European Central Bank to stress test 99 eurozone banks in 2023
The testing forms part of the 2023 EU-wide stress test coordinated by the European Banking Authority.
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Banking Tech Awards 2022 Winner: Finova – the mortgage market is in a tangle & we need new tools to fix it
Combine algorithmic price optimisation with powerful ML techniques, and you’ll have a robust tool for performance analytics.
BBVA migrates its investment banking platform to the cloud with AWS
BBVA says the AWS platform “provides greater computing power” to make financial market-related calculations.
More banking hubs and pods earmarked for UK as branch closures continue
A further nine banking hubs and six deposit services have been recommended by Link.
GXS Bank names Muthukrishnan Ramaswami as group CEO
Ramaswami most recently spent 12 years as president of the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
Hong Kong’s ZA Bank names Ronald Iu as CEO
Iu served as chief risk officer (CRO) of ZA Bank, a role he will step down from immediately.
US Bank launches automated payroll deposit feature for new accounts
The automated process is available on the bank’s mobile app and online banking platforms.
Lessons from reality TV
For me, the big lesson was we might not be correct or justified in our thinking as much as we think.
JP Morgan reportedly planning German digital bank offering
The launch is set for late 2024 or early 2025, Bloomberg reports.
UK challenger Zopa lands £75m funding to fuel growth
Zopa says the deal “cements and markedly enhances” its unicorn valuation.
A small scar
At the end of the day, you don’t know what will turn out to be the critical events in your life and career.
Banking Tech Awards 2022 Winner: Temenos – why the “service” of SaaS matters more to banks
Those who underestimate the value banking execs place on a trusted, lasting service will get left behind in the big banking SaaS bang.
Treasury Prime bags $40m in Series C funding
With the funding, Treasury Prime plans to build out its solution and develop new products and services.
Swiss private bank Bergos goes live with FNZ’s core banking tech
Bergos customers will now be able to manage their finances through a mobile app.
Leeds Building Society embarks on major tech & ops transformation
The UK’s fifth largest building society looks to replace core tech and hire more tech staff.
As uncertainty continues, financial institutions must provide revitalised client-first approaches
While we may be facing much ambiguity in 2023, there has never been a greater opportunity to innovate.
German challenger N26 names Arnd Schwierholz as CFO
Schwierholz, who will assume the role of CFO on 1 February 2023, replaces Jan Kemper.
Dubai Investments buys 9% stake in UK challenger Monument Bank
Dubai Investments says the acquisition gives it a “unique opportunity” to move into the digital banking space.
Why 2023 is time for us to tackle financial crime properly
The impact of financial crime continues to be severe, but 2023 could be a breakthrough year.
Report: How banks can blend digital and human for superior customer experience
Featuring practical business banking case studies from Metro Bank, Santander, and Lombard.
Ecospend’s “pay-by-bank” open banking tech drives HMRC app payments
This is first time an open banking payment method was embedded in a government department’s system.
Randallisms
Your values and principles and convictions only matter when putting them to action is hard.
PayTech Awards call for nominations
The PayTech Awards 2023 will take place on 30 June at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London.
The BaaS Association names first CEO, Bill Briggs
Founded last year, the association says it represents over 80% of current BaaS sponsor banks in the US.
CMA warns HSBC over breaches of retail banking order
The CMA’s letter says that HSBC “self-reported” the breaches following a review of its compliance.
Australian banking tech provider Sandstone appoints CTO
Anthony McKew has over 35 years of experience within banking and retail technology.
Building a future-ready bank
What’s the formula to create a future-ready bank that stays digitally relevant to its customers?
United Heritage Credit Union taps NCR for ATM-as-a-Service solution
The credit union will have access to the full suite of ATM capabilities offered by NCR’s ATMaaS solution.
New digital bank greenpenny opts for Jack Henry’s tech
Greenpenny is a start-up bank in the US focused on sustainable energy and powered by Decorah Bank & Trust.
Royal Bank of Canada innovates from the inside out
Over the past five years, RBC has been transforming its five business lines to ensure digital relevance.
Case study: Credit Agricole Bank Polska and Efigence – mobile banking app
When an out-of-the-box design drives supreme customer experience and sales boost: case study on Credit Agricole Bank Polska’s mobile app.
Capital One lays off 1,100 tech staff
Impacted employees have reportedly been invited to apply for other positions at the firm.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ascendant, Evergreen, Kwara, Pilon & more
Featuring Ascendant, Evergreen, Komunal, Kwara, Pilon, and Sprinque.
US fintechs Core10 and Union Credit secure funding
Two fintech companies in the US – Core10 and Union Credit – have reported funding this week.
Oracle Flexcube core banking system gains new takers
The banking tech vendor also signed licence fees of $27.5 million in the latest quarter.
Belgium’s oldest private bank Nagelmackers in digital revamp with Objectway
Nagelmackers is implementing Objectway’s platform for its advisory, discretionary, and execution-only offering.
A warm welcome to 2023!
The start of 2023 has been interesting for the climate change agenda.
Red, red lines
Prepare for your meetings, and make sure you and your team are fully aware of the red lines you won’t cross.
Get recognition at this year’s Banking Tech Awards USA
Nominations for the 2023 awards are now open – apply today!
Video: Infosys Finacle on the need for banks to be digital to the core
We speak with Infosys Finacle’s John Barber about digital transformation and the future of core banking tech.
