5% discount rate, is $1.05 billion with an internal rate of return of 36%.

With the release of the Feasibility Study, the Hod Maden project moves into the next stage of development. The operator and 70% owner of the project, Lidya Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., commenced the application process for the forestry permit after receiving the final approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of Turkey in November 2021. Production from Hod Maden is currently expected in the fourth quarter of 2024.

The Hod Maden project has a Proven and Probable Mineral Reserve of 8.7 million tonnes at an average grade of 8.8 g/t gold and 1.5% copper for 2.45 million ounces of gold and 287 million pounds of copper (based on a breakeven NSR cut-off value of $82/tonne with incremental NSR cut-off values of $63/tonne for stopes and $40/tonne for development, July 31, 2020, effective date).

For more information on the Hod Maden project and the Feasibility Study, please see Sandstorm’s press release dated November 24, 2021. All technical information in this press release regarding the Hod Maden project is supported by the Feasibility Study.

Entrée Resources
Entrée is a Canadian mining company that has a 20% joint venture interest on a portion of one of the world’s largest copper-gold projects, the Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia. The joint venture is managed by Oyu Tolgoi LLC (“OTLLC”), a subsidiary of Turquoise Hill Resources and the Government of Mongolia. Entrée’s interest in the project is fully carried to production, with OTLLC advancing Entrée’s share of project development and exploration costs via a long-term loan. The loan is repayable to OTLLC from 90% of Entrée’s free cash flow from the joint venture.

Several deposits have been identified in the Mineral Resources at Oyu Tolgoi: Oyut, Hugo Dummett (Hugo North, Hugo North Extension and Hugo South), and Heruga. The joint venture covers the Hugo North Extension and the Heruga deposits.

The Hugo North Extension is a rich copper-gold porphyry deposit that has a Probable Mineral Reserve of 40.0 Mt at grades of 1.5% copper, 0.5 g/t gold and 3.6 g/t silver (based on a $97.52/t NSR cut-off value, May 15, 2021 effective date) within an Inclusive Indicated Mineral Resource of 120.0 Mt grading 1.7% copper, 0.6 g/t gold, 4.3 g/t silver or 2.0% CuEq (based on a 0.41% CuEq cut-off grade, March 31, 2021, effective date).

The Heruga Deposit is a copper-gold porphyry deposit that has an Inferred Mineral Resource of 1,400 Mt containing 0.4% Cu, 0.4 g/t Au, 1.5 g/t Ag, and 0.01% Mo or 0.68% CuEq (based on a 0.41% CuEq cut-off grade, March 31, 2021, effective date).

Entrée has filed a technical report on SEDAR entitled “Entrée/Oyu Tolgoi Joint Venture Project” prepared by Wood USA Consulting SLC Engineering with an effective date of October 8, 2021. All technical information relating to the Oyu Tolgoi project is derived from that technical report.

For more information visit www.entreeresourcesltd.com and www.turquoisehill.com.

Financing the Transaction:
Gold Stream
Concurrent with the Transaction closing, RNP will issue Sandstorm a gold stream on the Hod Maden project (the “Stream”).

Under the terms of the Stream, Horizon Copper will sell to Sandstorm gold ounces equal to 20% of all gold produced from Hod Maden (on a 100% basis) at a price equal to 50% of the gold spot price until 405,000 ounces of gold are delivered (the “Delivery Threshold”). Once the Delivery Threshold has been reached, Horizon Copper will sell to Sandstorm 12% of the gold produced for the life of the mine for a price equal to 60% of the gold spot price.

Debenture
RNP will issue Sandstorm a $95 million debenture (the “Debenture”). The Debenture is expected to bear an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2% over a 10-year term and will include an interest grace period through January 1, 2026^[5]. Principal repayments would begin once Horizon Copper begins receiving cash flows from its 30% interest in the Hod Maden project. Prepayment of the Debenture can occur at any time prior to maturity without penalty. Under the terms of the Debenture, certain additional principal amounts may be made available under limited circumstances.

Equity
RNP will issue between 23,716,551 and 28,908,951 common shares to Sandstorm, which will correspond to an approximate 34% equity interest in the Resulting Issuer^[6].

RTO PROCESS & NEXT STEPS
The Transaction is currently expected to close in the second half of 2022 and is subject to a number of conditions, including, but not limited to, execution of definitive agreements, TSX-V acceptance, and disinterested RNP shareholder approval.

