Meri Williams steps down as CTO of Monzo
It is not clear who is taking up Williams CTO responsibilities.
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SoftBank attacks Moody’s after debt downgrade
Moody’s cited SoftBank’s “aggressive financial policy” as it cut its rating from Ba1 to Ba3.
Coronavirus: FCA announcements round-up
We collated a round-up of these notices to assist our readers on COVID-19 updates.
US Fed Reserve & ECB ramp up bond buying to steady markets
Fed pledged to buy unlimited amount whilst ECB eyes up €750bn additional bonds.
The need to offer personalisation in financial research
It needs to be disseminated in a customised manner to provide personalised insights for clients.
Spanish regulators approve $2.8bn SIX takeover bid for BME
SIX has been going head-to-head with Euronext for the Spanish exchange firm.
Refinitiv invests in Microsoft Teams partner ModuleQ
The two firms have held a partnership since 2018.
FCA requests listed companies delay publishing preliminary financials
It highlights that this statement does not apply to AIM-listed companies.
Barclays makes new executive hires in Asia Pacific
Carrie Chen and Sung-Min Chung join the bank to boost its client footprint.
Love in the time of COVID-19
Amazing teams have teams that care. That’s how leadership works. It’s a team sport.
OpenPayd appoints Fidor founder as senior advisor
Matthias Kröner joins the firm to drive its international plans.
Brex acquires trio of San Francisco start-ups
Neji, Landria, and Compose Labs all brought under the Brex umbrella
Coronavirus crisis forces the EU to redraw its digital strategy
Working remotely is also causing considerable strain on the EU’s IT system.
Survey: Corporate Banking & APIs – the state of play
Are there concrete API plans and strategies in place? We’d greatly appreciate your input in this survey.
Draft coronavirus stimulus bill considers ‘digital dollar’ to help unbanked
House Democrats have drafted a bill which, if enacted, would create a ‘digital dollar’.
A look under the hood of ABN Amro’s internal Covid-19 operations
The bank admits there were some VPN teething issues.
Erste Bank Hungary integrates OneSpan into mobile banking
The bank hopes to keep transactions secure and comply with PSD2.
big xyt hires SocGen’s Richard Hills
Data analytics firm snaps up electronic equities trading man.
Hong Kong’s first virtual bank opens its digital doors
Za Bank launches with incumbent-challenging interest rate.
Revolut heads stateside with US launch
The London-based unicorn expands to North America.
Stock markets decline as coronavirus crisis worsens
A further wave of dividend suspensions and cancellation of buybacks were announced.
UK challengers Revolut and Monzo combat claims they are going bust
Revolut dubs the claims “fake news”, and Monzo says it is “here to stay”.
National Bank of Canada migrates Murex system to Amazon Web Services
Major Canadian bank shifts MX.3 to the Amazon cloud.
Finastra brings servers back online after ransomware attack
“A bad-actor was attempting to introduce malware into our network,” says firm.
World Bank issues $300m loan to boost Indonesian financial sector
International bank seeks to support Indonesian fintech and banks.
Path Solutions signs Somalian challenger MyBank for iMAL core
Path Solutions says it now has a “stronger focus” on the Somali market.
Cloud security in a post-GDPR world
An increase in cloud adoption leaves some interesting questions when it comes to data regulation.
HSBC’s $6bn structural overhaul under threat from COVID-19
The global bank may have to delay its plans if the contagion becomes a long-term issue.
How smaller banks can take control of their role in the US open banking movement
Embracing open APIs offers plenty of benefits for financial institutions of all sizes.
How machine learning can power your business
It demands careful planning and a high-level understanding by all stakeholders.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 20 March 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Gradually – then suddenly: parenting during coronavirus
Until we get beyond, hunker down and carry on. Pass me that glass of wine please.
eBook: Tackling the data challenge for regulatory compliance in banking
Staying above the rising tide of banking compliance requires data. Download the free e-book for the in-depth insights.
FinTech Futures update: business as usual
Our team is here to help the market navigate today’s challenging business landscape.
Temenos and ClearBank team up for UK cloud payments
The partners will offer access to real-time payment services.
Appian unveils software to help banks operate amid coronavirus outbreak
The application is only available to companies with more than 1,000 employees.
Video: Hot-seat with Steven Marshall, CCO of Crown Agents Bank
He reveals how a legacy institution can stay relevant and adapt in this digital wave.
Finastra appoints Gary Bischoping as new CFO
Bischoping to replace Mark Miller, who stepped down for personal reasons.
HSBC confirms Noel Quinn as permanent CEO
He has held the job on an interim basis for seven months.
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