Bank of Namibia taps Konsentus to support open banking implementation
Konsentus is to “identify, recommend and facilitate” the development of API standards in Namibia.
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Saldo Bank selects Lunar’s Nordic infrastructure to streamline payments for customers in Sweden
Vilnius-headquartered Saldo Bank is the first bank to adopt Lunar’s Nordic infrastructure.
UAE-based Commercial Bank International to explore digital asset sustainability with Zumo
The collaboration follows CBI’s MoU with Abu Dhabi-based digital assets infrastructure platform Fuze in February.
Standard Chartered taps Wise Platform for cross-border payment service upgrade
Standard Chartered intends to connect with Wise’s infrastructure “over the coming quarters”.
Suzanne Rudnitzki named new Ixopay president and COO
Rudnitzki is credited with playing a key role in Ixopay’s April merger with TokenEx.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 18 | Tech innovation in business banking with Allica Bank
In this podcast episode, we chat with Ravneet Shah, CTO of UK-based SME banking challenger Allica Bank.
Canada’s Koho launches in-app eSIMs with Boxo and Airalo
Koho’s 1.7 million Canadian customers will now be able to purchase eSIMs from within its app.
October 2024: Top five core banking stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top core banking stories of the month.
Santander launches e-commerce payments solution Getnet SEP for LatAm merchants
The solution is first being made available to merchants in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Authologic, Klasha, CardFlight, and Salt
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
MDXT acquires UK data management start-up Schematiq
Schematiq’s tech allows EUC models to be controlled, governed, tested and shared through APIs.
Sibos 2024: The future of real-time payments with Mastercard – video interview
Mastercard’s Helena Forest discusses the latest developments in the world of real-time payments.
Zenus Bank launches global BaaS offering following Tuum tech integration
Zenus Bank says it has integrated Tuum’s Accounts and Payments modules into its tech ecosystem.
Daily News at Sibos 2024
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Sibos 2024: A lack of payment interoperability is hurting businesses; here’s how to fix that
To achieve seamless payment interoperability, the industry needs a multi-pronged approach.
UK fintech infrastructure platform Manigo snapped up by Invex Ventures
The acquisition comes after Manigo entered administration last month.
Stripe reportedly in discussions to buy stablecoin infrastructure start-up Bridge in potential $1bn deal
Stripe confirmed plans to introduce stablecoin payments at the checkout in April.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Bitlayer, Quartr, FutureMoney, Solifi and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Aleph acquires majority stake in Argentinian PSP Localpayment
Rebranded as Localpayment by Aleph, the PSP is to launch in Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Erste Group in Austria partners Salt Edge for CEE multi-banking services
The bank is to leverage Salt Edge’s account information solution.
Austria’s Ixopay appoints Ronnie Thomson as new CTO
The hire comes after Ixopay merged with US data tokenisation firm TokenEx in April.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Plumery, Concreit, Connected Data, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Ex-TNEX chief Bryan Carroll heads new Credit-Decisioning-as-a-Service start-up SMEApprove
The platform seeks to assist banks in lending to underserved SME clients across emerging markets.
Stax Payments snaps up BlockChyp for undisclosed sum
Stax says this acquisition will reduce “friction” and enhance partner and customer experience.
Hastings Direct Loans boosts fraud prevention capabilities with IDVerse partnership
Hastings Direct expanded into personal loans around three years ago.
UK fintech infrastructure platform Manigo enters administration
Sources tell FinTech Futures that the administration was expedited when a “big project failed”.
Facit Bank taps Norway’s Neonomics to power invoicing and payment with open banking
Facit Bank will deploy Neonomics’ open banking Checkout, allowing payments directly from bank accounts.
Commerce Bank partners FIS for loyalty programme management platform
FIS’ loyalty engagement solutions will enable Commerce customers to earn rewards at the POS.
September 2024: Top five fintech funding rounds of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top funding rounds to take place over September.
September 2024: Top five new launches of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new product launches in September.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Fintech is the leading UK industry for VC investment in 2024
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
Fibabanka debuts first BaaS platform in Türkiye with GetirFinans
GetirFinans will offer a range of banking services powered by Fibabanka’s digital infrastructure.
Tuum names former Vocalink head David Yates as new chairman
Yates currently serves as chairman of Nium and vice chairman at Equiniti.
India’s M2P Fintech reportedly on track to secure $80m funding round
Helios Investment Partners is reportedly set to contribute $50 million to the round.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Loop, Primary, Sitewire, Savr and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Ex-TSB chief Paul Pester joins UK wealthtech start-up Firenze as chair
Launched in January, Firenze seeks to democratise access to Lombard lending.
Form3 bags $60m Series C extension with new investor British Patient Capital
Form3 previously closed a $160 million Series C in 2021 and received an investment from Visa in 2023.
Don’t believe the hype: how transparent is your core?
In a world that is increasingly open tech vendors need to increase their transparency too.
Tarabut buys A2A payments platform Vyne
Tarabut says the move will enable it to bring “A2A payment capabilities to the Middle East”.
How the rise of managed services is driving the resurgence of fintech
The rise of managed services is forming a core component of the fintech industry’s latest rebound.
