Mastercard-backed Trust Stamp spins out subsidiary AiiD Global
EXCLUSIVE: the new subsidiary will specifically develop solutions for emerging markets.
Data & Analytics
Owning customer relationships is a key priority for banks in the era of open banking
The number one concern, unsurprisingly, is ensuring online security.
Tradeteq to develop quantum-based credit scoring with Singapore university
The project is backed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
FSB consults on effective practices for cyber incident response and recovery
The FSB welcomes responses to the questions set out in the consultation by 20 July 2020.
Defending against COVID-19: the unforeseen risks
Leaders and managers may find themselves in a response management mode that is unfamiliar.
Capitalising on the insurance tech trend
Exposure to a range of risks is driving demand for predictive data analytics in the insurance sector.
Information Builders & Sound Credit Union collaborate on reporting package for COVID-19
IBI’s self-service analytics are designed exclusively for credit unions.
Portuguese government gets one step closer to approving fintech sandbox
The sandbox is part of the government’s Action Plan for Digital Transition.
University of Oxford & Mastercard team up on cyber skills programme
It will feature research, content and data from renowned academics and industry leaders.
How to shift gender balance in fintech
More than a third of fintechs in our sample did not have a single woman on their board.
The Inclusion Foundation launches to tackle financial exclusion
#FinancialInclusionMatters has been created to show support for TIF’s work and spread the word.
Temenos rolls out AI models to help banks lend quicker during coronavirus
“Our AI can expedite accurate decision making and help the front line staff,” says Temenos.
The future of commercial lending lies in leveraging AI to enhance humans
Humans have been completely removed from the decision workflow and replaced by technology.
Swedish fintech Bokio lands $8m and merges with competitor Red Flag
The fintechs will have a combined user base of more than 80,000 customers.
Webinar: Getting reconciliation right in the ‘decade of data’
A blueprint for consolidating, automating and driving efficiency across reconciliation.
Fenergo and IBM sign OEM agreement
Both firms will collaborate on the creation of financial crime solutions.
Aquis Exchange selects big xyt’s Liquidity Cockpit
Aquis looks to support its market analytics following a bumper 2019.
World Fintech Report 2020: “Traditional banks are at a critical juncture”
“They must embrace Open X or risk becoming irrelevant,” says John Berry, CEO of Efma.
Harnessing new technologies to stop today’s modern account takeover threats
Pairing face-based biometrics with certified liveness detection to crack down on ATO fraud.
Certified liveness detection a must for FCA recommended customer selfies
How to comply with the legislation and ensure that appropriate safeguards and additional checks are in place.
What the Fintech? Episode 3 | Digital disruption: Bitcoin and stable coins
Tune in to hear what Gemini’s MD for Europe, Julian Sawyer, thinks about digital currencies.
Meniga and Worldline strike digital banking partnership
The two firms aim to combine conversational banking with data analytics.
Tide launches Coronavirus Government Support Eligibility Checker
Its aim is to help SMEs get access to the financial aid during this time of crisis.
ThoughtSpot CEO: “We haven’t seen any cutbacks” due to our automation in banks
The banks ThoughtSpot works with are hiring more people to power its automation.
Avaloq extends Actico partnership to integrate compliance tech
Swiss technology vendor to embed compliance solution into its platforms.
Previse bags $11m from Mastercard and Reefknot Investments
In the next five years, Previse wants to get five million suppliers paid instantly.
VibePay opens up APIs to SMEs, lands £1.25m funding
Originally planned for Q3 of 2020, the fintech brought the launch forward
PayTech Awards deadline extended! Submit your entry by 30 April
We have received more requests for extensions than ever before, so we are extending the entry deadline again until the end of April.
Big data fintech GeoDB bags £1.37m from Seedrs investors
The UK fintech combines big data, blockchain and crypto into ‘Big – Crypto’.
2020 Review: Top five outages, data breaches & cyber-attacks this quarter
Reflecting on some of the most topical outages & cyber-security attacks this past quarter.
2020 Review: Top 10 M&A deals this quarter
A look back at some of the biggest deals this past quarter.
How selfies can make us all safer
A simple and quick way for consumers to be able to verify the authenticity of ID documents.
App-based payment solutions to delight merchants and their customers
The world of commerce is abuzz with the need to delight customers by providing a digitally enhanced shopping experience.
Banking Technology April 2020 issue out now
All things equal: Closing the gender gap in fintech.
US-based Customers Bank adopts OakNorth’s lending platform
The US bank holds $11.5 billion in assets.
Privitar raises $80m in Series C featuring ABN Amro
The latest funding round brings London-based Privitar’s total raised up to $143 million.
Funding Options plugs into open banking with 20 lenders
The firm wants to cut down loan decisioning times amid coronavirus urgency.
Exclusive interview: looking beyond the horizon
Fintech Futures talks exclusively to Nationwide’s channel service director, Carole Layzell.
What the Fintech? Episode 2 | COVID-19: Is cash still king?
Find out Nick Kerigan’s take on the impact of COVID-19 and his banned buzzword.
Biometric authentication to continue gaining ground in next decade
It’s a known fact, but it’s worth repeating: your personal data is never safe.
