Smith & Williamson in tech overhaul with Avaloq
UK’s eighth largest accountancy firm concludes system selection for core processing tech.
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Oracle Flexcube core banking system live at Invest Banca
Flexcube has been tailored for the Italian market by local integrator Cabel.
How blockchain could change the global remittance industry
The scope of blockchain for remittance is increasing in emerging markets.
RBC boss predicts CA$3.2bn tech spend in 2018
There is a focus on reducing operational costs through tech investment.
Brazil’s Nubank storms to 1.5m digital account openings
Reaches milestone in six months.
Jyske Bank live account aggregation purrs with Spiir
Built on top of technology provided by Danish fintech firm Spiir.
Visa Canada puts finishing touch on Finn AI’s chatbot banking
“Where is the closest ATM?” or “Please cancel my card”.
Danske is Catalyst for new Belfast fintech hub
New co-working space specifically for start-ups in Northern Ireland.
ING and AXA to build digital insurance platform
Offering insurance solutions to ING customers in six markets.
MoneyConf 2018: spotlighting Ireland’s fintech factory
Dublin demonstrates its credentials as a world-leading centre for fintech and financial services.
Top fintech stories this week – 15 June 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Barclays predictively partners with Simudyne for risk management
UK firm Simudyne is an alumni of the Barclays Accelerator.
Alior Bank, solarisBank, Raisin and Mastercard to unveil European digital bank
Fab four focus on Q4 2018 launch.
Deutsche Bank has crack at paperless with eVault launch
eVault unveiled – a digital repository for exchange of documents.
Avaloq Community Conference 2018: fighting talk for Raiffeisen
Swiss firm speaks out over delayed project for Raiffeisen Group.
AI Summit 2018: no efficiency without data
The quality of data was one of the overarching topics at the London event.
Squaring the circle: just because everyone is doing it doesn’t mean it will work
There is comfort in keeping with the pack, but it may be time to go your own way.
Daon and Tradelink bring biometric tech to Dah Sing Bank
Dah Sing Bank will leverage Daon’s IdentityX platform to offer both fingerprint and facial authentication.
London is the fintech crown jewel, says Wells Fargo
London is where it’s at, according to Bipin Sahni, head of innovation.
Starling Bank adds gambling blocker to its talent locker
When the fun stops, stop. Or use this new blocker technology.
Regtech firm Cappitech caps off first funding round with $4m
The round was led by 83North.
Halifax unveils mega branch in London
New leviathan is in central London and spread over three floors.
NatWest trials cardless payments for swift shopping
No need to use debit or credit cards.
N26 sets aim on 100 more engineers by 2019
It has opened an office in Barcelona to reach a larger talent pool.
HSBC to invest $15-17bn in new tech
It wants to get back into growth mode.
German banking software provider NDGIT raises $4.7m in funding
The funding round was led by Capnamic Ventures.
Avoka on Springboard for deposit account opening
Offering FIs an off-the-shelf solution that integrates digital KYC, fraud and risk evaluation, and funding.
Banco de Chile loses $10m and 9,000 hard drives in hack
The bank reports it was forced to disconnect every PC and terminal.
SIA feeling TIPS-y with Eurosystem certification
First network service provider to get certification from the Eurosystem.
UK challenger bank Project Imagine preps for launch
A new digital contender with its eyes set on wealth management.
Standard Chartered Hong Kong to apply for virtual banking licence
To grab a share of the digital and financial inclusion markets.
Wells Fargo under fire from USAA over remote deposit capture patent
USAA claims it is the original inventor of the technology.
Kakao Bank’s chatbot will answer up to 80% of requests
Kakao Bank’s new chatbot hopes to address the increasing customer demands.
South African Ethereum test proves efficiency of blockchain-based payments for banks
A blockchain-based payments system tested last week outdid traditional payment networks.
Ignite Sales and FIS join forces on digital engagement
Ignite will make its customer engagement tech available to FIS community banking clients.
Top fintech stories this week – 8 June 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Money20/20 Europe: how to build a company that behaves
How financial services can be reimagined by an understanding of human behaviour.
Italy’s banks set up their blockchain front line
With the support of R3, NTT and SIA, Italy has made the move onto blockchain.
Virtual assistant Amelia to modernise customer service at BBVA
BBVA is using a virtual assistant for its customer service in Mexico.
Money20/20 Europe: key takeaways
The trends and key issues when the Money20/20 Europe circus rolled into Amsterdam this week.
