Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2024
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2024.
Cybersecurity
EPAA forms working group with IBM, HSBC, AP+, and PayPal to explore quantum-safe cryptography
The WG-QSC intends to publish its initial findings ahead of Sibos in October 2024.
UK government launches open finance taskforce chaired by CFIT
The industry-led taskforce will aim to “unlock the full potential of open finance”.
Germany’s Landesbank Baden-Württemberg taps Bitpanda to offer crypto custody services
LBBW will launch a pilot for its crypto custody services in the second half of 2024.
Mastercard to realign organisational structure with three new divisions
Mastercard’s three new units are Core Payments, Commercial and New Payment Flows, and Services.
CFPB publishes new report highlighting risks related to financial transactions in video games
Americans spent nearly $57bn on gaming hardware, software, and in-game transactions in 2023.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Zeepay, Coadjute, Hello Alice, CertifID and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
PostFinance overhauls disputes management tech with new Rivero collaboration
The arrangement will see the bank leverage the Zurich-based start-up’s SaaS solution Amiko.
ConnexPay names Ben Peters as new CEO, Bob Kaufman to become chair of the board
Peters brings over 20 years of experience leading and scaling global payments companies.
MAS unveils new Cosmic platform to help banks defend against terrorism financing and money laundering
Cosmic was co-developed by MAS and six banks – Citibank, DBS, HSBC, OCBC, UOB, and Standard Chartered.
Mutual Trust Bank in Bangladesh partners IDEX Biometrics for new payment card security feature
The bank has tapped its partner’s IDEX Pay solution to install fingerprint sensors into its physical card offering.
Aussie automotive fintech AutoSettle names Jason Van as new CEO
The new CEO has been tasked with leading the start-up’s “next phase of growth and innovation”.
UK regtech Encompass Corporation appoints Neil Acworth as new CISO
Acworth’s appointment follows Encompass’ recent acquisitions of CoorpID and Blacksmith KYC.
Video: AtData at Fintech Meetup 2024 – Fraud detection and prevention
At Fintech Meetup, we sat down with AtData to discuss how companies can strengthen their fraud detection strategies.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Marco, Zone, Copilot, Flowpay and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Video: FinovateEurope 2024 – What’s hot and what’s not in fintech
We ask three industry professionals what’s hot and what’s not in the fintech sector this year.
AccessPay bags $24m in mix of equity and debt to fuel product development plans
The latest funding will help drive the Manchester-based firm’s expansion into the US.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 4 | The future of digital identity
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Pinar Alpay, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Signicat.
Australian Payments Plus taps Swift to develop confirmation of payee service
The firms plan for the new security measure to be ready by the beginning of 2025.
Payment security and fraud prevention take centre stage at this year’s Pay360 conference
Concepts concerning the safety and efficiency of payments proved central to the conference’s agenda.
Video: FinovateEurope 2024 – The top trends to watch in fintech
Three industry professionals discuss which fintech trends the industry should be keeping an eye on.
JP Morgan Chase hit with $348m in fines related to its trade surveillance programme
The fines were issued by the the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the US Federal Reserve.
eBook: Beyond the basics – a C-suite checklist for banking security strategy
Explore expert strategies to secure banking apps and get a detailed checklist for bolstering security measures.
Nationwide Building Society selects Auriga to modernise ATM software infrastructure
Nationwide currently operates a 1,200-strong ATM network across the UK.
JP Morgan leads €36m Series B raise for Dutch start-up Eye Security
The start-up now plans to expand across Europe with a focus on the EU’s incoming NIS2 directive.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Theia Insights, Lettuce, StackOne, Synnax and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Egypt’s Alexbank partners Mastercard to advance payments strategy
The partnership will focus on expanding Alexbank’s acquiring business and credit card base.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 3 | Quantum computing in financial services
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Dr Philip Intallura, Head of Quantum Technologies at HSBC.
FinovateEurope 2024: Digital transformation, shifting customer expectations and Africa’s fintech growth
Influential figures from across the financial industry assembled in London for the final day of FinovateEurope.
BNY Mellon names Gary Delaney as new international CISO
Delaney will report to Matthew McCormack, who leads the bank’s Information Security Division.
Case study: Italy’s Credem Banca migrates to ASEE Security Cloud
Learn how Italy’s major banking group Credem migrated all its clients to the ASEE Security Cloud.
Germany’s BaFin warns Deutsche Bank of potential fines if it doesn’t improve money laundering controls
BaFin has extended its monitoring of Deutsche Bank until 30 October 2024.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 16 February 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Monese, Virgin Money, Bank of America and more.
How to choose the right 3D Secure software – an issuer’s guide
A comprehensive guide to ensure you make the best decision when it comes to implementing 3D Secure technology.
2024 Document Fraud Report
From first-party fraud to fraudulent templates available online, here are the most critical risks teams who fight fraud should be aware of.
Bank of America customers impacted by data breach through Infosys McCamish Systems hack
It’s thought that 57,028 of Bank of America’s customers have been impacted.
Deadline extended for Banking Tech Awards USA nominations
You now have until Friday 23 February to get your nominations in.
European Parliament authorises new regulations for instant money transfers
The new regulation was approved with 599 votes in favour, 7 against, and 35 abstentions.
ID verification fintech Data Zoo appoints new CEO
Charlie Minutella will lead the fintech’s operations from its New York office.
Revolut’s head of financial crime and fraud Aaron Elliott-Gross leaves to join Wise as product compliance lead
Elliott-Gross has been appointed as Wise’s global director of product compliance this month.
