Top fintech stories this week – 26 October 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
IBM
IBM unveils Open Banking Platform
When a rip and replace strategy is not a viable option.
Visa step closer to B2B Connect launch, onboards new partners
IBM, Hyperledger and Bottomline are among Visa’s new partners for B2B Connect.
Generali France deploys three AI Watson implementations
And creates a centre to develop AI use cases.
AAIS pilots open insurance data link on IBM Blockchain
American Association of Insurance Services looks to automate regulatory reporting.
TradeIt teams with IBM Cloud for Financial Services
Will help developers add universal brokerage functionality to financial apps, platforms, and websites.
IBM ties up with Thai Krungsri Bank for $140m digital overhaul
Pushing Krungsri’s plans to become a tech leader.
CLS and IBM furnish fintech with hosted blockchain service
Duo unveils services hosted on DLT platform LedgerConnect.
IBM adds strength to Stronghold’s crypto token launch
Stronghold calls it “first and only” venture-backed USD anchor on Stellar Network.
IBM honing blockchain development and skills at Columbia University
When academia meets business.
IBM docks with Banca Carige for $500m American JV
Looking to help Italian bank with AI, big data, analytics and cognitive tools.
First trades go live on we.trade blockchain platform
Ten companies traded via four banks.
Blockchain Summit 2018: the role of banks and how not to get lost in the hype
Banks seek to define their role amidst all the new kids on the block.
IBM criticism brings more blues to TSB tech issues
Big Blue says go-live criteria to prove production wasn’t ready.
Webinar: kick-start your AI strategy
Do you know when an AI strategy is the right one?
IBM to revamp Avaloq’s IT model in cloud capabilities transformation
IBM and Avaloq tackle cloud infrastructure in the Swiss market.
Money 20/20 Europe: putting the AI in certainty
AI’s potential is discussed at the Amsterdam event.
Crédit Mutuel turns to IBM for major digital revamp
All in for IBM’s AI, cloud and cybersecurity.
IBM steps up AI and blockchain ambitions in France
Adding 1,800 jobs and new tech training.
IBM’s quantum computing crusade calls on Japan
Working with MUFG, Mizuho and more.
IBM acquires data tech firm Armanta
Armanta will be integrated into IBM’s Watson Financial Services portfolio.
Top fintech stories this week – 4 May 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
ANZ, Suncorp and IBM team for blockchain insurance tech
The project is one of the first of its kind in New Zealand.
TSB vows to put things right
No customer will be left out of pocket as a result of the IT issues, TSB assures.
First pilot client transactions executed on Batavia trade finance platform
IBM and big banks’ blockchain initiative makes progress.
IBM finds firm blockchain ground with Marsh proof of insurance pilot
Applying blockchain technology for first commercial proof of insurance.
IBM brings desensitise touch to Rabobank’s client data
Dutch bank preps to comply with incoming GDPR.
IBM joins Sovrin Network for decentralised digital identity desires
Another chapter in IBM’s blockchain plans.
Mizuho and IBM develop new AI tech for financial market forecasting
Will use Dynamic Boltzmann Machine to help forecast market trends and volatility.
IBM betting on multi-cloud
At its Las Vegas event Big Blue goes gambling.
Mastercard and IBM join forces for new “data trust”, Truata
Truata is an independent trust to enable companies conduct analytics while complying with GDPR.
Orange Bank turns to IBM Watson for virtual advisor tech
Orange is brining “unique customer experience” with its new virtual advisor, Djingo.
Infographic: the future of identity
Nifty infographic based on the IBM Security Future of Identity Study.
Salesforce, IBM and Google relationship status: it’s complicated
It’s like cloud provider kindergarten! Everybody’s special!
IBM hits growth for first time in 23 quarters
Did it in style – exceeding analyst revenue expectations by almost $500 million.
IBM and Cargills Bank bring cognitive security thrills to Sri Lanka
Using IBM QRadar, a security intelligence platform, along with QRadar Advisor with Watson.
IBM planning to reassign 30,000 tech services jobs
“I’ve Been Moved”?
IBM proudly poses at patent peak
Its inventors received a record number of patents in 2017 – marking its 25th consecutive year of US leadership.
Fintech funding round-up: 8 January 2018
Features IBM, Comcast, MState, Early Salary, Previse and Dinghy.
Cloud market soared to $180bn in revenue in 2017 – study
A 24% year-over-year increase, according to new research by Synergy Research Group.