The Transaction involves Non-Arm’s Length Parties (as defined in the TSX-V policies) as Nolan Watson, a director of RNP, is also a director and officer of Sandstorm. Pursuant to TSX-V Policy 5.2, the Transaction will require the approval of shareholders of RNP. RNP intends to seek a waiver of sponsorship from the TSX-V, however, there is no certainty that this waiver will be granted.

A subsequent news release will be disseminated in accordance with TSX-V Policy 5.2 once additional information with respect to the RTO is available, including without limitation financial information relating to the target business, information relating to the Principals (as defined in TSX-V Policy 1.1) of the Resulting Issuer and the final terms of the concurrent subscription receipt financing. The full particulars of the RTO, the transferred assets and the Resulting Issuer will be described in an information circular to be prepared in accordance with the policies of the TSX-V. A copy of the information circular will be available electronically on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under RNP’s issuer profile in due course.

Completion of the RTO is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, TSX-V acceptance and if applicable, disinterested shareholder approval. Where applicable, the RTO cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the RTO will be completed as proposed or at all.

Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the information circular to be prepared in connection with the RTO, any information released or received with respect to the RTO may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of RNP should be considered highly speculative.

The TSX-V has in no way passed upon the merits of the RTO and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

Trading in the common shares of RNP is currently halted and it is not anticipated that trading in the common shares of RNP will resume prior to completion of the RTO.

No deposit, advance or loan (as contemplated in s. 2.3 of TSX-V Policy 5.2) has been made or is to be made in connection with the RTO.

Qualified Persons
Keith Laskowski (MSc), Sandstorm’s Vice President, Geology is a Qualified Professional (#01221QP) of the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America and a Qualified Person as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101. He has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release.

For more information, please contact:

Victoria McMillan, Chief Financial Officer
Royalty North Partners Ltd.
Phone: (604) 628-1033
www.royaltynorth.com

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Such information includes, without limitation, information regarding the terms and steps of the Transaction, the assets, financial position and ownership of the Resulting Issuer, the terms of the Financing, the terms of the Stream and the Debenture and the expected closing date of the Transaction. Although RNP believes that such information is reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.

Forward-looking information is typically identified by words such as: “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “postulate” and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. RNP cautions investors that any forward-looking information provided by RNP is not a guarantee of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking information as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to: RNP’s ability to complete the Transaction; the expected timing and terms of the Transaction, the Financing and the issuance of the Stream and the Debenture; the state of the financial markets for RNP’s securities; the state of the natural resources sector in the event the Transaction is completed; recent market volatility and potentially negative capital raising conditions resulting from the continued COVID-19 pandemic and risks relating to the extent and duration of such pandemic and its impact on global markets; RNP’s ability to raise the necessary capital or to be fully able to implement its business strategies; and other risks and factors that RNP is unaware of at this time.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. RNP disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

The securities referred to in this news release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S. registration requirements.

This news release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities, nor a solicitation for offers to buy any securities.

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. WIRE SERVICES

^[1] Discussions regarding the purchase of the qualifying mining property remain ongoing and there is no certainty that the purchase (and the concurrent RTO) will be completed. Terms of the purchase will be disclosed in a subsequent news release if and when an agreement has been reached.

^[2] Expected pro forma basic shares upon closing of the Transaction.

^[3]Cash balance on closing of the RTO assumes the Financing is completed at the high end of the stated range.

^[4]Expected pro forma basic shares upon closing of the Transaction. Ownership percentages for the current shareholders of RNP and subscribers under the Financing assume the Financing is completed at the high end of the stated range.

^[5]The earlier of January 1, 2026 or when Horizon Copper has started to receive dividends from the Hod Maden 30% interest.

^[6]Expected pro forma basic shares upon closing of the Transaction.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/114147

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Fintech Pulse: Daily Industry Brief – A Dive into Today’s Emerging Trends and Innovations

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2 days ago

November 21, 2024

Peter Tolan

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The fintech landscape continues to redefine itself, driven by innovation, partnerships, and groundbreaking strategies. Today’s roundup focuses on the latest digital wallet offerings, evolving payment trends, strategic collaborations, and notable funding achievements. This editorial explores the broader implications of these developments, casting light on how they shape the future of fintech and beyond.

Beacon’s Digital Wallet for Immigrants: A Gateway to Financial Inclusion

Beacon Financial, a leading player in financial technology, recently launched a digital wallet tailored to meet the unique needs of immigrants moving to Canada. This offering bridges a critical gap, enabling seamless financial integration for newcomers navigating a foreign system.

