Money20/20 Europe 2019 – Day 2, a fragmented consumer-centric world
Everybody wants customer data, but that’s not always customer-centric.
Digital
BBVA selects NetApp as a strategic partner
BBVA will make NetApp a priority technological partner to become a more flexible and scalable digital bank.
Grasshopper Bank opens for business with digital focus
For its technology, the bank opted for Temenos’ T24 Transact core banking system.
Verint Engage 2019: AI, security and genius hacker stories
How changing a phone number can change everything (and cost you millions).
Mastercard announces next generation fintech accelerator
Accelerate 2.0 includes Global Reach service.
Isbank partners Yandex.Checkout to support trade between Turkey and Russia
Turkish bank will reach more than 150 million extra clients.
Eurobank plans front-to-back transformation with Temenos
Temenos’ T24 Transact and Infinity products to be rolled out in Cyprus, Luxembourg, Bulgaria and Serbia.
Bank of Khyber picks Temenos for front-to-back office tech overhaul
National Data Consultants (NDC) was selected as the system integrator for the project.
The AI industry can no longer be held back by its gender gap
If the lack of diversity in AI continues to go unaddressed the consequences could be irrevocable.
Revolut, Chip and Marcus by GS integrate with Money Dashboard
UK fintechs collaborate to help consumers spend smarter and reach saving goals.
Pacific Life partners with Salesforce for digital transformation
The NextGen CRM program assists the insurer's sales, service and marketing teams.
Strands strikes digital banking deal with Tech Mahindra
The IT services and consulting firm will leverage Strands' AI- and big data-powered tech.
Biometrics tech firm ID R&D receives $5.7m funding
The funds will be used to meet growing demand for face and voice-based verification.
Top fintech stories this week – 31 May 2019
The first Amadeus event on payments, a new Indonesian payment standard, and more!
Dashlane closes $110m funding for password protection
And appoints new CMO.
Bridging blockchain technology to the real world
Blockchain could radically change the way that the insurance industry works.
Oracle FSS wins over Senegal Post Bank
EXCLUSIVE: Senegal Post Bank overhauls its front-to-back office banking and payments tech.
White paper: How to drive business impact with payments
Download this free white paper to learn about how payments can improve your business.
Cointree and Gobbill partnership offer Aussies crypto bill-paying service
Users can “pay any bill with any coin”.
Autologyx raises £1m in funding
AI and ML platform aims to accelerate returns for legal and insurance clients
First Marco Polo trade finance pilot between Asia and Europe
Bangkok Bank and Commerzbank test DLT-based trade finance solution.
Plaid launched in the UK
Following the acquisition of Quovo in a $200m deal.
Accounting automation tool raises $7.35m
Catering all expenses and bookkeeping needs, in “virtually all industries”.
Step and Kard target teen market for banking
Both banking apps have launched their waiting lists.
Purpose extends digital portfolio by acquiring CreditGenie
Toronto-based CreditGenie aims to disrupt point-of-sale financing.
Swedbank partners with Kaching Retail to develop mobile payments
The bank has also become a key investor.
Blockchain: a question of scale
Blockchain will become the operating system which underpins the digital economy.
River Valley Community FCU becomes first in Arkansas to adopt POPi/o video banking
The credit union has more than 7,200 members.
Case study: ATB Brightside – shining a light on digital banking
All about the new challenger bank in Canada and its tech.
Identiq launches privacy-first identity validation network, raises $5m
The first solution designed to address growing sensitivities around data privacy.
New APP scam protection code comes into force
Victims now more likely to get their money back.
Teen banking fintech Pixpay raises €3.1m launch funding
The Paris-based start-up was founded four months ago.
Zero closes $20m Series A to serve 200,000-strong waitlist
Offers a combination of debit and credit card.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 28 May 2019
News on Facebook, Monzo, Transferwise, and more!
Qudos Bank escalates legal battle with Infosys
Alleged copyright infringement, breach of contract and misuse of confidential information.
Meridian CU first in Canada to take MX Pulse financial wellness tool
If you’re going to bring your new, self-guided financial wellness tool to Canada, you might as well start big.
Joining the dots: the evolution of correspondent banking
Assessing the potential benefits of joining several digital platforms to form a “network of networks”.
Infosys to power GTB’s digital strategy in Myanmar
Understood to be replacing 3i Infotech’s Kastle core banking system.
Top fintech stories this week – 24 May 2019
TransferWise just became even bigger, Nuvei Bidco acquires SafeCharge, and more!
UBX and Temenos to deliver inclusive digital banking to Philippines
The aim is to reach millions of people over the next five years.
