N26 lands in the US
Starting with users in the waiting list.
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Jumio solves BTG Pactual’s digital ID check challenge
AI solution overcomes the difficulties of verifying Brazilian ID.
SEB and SAS invest in Combient’s AI hub
Combient mix aims to attract talent and drive automation.
HSBC creates private banking portal with Finantix
Finantix Components provides business logic, insights, user journey standards and interfaces.
Incuto partners HM Treasury to boost credit union membership
The fintech enables credit unions to digitise their services.
HSBC launches multicurrency virtual account for treasury
Available in the UK, USA, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Uncorking the corporate payments bottleneck
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Drawing the curtains on a bright tomorrow.
Starling Bank partners with CreditLadder
The integration aims to help renters get on the property ladder.
Bank of Kigali chooses Temenos for regional growth
The Rwandan bank aims to reach a million customers by 2021.
Challenger Neo gets authorised by Spanish central bank
The upcoming bank can now provide multicurrency accounts.
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Airfox partners with Mastercard for Brazil’s financial inclusion
It has also partnered with Cielo and Zurich Insurance.
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Norway’s SpareBank 1 picks Nets for Open Banking
The 14 savings banks in the group are preparing for PSD2.
BTG Pactual and Dalma Capital adopt Tezos for STOs
The Latin American investment bank launched ReitBZ STO earlier this year.
ABN AMRO launches mobile wealth management app
Kendu’s core banking is managed by Sopra Banking Software.
SIA opens new payment cards centre in Verona
The facility can personalise more than 10 million cards per year.
Top fintech stories this week – 05 July 2019
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RBI to build blockchain-based banking platform
The technology would be for banking officials’ use only.
Currencycloud raises around £32m
Investors in the first part of the Series E round have not been disclosed.
Sensibill raises $31.5m for AI-driven banking solution
The Toronto firm targets freelancers and entrepreneurs.
NCR acquires D3 Technology
It can now provide on-premise solutions built for the needs of LFIs.
The Amazon-ification of banking
So, what can banks learn from Amazon? In a nutshell it should have these key features.
Monese and PayPal partner to enhance its mobile features
It follows PayPal’s investment in Monese’s Series B.
Cobalt Credit Union adopts video banking with POPi/o
The two-way technology offers a virtual branch experience.
Australian FIs team up for Lygon blockchain pilot
The platform will seek to modernise the management of bank guarantees.
Caffeine and angry bankers: the comfort of bad behaviour
A radically different way of establishing authority, managing organisations and measuring success is needed.
AIFC and Fidor Solutions to boost fintechs in Kazakhstan
The MoU will also promote innovation in Central Asia.
UnionPay expands into Italy with Banca Sella deal
Greater acceptance will help merchants meet the needs of Chinese tourists.
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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.
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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.
