Banking Tech Awards USA 2023 winner: Fincom – 90% cost reduction in AML sanctions screening
Fincom’s AML Sanctions Screening solution won the AML & Compliance Tech of the Future at the awards.
Innovation
FinTech Futures celebrates 40th anniversary with unforgettable summer party in London
Watch the highlights video from FinTech Futures’ 40th anniversary summer networking party.
Global fintech investment falls over H1 2023 amid economic turbulence but sector remains resilient
According to Innovate Finance data, $27.3bn was injected into the industry globally during H1 2023 through 1,714 deals.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Is the era of “move fast and break things” over?
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
AI-driven financial services must also champion fraud prevention, FCA warns
Cybersecurity must develop in tandem with AI, the regulator’s chief executive said this week.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 11 | Blockchain and the future of corporate actions processing
In the latest episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Whikie Liu, Strategy Director, Capital Markets at Swift.
Strategy is good, but constraint awareness is better
Be honest and mindful of your constraints and make choices that mitigate their impact.
Legal & General extends cloud migration agreement with Kyndryl
The new seven-year agreement is to last until 31 March 2030.
Checkout.com launches AI-led ID verification solution
The company claims its new solution can identify “nearly every citizen in the world”.
How cloud native observability can be the right choice for your firm
Real-world examples and practical insights on how to harness the power of cloud native observability.
Report: Global banks and the transformation illusion slowing progress
There’s a direct correlation between the rate of a bank’s digital transformation and its ability to win and retain customers.
Banking Technology Magazine July / August 2023 issue out now
Cover story: THE BEST OF BANKING TECH USA – Winners and pictures from an amazing night.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 7 July 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Let’s get physical!
The irony of the next wave of tech advancement is that it may force us back into focusing on the real world.
UniCredit enters next phase of transformation with leadership restructuring
The appointments signal a shift into the next phase of UniCredit’s development.
Video: Strands and Akbank at Money20/20 Europe – Business financial management for SMEs
Strands and Akbank discuss how they are working together to support SMEs with their banking needs.
DBS launches e-CNY merchant collection solution in Mainland China
With the solution, corporate clients of DBS China will be able to collect payments from their customers in e-CNY.
Britcoin privacy preserved as Bank of England taps Nuggets for identity layer
The layer will maintain user privacy and offer protection from fraudulent activity and money laundering.
Assuming you are not dead
Open-ended plans rarely come good. When do you know the work is over?
Digital transformations: the impact of leadership conflict and the mask of corporate ambiguity
How do we mitigate the effects of leadership conflict and imprecise direction on digital transformations?
Honouring the innovators: PayTech Awards 2023 winners revealed
Celebrating exceptional achievements and talent in payments industry worldwide.
BIS names Maha El Dimachki as new head of Singapore innovation hub
El Dimachki will join BIS from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK.
CaixaBank launches FXWallets service for international payments
FXWallets is currently available in pilot mode for select customers, with a wider rollout planned for September.
The “bank of me”
For me, enhancing the customer lifecycle is the most exciting and impactful use of AI.
On the evolution of work
The future of work is human — and tech can help create new economic opportunities for more people.
UK signs financial services cooperation agreement with EU
The MoU aims to establish an “ongoing forum” to discuss voluntary regulatory cooperation.
The prophet
Staying teachable is the biggest skill you can retain for the years ahead.
Over 150 senior-level executives set to join FinTech Futures’ 40th Anniversary Summer Party
We’re celebrating our 40th anniversary on Thursday 6 July at our spectacular summer party!
Video: FinTech B2B Marketing at Money20/20 Europe – Top tips for your fintech marketing strategies
FinTech Futures speaks with Payal Raina, Founder of FinTech B2B Marketing.
The impact of behavioural science and nudges on ESG communications
Behavioural science and nudges can be used to drive ESG change and build a more sustainable future.
An open approach to open banking
To grow open banking worldwide, governments and industries must have an open, collaborative attitude.
How SaaS and generative AI are positively impacting ‘experience thinking’
SaaS and generative AI are compelling the industry to concentrate on what users see and do.
Cowardly lions for the digital era
Don’t do all the things all the time. Figure out what is key. And focus.
Video: SmartStream at Money20/20 Europe – Streamlining data reconciliation with AI
SmartStream’s Jethro MacDonald discusses how SmartStream Air turns messy data into usable data.
ACI Worldwide launches Instant Pay solution for European merchants
Merchants using Instant Pay will be able to accept instant online, mobile and in-store payments.
The power of AI for ESG
AI is a powerful tool that can be used to improve ESG practices and compliance.
Cartoon: Rules of the road
A new cartoon illustrating the enforcement approach that US regulators are taking with the crypto industry.
Video: Loqate at FinovateSpring 2023 – Powering global address verification
Loqate’s Justin Duling discusses how the firm’s address verification solution helps customers boost conversion rates.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 10 | Collaboration and transformation
In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Simon Boonen, fintech partnership lead at ING.
Demystify Podcast: Engine by Starling Bank with CCO Nick Drewett
Demystifiying the rationale behind Starling’s strategic shift to Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS).
