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Fintech Mintos targets cautious Czech investors in latest European push

Mintos, the
multi-activity investment platform, announced its official launch in the Czech Republic today (Thursday), marking the latest step in its European expansion strategy. The move comes as the company seeks to capitalize on growing investment interest in the Czech market, while addressing a cautious approach from local investors.
Founded in 2015, Mintos has attracted over 500,000 users across Europe and currently manages over €600 million in assets under administration. The MiFID-authorised platform offers a mix of alternative and traditional investment options, including loans, bonds, ETFs, real estate and a cash management product called Smart Cash.
Recent surveys indicate that 38% of Czechs currently invest part of their earnings, reflecting a growing interest in wealth-building strategies. However, the data also reveals a tendency among Czech residents to avoid high-risk investments, with women twice as likely as men to abstain from investing altogether.
Martins Sulte, CEO and co-founder of Mintos
“These insights reveal a cautious approach to investing among Czechs. This underscores the importance of offering investment options that are in line with their risk tolerance and investment goals,” commented Martins Sulte, CEO and co-founder of Mintos.
Sulte highlighted the platform’s focus on long-term passive investing as a key differentiator in the Czech market. “Our goal is to make investing accessible to all levels of investors by providing easy ways to diversify portfolios with both traditional and alternative assets,” he said.
Stocks, bonds and precious metals are the most popular investment options among Czech investors. Mintos aims to integrate these preferences with its investment products, allowing retail investors to consolidate portfolios and manage long-term investments from a single platform.
For Mintos, this is one of the next licenses obtained in Europe. The platform, which started with lending investments and later expanded its range to include more instruments and asset classes, has also received Authorization by the Latvian Financial Supervisory Authority a few years agoHowever, the official European launch only took place this year, starting with the German, Spanish and French markets.
Revenue increased 32% in one year
A few months ago, Mintos released its annual report for 2023, shedding considerable light on the financial health of the financial technology company. Last year, revenues reached 11.1 million euros, marking an increase of more than 30% compared to the 8.4 million euros recorded in 2022. As a result, overall total profit reached 1.05 million euros, doubling compared to the 529,000 euros recorded in the previous year.
“In 2023, we continued to make significant investments in IT systems with a total investment of €1,810 million, compared to €1,404 million in 2022,” the company commented in the report.
The report also showed that the number of assets under management increased by 35% per year, similar to the number of registered users. On average, Mintos acquired 3,000 new customers per month.
Mintos, the
multi-activity investment platform, announced its official launch in the Czech Republic today (Thursday), marking the latest step in its European expansion strategy. The move comes as the company seeks to capitalize on growing investment interest in the Czech market, while addressing a cautious approach from local investors.
Founded in 2015, Mintos has attracted over 500,000 users across Europe and currently manages over €600 million in assets under administration. The MiFID-authorised platform offers a mix of alternative and traditional investment options, including loans, bonds, ETFs, real estate and a cash management product called Smart Cash.
Recent surveys indicate that 38% of Czechs currently invest part of their earnings, reflecting a growing interest in wealth-building strategies. However, the data also reveals a tendency among Czech residents to avoid high-risk investments, with women twice as likely as men to abstain from investing altogether.
Martins Sulte, CEO and co-founder of Mintos
“These insights reveal a cautious approach to investing among Czechs. This underscores the importance of offering investment options that are in line with their risk tolerance and investment goals,” commented Martins Sulte, CEO and co-founder of Mintos.
Sulte highlighted the platform’s focus on long-term passive investing as a key differentiator in the Czech market. “Our goal is to make investing accessible to all levels of investors by providing easy ways to diversify portfolios with both traditional and alternative assets,” he said.
Stocks, bonds and precious metals are the most popular investment options among Czech investors. Mintos aims to integrate these preferences with its investment products, allowing retail investors to consolidate portfolios and manage long-term investments from a single platform.
For Mintos, this is one of the next licenses obtained in Europe. The platform, which started with lending investments and later expanded its range to include more instruments and asset classes, has also received Authorization by the Latvian Financial Supervisory Authority a few years agoHowever, the official European launch only took place this year, starting with the German, Spanish and French markets.
Revenue increased 32% in one year
A few months ago, Mintos released its annual report for 2023, shedding considerable light on the financial health of the financial technology company. Last year, revenues reached 11.1 million euros, marking an increase of more than 30% compared to the 8.4 million euros recorded in 2022. As a result, overall total profit reached 1.05 million euros, doubling compared to the 529,000 euros recorded in the previous year.
“In 2023, we continued to make significant investments in IT systems with a total investment of €1,810 million, compared to €1,404 million in 2022,” the company commented in the report.
The report also showed that the number of assets under management increased by 35% per year, similar to the number of registered users. On average, Mintos acquired 3,000 new customers per month.
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Lloyds and Nationwide invest in Scottish fintech AI Aveni

