Euroclear partners India’s HCL to modernise digital framework
HCL will set up a co-innovation lab in Brussels to explore emerging technologies.
Partnerships
Bank North taps Vermeg to support regulatory reporting ahead of launch
The supplier’s AgileReporter platform forms part of the UK regional bank’s tech stack.
Aussie digital bank Volt partners Frollo to launch BaaS app
The app will be fully integrated with Volt’s core banking system.
Standard Chartered taps SAP for SaaS banking connectivity solution
SAP Multi-Bank Connectivity will enhance the transactional banking experience for corporates, the bank says.
A revolution in the making: how digital transformation is changing P2P payments
The pandemic has accelerated P2P payment developments which are shaping customer experience in new ways.
Singapore and UAE conduct first cross-border digital trade document transfer
Singapore’s TradeTrust enables counterparties and banks to validate documents digitally.
ClearBank partners SME bank Recognise to provide Confirmation of Payee
CoP dramatically reduces the risk of fraud, says ClearBank CEO.
Aiimi wins £1.3m data analytics contract with FCA
Milton Keynes-based data firm wins regulator contract running until April 2024.
Ebury partners Santander to help German SMEs trade globally
The partnership plans to offer a solution that streamlines cross-border trade.
Barclays shuffles executive team as new group CEO settles into role
C.S. Venkatakrishnan stepped into the top job following the departure of former chief Jes Staley.
Russian neobank Tinkoff appoints ex-Morgan Stanley exec as co-CEO
Pavel Fedorov joins Oliver Hughes from the company’s board of directors.
US cloud AI platform H20.ai raises $100m in Series E round
Commonwealth Bank of Australia led the round and will form strategic partnership with H20.ai.
Standard Chartered to launch climate-focused savings app powered by Starling
Named Shoal, the platform leverages Starling’s Banking-as-a-Service offering.
New US fintech Menta picks Agora to power credit builder platform
Menta’s platform is designed to improve access to credit for the underbanked.
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Raisin Bank launches BaaS offering on Mambu’s cloud banking platform
German bank claims to be one of the first lenders entirely on the cloud in its home country.
BBVA enters open finance partnership with Italy’s Sella
The European multinationals will utilise open banking platform Fabrick.
Cambodia’s Hattha Bank picks Temenos to drive SME lending
SMEs comprise approximately 99.8% of all businesses in the country.
HSBC taps CloudBees to streamline software delivery
The bank hopes to address the challenges associated with software delivery at scale.
Reimagining business models for a post-COVID banking future
Banking was already in the throes of change when the pandemic hit, but how does the industry recover?
Egypt’s MIDBANK picks Temenos for digital banking revamp
Temenos’ Transact and Infinity products will replace the bank’s legacy systems.
Westpac chief platform exec Meindl leaves as 10x BaaS project nears completion
Meindl says he plans to relocate to Asia, and calls the 10x project the “pinnacle” of his career.
Standard Bank partners Flutterwave to boost digital financial services in Africa
Bank says the pandemic has caused a shift to digital payments across Africa.
PayTech Awards 2022 now open for nominations
Nominations close 11 March 2022, with winners revealed at a ceremony on 1 July 2022.
What the FinTech? | S.2 Episode 22 | Let’s talk about SaaS
Michel Breeuwer, general manager for the Benelux and Baltics at Mambu, joins us on this week’s episode of the What the FinTech? podcast.
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Sabadell confirms offer from Co-operative Bank for TSB
The Spanish bank says that its board has rejected the approach.
Visa invests in fintech start-up Deserve to drive adoption of crypto-powered cards
The investment expands a partnership that began under Visa’s Fintech Fast Track programme.
ICYMI funding round-up: Chip, Multiverse Computing, Kevin, APLYiD & more
Another collection of funding rounds and raises from all over the world you might have missed.
Mastercard partners digital asset platform Bakkt to offer ‘Crypto-as-a-Service’
Partnership forms part of Mastercard’s broader crypto strategy.
B2B BNPL platform Billie raises $100m in Series C round
Billie claims the funding round is the “world’s largest to date in the B2B BNPL market”.
Digital savings platform Chip adds FSCS protection with ClearBank partnership
Chip savings accounts are now covered by FSCS on deposits up to £85,000.
New FinTech Futures Report: Creating financial inclusivity in a digital-first future
A deep-dive report into the industry, focusing on the emerging need for financial inclusivity.
Nymbus to power core banking at US community lender PeoplesBank
Both parties have expanded a partnership following the launch of a digital bank last year.
Indonesia’s Bank INA taps Mambu for cloud banking services
The bank says its pivot to digital will allow it to cater to the underserved and unbanked.
AmEx and Goldman Sachs partner to deliver cloud-based corporate payments platform
The platform will support multiple payment options and offer data and analytics dashboards.
M1 Finance CEO buys First National Bank of Buhl
Brian Barnes plans to turn community bank into BaaS provider.
SoFi partners Pagaya to boost access to financial services
SoFi plans to extend its credit lending services to a broader audience.
Inclusive investment start-up Wealth8 partners WealthKernel to launch new app
Wealth8 to launch a new mobile investment app for black and multi-ethnic communities.
Asia Digital Bank partners Bianjie for blockchain-powered digital banking
The bank’s new digital infrastructure is designed to bridge the gap between centralised and decentralised finance.
