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CFPB issues guidance to stop big banks from charging “illegal junk fees”
The CFPB has made it clear to banks that people are entitled to get basic information without having to pay junk fees.
UK’s FCA certifies paytech Viva Group as e-money institution
The company describes the licencing as “a significant step forward” for its position in the UK neobanking market.
Financial safety start-up Carefull secures $16.5m in Series A funding
Carefull’s tech helps banks and wealth advisors protect senior customers from financial fraud.
Video: Infosys Finacle at Sibos 2023 – Recomposing banking and the importance of ethical AI
We chat with Infosys Finacle CEO Sanat Rao about the need for banks to continuously evolve to remain competitive.
Video: Genesys at FinovateFall 2023 – Modernising the customer experience in banking
At FinovateFall 2023, we spoke with David Porter of Genesys about how banks can enhance their customer experience.
Scottish challenger Alba Bank to migrate to Mambu’s core banking platform
Alba Bank says the migration will enable it to build products at speed to meet evolving market demands.
Not paid enough for this
Don’t burn yourself out with work. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Don’t forget to look after yourself.
India’s IDBI Bank names Nehal Shah as new deputy chief technology officer
Shah will be responsible for the bank’s IT security and digital channels across various functions.
US-based Honor Bank goes live on nCino’s commercial banking platform
nCino says that Honor Bank was able to implement its solution and go live in “just six months”.
Video: DTCC at Sibos 2023 – Cybersecurity and the evolving threat landscape
We speak with Jason Harrell of DTCC about the emerging cyber threats financial institutions should be prepared for.
Four new clients set to go live on Mbanq’s BaaS platform in Q4 as company reports strong growth
Mbanq says it will support the launch of four new digital banking services in the US by the end of the year.
Spice Money taps NSDL Payments Bank to offer zero balance accounts to rural India
Through this partnership, Spice Money aims to broaden financial inclusion across India.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2024 nominations are now open!
Nominations for the Banking Tech Awards USA 2024 are open until 9 February.
HSBC acquires Citi’s $3.6bn consumer wealth portfolio in China
The deal is expected to close in H1 2024, with HSBC planning to extend offers to “in-scope employees” in China.
Can you seek out the line that we cannot see?
If you have the power of the pen but you choose to look the other way, then what hope do the rest of the people have?
Kazakhstan fintech Freedom reportedly under investigation by SEC, DOJ
According to documents seen by CNBC, the SEC’s Boston office has been investigating Freedom for months.
Lloyds Bank launches Paperless Guarantee solution to digitise trade finance
The solution seeks to support businesses with the digital issuance of bank guarantees.
Rauva appoints Tomas Oliveira da Silva as chief risk officer
He joins from DF Capital, a UK-based savings and lending bank, where he served as CRO for nearly three years.
Fintech unicorn Slice to merge with India’s North East Small Finance Bank
Its merger with NESFB will see Slice transition into a small finance bank.
American Express to pilot biometrics for online transactions
The biometrics have been developed by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium.
Is “digital transformation” a redundant concept?
Perhaps it’s time to move on from digital transformation and welcome the new era of “organisational evolution”.
SaaS fintech Earnix appoints Be’eri Mart as chief product officer
Mart initially joined the fintech in August 2020, just before it landed its unicorn status.
Banc of California joins Rise Economy for $4.1bn community benefits plan
The plan succeeds the bank’s merger with PacWest Bancorp in July, combining assets valued at $36.1 billion.
UK fintech ieDigital acquires CUSO Connect FSS to tap US market
The two companies will become part of the new ieDigital Group, but will, at this time, retain their separate brands in their respective markets
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mantle, SaaScada, Rainforest and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 6 October 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Can core modernisation give your bank new legs?
For banks, core replacement is not the only game in town, with core modernisation being a far less risky option.
National Australia Bank taps US fintech Trovata to launch new treasury solution
The bank’s venture capital fund previously participated in Trovata’s $27 million Series B in June 2022.
Monzo hires former Cash App exec Conor Walsh to lead renewed US expansion push
Walsh previously spent over six years as head of global product at Square’s mobile payment service Cash App.
Banking Technology Magazine October 2023 issue out now
Cover story: NOTHING VENTURED – Tips for raising capital.
Video: JP Morgan at Sibos 2023 – Managing liquidity and risk in today’s economic climate
We chat with Lori Schwartz of JP Morgan about the key challenges surrounding liquidity management for businesses.
Video: NatWest at Sibos 2023 – Payments transformation and innovation
At Sibos, we sat down with Ian Povey of NatWest to discuss the key trends shaping the future of digital payments.
Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia CEO Arsalaan Ahmed departs to pursue “personal ambitions” in fintech
Ahmed played a pivotal role in the launch of ARBM’s digital banking offering Rize last year.
Video: BNY Mellon at Sibos 2023 – The growth of embedded finance
At Sibos 2023, we sat down with Joon Kim of BNY Mellon to discuss the key areas of development in embedded finance.
Video: Standard Chartered at Sibos 2023 – ISO 20022 and the push for global adoption
We chat with David Rego of Standard Chartered about the switch to ISO 20022 and the progress being made globally.
Mainframes on Mars
What do you think we should do differently as the banking industry on Mars? First, lose the mainframes.
Become a sponsor for the Banking Tech Awards 2023
Working with us as a sponsor ensures your brand is seen by the best and brightest decision-makers in the industry.
Video: HSBC at Sibos 2023 – The importance of sustainable trade finance
At Sibos, we spoke with Vivek Ramachandran of HSBC to discuss the new era of sustainable trade finance practices.
Video: JP Morgan at FinovateFall 2023 – The future of open banking in the US
At FinovateFall 2023, we spoke with Florencia Ardissone of JP Morgan about the growth of open banking in the US.
