ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Giraffe, eflow Global, Galaxy Ventures & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Customer Experience/CX & User Experience/UX
Pay.UK reveals big jump in number of current account switches in the UK over last 12 months
Pay.UK’s Current Account Switch Service has seen a 50% increase in switches compared to last year.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2023 winner: SavvyMoney – the power of partnerships in fintech & banking
Digging into why so many FIs are turning to fintechs versus developing their own solutions.
GAT Investment Bank taps Currencycloud for new app launch
The app will leverage Currencycloud’s multi-currency virtual accounts for cross-border payment services.
How telco software giant Amdocs is looking to make waves in fintech
FinTech Futures speaks with Amdocs’ Zur Yahalom about the company’s move into the fintech space.
Wealthtech GBST strengthens cloud portfolio with Advice Intelligence acquisition
The deal follows GBST’s acquisition of WealthConnect, the Salesforce-based CRM solution, in May.
Vietnam’s OCB taps Backbase for personalised digital banking solution
The project implementation will be led by Backbase’s partner SmartOSC.
Jordan’s Bank al Etihad to deploy NetGuardians’ fraud prevention tech
With NetGuardians’ solution, the bank aims to strengthen its fraud prevention capabilities.
Report: The future of digital trust – Authentaverse
This free, in-depth report discusses governance frameworks and technological building blocks for Authentaverse.
Amazon set to roll out palm payment processing across all US Whole Foods stores
The Amazon One technology allows users to complete transactions using just their hand.
Banking Tech Awards 2023: Nominations deadline extended!
Submit your nominations before 4 August 2023!
FCA to permanently launch Digital Sandbox next month
The Digital Sandbox has previously only been available to developers via pilots and TechSprints.
Q&A: David Morris, CCO of Yorkshire Building Society – automation, digitalisation & service
David Morris discusses automation, its impact on customer service and the changing nature of branch-based banking.
UK’s Clockwise Credit Union launches self-built core banking solution
Clockwise’s IT manager says the launch is a “culmination of a huge amount of work over the past six years”.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Anduin, Thunes, Portrait Analytics & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Mexico’s CNBV reportedly facing legal action over delays publishing open finance rules
The complaint was filed by a Mexican citizen in June, according to El Economista.
Webinar | 6 September 2023: Pioneering innovative partnerships – unveiling the game-changing fintech hybrid model at the point-of-need
An insightful journey through the experience of the successful implementation of the hybrid start-up model.
Stanford Federal Credit Union overhauls digital engagement through Agent IQ partnership
The partnership will see Stanford FCU leverage Agent IQ’s digital engagement platform Lynq.
Corelation signs three more credit unions for core processing
All three are preparing their organisations for future growth with higher member engagement.
How Swedbank partnered with competitors to create a new payment method
A look at how Swedbank and members of the Swedish Bankers’ Association worked together to develop Swish.
Lloyds Banking Group customers can now lease a car via mobile app
Lloyds claims it is the first UK bank to launch such an offering, now available to 11 million customers.
Banking transformation begins and ends with the customer
Incumbent banks need to adapt and evolve to ensure they’re meeting shifting customer needs.
Canadian Tire Bank to move to Temenos Banking Cloud
CTB will utilise the Temenos Banking Cloud to replace its legacy core systems and move to a SaaS model.
FusionIQ integrates with wealth management platform Blueleaf
The integration seeks to provide wealth managers with the tools needed to boost their digital transformation.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Is the era of “move fast and break things” over?
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
IC Credit Union selects Alkami for tech stack modernisation
The credit union intends to create a modernised user experience for its 37,000-strong member base.
AI-driven financial services must also champion fraud prevention, FCA warns
Cybersecurity must develop in tandem with AI, the regulator’s chief executive said this week.
UK fintech Suits Me looks to revive face-to-face banking with new digital service
The service’s arrival is a response to the failings of chatbots.
Citi launches new digital commercial banking platform
Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) says the new platform has been created “in close collaboration” with its clients.
Legal & General extends cloud migration agreement with Kyndryl
The new seven-year agreement is to last until 31 March 2030.
Norway’s SPK selects Mambu and Knowit to support its upcoming housing loan solution
Mambu’s cloud technology and Knowit’s loan origination solution are to support the SPK’s housing loan offering.
Romania’s BRD extends digital banking partnership with Backbase
Backbase will enhance BRD’s digital banking services and customer experience.
Report: Global banks and the transformation illusion slowing progress
There’s a direct correlation between the rate of a bank’s digital transformation and its ability to win and retain customers.
Banking Technology Magazine July / August 2023 issue out now
Cover story: THE BEST OF BANKING TECH USA – Winners and pictures from an amazing night.
Nine UK banks tap Mastercard for new AI-powered fraud risk solution
Lloyds Bank, NatWest, Monzo and TSB are some of the UK banks partnering with Mastercard for its latest offering.
Guide: How fintechs can win digital trust in a new era of authentication
This free how-to guide from LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides need-to-know insights about how to win digital trust.
Indonesia’s Allo Bank taps Tencent Cloud to enhance digital banking services
Tencent Cloud will deploy its database management system TDSQL, to help the bank manage data efficiently.
Melton Building Society taps Finastra for digital transformation
This is the third building society client deploying Finastra’s Essence solution.
Mascoma Bank implements OnView deposit suite with VSoft partnership
Mascoma Bank will utilise VSoft’s Teller Deposit, Branch Deposit and ATM Deposit solutions.
Socure snaps up ID verification start-up Berbix for $70m
Socure has integrated Berbix’s tech to launch its new predictive document verification solution, DocV 3.0.
