Demystify Podcast: Demystifying legacy modernisation with Irene Sandler, CMO of Mechanical Orchard
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Irene Sandler, CMO of Mechanical Orchard.
Risk Management
LSEG taps IDVerse for AI-powered ID verification solutions
LSEG will deploy IDVerse’s Zero Bias AI offering alongside its Deepfake Defender AI solution.
Metro Bank fined £16.7m by the FCA for “financial crime failings”
The fine relates to historic deficiencies in the company’s transaction monitoring systems and controls.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 20 | The future of fraud prevention – live at Money20/20 USA
In this podcast episode recorded live at Money20/20 USA, we’re joined by Ricardo Amper, founder and CEO of Incode.
Banking Technology Magazine November 2024 issue out now
Cover story: GOING GREEN – Why sustainable finance is vital.
Alliant Credit Union names Ken Schaafsma as interim CEO as Dennis Devine departs
Schaafsma has served as Alliant Credit Union’s CRO for the past seven years.
UK banks and mobile operators take on APP fraud with new Scam Signal solution
Delivered via API, Scam Signal enables banks to spot correlations between mobile data and fraudulent transfers.
MAS and Banque de France trial post-quantum cryptography to secure financial communications
The tests paired Microsoft Outlook with PQC plugin algorithms.
Ripjar names industry veteran Tom Obermaier as new CEO
Alongside its leadership change, Ripjar has also bagged a majority growth investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Brightwave, Mala, UnitPlus, Parachute, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
October 2024: Top five AI stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top AI stories from October.
The rise of decentralised finance (DeFi): opportunities and challenges
DeFi is well-positioned to disrupt traditional finance in a number of ways.
Socure inks $136m deal to acquire AI-powered risk decisioning platform Effectiv
The deal is expected to close next month, with the entire Effectiv team set to join Socure.
Sibos 2024: The future of real-time payments with Mastercard – video interview
Mastercard’s Helena Forest discusses the latest developments in the world of real-time payments.
Embedded finance provider Solaris embarks on “new chapter of transformation”, says CEO
CEO Carsten Höltkemeyer says BaaS provider Solaris is “at a pivotal moment”.
OCC announces enforcement actions against four US banks
The OCC has released its latest list of enforcement actions taken against US banks in recent weeks.
Sibos 2024: A delicate balancing act – addressing the ‘speed vs security’ dilemma in cross-border payments
In today’s world, customers are constantly demanding faster and more convenient cross-border payments.
BaaS is dead, long live BaaS 2.0
As the sector evolves away from the wild west of BaaS 1.0, it can enter its more responsible era.
Video: REV FCU at FinovateFall 2024 – Third-party risk management in financial services
Zac Streelman of REV FCU discusses managing risks and regulatory compliance for third-party relationships.
Visa to buy AI-powered fraud detection firm Featurespace
Visa says it expects to close the transaction in FY 2025.
Banking Tech Insights: Limitless Banking – 14 November 2024, London
Save the date for Thursday 14 November 2024 for an exclusive half-day networking event in London.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the business use cases of AI and quantum computing with Sergio Gago of Moody’s
In this two-episode special, hosts Dave and Dharm chat with Sergio Gago, MD of AI and Quantum at Moody’s.
State of play: US fintech
Despite a decline in global funding rounds, it was evident at FinovateFall that US fintech continues to thrive.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 16 | The future of Web3 technology in financial services
In this podcast episode, we chat with author and financial services executive Rita Martins.
UK regtech Novatus Global lands new $40m growth investment for US expansion
The investment builds upon the £4 million the regtech secured from Maven Capital Partners in 2022.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 13 September 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes UniCredit, Westpac, Mastercard and more.
US regulator OCC orders Wells Fargo to shore up AML and risk management procedures
The OCC has barred Wells Fargo from expanding into medium-to-high risk products and geographies without prior approval.
Mastercard puts down $2.65bn for AI-powered threat intelligence platform Recorded Future
Insight Partners first acquired the platform in 2019 for $780 million.
FE fundinfo buys out investment research platform AdviserAsset
FE fundinfo is to integrate AdviserAsset as a research and selection module.
LLM-powered compliance platform Sedric AI secures $18.5m Series A
Amex Ventures joined the round as a new investor.
Visa reportedly in negotiations to acquire Featurespace in potential £700m deal
Featurespace provides financial crime prevention solutions for AML and fraud detection.
State of play: cybersecurity in financial services
The current cybersecurity threat landscape remains dynamic and challenging for financial services firms.
ABN Amro goes live with CBA’s IBAS TDD software and nCino’s cloud banking platform
ABN Amro is streamlining its digital lending operations and strengthening its trade finance transaction monitoring.
Singapore’s Valverde taps Broadridge for investment management solution
Valverde will deploy Broadridge’s tech to support its recently launched Valverde ASEAN+ Fund.
The perfection paradox and the power of pragmatism
Pursuing perfection in digital transformations often causes more problems than it solves.
Chaos Labs lands $55m Series A led by Haun Ventures
Chaos Labs will use its latest funding to develop new products and expand its risk management platform.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 16 August 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Scotiabank, Tally, Experian and more.
Experian snaps up behavioural analytics firm NeuroID
Experian will use NeuroID’s tech to enhance its fraud risk suite for clients.
White paper: Beyond the basics – exploring trends shaping AML compliance in 2024
What controls UK businesses should put in place to effectively prevent money laundering and other financial crime.
Texas-based TransPecos Banks selects Oscilar’s risk management tech for BaaS compliance
Oscilar has been tapped by the bank for its AI-driven AML Risk Platform solution.
