Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the business use cases of AI and quantum computing with Sergio Gago of Moody’s
In this two-episode special, hosts Dave and Dharm chat with Sergio Gago, MD of AI and Quantum at Moody’s.
Data & Analytics
NeoXam set to acquire data control and automation platform EZOPS
The proposed deal would expand NeoXam’s reach in the US, Asia and throughout Europe.
State of play: US fintech
Despite a decline in global funding rounds, it was evident at FinovateFall that US fintech continues to thrive.
Axoni sells Veris post-trade processing business to LSEG
Launched in 2020, Veris operates as a distributed ledger network for equity swaps.
Building a community from data
Behind every transaction is a human story, waiting for us to connect the dots.
Buy now, pay later loans could provide consumers with a new, easy way to build credit
Once the BNPL data is folded into traditional credit scores it will be the first significant change in credit reporting in decades.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Datricks, PastPay, LineLeap, Kompasbank and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Mastercard puts down $2.65bn for AI-powered threat intelligence platform Recorded Future
Insight Partners first acquired the platform in 2019 for $780 million.
Syndicated loan platform Versana raises $26m with plans for global expansion
New York-based Versana has picked up British banking heavyweight Barclays as a new investor.
FE fundinfo buys out investment research platform AdviserAsset
FE fundinfo is to integrate AdviserAsset as a research and selection module.
Webinar | 23 October 2024 | GenAI in financial services – balancing innovation and risk for transformative growth
Join us for an insightful webinar on the transformative power of GenAI for financial firms.
FinovateFall 2024: The evolution of the GenAI landscape in financial services
At this year’s FinovateFall conference in New York, GenAI has once again taken centre stage.
Nationwide Building Society taps Red Hat for new Business Integration Platform
Nationwide is preparing to migrate critical production workloads to the cloud within the next year.
EU financial services analytics maturity report
Explore how EU financial services can balance analytics innovation with customer privacy in this free report.
Tarabut buys A2A payments platform Vyne
Tarabut says the move will enable it to bring “A2A payment capabilities to the Middle East”.
SME-focused digital lender Validus lands $50m debt facility from HSBC
The facility will be deployed through Validus’ Indonesian subsidiary Batumbu.
Legal & General taps Moneyhub for new pensions dashboard
Legal & General became an investor in Moneyhub back in 2022.
Unveiling Q-Day: How quantum computing could revolutionise (and disrupt) our digital world
The potential risks of Q-Day are immense, and there’s much work still to be done.
New UK climate fintech Zero gears up for end-of-year launch
Zero secured seed funding in 2023 and is now pursuing additional capital through a seed extension round.
Dutch paytech Adyen names Tom Adams as new CTO
Adams takes over from Alexander Matthey, who has served as Adyen CTO since 2021.
Video: Highlights from FinTech Futures’ Banking Tech Insights panel and networking event
Watch our highlights video from the FinTech Futures Banking Tech Insights event on 11 July.
US identity verification start-up IDPartner Systems to shut down
IDPartner Systems closes after three years in business.
Visa reportedly in negotiations to acquire Featurespace in potential £700m deal
Featurespace provides financial crime prevention solutions for AML and fraud detection.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Resal, Skyfire, Waza, Revenew and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Lettuce Financial bags $15m Series A led by Zeev Ventures
The new funding builds on Lettuce’s $6 million seed round in March, also led by Zeev Ventures.
Banking Technology Magazine September 2024 issue out now
Cover story: HOP INTO THE FUTURE – Banks must turn and face the change.
State of play: cybersecurity in financial services
The current cybersecurity threat landscape remains dynamic and challenging for financial services firms.
CaixaBank doubles down on generative AI with launch of GalaxIA project
The new project will look to build on its GenIAl project launched late last year.
Sharon Naidoo named new TransUnion CFO for the UK and Europe
Naidoo previously served as CFO at TransUnion Africa.
Norway’s IDEX Biometrics names Catharina Eklof as new CEO
Eklof has acted as the firm’s chief commercial officer (CCO) for the past three years.
Stellex Capital acquires Fincentric from S&P Global
The acquisition is expected to close during the first half of 2025.
Chaos Labs lands $55m Series A led by Haun Ventures
Chaos Labs will use its latest funding to develop new products and expand its risk management platform.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Skydo, Finora Bank, Okredo, Parfin, and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
UAE fintech Yuze bags $30m funding to propel expansion into new markets
Yuze offers a digital financial services platform built to help simplify financial management for SMEs.
Cartoon: Testing times
AI models are still making mistakes as humans do, just different types of ‘dumb’ mistakes.
Setpoint bags $31m Series B funding to fuel research and development
The round builds on Setpoint’s $43 million Series A and takes its total capital raised to date to $76 million.
Experian snaps up behavioural analytics firm NeuroID
Experian will use NeuroID’s tech to enhance its fraud risk suite for clients.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the evolution of trading technology and data centres
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with John Bryant of Options Technology and Eleni Coldrey of Equinix.
AccessPay gains two new senior directors with product and partnership focus
Graham Morgan transitions to product director, while Jim Conning becomes director of banking and alliances.
CIBC plans to hire for 200 new data and AI roles over the next 12 months
The new hires will be tasked with advancing “resilient and trustworthy AI solutions” across the bank.