Lloyds Banking Group and Nationwide have joined an £11m Series A funding round in Scottish artificial intelligence fintech Aveni.
The investment is led by Puma Private Equity with additional participation from Par Equity.
Aveni creates AI products specifically designed to streamline workflows in the financial services industry by analyzing documents and meetings across a range of operational functions, with a focus on financial advisory services and consumer compliance.
The cash injection will help fund the development of a new product, FinLLM, a large-scale language model created specifically for the financial sector in partnership with Lloyds and Nationwide.
Joseph Twigg, CEO of Aveni, explains: “The financial services industry doesn’t need AI models that can quote Shakespeare, it needs AI models that offer transparency, trust and, most importantly, fairness. The way to achieve this is to develop small, highly tuned language models, trained on financial services data, vetted by financial services experts for specific financial services use cases.
“FinLLM’s goal is to set a new standard for the controlled, responsible and ethical adoption of generative AI, outperforming all other generic models in our selected financial services use cases.”
Robin Scher, head of fintech investment at Lloyds Banking Group, says the development programme offers a “massive opportunity” for the financial services industry by streamlining operations and improving customer experience.
“We look forward to supporting Aveni’s growth as we invest in their vision of developing FinLLM together with partners. Our collaboration aims to establish Aveni as a forerunner in AI adoption in the industry, while maintaining a focus on responsible use and customer centricity,” he said.
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Fairexpay: Risk consultancy White Matter Advisory acquires 90% stake in fintech Fairexpay

Treasury Risk Consulting Firm White Matter Alert On Monday he announced the acquisition of a 90% stake in the fintech startup Fair payment for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will help White Matter Advisory expand its portfolio in the area of cross-border remittance and fundraising services, a statement said. White Matter Advisory, which operates under the name SaveDesk (White Matter Advisory India Pvt Ltd), is engaged in the treasury risk advisory business. It oversees funds under management (FUM) totaling $8 billion, offering advisory services to a wide range of clients.
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White Matter Advisory, based in Bangalore, helps companies navigate the complexities of treasury and risk management.
Fairexpay, authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under Cohort 2 of the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) Regulatory Sandbox, boasts features such as best-in-class exchange rates, 24-hour processing times and full security compliance.
“With this acquisition, White Matter Advisory will leverage Fairexpay’s advanced technology platform and regulatory approvals to enhance its services to its clients,” the release reads.
The integration of Fairexpay’s capabilities should provide White Matter Advisory with a competitive advantage in the cross-border remittance and fundraising market, he added.
The release also states that by integrating Fairexpay’s advanced technology, White Matter Advisory aims to offer seamless and convenient cross-border payment solutions, providing customers with secure options for international money transfers.
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Rakuten Delays FinTech Business Reorganization to 2025

Rakuten (Japan:4755) has released an update.
Rakuten Group, Inc. and Rakuten Bank, Ltd. announced a delay in the reorganization of Rakuten’s FinTech Business, moving the target date from October 2024 to January 2025. The delay is to allow for a more comprehensive review, taking into account regulatory, shareholder interests and the group’s optimal structure for growth. There are no anticipated changes to Rakuten Bank’s reorganization objectives, structure or listing status outside of the revised timeline.
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White Matter Advisory Acquires 90% Stake in Fintech Startup Fairexpay

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White Matter Advisory, which operates under the name SaveDesk in India, has announced that it is acquiring a 90% stake in fintech startup Fairexpay for an undisclosed amount.
This strategic move aims to strengthen White Matter Advisory’s portfolio in cross-border remittance and fundraising services.
By integrating Fairexpay’s advanced technology, White Matter Advisory aims to offer seamless and convenient cross-border payment solutions, providing customers with secure options for international money transfers.
White Matter Advisory, known for its treasury risk advisory services, manages funds under management (FUM) totaling USD 8 billion.
Founded by Bhaskar Saravana, Saurabh Jain, Kranthi Reddy and Piuesh Daga, White Matter Advisory helps companies effectively manage the complexities of treasury and risk management.
The SaveDesk platform offering includes a SaaS-based FX market data platform with real-time feeds for over 100 currencies, bank cost optimization services, customized treasury risk management solutions, and compliance guidance for the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and other trade regulations.
Fairexpay is a global aggregation platform offering competitive currency exchange rates from numerous exchange partners worldwide. Catering to both private and corporate customers, Fairexpay provides seamless money transfer solutions for education, travel and immigration, as well as simplifying cross-border payments via API and white-label solutions for businesses. Key features include competitive currency exchange rates, 24-hour processing times, extensive currency coverage of over 30 currencies in more than 200 countries, and secure, RBI-compliant transactions.
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