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HSBC and RBS race to launch new digital banking platforms
HSBC Kinetic is in beta testing, RBS’ neobank Bó is to launch this month.
Lendtech firm Snapdocs raises $25m in Series B funding
Snapdocs claims to power 10% of US mortgage transactions.
Visa sends Nigerian fintech Interswitch to unicorn status
Sources say Visa paid $200 million for a 20% stake.
Hungary’s National Bank fintech strategy combats digitisation lag
The national bank has drawn up its own fintech guidelines “to speed things up”.
Banco Inter plans super app to boost borrowing
SoftBank bought a 14.9% stake in Banco Inter earlier this year.
UK challenger Cato Banking opens waiting list ahead of 2020 launch
The bank wants to be a hub for financial wellbeing.
Australian challenger Infinity set for 2020 launch
Queensland-based firm aims to disrupt rival neobanks.
Clearpay helps Marks & Spencer tap millennial generation
The paytech charges the merchant rather than the consumer.
CaixaBank opens “urban oasis” for Barcelona customers
The space will have Michelin star chefs and virtual rural landscapes.
India’s Reserve Bank welcomes retail paytechs to new regulatory sandbox
The bank hopes to “spur innovation in [the] digital payments space”.
UK challenger Tandem Bank announces Hong Kong expansion
First step overseas for the London-based neobank.
Digital banking 2019: top opportunities and cornerstones in IT product development
People want nothing but financial flexibility and convenience when it comes to money management.
AI savings firm Chip Financial nabs £3.5m from angel investors
The London-based start-up has raised £7.5 million so far in 2019.
Backbase Connect 2019: Final round-up and key takeaways
How banks will survive the “neo-reality”.
Mylo raises $10m Series A from major Canadian financial institutions
This fundraising marks two years of rapid growth for Mylo.
Backbase Connect 2019: Backbase’s CEO says its biggest challenge comes from its customers
Banks need to fully commit to a “neo-reality” digital transformation.
Backbase Connect 2019: How Backbase built a digital bank in 47 minutes
From an uncustomised template to a fully-customised, integrated banking app with 13 mins to spare.
Alipay launches prepaid card for international visitors
Prepaid card scheme for international visitors is a first for the giant Chinese payment firms.
Backbase Connect 2019: Backbase challenges Banco Santander’s €20bn digital spend
The digital banking firm says it will build a digital bank in one hour.
Sweden’s subscription manager Minna Technologies lands deal with Norway’s SpareBank 1
Competitor Subaio has recently signed deals with various other Nordic banks.
South Korean regulator plans Open Banking experiment
The scheme will involve a “comprehensive assessment” for Open Banking.
UK start-up Freetrade raises $15m, inc. first-time investor Draper Esprit
Draper Esprit invested $7.5 million in the fintech.
The identity challenge: How can banks know who’s who?
Proving identity is the critical first step in preventing theft.
Japan’s instant credit start-up Paidy raises $143m
It includes $83m in a Series C extension and $60m in debt financing.
HSBC-backed fintech Bud looks beyond financial sector in re-focused product model
The fintech has axed 20% of its staff and undergone a business restructure.
Subaio subscription management solution live at multiple Nordic banks
Firm plans further expansion following successful projects in Scandinavia.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 01 November 2019
FinTech Future’s weekly news round-up.
Monzo hires new CRO with blue chip banking career
Lisa Nowell leaves ClearBank after just six months.
Banking Technology November 2019 issue out now
The identity challenge.
Neobank Rebellion becomes first fintech to offer Spanish IBANs with banking licence
A Spanish IBAN will allow users to direct their salary to their Rebellion account.
SME challenger bank Recognise signs on Mambu tech
Mambu Core will be plugged into the bank’s tech alongside nCino.
Elavon and Santander help Poppy Appeal in ‘largest cashless charity campaign in Europe’
The fintech is deploying 1,100 cashless terminals across the UK.
Norwegian challenger Bulder Bank launched by Sparebanken Vest
Bulder Bank plans to expand from mortgages in the near future.
Starling Bank launches dual currency debit card with pounds and euros
The card will go live alongside its business euro account launch.
Consolidated Bank Ghana goes live on Temenos T24 Transact
Consolidation project finalises under Temenos platform.
Uber relaunches credit card with Barclays, drivers get real-time cash flow
Uber has rolled out its financial product line Uber Money.
Banca Monte Paschi Belgio rebrands as new digital bank Aion
Warburg Pincus to rebrand new acquisition four months after regulatory approval.
TransPecos Banks goes live with Nymbus to support BankMD
Digital-only bank for doctors live with Nymbus solution.
Transbank chooses AEVI to overhaul its in-store checkout for Chile’s merchants
The bank support firm wants to make integrations easier for merchants.
