US Century Bank selects Pidgin for real-time payments
Pidgin’s CEO says the demand for real-time payments is growing “among consumers and businesses alike”.
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QFCA partners with R3 to boost Qatar’s fintech sector
The pair will collaborate to create an innovation lab catering to commercial banks and fintech firms in Qatar.
IFGS 2023: More “radical change” for payments on the horizon, BoE deputy governor says
Payments used to be a “dusty corner” in financial services but are now evolving at speed, Sir Jon Cunliffe says.
Liberty Bank launches Owners Bank for small businesses in the US
Owners Bank offers checking and savings accounts as well as digital tools for small businesses.
IFGS 2023: How crisis creates opportunity for fintechs
Funding Circle CEO Lisa Jacobs and Zopa CEO Jaidev Janardana took to the stage at IFGS 2023 in London.
US core banking tech provider Corelation signs two new clients in Hawaii
Corelation has signed Hawaii Community FCU and Pearl Hawaii FCU as its new clients.
FinTech Futures is the new home for the Dave & Dharm Demystify podcast
Demystifying the latest trends, technologies and innovations that shape the future of finance.
Illimity Bank and EIB sign €200m agreement to support Italian SMEs
This is the second agreement between the two firms, following the €1 billion funding facilitated in 2021.
Clearstream launches new bank in Luxembourg for institutional fund investors
The new entity, named Clearstream Fund Centre, operates under a Luxembourgian commercial banking licence.
Capital Bank taps Finastra for corporate digital banking platform
The corporate digital banking platform unifies trade, supply chain finance, lending and treasury services.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying BaaS in Europe with Warburg and Vodeno
Warburg’s vision and acquisition strategy and how these are being driven by the seismic changes in financial services.
Demystify Podcast with Antony Jenkins, 10x Banking
Antony Jenkins talks about his company 10x, its history from inception to the present day and his future vision for it.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying BaaS and embedded banking with Michael Zyber and Wojciech Sass
This episode of Demystify Podcast welcomes Michael Zyber, CEO of Metro AG, and Wojciech Sass, co-founder of Vodeno.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying social media in banking with Paula Rothman, Nubank
Paula Rothman, Nubank’s social and content lead, explains how the challenger bank harnesses the power of social media.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying ESG and financial services with Shargiil Bashir, FAB
Chief sustainability officer of FAB talks about the critical role of banks in supporting an ESG agenda.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying digital transformation with Joseph Edwin of Bain & Co
Joseph Edwin, one of the OGs of digital transformation, tells us about the recipe for success.
Demystify Podcast with Norris Koppel and Atul Choudrie, Monese
In this podcast episode we talk about Monese and what makes it so special and successful.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 14 April 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Five of the best fintech career paths, and what you can earn
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
Regions Bank selects Temenos for customer deposit system modernisation
Modernising the bank’s core systems “paves the way” for continued, sustainable growth, Regions says.
Georgia United Credit Union taps Jack Henry for digital banking platform
The scalable platform is built on an open-API infrastructure, allowing the credit union to customise features.
The Banking Scene: Today’s banking challenges and the search for a new ethos
The Banking Scene Conference 2023 Brussels will take place on Tuesday 16 May.
Virgin Money partners FNZ to launch new digital investment platform
The new offering will provide Virgin Money customers with three investment funds to choose from.
KeyBank taps Qolo for virtual accounts and digital payments solutions
The bank’s clients will now be able to utilise ACH, wire transfer and real-time payments.
Digital Currency Monetary Authority launches international CBDC
The Universal Monetary Unit (UMU) is designed to enforce banking regulations.
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Video: Cognaize on using AI to create actionable intelligence from unstructured data
Cognaize founder Vahe Andonians discusses how AI can help financial services firms get more from their data.
Webinar: How to power risk decisions faster than the competition
Hear from Allica Bank and tbi bank on mitigate risk, grow revenue, and improve the banking experience.
TransPecos Banks launches credit card offering in partnership with E6
The bank has deployed E6’s products to bring card issuing and processing to its customers.
Chargeback Gurus appoints board member Tim Tynan as new CEO
Tynan has served on the firm’s board since August 2021 and has previously held roles at BofA and Citigroup.
BNP Paribas deploys Worldline solution to tackle SEPA direct debit fraud
BNP Paribas Cash Management will deploy Worldline’s Account Validation solution.
ClearBank sees income nearly triple to £58m in 2022
UK-based ClearBank is plotting its European expansion and expects to remain profitable through 2023.
Societe Generale taps Lemonway for B2B marketplace payment services
The French bank plans to offer payment services for large corporates entering the B2B marketplace arena.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 7 April 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Demand for tech workers is strong, putting employees in the driving seat
Explore thousands of open roles on the Fintech Futures Job Board today.
Is there a future for credit unions and building societies?
With the finite resources of a small bank, credit union or building society, the future could be daunting.
FDIC looks to sell SVB and Signature Bank securities portfolios
The FDIC says the two portfolios are worth around $27 billion (Signature Bank) and $87 billion (SVB).
Tarabut Gateway appoints Chun Ong as new chief operating officer
Ong joins from UK digital mortgage lender Molo, where he spent three years as COO.
European paytech Viva Wallet names Dimitris Mavroyiannis as group COO
Mavroyiannis joins from Greece’s Piraeus Bank, where he led the operations and technology arms of the business.
PostFinance partners Sygnum for digital asset banking services
PostFinance customers can now access regulated, bank-grade cryptocurrency services.
