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FCA proposes listing regime revamp to make UK more competitive
The FCA says its proposals would make listing rules “more effective, easier to understand and more competitive”.
Banking Technology Magazine May 2023 issue out now
Cover story: EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE… but is all at once the answer?
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 28 April 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying embedded banking with Paul Staples
Demystifying the approaches various banks, such as Standard Chartered, JP Morgan Chase & HSBC, are taking to BasS.
Bunker taps InvestCloud to launch digital investment platform in LatAm
Bunker will make it easier for LatAm consumers to open and manage US investment accounts.
LatAm open finance platform Belvo acquires Brazilian paytech Skilopay
The deal will see Belvo become “the most complete” account-to-account (A2A) payments provider in Brazil.
The dinosaur café – the impact of a toxic culture on digital transformation
A toxic culture can have a long (dinosaur) tail of hidden costs for any transformation.
Curate and compile: the future of AI-driven fintech experiences
A new generation of generative fintechs is coming, and finally, the banking sector will be truly transformed.
Home management data platform AskHomey acquired and set to shutter
The firm says users should download their data before the app closes in the summer.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 7 | Banking Tech Awards USA 2023 special
In this podcast episode, we’re joined by Locality Bank’s Keith Costello to discuss the Banking Tech Awards USA.
eBook: Back to the future – 8 features of fast and future-proof BNPL technology
Discover the tools you need to get ahead and stay ahead as BNPL grows its market share.
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2023
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2023.
When you take my sunshine away
The world is divided into radiators and drains. Don’t let the drains hollow you out.
The future is FedNow: how the new RTP service is aiming to future-proof US payments
FedNow has the potential to drive innovation, broaden financial inclusion and improve cash flow.
Peter Major joins MDT in newly created VP of fintech services role
Major previously spent more than 15 years with banking tech firm Jack Henry.
EU crypto “travel” regulations pass European Parliament vote
MiCA will ensure crypto transfers can be traced and suspicious transactions blocked.
Join Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and many more at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2023
Book your table for the Banking Tech Awards USA gala dinner and ceremony on 1 June in New York.
Valley National Bank taps NayaOne for fintech innovation platform
The platform will allow the bank and its fintech partners to test new products in a separate sandbox environment.
Paddle founder Christian Owens steps down as CEO
Owens, who led the firm for 11 years, has been replaced by COO Jimmy Fitzgerald.
Join FinTech Futures’ 40th Anniversary Summer Party
A wonderful evening of networking, food, drink, and panoramic views of London – free to attend!
Banking Tech Awards 2023: Nominations now open!
This year’s ceremony will be held on 30 November 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
Illimity Bank sells IT source codes to Engineering Group in €55.5m deal
The €55.5 million is set to be paid over 2023-2026 with a potential additional €4.5 million between 2024-2032.
UK’s FCA selects NayaOne to build and operate Digital Sandbox platform
The Digital Sandbox provides a “safe and secure” environment for companies to build and test their products.
P27 Nordic Payments withdraws clearing licence application, leaving the project’s future unclear
P27 says “new requirements and regulations” have challenged its operating model.
What’s the customer benefit of fintech?
For me, the level of funding going into a market is not a good measure of success.
SocGen digital asset arm unveils Euro-pegged Ethereum stablecoin
The stablecoin is designed to bridge the gap between traditional capital markets and the digital asset ecosystem.
Worldline partners Crédit Agricole to build “major payments player” in France
The joint venture is expected to be operational by 2025.
Greenpeace taps Nexi Greece for digital payment security services
Greenpeace will use Nexi Greece’s tokenisation solution to obscure sensitive payment data.
19th century advice for 21st century problems
You don’t get a medal for deciding to transform your bank. If you get it right, you get to survive.
eBook: Microsoft Teams and telephony – UCaaS providers for financial services firms
How to achieve the full benefits of Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS).
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 6 | Fintech funding trends and the VC investment landscape
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Sarah Hinkfuss, partner at Bain Capital Ventures.
Fintech B2B Marketing Conference 2023: ChatGPT to join as live panellist
The conference, supported by FinTech Futures, will gather 150+ fintech marketers on 26 April in London.
IFGS 2023: Collaboration key for Singapore’s burgeoning fintech sector
Sopnendu Mohanty, chief fintech officer at MAS, discussed the country’s strategies and successes at IFGS 2023.
Cartoon: Timing
A new cartoon illustrating how getting market timing and positioning right is key to success.
IFGS 2023: More “radical change” for payments on the horizon, BoE deputy governor says
Payments used to be a “dusty corner” in financial services but are now evolving at speed, Sir Jon Cunliffe says.
Liberty Bank launches Owners Bank for small businesses in the US
Owners Bank offers checking and savings accounts as well as digital tools for small businesses.
IFGS 2023: How crisis creates opportunity for fintechs
Funding Circle CEO Lisa Jacobs and Zopa CEO Jaidev Janardana took to the stage at IFGS 2023 in London.
FinTech Futures is the new home for the Dave & Dharm Demystify podcast
Demystifying the latest trends, technologies and innovations that shape the future of finance.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying China, CDBCs and cashless with Richard Turrin
Based out of China, Richard Turrin has a ringside seat on how China is transforming into a cashless society.