By combining intuitive technology with user-centric features, Beacon aims to empower immigrants with tools for payments, savings, and remittances. This aligns with the growing demand for tailored financial products that resonate with specific demographics.

Op-Ed Insight:
Financial inclusion is more than just a buzzword; it’s a moral imperative in the fintech space. Products like Beacon’s digital wallet highlight the industry’s potential to create tangible change. As global migration trends increase, such offerings could inspire similar initiatives worldwide.

Source: Fintech Futures.

Juniper Research Highlights 2025’s Payment Trends

Juniper Research’s latest report unveils pivotal payment trends poised to dominate in 2025. Central themes include the adoption of instant payment networks, a surge in embedded finance solutions, and the rise of crypto-backed financial products.

The research underscores the rapid adoption of real-time payment systems, fueled by increasing consumer demand for speed and efficiency. Meanwhile, embedded finance promises to blur the lines between traditional banking and non-financial services, delivering personalized and context-specific solutions.

Op-Ed Insight:
As the lines between financial services and technology continue to blur, these trends emphasize the industry’s shift toward convenience and personalization. The growing role of crypto-based solutions reflects an evolving consumer mindset, where decentralization and digital-first experiences gain precedence.

Source: Juniper Research.

MeaWallet and Integrated Finance Partner to Revolutionize Digital Wallets

MeaWallet, a prominent fintech solutions provider, has partnered with Integrated Finance to advance digital wallet capabilities and secure card data access for fintech companies. This collaboration focuses on empowering fintechs to deliver better, safer digital payment experiences.

MeaWallet’s role as a technology enabler aligns seamlessly with Integrated Finance’s goal of simplifying complex financial infrastructures. Together, they aim to create scalable, robust platforms for secure payment solutions.

Op-Ed Insight:
Partnerships like this underscore the importance of collaboration in driving innovation. As security concerns grow in tandem with digital payment adoption, solutions addressing these challenges are essential for maintaining consumer trust. The fintech ecosystem thrives when synergy and innovation coalesce.

Source: MeaWallet News.

Nucleus Security Among Deloitte’s Fastest-Growing Companies

Nucleus Security has achieved a remarkable milestone, ranking 85th on Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Fast 500 list. This achievement is attributed to its robust cybersecurity solutions, which cater to the increasingly digital fintech environment.

With cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated, fintech companies are under immense pressure to safeguard their platforms. Nucleus Security’s growth reflects the rising demand for comprehensive, scalable security solutions that protect sensitive financial data.

Op-Ed Insight:
In a digital-first world, robust cybersecurity isn’t optional—it’s fundamental. The recognition of companies like Nucleus Security signals the growing importance of protecting fintech infrastructure as the industry scales globally.

Source: PR Newswire.

OpenYield Secures Funding to Transform the Bond Market

OpenYield has announced a successful funding round, aiming to revolutionize the bond market through innovative technology. The platform promises greater transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in fixed-income investments.

This funding underscores the growing appetite for digitizing traditionally opaque financial markets. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, OpenYield seeks to democratize bond investments, making them accessible to a broader audience.

Op-Ed Insight:
The bond market, long viewed as complex and inaccessible, is ripe for disruption. OpenYield’s efforts to modernize this space highlight fintech’s transformative potential to democratize finance and empower individual investors.

Source: PR Newswire.

Key Takeaways: Shaping the Future of Fintech

Today’s developments underscore several critical themes in the fintech landscape:

Personalization and Inclusion: Products like Beacon’s wallet highlight the importance of understanding and addressing specific user needs.
Collaborative Ecosystems: Partnerships, like that of MeaWallet and Integrated Finance, emphasize the power of collaboration in solving industry challenges.
Emerging Technologies: Juniper Research’s predictions affirm the continued influence of blockchain, embedded finance, and instant payment networks.
Security at the Core: The recognition of Nucleus Security underscores the essential role of cybersecurity in fintech.
Market Transformation: OpenYield’s funding signifies the ongoing disruption of traditional financial markets, paving the way for broader accessibility.

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Fintech Pulse: Industry Updates, Innovations, and Strategic Moves

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3 days ago

November 20, 2024

Peter Tolan

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As fintech continues to reshape the global financial landscape, today’s briefing highlights pivotal developments, strategic expansions, and innovative launches across the industry. This op-ed explores the latest advancements with commentary on their potential impacts and challenges.

