India among major markets to see increase in ATM usage over 2019
Research suggests ATMs are still popular tools for financial inclusion.
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In a micro-app modern world, micro-differentiation matters
The best solutions are those that intertwine physical and digital channels.
Banking Technology May 2020 issue out now
Hope springs eternal: discovering alternative lending in times of crisis.
What the Fintech? Episode 4 | Partnerships: till death do us part
Sean Hunter CIO at OakNorth, offers his advice to companies struggling to make a partnership work.
Contactless payments are up but UK still withdrawing £1bn a week from ATMs
The average value being withdrawn has gone up from £65 to £82.
Hungary’s central bank unveils first fintech report
The report recorded 110 domestic fintech companies as of 2018.
Paysafe partners with Gala Technology to open SOTpay channel
The two firms will work on enabling more transactions for merchants.
Jumhouria Bank goes live on SmartStream cash reconciliation system
Libya’s largest bank signed for the platform back in July 2018.
Auriga snaps up LDM security platform from S21sec
Italian technology vendor Auriga has acquired ATM cybersecurity platform Lookwise Device Manager (LDM) from Spanish security firm S21sec. Auriga plans to integrate its new acquisition into the WWS software suite, designed for security monitoring and control of networked devices including ATMs, point of sale, and payment control systems. Designed as an integrated security solution, Auriga […]
Banking Technology April 2020 issue out now
All things equal: Closing the gender gap in fintech.
EPA considers relaxing chargeback rules amid coronavirus
One EPA member has seen a spike of 14% in chargebacks from UK/ Europe-based merchants.
Banking industry publishes EU payments plan post-coronavirus
The paper puts a heavy emphasis on instant payments.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 27 March 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Cash flow firm Plastiq raises $75m in Series D funding round
Plastiq has raised more than $140m in funding since its founding in 2012.
N26 expects 70% of bank branches to disappear in 10 years
The coronavirus is accelerating a permanent change in consumer behaviour, says N26.
Allied Irish Banks sells remote ATM network to US-based Brink’s Company
Brink’s will deploy its Point Cash solution to the purchased machines.
BBVA joins $1.3m round for UK gig economy start-up Wollit
It’s one of the first to evolve out of BBVA’s ‘Venture Creation Partnership’ with Anthemis.
The trade in human beings: How financial institutions and tech can have an impact
Banks in particular can do a lot to curb sex trafficking.
UK’s new £20 note arrives as campaigners warn cash system could collapse
Access to Cash Review calls for new laws to protect cash as the digital revolution advances.
Diebold Nixdorf to manage Belgian banks’ combined ATM network
Argenta, AXA Bank, Crelan, and vdk bank pick DN for ATM upgrade.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 03 February 2020
FinTech Future’s weekly news round-up.
Paystand raises $20m in Series B funding
The round includes new investment from DNX Ventures, Battery Ventures and more.
Tom Shen joins Sensibill as chair of the board
Shen is a proven expert at scaling digital banking services for financial institutions.
GoSave to launch digital piggy banks in UK before Christmas
Co-founder tells FinTech Futures: “We’re fighting the inertia of kids not saving.”
The rise of investment apps
There’s an appetite to save and invest despite low interest rates across Europe, Australia and the US.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 24 January 2020
FinTech Future’s weekly news round-up.
Monzo bank accused of “freezing accounts for no apparent reason”
A private Facebook group, “Monzo stole our money”, has grown to 1,080 members.
Belgian banks team up to launch shared ATM network
Four major banks want to create “brand neutral” ATMs.
Travelex ordered to pay $3m ransom by cybercriminals
The ailing FX firm is wrestling with a New Year’s ransomware attack.
White paper: Next-generation acquiring in Mediterranean countries
What merchant acquirers should do to outperform increasing competition from new entrants.
Travelex quarantines website, internal systems after New Year’s Eve cyber-attack
Foreign exchange firm working “round the clock” to fix the attack.
HSBC to shut down Hong Kong ATMs after protest vandalism
Protestors also attempted to damage the bank’s famous lion statues.
Virtual ATM provider Sonect raises $8.6m in Series A
The start-up raised CHF 8.45 million from existing investors in this round, which was oversubscribed.
Bankmed deploys suite of Diebold Nixdorf ATMs
Lebanese bank is the first in the country to install cash recycling locations.
Bank of England reveals new £20 note featuring artist Turner
The new polymer note will be the first to utilise two transparent windows.
UK Finance launches cash initiative, calls for bigtech collaboration
It’s “vital” that telecoms, retailors and infrastructure providers take part.
Three old-school self-service strategies to ditch – and what to do instead
The ATM is the only channel that provides cash access anytime, anywhere. Take advantage of its huge potential!
A banker goes a-banking, volume 2: paper for the stone ages
So I had to go to the bank today. And the day’s surprises began.
Unlocking a continent of opportunity: digital and mobile transforming Africa’s business landscape
A quiet financial revolution is gathering pace across Africa – stemming from the rise of smart mobile tech.
Walmart and PayPal join forces for cash transactions
First time for PayPal to transact in cash, but each cash transaction is priced at a flat, $3 service fee.
