Digital engagement in banks and the rise of the API economy
With the introduction of new standards and tech, APIs are becoming the business model enabler.
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Open Banking shouldn’t be written off, the revolution is just starting
Realising the benefits that Open Banking will deliver will take time.
The rise of regtech
A head of steam is building around regtech, driven by the confluence of interest from regulators, banks and fintechs.
White paper: PSD2 – opportunities beyond compliance
White paper by Fiorano.
Case study: DBS – the edge
DBS is shaping up to be a fintech innovator. What projects is it working on?
Fintech sandboxes: bring your own sand
The importance of full-featured sandboxes for the next generation of fintech.
Jyske Bank live account aggregation purrs with Spiir
Built on top of technology provided by Danish fintech firm Spiir.
Visa Canada puts finishing touch on Finn AI’s chatbot banking
“Where is the closest ATM?” or “Please cancel my card”.
London is the fintech crown jewel, says Wells Fargo
London is where it’s at, according to Bipin Sahni, head of innovation.
InvestCloud acquires rplan for $20m in asset management advance
Deal extends its direct-to-consumer (D2C) offering for asset managers.
Switch launches CardSavr API for virtual cards
Solution for those looking to make the leap from plastic to virtual cards.
Dwolla launches pay-as-you-go payment offering, Start
Out-of-the box way for businesses to move money without a large time or money commitment.
Four key takeaways from FinovateSpring 2018
FinovateSpring is always one of our most fun events every year.
ING launches developer portal
Dutch bank wants to work more closely with external developers.
Tango Card rewarded with $35m funding
Digital Rewards-as-a-Service platform does a merry dance.
Four Finastra’s a jolly good fintech fellow
And so say all of US. (Well, four firms do.)
Dead fintechs don’t wear Plaid
Shy US app provider expands to Canada.
Deutsche Bank buys Indian start-up Quantiguous Solutions
Wants to accelerate its open banking strategy.
Deutsche Börse and friends unveil fintech acceleration platform
Working with Clearstream, figo and regtech start-up Finologee.
PaymentComponents and Infosistema API framework bags Portugal win
Caixa de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo de Mafra chooses AplonAPI.
Six and the Citi unveil API partnerships in Hong Kong
Covering cards, customers, money movement, onboarding, and pay with points.
Nations Trust Bank unveils open API banking platform
Sri Lanka-based Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has launched Nations Open API Banking.
2018: the year of data, data, data
Three “mega-trends” pointing the way to the future needs of clients and the changes banks must undertake to remain relevant.
More API success in Portugal for PaymentComponents and Infosistema
Caixa de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo da Chamusca signs up.
Tink unveils API developer platform
Swedish fintech Tink has introduced its API developer platform.
Three big trends on display at FinovateSpring 2018
FinovateSpring is a little less than a month away.
Hungary’s OTP Bank picks ACI for open banking plans
Deepens relationship with ACI via API manager and universal payments portfolio.
PaymentComponents and Infosistema API framework secures Portugal win
Caixa de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo de Torres Vedras chooses AplonAPI.
Oracle FSS unleashes 1,500 APIs for banking and payments
A new packaged solution for payments, retail and corporate banking.
SpyCloud lands $5m in funding
All is revealed by security breach detection and account takeover prevention service.
Revolut unleashes open API to all customers
Allows users to integrate Revolut for Business accounts with third party software.
Bambu goes global with new office and talent
In fintech, when the going is good, the good go global.
PaymentComponents and Natech partner for open banking push
AplonAPI will be integrated with Natech’s core banking solution.
Tesobe powers API for Forty Seven Bank
London-based banking start-up will use open source API solution.
RBC first Canadian bank to open API developer portal
Royal Bank of Canada is initially offering five API packages.
Executive decision making and emergent tech: the opposite of cricket
If decision makers want to learn, they should put in the effort. Or pass the controls to people who do.
Beyond the bustle and the noise, my Money20/20 Asia takeaways
At the right events, you get to take the pulse of an entire industry and if you listen, you shall hear.
TrueLayer integrates with Starling Bank for Open Banking push
TrueLayer can use Starling Bank’s API to securely access financial data.
solarisBank in €56.6 million funding round
BBVA, Visa and ABN Amro are among the new investors in solarisBank.
Ditto teams with Bankable for UK Faster Payment Scheme API access
“A step in the right direction to help Ditto towards its ambition of becoming a borderless bank.”
