AIFC and Fidor Solutions to boost fintechs in Kazakhstan
The MoU will also promote innovation in Central Asia.
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UnionPay expands into Italy with Banca Sella deal
Greater acceptance will help merchants meet the needs of Chinese tourists.
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
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Banking tech heavyweight Jack Henry acquires PFM firm Geezeo
The two companies say they’ve been “strong business partners” for years.
Troubled Fidor Bank to shut down in the UK
Fidor Bank UK has announced it is withdrawing its services and products from 15th September.
Avaloq buys Swiss structured products firm Derivative Partners
The acquired niche company provides market information and tools for clients in Switzerland and the rest of Europe.
Banque Française Mutualiste selects SAB AT as its new core banking system
The system will operate in a multi-entity mode, with SAB supporting the hosting, operation and maintenance.
Webinar: how to close the trust gap in retail banking
Register for the latest Finovate webinar exploring the importance of CX to your banking strategy.
Instarem seeks banking licence in Singapore
The fintech is looking for a partner bank to do so.
Crédit Agricole trials biometric payment cards
The six-month pilot project tests fingerprint authorisation.
Bank for International Settlements builds innovation hubs
Starting in Switzerland, Hong Kong, and soon in Singapore.
JP Morgan to take stake in 10x Future Technologies
10x Technologies’ boss is Anthony Jenkins, formerly Barclays head.
Citi and Vasakronan execute first MTN on Origin
The pair successfully raised AU$30 million using the debt origination platform.
DXC and Zafin form core systems partnership
This aims to bring product and pricing control solutions to Hogan and Celeriti users.
Proven Wealth becomes ERI’s first customer in Jamaica
The wealth management firm currently uses the Microgen-derived 4Series platform.
Beware the “finhealth-washing” of financial services
Consumers need help, not slogans. Financial services companies have a chance to do right by doing good.
Manulife Bank deploys Kasisto’s AI chatbot
Talk with a robot for all your banking needs.
Bank of Ireland UK sells credit card portfolio for £530m
Jaja will become the consumer credit card issuer for the bank and the AA.
ICC 2019, Moscow: an interview with Dmitry Samartsev
Bi.Zone’s CEO talks about the interactions between governments and companies around cybersecurity.
Top fintech stories this week – 28 June 2019
The very best fintech news this week!
New mobile account in India Wizely gears for launch
New mobile account in India Wizely gears for launch
BBVA creates AI Factory to drive data innovation
The team will work on both customer and internal solutions.
Monzo hits £2bn valuation
The latest funding round raised £113 million.
The curse of collective Alzheimer’s: dispatches from industry conferences
An industry asking itself the same questions for ten years despite having the answers is an ailing one.
Broadridge takes over Northern Trust’s PE DLT platform
The move is viewed as a step towards an industry-wide PE blockchain solution.
Open hits $50m funding for SME banking
The Indian fintech will use the funds to scale up the team.
How to enter a banking market
The lowdown and practical examples of how to launch a bank.
Three old-school self-service strategies to ditch – and what to do instead
The ATM is the only channel that provides cash access anytime, anywhere. Take advantage of its huge potential!
Arival takes step closer to US banking licence
The fintech has launched a $3 million crowdfunding campaign.
Banque du Caire goes live with Temenos Infinity
The bank has also chosen the Temenos T24 Transact core banking solution.
Metro Bank selects Artesian’s KYC solution
Data-driven automation of KYC and risk, aims to improve onboarding processes.
FFIEC – has compliance caught up to security?
Examining the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) compliance controls.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 24 June 2019
Facebook’s new crypto is here!
White paper: Keeping secrets secret – how to protect confidential documents in a global bank
How a global bank leveraged Sinequa’s AI-powered search & analytics platform.
Bank of Mongolia picks Intellect’s Central Banking Solution
The central bank’s digital transformation is part of a national vision for the economy.
Finicity and LendingQB partner to accelerate mortgage process
The solution helps lenders spot underwriting factors that can make the process faster.
Thomson Reuters to acquire Confirmation
It will expand core tax, accounting, and audit solutions.
Roostify teams up with HSBC Bank USA
The new tech will revamp the digital mortgage experience.
HooYu and NatWest collaborate to offer account opening by selfie
The bank’s competitors HSBC and Lloyds began offering “selfie banking” in 2016
ICC 2019, Moscow: attacks of all shapes and sizes
An overview on cyber threat trends.
