Microsoft and Publicis Sapient back world’s first fully digital trade bank
The UAE-based Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank aims to address global trade finance gap.
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TSE launches data sandbox for securities tech
Tokyo Stock Exchange calls for data and innovation partners.
Are non-bank payment service providers doing enough to protect customers’ funds?
Some heady advice for non-bank PSPs to avoid regulatory action.
Merchants Bank chooses CALMS Compass for floorplan finance
The bank sees 60% growth since introducing self-serve solution.
Blockchain-focused challenger Bitwala raises €13m
The Berlin-based bank is now looking into expansion.
Banca Popolare di Sondrio adopts InstaPay
“Immediacy is the new standard demanded by users.”
Aspire scores $32.5 million raise
The company graduated from Y Combinator Winter 2018 batch.
Persado gets five-year deal with JP Morgan Chase
The AI firm generates better marketing copy.
Rakuten applies for US banking charter
The ABA expressed serious concerns Rakuten gaining a banking charter.
First Data and Bank of America end paytech partnership
Fiserv’s First Data will provide services to its current client merchants until June 2023.
Challenger banks in South Africa: who’s who and what’s their tech
A comprehensive list of South African challenger banks and banking services and the tech they are using.
Solution brief: Five benefits of open banking
Open banking is more than a one-off API. It’s a complete API strategy. Learn the 5 key benefits.
White paper: The importance of specialised standard software for MAD/MAR compliance
Learn the importance of specialised standard software for MAD/MAR compliance now!
Capital One reveals huge data breach by hacker
More than 100 million customers’ details were compromised in the incident.
FNZ acquires GBST after £150m deal
Its third acquisition in a month.
MeDirect chooses Crealogix for digital investment platform
The platform saw a successful launch in Belgium.
Nubank raises a staggering $400m
As it announces plans to expand to Mexico and Argentina.
Is the next fintech unicorn being built by ex-bankers in Poland?
Three Polish ex-bankers are building their own challenger banks in Poland right now, as you’re reading this.
Case study: why a banking service provider migrated to containers
Banking service provider figo builds a containerised infrastructure to meet goals for speed, scalability and security.
Top fintech stories this week – 26 July 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five stories this week!
Wematch unveils Euro IRS platform with 10 banks onboard
JP Morgan, RBC, HSBC and Societe Generale are among the initial banks.
Synechron launches new Libor impact analysis software
Its Accelerator uses data science to address the industry benchmarking challenge.
Spotlight: the Russian e-commerce cross-border market
Finding a niche for a foreign merchant in Russia.
Mbanq backs Arival Bank by acquiring shares
Arival also has its sights set on a Series A round of $10 million later this year
New Zealand bank TSB goes live with Temenos Infinity Digital Onboarding
Included in the short implementation period was an API-based connectivity
Banking Technology Awards 2019 are open for entries
The Early Bird 10% discount deadline is 31 July 219, the awards close for entries on 31 August 2019
Revolut unveils free business accounts
Business plans can be upgraded or downgraded at any time.
Nationwide and ClearBank partner for new business account
The partnership will provide access to real-time payments.
Volt bank chooses FIS for mobile and card payments services
FIS will provide it with processing services for Volt’s credit card and mobile payments.
EY inks agreement with Open Banking Nigeria
It will extend services to individuals and businesses across Nigeria.
A banker goes a-banking, volume 4: GDPR for the masses
It is time we gave some respect back to the drops that make the ocean.
Swift shifts from MT to XML format
Payment transfers will be shifting to the ISO 20022 standard.
Busey selects Jack Henry to support growth
The SilverLake System is believed to be replacing CSI’s NuPoint.
New challenger revverbank picks Fusion for core banking capabilities
The proposition will be underpinned by Microsoft’s Azure platform.
Friday the 13th is coming – is banking ready?
The deadline for PSD2 compliance is rapidly approaching – will your firm be ready?
Let’s work together
Bank-fintech collaboration should take priority on this year’s Sibos agenda.
MoneyLion roars with $160m funding
The company will have raised over $200 million in equity financing.
Mastercard and Nationwide announce new partnership
Building society prepares to launch new business banking service.
Moors and Cabot selects RBC as new clearing partner
This will enhance the firm’s back-office capabilities.
Morgan Stanley and Box launch document sharing portal
The platform promotes communication between financial advisors and clients.
