UK challenger Monzo opens its doors to US customers
The launch comes four months after Monzo abandoned its attempts to gain a US banking licence.
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Accenture, SIA, and G42 to build instant payments platform for UAE
Led by Accenture, the consortium will build and operate the platform over the next five years.
Temenos lands new wins in Slovakia and Iraq
Temenos has signed Tatra banka in Slovakia and ZainCash in Iraq.
White paper: Real-time payments – the exciting state of the union
An update on the state of RTP in the US, based on Aite-Novarica Group’s in-depth research.
White paper: Real-time integrated payables – the killer use case for RTP
This extensive report is an update on the state of RTP in the US and the evolving opportunity landscape.
Nationwide partners ID fintech Jumio for customer onboarding upgrade
Jumio leverages AI, biometrics, machine learning, liveness detection and automation to verify identity.
We need to talk about Bob
Digital transformation focuses where it’s high value, but most of banking happens by human intervention.
Banking Technology February 2022 issue out now
Cover story: THE FUTURE CALLS – Three predictions for the year ahead.
US mutual savings bank Mascoma in tech revamp with Thought Machine
“We believe that modern technology is the key to unlocking superior customer service,” says Mascoma CEO.
Digital acceleration shines a light on new challenges facing small businesses
The search for adequate SME funding and opportunities to minimise costs are at an all-time high.
Banking Tech Awards 2021 Highly Commended: au Jibun Bank – Best UX/CX in Finance Initiative
The importance of supporting investors along their journey and how au Jibun Bank does that.
The proliferation of digital transformation: from ‘nice to have’ to a necessity for success
Digital transformation has become the benchmark for survival in the financial market.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – UBS, Katana Labs and Walmart
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, every week.
Rabobank revamps trade finance ops with Surecomp
Rabobank is fully live with Surecomp’s front- and back-office solutions, allNETT and DOKA-NG.
Banking on the metaverse
Having a presence in the metaverse seems inevitable, and the best time to understand the possibilities is now.
ICYMI funding round-up: ApexEdge, DirectID, Everything, NALA, Tuum, & OZÉ
Our weekly round-up for you to get the latest fintech funding news.
Exclusive: Oracle FS lands new core banking tech clients
Flexcube core banking system gains new takers worldwide.
JP Morgan acquires 49% stake in European SME paytech Viva Wallet
JP Morgan says Viva Wallet is a “natural fit” for its payments business.
Aladin Bank turns to Google Cloud for Islamic banking tech innovation
Aladin Bank, an Islamic bank in Indonesia, has announced a “strategic collaboration” with Google Cloud.
The ‘way forward’ is not a spectator sport
A new normal is inevitable, and we need to start thinking about what to do next.
Research: Central bank carbon footprint survey findings
An independent research to assess central banks’ 3-year carbon emission evolution and strategies.
Santander enters BNPL market with launch of new platform Zinia
Already live in Germany, Santander now plans to roll out the service in the Netherlands and Spain.
Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia taps Thought Machine to power new digital bank
ARBM will deploy the Vault core banking solution to deliver Shariah-compliant banking products.
Baton Systems appoints ex-Barclays exec as its first COO
David Ornstein steps into a newly-created role of chief operating officer (COO) at Baton.
Zafin acquires fellow Canadian fintech Fincad
Together, Zafin and Fincad will become “one of Canada’s largest B2B fintech companies”.
ING spin-out fintech Katana Labs shuts down
“I regret to announce that Katana Labs will cease to operate as of January 31, 2022,” founder says.
Greece’s Epirus Bank taps Profile Software to boost risk management
Cooperative bank picks RiskAvert to automate capital calculation and report production processes.
Webinar: How to detect and prevent account takeover attacks and protect your customers
Guest speaker: Ash Khan, head of enterprise fraud management, Bank of Montreal (BMO)
EU’s first blockchain financial institution BENKER receives EMI licence
BENKER CEO sees the introduction of blockchain to banking as the beginning of a “New World Order”.
Iroquois Federal and Nymbus launch banking brand for newlyweds, Hitched
“Niche banking is the most significant innovation opportunity for financial institutions today,” Nymbus says.
SoFi realises ambition to become national bank with US regulatory approval
The firm filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in July 2020.
White paper: Customer experience in the new reality – challenges for banking ecosystems
Learn what your business customers’ needs are in the new digital reality and how to respond to them.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Amazon, Visa, Bolt & Lunar
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, every week.
Case study: Recognise Bank and nCino – digital solution for SME bank
Learn how Recognise sought an end-to-end digital solution to help it offer the best service to SMEs.
White paper: To buy or to build – which is the best path for digital transformation?
An actionable roadmap for approaching any major digital transformation journey.
New financial services app Zindigi launches in Pakistan
Zindigi says the country has many banks, “but not many banking experiences”.
ICYMI funding round-up: BillEase, Cake, Gr4vy, Finmap, Shield, & Skilling
Don’t let funding announcements slip you by in this fast-paced industry!
Banking Tech Awards 2021 Winners Supplement out now
Projects, products, services and teams that showcased genuine innovation and had a tangible impact.
UK fintech start-ups WealthKernel, Fintech Farm and Bink attract funding
The trio of UK-based fintechs have attracted investment from a range of firms.
Change at the top for Credit Suisse as Horta-Osório resigns as chairman
Horta-Osório resigns after it was found he broke Swiss and UK Covid-19 isolation rules.
