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Banking systems go down at South Africa’s Standard Bank
Bank reported problems with its self-service channels.
Fintech funding round-up: 28 February 2018
Features Babb, Payslip and a global reminder.
Digital transformation: is NatWest leading the way or going a step too far?
A bold new move that could shake up the banking industry.
ANZ seeks innovation throne with Data Republic
Bank takes an equity stake in local start-up to boost its data innovation ambitions.
Oman’s Bank Muscat refreshes on TCS Bancs core system
System will be used for its fund and investment operations.
Virgin Money’s digital bank edges to beta testing
Beta testing expected in the second half of this year.
NatWest unleashes four fintech accelerators
UK hub hullabaloo in Bristol, Edinburgh, London and Manchester.
Lemon Way selects Accuity for financial crime compliance
Decision follows a period of growth for Lemon Way.
Kawartha Credit Union picks Fiserv’s DNA for revamp
Ontario-based organisation has opted to replace its Acumen core processing platform.
TD Bank outage outrages US customers
It wasn’t a good week (or even longer) for US customers.
Robot Anna the answer at Sberbank’s client contact centre
Anna’s a gleaner for banking queries in Russia.
India’s central bank issues Swift ultimatum for core banking
With a deadline of 30 April 2018.
The Future of European Fintech Alliance calls for API banking order
Alliance wants to ensure bank APIs under PSD2 have the necessary functionalities and performance.
Al Jazeera Finance live with new core banking system, Ethix from ITS
Path Solutions’ iMAL out, ITS’s Ethix core banking system in, at Al Jazeera Finance in Qatar.
US Bank and AutoGravity team to “revolutionise” digital car buying
Giving those looking for auto financing a straightforward process and a loan decision within minutes.
Customer experience at the centre of innovation agenda
Innovating is the only way to stay ahead in today’s dynamic marketplace.
POPin’s clever notion for video banking emotion
New app added to its interactive mobile solution to work out emotional state of customers.
BB&T banking systems go down
North Carolina-based organisation’s ATMs and digital operations affected.
Challenger bank Monzo in head of compliance search
Monzo: “We’re looking for a pragmatic, collaborative and experienced head of compliance.”
Vermeg buys regtech firm Lombard Risk for £52m
Vermeg takes over risk management and regtech firm Lombard Risk.
OCBC Bank first in Singapore to launch voice-powered banking
“Hey Siri, what’s my balance?”
Top fintech stories this week – 23 February 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
BIAN plans API hours with new guidelines
Banking Industry Architecture Network publishes updated version of its standardised global IT architecture model.
NatWest in AI driven “digital human” test
In advanced testing stage of a new AI prototype called Cora.
Deutsche Bank to axe 500 investment banking jobs
Also looking to cut costs and may relocate its client business out of UK in response to Brexit.
It’s all Appian for Santander’s speedy BPM plans
US-based provider of low-code applications helps out with business process management.
Thailand’s Kasikornbank selects Avaloq core banking system
The project will be Avaloq’s first in the country.
Jyske Bank turns to Munnypot for robo-advisory tools
Munnypot breaks out of the UK with its robo-advisory proposition.
Surviving the digital era by accident: banks and gen X bankers
The digital era is here and, with it, a generation that champions creative forces and conversational integrity.
First Direct yearns to be markteplace king with artha pilot
Artha pilot using technology from UK-based web and mobile app Bud.
Lloyds preps for PSD2 with £3bn digital investment
Three-year strategy to bolster its digital capabilities – job cuts are included.
Fintech funding round-up: 21 February 2018
Stars Anyfin, CivilisedBank, Greenlight Financial Technology, Even Financial and Wealthsimple.
Neobank Xinja readies for launch with Australian credit licence
Plans for its mobile-only bank in Australia are edging forward.
Degussa Bank finds its Germanic match with API start-up Giromatch
Team up to launch pilot project offering virtual Visa credit card for shopping with Amazon Business.
Temenos buys trading platform provider Fidessa for £1.4bn
Deal now confirmed from yesterday’s (20 February) report.
Big guns team up for Marco Polo blockchain trade finance initiative
BNP, Commerzbank and ING joined by Standard Chartered, DNB, and OP Financial Group.
ForgeRock Trust Network onboards Entersekt as principal tech partner
Bringing ForgeRock’s customers “powerful, proven authentication options”.
Sound practices: fintech implications for banks and supervisors
The BCBS research paper identifies ten key implications and related considerations for the industry.
Soldo and Starling pair up for business banking
Business banking better than before.
