Freedom Finance names Richard Parfitt head of data science
Parfitt will be tasked with leading Freedom Finance’s data products initiative.
Data & Analytics
FCA greenlights Nova Credit to provide credit references for new arrivals
Nova Passport collates cross-border credit bureau data to help businesses underwrite new-to-country individuals.
Wealthtech start-up Equipped appoints Edward Green as CEO
Equipped is a UK-based provider of analytics solutions for alternative asset management firms.
UK fintech investment & funding round-up: Alveo, Detected, & London House Exchange
A handy round-up of UK fintechs that are the latest lucky recipients of funding.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Is procrastination killing your work ethic?
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Data automation platform Xceptor names Michiel Verhoeven as new CEO
Verhoeven, currently managing director of SAP UK and Ireland, will assume the role on 3 April 2023.
US fintech Arcus Partners appoints new CTO, Saurabh Bhole
Bhole will be tasked with leading the further development of the company’s Finity360 product suite.
Payoneer names former Webster Bank exec Bea Ordonez as next CFO
Ordonez will assume the role of CFO once current CFO Michael Levine steps down in March.
The Nottingham names Gareth Hagger-Johnson as its first director of data strategy
Hagger-Johnson will be tasked with developing a new data and insights framework for the firm.
Get recognition at this year’s Banking Tech Awards USA
Nominations for the 2023 awards are now open – apply today!
Nexi taps IBM to upgrade core payments infrastructure
Nexi will utilise the tech giant’s IBM z16 and IBM Storage System offerings.
Callsign’s chief commercial and strategy officer Amir Nooriala leaves
Nooriala says he is “taking a step back from day-to-day operational roles in tech start-up land”.
Cognizant names former Infosys president Ravi Kumar as new CEO
Kumar succeeds Brian Humphries, who will remain at the firm until 15 March to facilitate a “smooth transition”.
Banking on youth: How can banks and fintechs maximise the opportunity around junior accounts?
Looking for competitive analysis and comprehensive on the junior accounts and child-oriented money apps? We have it!
Pagaya buys Darwin Homes to capitalise on rental market
Post-acquisition, Pagaya and Darwin’s SFR business now operates in more than 30 markets across the US.
Israeli trade financing start-up 40Seas raises $111m
40Seas offers financing for SMEs involved in global commerce.
2023: the final countdown for incumbents versus challengers
If incumbents fail to adapt in 2023, challengers could gain the lion’s share of the market once and for all.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 13 January 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Did you know a real person might not be reading your CV?
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JP Morgan sues Frank founder for allegedly inflating user figures
JP Morgan acquired the student loan application fintech for $175 million in 2021.
Automated intelligence regtech Cube acquires The Hub
Cube’s CEO says the deal marks the first in what is expected to be a series of acquisitions.
Swiss payment app Twint taps NetGuardians for fraud prevention boost
Software leverages behavioural analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence to detect anomalous payments.
The art of preventing APP scams
Banks need to leverage more insights from more data to effectively prevent APP scams.
Digital resilience being taxed by tools? Time for a DevSecOps platform strategy
Firms’ DevOps practices are underperforming at precisely the time they must up their game on resilience.
IDC report: New data sources and innovative AI redefining the business of lending
How technology advancements and new data sources, including alternative data, are pushing the boundaries of borrowing.
Guide: Life in 3D – using alternative data to power credit risk decisioning
Alternative data has the power to assist in achieving growth and expanding your business.
eBook: Back to the future – 8 features of fast and future-proof BNPL technology
Discover what tools you need to get ahead and stay ahead as BNPL grows its market share.
eBook: SME lending – the road to real-time approvals
Accelerate your SME lending with quick credit approvals.
Guide: Simplified AI – level up your risk decisioning
How to simplify your artificial intelligence (AI) decisioning journey and move beyond the hype in under 60 days.
The regulatory landscape and predictions for 2023
Being able to quickly respond to changing regulatory requirements is more important than ever.
Financial institutions will need to redefine their risk-based strategies in 2023
In 2023, FIs will look to strengthen their approach to fighting financial crime.
What’s next in fintech? Three predictions for 2023
Here are three trends that will drive the next wave of innovation in fintech.
Ten fintech predictions for the year ahead
2023 will be another year of fintech innovation and growth.
Personalisation in banking
Banks can deliver personalisation through a more contextual customer journey.
Top five fintechs and neobanks of 2022
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top new fintechs and neobanks.
Caixa Geral de Depósitos taps Wolters Kluwer for regulatory compliance
CGD, Portugal’s largest bank, will leverage the Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting (FRR) service from Wolters Kluwer.
FinTech Futures Jobs: How to master the politics of the new hybrid office
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Ethereum-focused Aztec Network lands $100m Series B
The Series B was led by a16z crypto and saw participation from A Capital, King River, Variant, and others.
What’s in store for ESG in 2023?
Over the next few years, many organisations will transform their business models and put ESG front and centre.
Four tips to help you design a risk strategy to combat fraud in 2023
Mitigating fraud and building trust with customers should be top of the agenda for businesses in 2023.
