Customers Bank moves to FIS’s IBS core banking system
US bank was previously using Fiserv’s DNA platform.
Mobile
Fintech funding round-up: 18 April 2018
Stars MFS Africa, Tala, Funding Societies and HelloGold.
Stockbroking start-up Freetrade’s beta app goes live
Looks to light up stock market with liveliness and laissez-faire.
Centtrip lets rip with instant payments service
Offers local and international payments in 15 deposit currencies.
OK Google, says OCBC Bank
OCBC Bank has delivered another “Singapore’s first” in collaboration with Google.
Revolut unveils new savings solution, Vaults
Revolt’s Vault helps users turn spare change into savings.
JCB pilots Japan’s first fingerprint authentication chip card
Teams with Idemia for biometrics and contactless innovation.
PayTech Awards 2018: recognising most innovative projects and services
Enter by Friday, 20 April!
Wirecard’s boon mobile payment tech looking Fitbit
Teams with wearables brand to offer contactless payments using Fitbit Pay.
Metro Bank sets its Insights on Personetics’ AI
Will be used for money management through bank’s mobile app.
PayTech Awards 2018: Woman in PayTech Award
Celebrating the spirit of inclusion, diversity, and creativity.
OCBC Bank Singapore’s first in instant digital card issuing
Within minutes of applying for an OCBC Bank card, you could be using it via Apple Pay.
Moneyhub integrates with Monzo and Starling; Yolt reaches customer milestone
Integration galore – it’s all about open banking.
Goldman Sachs acquires personal finance app Clarity Money
Brings over one million customers to its online lending platform Marcus.
PeoplesBank rolls out new digital banking strategy with Gro Solutions
PeoplesBank plans to make the new Gro services available later this year.
Green Dot hits the spot for Stash’s new banking services
US financial services platform to launch mobile-first banking.
Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank moves to Fiserv core system
Iowa-based bank will implement Premier core platform.
Infographic: the world of alternative payments
Money Guru has analysed the trends and how tech leads in finance.
UK challenger bank Tandem unveils fixed saver accounts
Now on its second product launch.
PayTech Awards 2018: The Paytech for Good Award
Honouring organisations for outstanding social impact.
Lebara and WorldRemit partner for digital remittances
MoneyGram out, WorldRemit in, as Lebara’s exclusive partner for digital money transfer service.
Indian challenger bank Cube preps for launch
Former founder of Citrus Pay in new adventure.
Francisco Partners to buy Verifone for $3.4bn
If you’re going to Francisco be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.
Danske Bank selects start-up Minna for PFM partnership
PFM solution will be integrated into mobile banking app.
Fintech funding round-up: 10 April 2018
Stars JP Morgan, Access Fintech, SenseTime, Alibaba, Kaleidofin and CloudMargin.
Íslandsbanki and Backbase team for credit card management app
“Acceptance rates have exceeded expectations.”
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.
UK challenger bank Countingup officially launches
Offers business current account with accounting and tax software.
PayPal teams with Safaricom for M-Pesa of mind
New service in Kenya plans to provide global e-commerce.
UBank is at one with PFM via Free2Spend app launch
Australian digital bank offers personal finance management tool.
“Game changer” Jargon Bank celebrates arbitrary milestone
It’s back. And as vague as ever.
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.
The faces of fraud survey report
Mobile exploits come of age, and focus turns to improving customer experience.
CBA contrite over banking not going right
Systems now OK for Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
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.
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.
