Germany’s Paydirekt reportedly heading for closure in favour of EPI
Further developments are expected to emerge during a shareholder meeting later this week.
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Former Temenos execs found GenAI banking tech start-up, yPilot
Based in Vancouver, Canada, yPilot says it “leads the way in AI innovation for banks and credit unions”.
Al Etihad Payments prepares to launch new domestic card scheme in UAE this month
Network International is among the first acquirers to launch Jaywan with merchants in the UAE.
NatWest prepares to introduce GenAI-powered virtual assistant Cora+ in collaboration with IBM
NatWest will introduce the service through a “12 week pilot to address learnings and updates”.
Eurobank Cyprus overhauls legacy systems with Temenos solutions
The bank says it replaced 85% of its systems with Temenos products.
Apple partners Santander’s Zinia for BNPL financing services in Germany
Enabling Apple’s customers in Germany to split or defer payments when purchasing goods at physical or online stores.
Oman Arab Bank debuts new direct debit solution
OAB says its customers will no longer need to write checks or manually manage bill payments.
US Bank taps Greenlight for family-focused money management tools
US Bank becomes the first financial institution to offer Greenlight through an embedded mobile app.
Interview: Agata Strzelecka, VeloBank – a modern bank with fintech DNA
Agata Strzelecka shares first-hand experience and lessons learnt from transforming a bank and attracting investors.
Centenary Bank embarks on tech overhaul with Oracle Flexcube core banking system
Centenary Bank signed for a suite of solutions from Oracle FS for front-to-back office modernisation.
FinTech Founders Video: overcoming obstacles on the path to success
This FinTech Founders video discusses the tools and techniques to overcome the challenges of launching a start-up.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fizz, Torpago, Sibill, WealthOS and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 7 June 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Visa, Monzo, JP Morgan Payments, Funding Circle and more.
Money20/20 Europe wraps up final day with founders, funding and fintech innovation
Money20/20 Europe leveraged its swan song to highlight a string of progressive initiatives for fintech founders.
PayTech Awards 2024: Final call for table bookings
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of an extraordinary day filled with celebration and networking.
Alkami names former SVB exec Gagan Kanjlia as new chief product officer
Kanjlia previously spent 15 years at Capital One, holding several senior leadership positions.
A banking kiosk for a new era of banking
Despite the overall downward trend, a lot of cash is still being withdrawn and used in circulation.
State of play: Money20/20 Europe 2024
Money20/20 Europe was a glimpse into the progress that the fintech industry continues to make.
Agenda confirmed for Banking Tech Insights, 11 July, London
Join us for our Banking Tech Insights event on 11 July in London.
Boost Bank officially launches its digital banking app in Malaysia
Boost Bank secured regulatory approval from Bank Negara Malaysia and the Ministry of Finance earlier this year.
Money20/20 Europe explores blockchain, payments and personalisation on day two
Leading figures from financial services gathered in Amsterdam for day two of Money20/20 Europe on Wednesday.
Banking Technology Magazine June 2024 issue out now
THE ESG PUZZLE – Talk the talk, but also walk the walk.
Handelsbanken taps Meniga to boost customer engagement in Norway
Meniga’s solutions will enable the bank to offer personalised financial insights to its customers in Norway.
Demystify Podcast: Customer-centric innovation in finance with Anette Broløs and Erin Taylor
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Finthropology founders Anette Broløs and Erin Taylor.
JP Morgan Payments head Takis Georgakopoulos to step down after 17 years at the bank
Umar Farooq and Max Neukirchen have been named co-heads of global payments, effective immediately.
Open banking: heroes wanted, apply within
With open banking, the responsibility for education lies with everyone participating in the ecosystem.
Money20/20 Europe brings tokenisation, AI and digital transformation into focus
Day one’s proceedings took a specific focus on the topics of AI, tokenisation and digital modernisation journeys.
Dutch neobank Bunq enters partnerships with Mastercard and Nvidia
The bank is utilising Mastercard’s open banking platform and Nvidia’s accelerated computing and AI capabilities.
Asia’s first full reserve digital bank, ORO Bank, launches in Bhutan powered by Finastra
The bank has partnered with Finastra to leverage its Essence solution in the cloud.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 9 | Fintech innovation and collaboration
In this podcast episode, we chat with Andy Lowe, EMEA Head of Business Development for Technology at Bank of America.
Canadian fintech Zafin appoints Michael Nitsopoulos as new CPO
Nitsopoulos brings over 23 years of experience to the role and joins from US financial services giant PNC.
India’s Reliance Group launches financial services super-app JioFinance
The app has been launched in beta and is currently inviting “user input for refinement”.
Allpay and The Bank of London partner to streamline payments for the UK social housing sector
Allpay provides a range of payment channels to approximately 90% of the UK’s leading 200 housing associations.
Monzo records first full year of profitability as it eyes international expansion
Monzo has reported a profit before tax of £15.4 million, compared to its £116.3 million loss in FY2023.
Data unleashed – five ways COOs can equip their businesses to win the data race
As advances in AI open a new frontier for the investment industry, explore how COOs can capitalise on the advantages technology has to offer.
Cyprus, the tech island: reflections on the Reflect Festival
Cyprus has emerged as a thriving tech hub over the past decade.
Visa and Mastercard set to pay $197m to settle US ATM fee lawsuit
The settlement will see Visa pay $104.6m, while Mastercard will pay $92.8m.
A night of celebration: Banking Tech Awards USA 2024 winners announced
Congratulations to all the winners at this year’s Banking Tech Awards USA!
California’s CBC Bancorp to acquire Bay Community Bancorp for $122m
CBC Bancorp will purchase Bay Community Bancorp in an all-cash deal valued at $14 per common share.
