FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 22 November 2024
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CaixaBank plans to invest €5bn in technology over the next three years
As part of its strategy, CaixaBank plans to recruit 3,000 young professionals by 2027.
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CaixaBank doubles down on generative AI with launch of GalaxIA project
The new project will look to build on its GenIAl project launched late last year.
CaixaBank forms GenAI task force with backing from Microsoft, Accenture and Banco BPI
The Valencia-based bank has dedicated a 100-strong team to explore new use cases for the technology.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 28 July 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Banco Santander, BBVA and CaixaBank team up to tackle fraud with FrauDfense
FrauDfense is a new company set up to enable the exchange of information between the three banks.
CaixaBank launches FXWallets service for international payments
FXWallets is currently available in pilot mode for select customers, with a wider rollout planned for September.
CaixaBank launches new app to turn Android devices into POS terminals
The solution is compatible with Visa and Mastercard and offers the same level of security as a traditional POS.
Spain’s CaixaBank partners Google Cloud to drive digitalisation
The partnership will see the bank leverage Google Cloud’s cloud computing, data analytics and AI/ML capabilities.
European Central Bank picks five partners for digital euro initiative
Five front-end companies were chosen by the ECB out of 54 applicants.
CaixaBank and Microsoft establish AI innovation lab
The projects will aim to improve efficiency, customer experience, cybersecurity and other areas.
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CaixaBank completes major systems integration with Bankia
The two banks have merged to become a €680 billion entity.
CaixaBank extends IBM partnership to underpin new CloudNow service
Spanish banking giant ready to deploy new hybrid cloud platform.
CaixaBank aims for omni-channel leadership with ATM overhaul
Spanish bank plans roll-out that unifies the ATM and online experience for customers.
Report: AI – the future of content management in financial services
Our latest deep-dive report focuses on the potentially revolutionary role of AI in banking content management.
Banco Santander & CaixaBank back Spanish digital identity project
The project is calling for further partners to join the project to boost overall usage in Spain.
CaixaBank and Bankia confirm merger creating Spain’s largest lender
For every Bankia share, CaixaBank will exchange 0.6845 newly issued shares.
Spanish lenders CaixaBank and Bankia mull €17bn merger
CaixaBank is about three times the size of Bankia.
Report: The future of digital wealth management
A new FinTech Futures report examines the future of wealth management in a digital era.
Five Spanish banks complete blockchain POC for interbank payments
The platform has programmed more than 20,000 instant credit transfers.
CaixaBank starts rolling out 100 facial recognition ATMs
Branches in Barcelona and Valencia already have the machines.
CaixaBank signs cloud management deal with IBM
The two firms have worked together since 2011.
CaixaBank and Global Payments create prepaid card under MoneyToPay brand
Global Payment’s Netspend president Kelley Knutson will head up the venture.
Caixabank inks deal with Salesforce to bring CRM to digital banking
The companies signed the agreement at Salesforce’s Dreamforce event.
CaixaBank slashes risk analysis time with quantum computing
It’s the first Spanish bank to incorporate the tech into its R&D.
CaixaBank to release biodegradable cards
The bank will roll out150,000 of the cards each year.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 05 August 2019
Some of this week’s news, in video format!
Six Spanish banks sign up for gpi cross-border payments
Adoption of gpi has seen a year-on-year increase of 270%.
CaixaBank first to show withdrawal symptoms for ATM cash
“World’s first bank to use facial recognition to withdraw cash at ATMs.”
CaixaBank Asset Management selects SimCorp Dimension
To automate investment management processes and workflows.
First pilot client transactions executed on Batavia trade finance platform
IBM and big banks’ blockchain initiative makes progress.
CaixaBank and Visa take it up a watch with Garmin Pay
Watch out fintech folks, Spain gets a wearable look.
IBM teams with big banks for blockchain-powered trade finance platform
Tech giant IBM has partnered with five banks – UBS, Bank of Montreal, CaixaBank, Commerzbank and Erste Group – to launch a blockchain-based trade finance platform. The new platform, called Batavia, is built to be accessed by organisations of all sizes anywhere in the world.
Mobile wallet round-up: 20 July 2017
It’s been a busy week for mobile wallet partnerships – and this round-up can help. Features Apple Pay, ANZ, CaixaBank, Starling and Samsung Pay. Banking Technology’s sister publication Paybefore reports. Australia and New Zealand-based banking group, ANZ, is rolling out Samsung Pay to customers in Australia. The bank says it’s the only major Australian bank […]
Payments innovation reigns in Spain with CaixaBank hub
CaixaBank, Global Payments, Visa, Samsung and BNP Paribas’ subsidiary Arval have joined forces to set up Spain’s “first” payment innovation hub. The objective behind the hub is to “present society with the best possible user experiences in purchases and commerce, both online and offline”. The centre, which will be located in Barcelona, will specialise in […]
ImaginBank launches chatbot for millennials
CaixaBank’s mobile-only bank, imaginBank, has unveiled a chatbot to help millennials find offers and promotions most relevant to them, based on their preferences or location. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the chatbot will be available to users via Facebook Messenger on imaginBank’s Facebook page. Launched in January 2016, imaginBank is a 100% digital and mobile […]
CaixaBank launches Gemalto-powered NFC mobile payment wristband
CaixaBank, one of Spain’s largest banks, has moved into the wearable payment technology space with the launch of an NFC-enabled wristband capable of making contactless payments. Security vendor Gemalto has supplied its Optelio Contactless MiniTag, which links the wristband to the user’s existing payment card.
