Tokeny Solutions raises €5m from Euronext
Tokenisation solutions are gaining traction.
FinTech
SmartSearch pioneers first online AML business credit checks
It will enable clients to see an overview of a business’ credit score.
AIFC and Fidor Solutions to boost fintechs in Kazakhstan
The MoU will also promote innovation in Central Asia.
FairFX rebrands as Equals
The foreign exchange company will now serve businesses and consumers.
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
How can I better understand and navigate the complexity of the financial services market?
Banking tech heavyweight Jack Henry acquires PFM firm Geezeo
The two companies say they’ve been “strong business partners” for years.
Multiply’s financial advice app wins FCA approval
The free service is the UK’s first fully regulated, automated advice provider.
EBRD partners with Swedbank to boost Lithuanian start-ups
The new innovation hub will focus on fintechs.
Bank for International Settlements builds innovation hubs
Starting in Switzerland, Hong Kong, and soon in Singapore.
Amazon brings money management to Prime for businesses in the UK
It also offers tailored advice when buying.
JP Morgan to take stake in 10x Future Technologies
10x Technologies’ boss is Anthony Jenkins, formerly Barclays head.
Mitigram raises $10.7m to facilitate trade finance risks
The Swedish fintech gets another round a year after the first one.
Beware the “finhealth-washing” of financial services
Consumers need help, not slogans. Financial services companies have a chance to do right by doing good.
Suncorp welcomes its digital incubator winners Eggy and Paypa Plane
The first program will see the fintechs ideas come to life.
ICC 2019, Moscow: an interview with Dmitry Samartsev
Bi.Zone’s CEO talks about the interactions between governments and companies around cybersecurity.
Top fintech stories this week – 28 June 2019
The very best fintech news this week!
Killing four myths about open source in financial services
There is great value in the power of open source, from compliance to reducing time-to-market.
New mobile account in India Wizely gears for launch
New mobile account in India Wizely gears for launch
Anti-fraud firm Bleckwen kicks it off with $10m funding
A great way to come out of stealth.
BBVA creates AI Factory to drive data innovation
The team will work on both customer and internal solutions.
Postman delivers $50m funding round
The funds will drive the API collaboration platform’s product development and customer support.
The curse of collective Alzheimer’s: dispatches from industry conferences
An industry asking itself the same questions for ten years despite having the answers is an ailing one.
Broadridge takes over Northern Trust’s PE DLT platform
The move is viewed as a step towards an industry-wide PE blockchain solution.
Open hits $50m funding for SME banking
The Indian fintech will use the funds to scale up the team.
AI imaging platform Ocrolus closes $24m funding round
The document analysis solution combines machine processes with human intelligence.
How to enter a banking market
The lowdown and practical examples of how to launch a bank.
New blockchain tech firm Atlas City Global lands $4m investment
Catalyst Network is “open source, fast, light, secure, scalable” and accessible to .Net developers.
MX raises $100m for data tech boost
Funds will be used to focus on clean data.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 24 June 2019
Facebook’s new crypto is here!
HooYu and NatWest collaborate to offer account opening by selfie
The bank’s competitors HSBC and Lloyds began offering “selfie banking” in 2016
ICC 2019, Moscow: attacks of all shapes and sizes
An overview on cyber threat trends.
Instantor launches tech education platform
Roughly 44% of European credit risk experts don’t understand the benefits of machine learning.
State of play in response to PSD2 in Italy’s banking sector
The experience of the Italian financial community with CBI Globe.
Uganda hoping to Prosper with clean energy initiative
Clean energy and financial inclusion are coming together within an innovative social enterprise, BrightLife.
Top fintech stories this week – 21 June 2019
From JP Morgan’s secret UK digital bank project to MoneyGram and Ripple’s partnership.
Denver and Latin America form digital finance collaboration
Peru and El Salvador cooperatives join forces with US credit unions.
ICC 2019, Moscow: less talk, more action
Raising awareness to the right people.
Next decade is set to be transformative for small business finance
The tools on offer and the demographic of small business owners will change dramatically in ten years’ time.
Celero acquires Elmhurst and Tandem
The acquisitions add distribution and tech-focused organisations to its financial institution partners and merchants.
N26 launches MoneyBeam for UK users
MoneyBeam lets users receive or transfer up to £100 with other N26 users in the UK.
