IBM finds firm blockchain ground with Marsh proof of insurance pilot
Applying blockchain technology for first commercial proof of insurance.
Innovation
Metro Bank sets its Insights on Personetics’ AI
Will be used for money management through bank’s mobile app.
PayTech Awards 2018: Woman in PayTech Award
Celebrating the spirit of inclusion, diversity, and creativity.
The relegated bank – a positive scenario?
Bank executives should actively consider the “relegated bank” scenario as a potential option.
Fintech Fellowship open for applications – addressing skills gap
An £8,000 award to a postgraduate student studying a fintech-related course at a UK university.
Barclays UK Ventures in pursuit of innovation
BUKV will work as a start-up, will partner with fintechs and invest in them.
OCBC Bank Singapore’s first in instant digital card issuing
Within minutes of applying for an OCBC Bank card, you could be using it via Apple Pay.
Moneyhub integrates with Monzo and Starling; Yolt reaches customer milestone
Integration galore – it’s all about open banking.
MetLife EMEA calls for insurtech start-ups
Prize is a $100,000 contract to develop and pilot solutions with the insurance firm.
Nigerian lendtech Fint unleashes loan marketplace
Calls itself the nation’s “first loan marketplace”.
Standard Chartered brings eXellerator innovation lab to Hong Kong
Shiny, speedy and 10,000 square feet.
Allai allys with Flinks for insurtech and AI
Canadian start-ups combine in clever collaboration.
Open banking, PSD2, and the urgent need for banks to “think different”
How can banks think differently and remain competitive in the era of open banking?
Three big trends on display at FinovateSpring 2018
FinovateSpring is a little less than a month away.
The Billon blockchain plan to power multi-currency cards
Teams with Igoria Trade for payments in 150 currencies.
Startupbootcamp FinTech looks for LatAm loving start-ups
It’s all lovely as all early stage firms from around the world can apply.
“Talented female experts and leaders would rather do than talk about doing”
Women in in fintech are making waves – here we speak with Shan Millie of Bright Blue Hare.
Infographic: UK’s fintech and traditional banking job markets
Meta search engine Joblift offers up a brief comparison.
Interview: Cyril Cottu, BNP Paribas Global Markets – the Tesla effect
Artificial intelligence (AI), bots, the demise of email, investment in Symphony and more.
Top fintech stories this week – 13 April 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Green Dot hits the spot for Stash’s new banking services
US financial services platform to launch mobile-first banking.
US regulator creeps towards position on fintech charter
Some details should be published within the next three months.
22 European countries plot mega blockchain crew
The usual suspects plan the usual collaboration.
CBA’s CommInsure launches new digital quote service
Insurance service uses tech from UnderwriteMe Australia.
Fintech funding round-up: 12 April 2018
Featuring Intramezzo, Microsoft for Startups, Global Fintech Solutions, Eos Venture Partners and Supply Finance.
Santander and Ripple unveil blockchain-based consumer payments
Santander One Pay FX is now available.
Raiffeisen Austria turns to Contovista tech for finance portal launch
Major deal as Swiss start-up makes its debut outside of Switzerland.
LGT selects Appway for digital client lifecycle management
LGT is owned by the suave-sounding Princely House of Liechtenstein.
Infographic: the world of alternative payments
Money Guru has analysed the trends and how tech leads in finance.
KAS Bank takes AIM for cloud gains
AIM Software chosen by Dutch provider of custodian and fund admin services.
Fintech funding round-up: 11 April 2018
Features Ant Financial, Ripple, Blockchain Capital and Liberis.
Hungary’s OTP Bank picks ACI for open banking plans
Deepens relationship with ACI via API manager and universal payments portfolio.
UK challenger bank Tandem unveils fixed saver accounts
Now on its second product launch.
Telia Finance turns to Temenos T24 for digital banking revamp
All digitally new in the Nordics and Baltics.
Infographic: 77 facts about cybercrime one should know in 2018
Data breaches, vulnerable industries, and more.
TSB offers SMEs digital MOT
Bank joins forces with Enterprise Nation to offer supportive SME service.
Ex-Lending Club boss gets an Upgrade
Renaud Laplanche seeks redemption from Lending Club debacle.
PayTech Awards 2018: The Paytech for Good Award
Honouring organisations for outstanding social impact.
Indian challenger bank Cube preps for launch
Former founder of Citrus Pay in new adventure.
BCB Group launches institutional cryptocurrency prime brokerage solution
New solution aimed at investment managers and hedge funds.
