Breaking down walls
FinTech Futures took this somber moment to sit with Keisha Bell at DTCC.
Analysis
Grasping the opportunities of new digital customers
A flexible approach is needed to ensure newly digital customers aren’t frustrated.
Banks must empower SME clients with more than a repackaged retail account
“Once you strip back a lot of the functionality in retail banking it’s more about experience than solving issues.”
Nigerian fintech Lidya lends $3m to SMEs in Eastern Europe
The fintech start-up expanded into the region during the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Young Black lives in banking
The number of senior Black execs on Wall Street has remained under 3% for the past decade.
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Sibos 2020: Future artist
I see growing companies. I see ambitious professionals. I see evolving stories.
The value of 20/20 hindsight
Anders la Cour, co-founder and CEO of Banking Circle, examines the lessons of 2020.
Sticking their necks out
Until now, no established, Black-owned, UK-founded bank has existed.
UK mortgages & savings: witnessing a digital transformation
There’s a clear demand in the UK market for a proven technology provider.
Does Europe really need its own Big Tech?
Almost a third of consumers find the idea of banking with a Big Tech appealing.
Jumio talks Asia-Pacific growth, the platform play and new sectors
“There is a long-term value proposition in re-authentication,” says CRO.
A sector ready for change
The Black community has been fighting for change for many years, often falling on deaf ears.
Banks’ rapid digitalisation leaving compliance teams in “no man’s land”
Regulators need to understand the challenges facing compliance teams.
The cloud promises unprecedented agility, and the time to create a roadmap is now
To gain the agility to compete in the modern banking environment, build and invest with the cloud in mind.
Getting ahead of the game in banking
The plethora of digital engagement platforms out there are really just very basic gamification platforms.
Can financial technology help reduce inequality?
Decisions made by algorithms can have a detrimental effect on people’s lives.
Old dogs, new tricks and procurement
It’s time for the banks to work together to standardise their onboarding processes and documentation for fintechs.
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Transforming the debt collections experience with self-service
The more intelligent collections virtual agents are, the more positive an impact they can have.
Meet Mitigram, the female-founded fintech backed by a female-led VC
Mitigram is a global trade finance platform designed for exporters, traders and banks.
Why do some fintech start-ups experience high exec churn rates?
“Many founders enter the mindset that an hour lost is an hour gained by the competition”.
Financial organisations require a new cybersecurity “playbook” for the post-pandemic era
More than ever, fintech leaders need better ways to secure systems.
The shifting ground of payments: are banks and SMEs aligned?
It’s safe to assume that in time, every business and consumer will expect immediate settlement as a norm.
FinCEN Files: Legacy technology “not up to the challenge” to tackle AML
Changes could be needed on both sides to prevent another FinCEN Files.
Mode CCO: Alipay success can be replicated in the UK
With an IPO looming, Mode has got a busy year of business ahead of it.
Impact investing: the powerful new trend
Barry Palte, chairman of EQ Capital Partners makes a case for ESG investments.
AFME “mixing issues” in call for EU emerging tech focus
EU regulations should be based on “core principles” rather than “technology”.
Knowing how the story ends
“Where do I begin?” If you have ever asked me, you know my answer is always the same: in the middle.
The new face of client relationships in wealth management
Wealth managers now have access to more tools than ever to digitise processes.
Revolut faces lawsuit in Romania over blocked account
Revolut faces 3,911 complaints so far this year, as compared to its 2,487 for the whole of 2019.
Five techniques for financial institutions to build and protect their digital reputation
How to protect the distinctive brand values that set you apart from the competition.
How COVID-19 is altering the payments landscape for merchants
The pressure on merchants is immense to serve each individual consumer in the best possible way.
CleverCards CEO: There’s only going to be one winning challenger bank
CleverCard’s Kealan Lennon reckons the market isn’t big enough for so many neobanks.
Competition concerns over fintech acquisitions
The CMA’s concern with mergers and acquisitions is to do with the potential impact on UK customers.
Destination public cloud
It is estimated that global public cloud revenues will grow by about 17% this year.
Kids are banking’s future NOW
I’m just saying there is an opportunity to learn how to “gamify” banking today.
Under pressure
Principles are the sort of substance that doesn’t bend under pressure.
FinovateFall 2020: Why Banking-as-a-Service is fintech’s newest trend
It essentially turns the company into a challenger bank, even if the company has no ties to banking.
Ex-N26 employee lands $1.8m to launch ETF-linked checking account
“This is an everyday account, we don’t want you to risk your money,” says CEO.
