Q2 Holdings announces leadership changes with new senior hires
Himagiri Mukkamala joins as CDO, Beth-Anne Bygum as CISO and Blair Williams as CRO.
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Skin in the game
An organisation that lives by its values is worth more than gold.
FinTech Founders Video: upcoming trends – embedding community values
In this episode, fintech founders share their experienced of building values for a new digital vision.
Bambu taps WealthKernel to launch “world’s first” SaaS robo-advisor
Bambu says its solution has been designed for financial institutions that cater to mass retail investors.
UK’s OneSavings Bank partners nCino to streamline lending operations
The bank aims to increase efficiency in its underwriting and loan origination processes.
MDT appoints Dan Schneider as CPO and Greg Lanigan as CIO in C-suite shake-up
Tracie Loudermilk has also been appointed to the role of vice president of project and consulting solutions.
Japan’s MUFG pens multi-year partnership with AWS for digital transformation
By moving to the cloud, AWS claims that MUFG has been able to reduce IT operational costs by 20%.
Fintel makes double acquisition of VouchedFor and AKG for combined £9.1m
The deals mark Fintel’s third and fourth acquisitions of the year, following deals for Micap and Competent Adviser.
From VRPs to AI: Innovation takes centre stage at day two of Fintech Talents
Payments innovation and the regulation of AI were hot topics of discussion at this year’s Fintech Talents Festival.
Levenue lands €8m Series A funding from Truffle Capital, acquires Cake
Levenue provides a marketplace for subscription-based businesses to connect with investors and access financing.
Moneythor launches Customer Activation Management platform
Moneythor’s Customer Activation Management aims to help banks achieve long-term customer profitability.
Report: Increasing new customer acquisition and engagement in digital banking
The findings and analysis of a survey to identify key issues around new customer acquisition in digital banking.
UK fintech Fnality raises £77.7m in Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas-led Series B
The fintech’s Series B also saw participation from existing investors BNY Mellon, UBS and Nasdaq Ventures.
FinTech Wales seeks new CEO as Sarah Williams-Gardener transitions to chair
Effective January, Williams-Gardener succeeds former Confused CEO Louise O’Shea as chair of the organisation.
Video: Atomic at Money20/20 USA 2023 – Powering financial connectivity
Atomic’s Andrea Martone discusses how the firm is helping businesses align with the CFPB’s vision for open banking.
Global enforcement fines rise to $5.65bn in Q3 2023
The first two quarters of this year saw global enforcement fines amount to $1.5bn and $2.27bn, respectively.
Co-branded credit card fintech Imprint lands $75m in Series B funding
The round was led by Ribbit Capital with participation from existing investors Kleiner Perkins and Thrive Capital.
Regulators should greenlight more M&A among banks and fintechs to avoid bankruptcies
Consolidation and M&As can create an environment where dynamic regional banking ecosystems can flourish.
FinTech Founders Video: building a versatile team – how to get the best out of your employees
First-hand insights and learnings of fintech founders on how to strategically build a versatile team.
Report: State of verification and monitoring in the crypto industry
Data-driven study into verification practices among crypto businesses: checks, budgets, pass rates.
US fintech Carta reportedly conducts third round of layoffs this year
The cuts were first reported by Fortune, but the total number of employees impacted is currently unknown.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying embedded banking success with Chris Dean and Chris Tremont
Grasshopper and Treasury Prime are thriving at a time when so many neobanks and BaaS providers are struggling.
RTGS.global signs pilot agreements for settlement service with three new banks
The three banks are Tajikistan-based Alif Bank and Bank Arvand and Montenegro’s Universal Capital Bank.
Report: The state of UX research in financial services
Learn how to create superior financial experiences that foster innovation and customer loyalty.
Landsbankinn partners Meniga to launch open banking-powered PIS and AIS services
The bank claims the new services mark a “significant breakthrough in the realm of open banking within Iceland”.
Join us at our CMO roundtable and Christmas networking party on 5 December
Register now to join our CMO roundtable and Christmas networking party on 5 December in London.
SC Ventures and SBI Holdings to jointly launch digital asset investment firm in UAE
The joint venture will initially receive a $100 million capitalisation from both companies.
Edwina Johnson joins MoneyGram as general manager
Johnson joins MoneyGram from fintech firm Alloy where she worked for over six years.
Unlocking Alpha: how AI is helping investors fine-tune their strategies
FinTech Futures speaks with the founders of 3AI to discuss how AI technology can transform investing strategies.
Trading solutions provider CQG agrees to executive ownership deal
The company’s acquisition by its senior executives is expected to be completed this month.
FinTech Founders Video: building company culture – team building achievements
We explore various aspects of how to build company culture and what can be achieved as a team.
Video: Socure at Money20/20 USA 2023 – Fighting first-party fraud
We chat with Socure’s Johnny Ayers about the launch of the company’s Sigma Identity Fraud solution.
Wise temporarily pauses new business onboarding in Europe
The company says it is “working to resume onboarding businesses in Europe as a priority”.
India’s InCred Finance secures unicorn status with $60m Series D funding
The Series D funding round takes InCred Finance’s valuation up to $1.05 billion.
Canadian Tire reacquires Scotiabank’s 20% stake in its financial services arm in $650m deal
Scotiabank first bought its 20% stake in May 2014 for around $460 million.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: EduFi, Performativ, Due and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 10 November 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Video: Incedo at Money20/20 USA 2023 – Winning in the digital age
We chat with Incedo CEO Nitin Seth about what banks need to do to make the most of their digital investments.
Video: LiveBank at Money20/20 USA 2023 – Bridging the gap between physical and digital banking
We chat with LiveBank about how the firm helps banks provide a branch-like experience through digital channels.
European regulators agree on new rules for SEPA instant payments
The rules state that instant transfers must not cost more than standard services.
