What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 9 | Smart applications for AI and ML
We are joined by Jethro MacDonald, product manager, artificial intelligence and machine learning at SmartStream.
We are joined by Jethro MacDonald, product manager, artificial intelligence and machine learning at SmartStream.
Banks that are expressing keen interest in the BaaS model must implement and scale it with alacrity.
He will replace José Antonio Álvarez as group CEO next year, following a transition period.
Upon closing, the bank will be renamed VersaBank USA National Association.
The Bank of London says it is making a “multi-million pound” investment in Belfast.
QNB says its open banking APIs could transform the fintech landscape in Qatar.
Elisabet Pinilla will join as the new CTO, and Stephen White as the new COO.
We need to see a significant step-change in open banking regulation to cushion the blow of inflation.
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Revolut says it will make use of Salesforce technology to power Revolut Business operations.
Fiinu is set to be acquired by media company Immedia for approximately £37.5 million.
The fresh capital will be used to develop and accelerate the overall digitisation of the US banking industry.
Upvest says the funds will be used towards building out its investment API, expansion plans and hiring talent.
Founded in May this year, Chippit calls itself a “social banking app”.
Finzly’s user conference discussed trending topics and bank innovation outside the legacy core.
CBA positions Unloan as “a revolutionary force in the Australian mortgage industry”.
Temenos’ front-to-back office technology will be delivered in the cloud.
It doesn’t matter how big the job is, it matters how engaged you are.
Airbank raises $20m in a Series A funding round led by Molten Ventures.
“At the heart of the partnership is the delivery of a digital decisioning platform,” Trade Ledger says.
The projects will aim to improve efficiency, customer experience, cybersecurity and other areas.
Digital transformation doesn’t mean ripping everything out and starting again.
The total funding raised by Allica Bank now stands at £285 million.
Yapily has named Noam Oren its new CTO as it plans European expansion.
Bitbull Capital invested in Jewel Bank’s Series A round in 2022.
The rounds were led by Emigrant Bank and 8VC with participation from other investors.
Virgin Money says it chose SurePay due to its “extensive experience” in providing Confirmation of Payee solutions.
Curve and Gemini lay off employees, while Citi plans on hiring 4,000 techies.
Embracing digital banking has aided small businesses through the early stages of economic recovery.
We.trade claims to be “the world’s first enterprise-grade blockchain-enabled trade finance platform”.
Neotrade provides financing for SMEs using an AI-based scoring system.
Fluid Finance offers “the world’s first bank alternative linked to your Web3 wallet”.
The facility is live on select e-commerce websites and the firms say will be made available at retail stores soon.
Santander Bank N.A. has appointed Pierre Habis as the new chief consumer and digital transformation officer.
Serai was on a mission “to simplify global trade” by providing supply chain solutions to brands and manufacturers.
This venture round takes NymCard’s total funding to over $35 million.
This weekly fintech round-up brings to you funding news from around Europe.
Backbase has raised €120 million in growth equity funding, bringing its valuation to €2.5 billion.
The benefits of cloud-native solutions for managing core systems, data management and value creation.
Western Union’s WU+ digital banking app is now live in Germany and Romania.