Mascoma Bank implements OnView deposit suite with VSoft partnership
Mascoma Bank will utilise VSoft’s Teller Deposit, Branch Deposit and ATM Deposit solutions.
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Swiss National Bank confirms wholesale CBDC pilot
The SNB is set to launch a new wholesale CBDC pilot on the SIX digital exchange.
Honouring the innovators: PayTech Awards 2023 winners revealed
Celebrating exceptional achievements and talent in payments industry worldwide.
BIS names Maha El Dimachki as new head of Singapore innovation hub
El Dimachki will join BIS from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK.
Fintech data integration challenges and effective strategies
An effective data integration strategy can help financial institutions improve their operational efficiency.
LHV Bank names Rachelle Frewer as new CFO
Frewer will also join LHV Bank’s board of directors.
BBVA to hire over 2,600 technology experts in 2023
Of the amount foreseen for 2023, the bank says 1,200 professionals have already joined this year.
CaixaBank launches FXWallets service for international payments
FXWallets is currently available in pilot mode for select customers, with a wider rollout planned for September.
The “bank of me”
For me, enhancing the customer lifecycle is the most exciting and impactful use of AI.
Capital Union Bank taps Avaloq for new online banking platform
The bank’s CEO says Avaloq’s solution will enable its clients to have “even more control over their assets”.
Orange in exclusive negotiations with BNP Paribas as it looks to exit retail banking market
The move follows a strategic review of Orange’s banking business launched several months ago.
Visa to acquire payments and banking platform Pismo for $1bn
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close by the end of this year.
The prophet
Staying teachable is the biggest skill you can retain for the years ahead.
State Employees Credit Union taps Apiture for digital banking upgrade
The credit union will utilise Apiture’s Consumer Banking and Business Banking solutions.
Over 150 senior-level executives set to join FinTech Futures’ 40th Anniversary Summer Party
We’re celebrating our 40th anniversary on Thursday 6 July at our spectacular summer party!
Video: FinTech B2B Marketing at Money20/20 Europe – Top tips for your fintech marketing strategies
FinTech Futures speaks with Payal Raina, Founder of FinTech B2B Marketing.
Goldman Sachs reportedly set to lay off 125 managing directors worldwide
Sources tell Bloomberg that the layoffs are currently ongoing as the bank looks to cut costs.
The impact of behavioural science and nudges on ESG communications
Behavioural science and nudges can be used to drive ESG change and build a more sustainable future.
Danske Bank taps Infosys for digital transformation
As part of the partnership, Infosys will also acquire Danske Bank’s India IT hub, employing over 1400 people.
Novobanco taps Feedzai for fraud protection and enhanced CX
Novobanco will deploy Feedzai’s Digital Trust (DT) and Transaction Fraud for Banking (TFB) solutions.
JP Morgan Chase appoints new chief data and analytics officer
Heitsenrether will be responsible for leading the adoption of AI across the bank’s operations.
An open approach to open banking
To grow open banking worldwide, governments and industries must have an open, collaborative attitude.
Puerto Rico’s Segura Bank taps Temenos to power new digital bank offering
The new digital banking platform for Latin Americans is expected to go live in the coming months.
Cowardly lions for the digital era
Don’t do all the things all the time. Figure out what is key. And focus.
The power of AI for ESG
AI is a powerful tool that can be used to improve ESG practices and compliance.
Jordan Ahli Bank launches social payment app Qawn powered by Thought Machine
Qawn runs on Thought Machine’s cloud-native core banking platform, Vault Core.
SVB Financial Group agrees sale of its investment banking business, SVB Securities
The bidding group is led by Jeff Leerink, SVB Securities’ CEO and founder.
Demystify Podcast: Engine by Starling Bank with CCO Nick Drewett
Demystifiying the rationale behind Starling’s strategic shift to Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS).
Intesa Sanpaolo’s Isybank goes live on Thought Machine core
The digital bank has gone live 12 months after it first initiated the deal with Thought Machine.
Citi TTS taps Pismo to strengthen demand deposit account solutions
Citi will initially deploy Pismo’s cloud-based core solutions in the US market.
Looking in the future of financial services at AI Summit
How does an industry like financial services make sense of all of the AI potential?
Diamond Trust Bank in treasury management tech revamp with Profile Software
Profile’s Acumen.plus supports DTB’s treasury management ops in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Kanastra, Majority & Cloudbankin
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Banking on APIs
APIs should be seen as strategic by banks.
Digital banking tech provider Backbase acquires wealthtech Nucoro
Nucoro’s offering will be incorporated into the Backbase Engagement Banking platform.
Mastercard and Bankiom to launch virtual prepaid cards across the GCC
With the partnership, Mastercard aims to drive digitalisation in the GCC payments landscape.
Fintech scale-up Yapily appoints Tanya Ziv as COO
Tanya Ziv moves from fellow fintech Currencycloud where she was chief compliance officer.
War fries
It’s Pride, folks, and both allyship and snacks matter. Snacks for the fun times. Allyship for the battles.
Keytrade Bank in core banking tech overhaul with Infosys Finacle
Keytrade Bank chose Infosys Finacle due to its “worldwide expertise, implementation plan and price offering”.
India’s Fino Bank taps Hubble to launch spending account
The spending account will be integrated with Fino Bank’s digital savings app, accessible on its mobile app FinoPay.
