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As Steve Jobs said, “you don’t have to be the first, but you’ve got to be the best”.
Innovation
PaymentComponents and Infosistema API framework secures Portugal win
Caixa de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo de Torres Vedras chooses AplonAPI.
Danske Bank selects start-up Minna for PFM partnership
PFM solution will be integrated into mobile banking app.
Oracle FSS unleashes 1,500 APIs for banking and payments
A new packaged solution for payments, retail and corporate banking.
Fintech funding round-up: 10 April 2018
Stars JP Morgan, Access Fintech, SenseTime, Alibaba, Kaleidofin and CloudMargin.
PayPal targets unbanked market with banking products
Plans include bank partnerships and a PayPal Cash Mastercard.
Amazon eyes PayPal’s crown with Alexa payments platform
E-commerce titan could be taking on Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.
European Payments Summit 2018: the future is nearer than you think
Discussing incredibly futuristic subjects at EPS 2018.
AT&T powers Citizens Bank’s digital branch revamp
It is providing tech solutions for more than 1,100 US branches.
Deutsche Bank Spain turns to FinReach for digital account switching
Who dares wins with SaaS.
UBank is at one with PFM via Free2Spend app launch
Australian digital bank offers personal finance management tool.
HSBC spends $2.3bn on AI and digital innovation
Hey big spender, spend a little time with me.
Apple Pay arrives in Brazil
Via an exclusive partnership with Itaú Unibanco.
Coinbase Ventures launched to support crypto start-ups
Coinbase Ventures will be providing financing to promising early stage crypto-focused companies.
Blockchain: does it live up to the hype?
It’s important to separate fact from hype before jumping on the blockchain bandwagon.
Infographic: 16 blockchain disruptions
How blockchain can and will improve 16 different industries.
DVAG and FinLeap in dynamic Germanic digital duet
Advisor and builder form Deutsche Fintech Solutions.
State Bank of India keeps faith with UK
Despite Brexit “uncertainty” it has launched its UK subsidiary.
CivilisedBank to reapply for banking licence
“To allow time for further technological development.”
Fintech funding round-up: 6 April 2018
Stars PeerStreet, UK Finance and CardUp.
WorkFusion’s $50m funding to fuel robotic process automation plans
Series E investment round bags some serious money.
Mortgage platform Lender Price teams with Ellie Mae
The pricing engine is right.
Swift gpi: move forward or fall behind
Making the case for banks to become Swift gpi-ready.
DBS dangling digital payments bait to corporate clients
Targets 30% reduction in corporate cheque payments by 2020.
YapStone touches Couchbase for payments platform propulsion
Looking for inspiration with a cloud-native data sensation.
Sociable ICICI Bank slings “Social Pay” your way
Indian bank offers payment transfers through social media and e-mail.
IBM brings desensitise touch to Rabobank’s client data
Dutch bank preps to comply with incoming GDPR.
FCA gets it on for UK asset management competition
Financial Conduct Authority explains next steps and timelines.
Uber gives drivers a lift with Visa Debit Card
But it also faces tax problems in Denmark.
PayTech Awards 2018: meet the judges
The event is taking place on 13 July in London.
Banking marketeers Micronotes hits right notes with $3m funding
US firm focuses on helping banks strengthen customer relationships with PaaS.
Symbiont brings the blockchain to mortgagetech
Teams with technology investment firm Ranieri Solutions for exploration plans.
Mambu unleashes digital marketplace
Offering cloud-enabled apps, products and tools.
Fintech and credit unions: risk vs. reward
“Fintech can’t turn you into something you aren’t.”
Fintech funding round-up: 4 April 2018
Stars DriveWealth, Starta Ventures and BitPay.
IBM joins Sovrin Network for decentralised digital identity desires
Another chapter in IBM’s blockchain plans.
It’s time to level the playing field in cards payments
The right IT infrastructure and payments technology are a critical investment.
The Innovation Readiness Playbook
Top payments performer edition.
Jio Payments Bank launches in India
A joint venture between Reliance Industries and the State Bank of India.
Wirecard and Crédit Agricole in digital payments duet
Not singing as such, more of a contract signing.