Finastra Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Fintech Security

Source: KrebsOnSecurity

The cybersecurity landscape is buzzing after Finastra, one of the largest financial technology providers globally, confirmed an investigation into a potential data breach. Reports suggest unauthorized access to its systems, raising concerns about data security across its client base, which includes thousands of banks and financial institutions worldwide.

Implications and Challenges

While the details of the breach remain sparse, this incident underscores a glaring vulnerability in the fintech sector—cybersecurity. As financial services increasingly rely on interconnected ecosystems, breaches like these threaten not only individual institutions but also the trust customers place in fintech platforms.

The key takeaway for the fintech industry is clear: proactive cybersecurity strategies must go beyond compliance. Real-time threat detection, robust encryption standards, and regular audits are no longer optional but essential for maintaining operational integrity.

Future Considerations

This breach could trigger a domino effect, prompting regulators to tighten security standards and requiring fintech companies to double down on investments in data protection. Startups and mid-tier players, often lacking extensive cybersecurity budgets, may face significant pressure to keep pace.

PayPal Resurrects Money Pooling Feature

Source: TechCrunch

In a bid to stay ahead of the competition, PayPal is reintroducing its Money Pooling feature, a popular tool that was discontinued in 2021. The feature allows users to pool funds collectively, catering to families, small businesses, and social groups.

Strategic Revival

This move reflects PayPal’s commitment to customer-centric innovation. By reinstating a feature beloved by its user base, the company seeks to reclaim market share lost to emerging competitors offering similar functionalities.

Broader Industry Impacts

Money pooling represents a broader trend in fintech—customized solutions that cater to niche needs. This reintroduction may inspire competitors like Venmo and CashApp to refine their collaborative payment offerings.

While this move strengthens PayPal’s ecosystem, its success will depend on seamless integration with existing services and robust fraud prevention mechanisms to avoid abuse of the feature.

Santander Expands Fintech Reach in Mexico

Source: Yahoo Finance

Santander is making waves in the Latin American fintech space with the launch of a dedicated fintech unit in Mexico. The initiative aims to capitalize on Mexico’s growing fintech adoption and digital payments market, valued at billions of dollars annually.

Strategic Significance

Santander’s expansion into Mexico highlights the region’s untapped potential. Latin America is a burgeoning market for fintech, driven by increasing smartphone penetration, a youthful demographic, and demand for accessible financial services.

Challenges on the Horizon

While Mexico offers immense opportunities, regulatory complexities and market competition from local players like Clip and Konfío pose significant challenges. Santander will need to blend its global expertise with local adaptability to succeed in this dynamic market.

2024 Global Fintech Awards: Spotlighting Excellence

Source: PRNewswire

Benzinga has announced the winners of the 2024 Global Fintech Awards, honoring companies and individuals driving innovation in financial technology. This year’s winners spanned categories like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and payment solutions.

Recognizing Industry Leaders

Awards like these highlight the collaborative spirit and entrepreneurial drive fueling fintech growth. Recognizing trailblazers not only motivates incumbents but also inspires startups to push the boundaries of innovation.

What It Means for the Ecosystem

The awards also bring attention to emerging technologies. Categories such as blockchain and AI signal the industry’s continued focus on leveraging cutting-edge tech for efficiency and scalability.

Commonwealth Central Credit Union Partners with Jack Henry

Source: FinTech Futures

Commonwealth Central Credit Union (CCCU) has announced a partnership with Jack Henry, a leading financial technology provider, for a comprehensive tech upgrade. The collaboration focuses on enhancing member experience through improved digital services.

Modernizing Member Experiences

Credit unions have often lagged behind major banks in adopting advanced digital solutions. By partnering with Jack Henry, CCCU aims to bridge this gap, offering members streamlined services such as mobile banking, automated lending, and personalized financial tools.

A Growing Trend

This partnership reflects a broader trend in the financial industry—credit unions and smaller banks embracing fintech to remain competitive. As customer expectations evolve, partnerships like this may become the norm rather than the exception.

Key Takeaways for the Fintech Industry

Cybersecurity is Critical: The Finastra breach underscores the need for robust security measures.
Innovation Drives Loyalty: PayPal’s revival of its Money Pooling feature highlights the importance of listening to customers.
Regional Opportunities: Santander’s expansion into Mexico showcases the untapped potential of emerging markets.
Recognition Matters: Awards like Benzinga’s provide valuable visibility for companies and individuals shaping the industry.
Partnerships Foster Growth: Collaborations between credit unions and fintech companies signify a trend towards modernized financial solutions.

