Core components of an AI programme
Don’t be afraid to start small.
Innovation
PSD2: customer loyalty and bespoke, behavioural open banking
We talk to Yoyo Wallet’s co-founder, Dave Nicholson, about open banking, PSD2 and … PSD3.
Contactless conquers cash in UK clash
UK Finance says convenience of debit card payments puts cash in second place.
UK start-up Yulife to bring life to insurtech
The neo-insurer will incorporate AI and behavioural science.
Fiserv on the money for Dollar’s retail and business banking
Architect to be used as single platform.
US insurer Lemonade takes wefox to court for IP infringement
Lemonade says German firm copied its presentation and business model.
Monzo brings unconditional love to conditional actions
The new Applets automate actions based on users’ own pre-set conditions.
UK’s Department for International Trade aims to boost fintech investment
The department will set out to attract and connect investors.
How blockchain could change the global remittance industry
The scope of blockchain for remittance is increasing in emerging markets.
AlphaPoint raises $15m in Series A funding round
The Series A round was led by Galaxy Digital Ventures.
RBC boss predicts CA$3.2bn tech spend in 2018
There is a focus on reducing operational costs through tech investment.
Brazil’s Nubank storms to 1.5m digital account openings
Reaches milestone in six months.
Famous faces bring funding to US insurtech Ethos
Robert Downey Jr. and Will Smith add a touch of glamour… and money.
Jyske Bank live account aggregation purrs with Spiir
Built on top of technology provided by Danish fintech firm Spiir.
Visa Canada puts finishing touch on Finn AI’s chatbot banking
“Where is the closest ATM?” or “Please cancel my card”.
Danske is Catalyst for new Belfast fintech hub
New co-working space specifically for start-ups in Northern Ireland.
Dorsum unveils new wealth management app with AI support
Gamification and education features help users learn about their investments.
ING and AXA to build digital insurance platform
Offering insurance solutions to ING customers in six markets.
AI Summit 2018: robots are a people’s problem
So far, robots still need us.
MoneyConf 2018: spotlighting Ireland’s fintech factory
Dublin demonstrates its credentials as a world-leading centre for fintech and financial services.
Fintech funding round-up: 15 June 2018
USA! USA! Features Strangeworks, Eventador.io, SeriesX, Unchained Capital and ALTR.
Top fintech stories this week – 15 June 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Barclays predictively partners with Simudyne for risk management
UK firm Simudyne is an alumni of the Barclays Accelerator.
Alior Bank, solarisBank, Raisin and Mastercard to unveil European digital bank
Fab four focus on Q4 2018 launch.
Insurtech start-up Kakau inks two deals in Brazil, eyes Europe
Kakau onboards American Life and Societe Generale in Brazil; plans to enter Europe in 2020.
Deutsche Bank has crack at paperless with eVault launch
eVault unveiled – a digital repository for exchange of documents.
Schroders chatbot is GO in Singapore
Self-learning chatbot for sweet asset management.
Wirecard launches supply chain payment platform on blockchain
Solution focused on application to link merchants with producers.
Infographic: World Cup e-commerce – who will be victorious?
PPRO Group has created a handy (and footy) infographic.
Avaloq Community Conference 2018: fighting talk for Raiffeisen
Swiss firm speaks out over delayed project for Raiffeisen Group.
AI Summit 2018: no efficiency without data
The quality of data was one of the overarching topics at the London event.
Squaring the circle: just because everyone is doing it doesn’t mean it will work
There is comfort in keeping with the pack, but it may be time to go your own way.
London is the fintech crown jewel, says Wells Fargo
London is where it’s at, according to Bipin Sahni, head of innovation.
PSR calls for feedback on data in payments
UK’s Payment Systems Regulator is listening.
UK tech gets £2.5bn injection
Government hopes British Patient Capital programme will be right medicine.
Tech Nation seeks UK fintech start-up sensations
Applications will stay open until 27 July. Happy hunting!
Starling Bank adds gambling blocker to its talent locker
When the fun stops, stop. Or use this new blocker technology.
Agorai invests £20m in UK AI market
A vote of confidence in the UK.
Data insights firm Kinetica taps Dell for hardware
Will help clients gather actionable insights from raw data.
R3 hits back at financial woe story
Company calls them “malicious rumours”.
