TrueLayer receives $7.5m funding from Northzone
Aided by existing investors Anthemis and Connect Ventures.
Open Banking
Hong Kong hastens open banking ambitions
Hong Kong Monetary Authority publishes API framework.
Sberbank in Slovenia teams with Token for open banking push
Slovenia’s seventh largest bank seeks to move beyond PSD2 compliance.
Metro Bank unveils open banking developer portal
Built in collaboration with Google’s Apigee team.
Plum first chatbot to integrate Monzo and Starling
Users can link bank accounts without having to share login details.
Equifax and Consents Online in open banking pact
Will develop solutions for UK consumers and small businesses.
Temenos teams with open banking platform Luxhub
Luxhub is formed by four Luxembourg-based retail banks.
EBA warns banks of obvious threat from fintech
European Banking Authority publishes wordy roadmap.
Payments start-up Fire gets open banking glow
First Ireland-based payments firm to be authorised as a PISP.
Open banking survey: how is the digital revolution really bedding in?
How is Open Banking really bedding in? What are the early lessons?
PSD2: customer loyalty and bespoke, behavioural open banking
We talk to Yoyo Wallet’s co-founder, Dave Nicholson, about open banking, PSD2 and … PSD3.
Contactless conquers cash in UK clash
UK Finance says convenience of debit card payments puts cash in second place.
Oracle Flexcube core banking system live at Invest Banca
Flexcube has been tailored for the Italian market by local integrator Cabel.
Jyske Bank live account aggregation purrs with Spiir
Built on top of technology provided by Danish fintech firm Spiir.
NatWest trials cardless payments for swift shopping
No need to use debit or credit cards.
German banking software provider NDGIT raises $4.7m in funding
The funding round was led by Capnamic Ventures.
Regulatory divergence post-Brexit: a significant concern for fintechs?
Whatever happens in the coming year, there is a wealth of opportunities for fintechs to pursue.
Mastercard tackles faster payments in the UK, smart watches and open banking
Mastercard reaches out to Starling Bank, NXP, and prepares for open banking.
Caxton FX pilots direct payments with Token
Token facilitates direct payments for Caxton FX.
Not all banks are equal in the open future
Using stars as our metaphor, let us venture to the final frontier.
ING launches developer portal
Dutch bank wants to work more closely with external developers.
Castlight Financial brightens HSBC UK’s first open banking loan
Bank uses Categorisation-as-a-Service to process live loan.
HPS pushes on with open banking platform for payments
Moroccan firm takes PowerCARD Connect-Open API beyond pilot phase.
Envestnet | Yodlee, Quovo and Morningstar unite on SODA framework
A joint initiative in the US to support secure, open data access for consumers.
UK personal finance app Elifinty preps for launch
For people who see no way out.
Equifax powers HSBC UK’s first live credit application solution
Via open banking it’s using Equifax’s InterConnect platform.
HSBC UK kisses Consents Online’s AISP for banking data
Account information service provider profits from open banking.
Deutsche Bank buys Indian start-up Quantiguous Solutions
Wants to accelerate its open banking strategy.
CBA charged the dead
Death is no excuse when it comes to banking fees.
Top fintech stories this week – 11 May 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Third party expertise the key for fintechs to unlock open banking potential
Identifying and partnering with regulated third parties is the key to seizing the market opportunity.
TrueLayer API right fit for Anorak’s life insurance
“First” application of PSD2 into this market.
Australia pushes ahead with open banking reforms
It’s a “game-changer” for consumers and businesses.
Credit Kudos a bureau hero in open banking roll-out race
“First credit bureau to offer open banking services to lenders and individuals.”
Australian budget brings fintech joy
Funding for AI, blockchain and more.
PaymentComponents and Infosistema API framework bags Portugal win
Caixa de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo de Mafra chooses AplonAPI.
Six and the Citi unveil API partnerships in Hong Kong
Covering cards, customers, money movement, onboarding, and pay with points.
Deutsche Bank and major airlines in “game-changing” paytech pilot
Deutsche Bank to collect customer payments directly from consumer accounts under PSD2.
Open banking platform Token authorised by FCA
Token is now an official AISP and PISP in the UK.
Erste Bank Hungary in paytech revamp with ACI Worldwide
Erste Bank Hungary (EBH) implements ACI Worldwide’s UP paytech suite.
