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.
Partnerships
Blockchain Valley Ventures begins its adventures
Swiss accelerator launches offering advice and venture capital.
Garmin Pay just the ticker for Starling Bank
Watch out for this new contactless payment option.
New South Wales–India fintech exchange calls for start-ups
One-week business development programme up for grabs.
TrueLayer API right fit for Anorak’s life insurance
“First” application of PSD2 into this market.
Mortgages shine in Castlight Financial’s open banking pilot
First pilot goes live for Scottish firm’s “Affordability Passport”.
TSYS teams with 118 118 Money for UK credit card programme
Paytech and lendtech firms sign long-term agreement.
Credit Kudos a bureau hero in open banking roll-out race
“First credit bureau to offer open banking services to lenders and individuals.”
Six and the Citi unveil API partnerships in Hong Kong
Covering cards, customers, money movement, onboarding, and pay with points.
Credit Karma teams with SpyCloud for dark web data monitoring
Credit Karma expands its identity theft monitoring offering to include data from the dark web.
WealthSpark replaces Personal Capital 401(k)
WealthSpark is a joint effort between Personal Capital and AllianceBernstein (AB).
BOK Financial turns to Roostify for mortgage lendtech revamp
Oklahoma-based BOK Financial joins forces with digital lending platform Roostify.
Why retail banks will disappear
There will be three types of retail bank in the future: pipes, stacks and hubs.
ANZ, Suncorp and IBM team for blockchain insurance tech
The project is one of the first of its kind in New Zealand.
Nations Trust Bank unveils open API banking platform
Sri Lanka-based Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has launched Nations Open API Banking.
Start-up e-Doley Finance takes BGFI Bank to court
Not all bank-fintech collaborations have a happy outcome.
PayTech Awards 2018: tips on how to write a winning entry
The entry deadline is Friday, 4 May.
Draft of US faster payments governance framework unveiled
Stakeholders encouraged to comment over next 60 days.
Appian unleashes contact centre platform for financial services
An “orchestration of the human and robotic elements of service”.
Appian and KPMG expand AI alliance
All in the name of the “intelligent automation” game.
UAE and China to create new “Belt and Road” exchange
It will serve as a key international capital-raising platform for Chinese firms.
Ireland’s central bank to launch fintech innovation hub
News uncorked in a speech in Cork.
Digital Asset seeks DLT domination with developer programme
DAML not in distress, just seeks the best.
Phew, PayTech Awards entry deadline extended!
The final chance to enter is Friday, 4 May 2018.
Checkout first PSP to accept payments via Saudi Arabia’s domestic network
Mada’s got it made in the Kingdom.
Homelyfe helps Hoocht hone home insurance
Digital mortgage adviser Hoocht brings on the AI power.
Worldpay, AEVI and PAX team up for smart POS tech
Offering a single software platform for merchants.
First pilot client transactions executed on Batavia trade finance platform
IBM and big banks’ blockchain initiative makes progress.
Zafin makes Empire Startups pact for more US banking contacts
Relationship banking solutions provider wants more relationships.
NY FinTech Week – our transatlantic opportunity
In the areas of fintech, the “special relationship” between the US and UK is thriving.
Ant Financial teams with IFAD for rural economy development
Partnership aims to reduce rural poverty in China and other developing countries.
Plug and Play ADGM finds its way to Abu Dhabi
Middle East welcomes innovation platform.
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!
Scale-Ups seeks fintech start-ups
Make a beeline for B-Hive’s innovation platform.
BBVA to invest $50m into Chinese venture capital fund
The fund has a special focus on artificial intelligence.
U Account unveils cash pay-in for current account customers
50,000 customers feeling fine with sublime cash pay-in time.
IBM finds firm blockchain ground with Marsh proof of insurance pilot
Applying blockchain technology for first commercial proof of insurance.
Barclays UK Ventures in pursuit of innovation
BUKV will work as a start-up, will partner with fintechs and invest in them.
Moneyhub integrates with Monzo and Starling; Yolt reaches customer milestone
Integration galore – it’s all about open banking.
