Demystify Podcast: Demystifying fintech in the Middle East and Africa with Said Murad of Global Ventures
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Said Murad, Senior Partner at Global Ventures.
Innovation
Unveiling Q-Day: How quantum computing could revolutionise (and disrupt) our digital world
The potential risks of Q-Day are immense, and there’s much work still to be done.
New UK climate fintech Zero gears up for end-of-year launch
Zero secured seed funding in 2023 and is now pursuing additional capital through a seed extension round.
SaaS pricing primer
I hate to say it, but there is neither art nor science to pricing. Just elbow grease and arithmetic.
Video: Highlights from FinTech Futures’ Banking Tech Insights panel and networking event
Watch our highlights video from the FinTech Futures Banking Tech Insights event on 11 July.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 14 | Investment trends and the future of UK fintech
In this podcast episode, we chat with Innovate Finance CEO Janine Hirt about what’s next for UK fintech under Labour.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the home-buying process with Ziad Nassar of Huspy
In this podcast episode, Dave chats with Ziad Nassar of Huspy, a Dubai-based real estate platform.
The unbundling of core banking
The rapid evolution of technology has allowed smaller companies to reinvent core banking.
Swiss National Bank announces launch of instant payments in Switzerland
The SNB claims around 60 Swiss FIs can now process instant payments.
Banking Technology Magazine September 2024 issue out now
Cover story: HOP INTO THE FUTURE – Banks must turn and face the change.
We don’t say that sort of thing around here
Don’t just ask your vendors to explain their cost structure. Ask them to justify it.
State of play: cybersecurity in financial services
The current cybersecurity threat landscape remains dynamic and challenging for financial services firms.
I am speaking now
At the current rate, it will take another 134 years before we can reach global gender parity.
CaixaBank doubles down on generative AI with launch of GalaxIA project
The new project will look to build on its GenIAl project launched late last year.
The perfection paradox and the power of pragmatism
Pursuing perfection in digital transformations often causes more problems than it solves.
PayTech Awards USA 2024 shortlist announced
We’re excited to reveal the finalists for the PayTech Awards USA 2024.
Science Card introduces new debit card offering to help accelerate UK scientific discovery
Customers can support ongoing projects focused on dementia, cervical cancer, and kidney transplants.
The shifting credit landscape in the digital age
Will the concept of a credit score as we know it become obsolete?
Apple set to open up access to NFC tech to third-party app developers
Developers in the UK, the US, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand will be able to access the tech.
Cartoon: Testing times
AI models are still making mistakes as humans do, just different types of ‘dumb’ mistakes.
The greatest story never told
I suspect it is inevitable that a bit of a rethink around open banking will have to happen.
Banking Tech Awards 2024 nominations deadline extended to 6 September
You now have until 6 September to submit your nominations for this year’s Banking Tech Awards!
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the evolution of trading technology and data centres
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with John Bryant of Options Technology and Eleni Coldrey of Equinix.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 13 | Fintech start-ups and navigating the road to sustainable growth
In this podcast episode, we chat with Sam Edge of AWS about the current fintech start-up landscape.
Video: Harnessing AI in financial services with IBM
IBM’s Shanker Ramamurthy and John Duigenan discuss how to overcome the hurdles around AI adoption.
Be more like Suresh
Wouldn’t it be great if you could replace your core banking tech or any system on a regular basis?
DORA the explorer travels light
Things are only going to get faster and more demanding. So travel light, because you need to go far.
EPI’s roll-out begins but scheme compliance and dispute resolution questions remain
As the project expands across Europe, the EPI’s new payments solution has a number of areas to consider.
Is it time for banks to turn and face the change?
As society evolves, traditional banks must adapt, or else they face an inevitable demise.
The remaining 90%
In a place where everyone says only a fraction of what they mean, speaking your mind makes you scary.
On-demand webinar: Fintech rebound – unveiling the opportunities for 2024 and beyond
In this webinar, industry experts discuss the factors driving the rebound in the fintech sector in 2024.
ING names Daniele Tonella as new CTO
Tonella succeeds Marnix van Stiphout, who has served as interim CTO since last November.
US fintech GeoWealth bags $18m investment led by BlackRock
Existing investors Kayne Anderson Growth Capital and JP Morgan Asset Management also contributed to the funding.
July 2024: Top five new fintech launches of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new launches in July.
Building on solid foundations: Writing the next chapter of the UK’s open banking story
The potential for all parties to benefit from open banking is clear, and it’s immense.
The relevance of incumbent cores
As the rate of change accelerates, banks must prioritise adaptability and innovation.
Oat lattes and principles
Diverse workforces are more resilient and perform better against every conceivable metric.
FCA issues new guidelines to ensure cash access for consumers and small enterprises
Fourteen banks and building societies are set to implement the new cash access system.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 12 | The emerging technologies driving innovation in payments
In this podcast episode, we chat with George Maddaloni, CTO of Operations at payments giant Mastercard.
The UK risks throwing away its fintech crown as open banking ambition stalls
The cost of allowing fintech to languish in limbo is simply too high.