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Fintech Pulse: Milestones, Partnerships, and Transformations in Fintech

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4 days ago

November 19, 2024

Peter Tolan

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The fintech sector continues its relentless drive toward innovation and market dominance. Today’s highlights include a record-breaking customer milestone for Revolut, groundbreaking fintech solutions for women in the EU, open entries for the PayTech Awards 2025, implications of political shifts on funding, and notable recognition at the US FinTech Awards.

Revolut Hits 50 Million Customers: A Global Fintech Giant’s Milestone

Source: Revolut

Revolut, the UK-based financial super app, has achieved a monumental feat: surpassing 50 million customers worldwide. This milestone underscores its position as a leader in the global fintech landscape, furthering its ambition to create the world’s first truly global bank.

Key to this success has been Revolut’s strategy of expanding its offerings, from banking to travel and crypto services, all within a seamless user experience. The company’s recent ventures into emerging markets such as Latin America and Asia demonstrate its intent to bridge financial services gaps while retaining competitive differentiation through technology.

This milestone is not just a triumph for Revolut but a signal of fintech’s capacity to redefine traditional banking. It reinforces the narrative that digital-first strategies, customer-centric innovation, and international scalability can challenge long-standing financial institutions.

PayTech Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Innovation

Source: FinTech Futures

The PayTech Awards 2025 are officially open for entries, promising to spotlight the brightest minds and most innovative projects in the payment technology sector. These awards are a testament to the industry’s commitment to advancing secure, seamless, and scalable payment systems.

This year, the focus is on emerging technologies that redefine how businesses and consumers interact financially. Categories will recognize achievements across multiple domains, including sustainability in payments, AI-driven solutions, and partnerships that push boundaries.

As fintech companies prepare their entries, the awards provide a timely reminder of the sector’s ongoing evolution and the collaborative efforts required to achieve meaningful breakthroughs.

U.S. Politics and the Fintech Sector: A New Era of Funding?

Source: American Banker

The U.S. fintech sector might witness an infusion of optimism as speculation about a second Trump presidency gains momentum. The Trump-era policies of deregulation and venture capital encouragement are remembered as catalysts for unprecedented fintech growth during his first term.

While it remains uncertain how regulatory landscapes will shift, the possibility of a more relaxed approach toward fintech compliance could rejuvenate funding inflows. Investors and startups alike are watching closely, weighing the potential benefits against long-term risks tied to reduced oversight.

A politically charged backdrop often spells volatility, but for fintech, it may also spell opportunity. Preparing to adapt quickly will be crucial for startups and established players in the face of any regulatory pivot.

Klara AI and Unlimit: Addressing the €1.3 Trillion Female Economy

Source: FF News

Klara AI has teamed up with Unlimit to launch a fintech solution aimed at empowering women across the EU. This collaboration targets the €1.3 trillion female economy by addressing the unique financial needs of women entrepreneurs and consumers.

The solution promises to integrate AI-powered tools with streamlined financial management services, enabling users to access credit, manage investments, and scale businesses effectively. By tailoring services to the underserved female demographic, the partnership hopes to drive financial inclusion and support economic growth.

This initiative stands as a blueprint for fintechs exploring niche markets, proving that innovation tailored to specific segments can yield transformative results.

Autire: Accounting Tech of the Year at US FinTech Awards

Source: Business Wire

Autire, a rising star in financial technology, has been crowned ‘Accounting Tech of the Year’ at the US FinTech Awards 2024. The award recognizes Autire’s ability to blend cutting-edge AI with intuitive user interfaces, delivering unparalleled accounting solutions for businesses of all sizes.

Autire’s platform has gained traction for automating complex accounting tasks, ensuring compliance, and delivering actionable insights through real-time analytics. Its emphasis on reducing administrative burdens for SMEs has been particularly impactful, enabling entrepreneurs to focus on growth rather than bookkeeping.

The recognition not only cements Autire’s reputation but also highlights the role of AI-driven accounting solutions in reshaping business operations globally.

Final Thoughts: A Fintech Revolution in Full Swing

From customer milestones to policy-driven opportunities, the fintech ecosystem is in constant evolution. Revolut’s ascent to 50 million users signals growing consumer trust in digital platforms. The PayTech Awards continue to inspire innovation, while political shifts could redefine the regulatory landscape. Initiatives like Klara AI and Unlimit emphasize the power of targeted solutions, and companies like Autire show how niche technologies can achieve broad impact.

The next phase of fintech growth will likely hinge on inclusivity, adaptability, and innovation—pillars that today’s news stories exemplify.

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