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SimplyBiz Group agrees to acquire Defaqto
Defaqto’s management and strategic direction will be unaffected.
New voice-powered Finley AI offers financial and pension advice
The creator claims that Finley AI is a world-first innovation.
Jumio integrates with ComplyAdvantage for new AML solution
Highlighting the role of sanctions lists in helping fight financial crime.
VSoft’s Wings core banking system lands in the US
VSoft says Wings was “built from the ground up” and already has users.
CreditLadder and Nationwide team up to help renters buy a home
They say it’s the first relationship of its kind in the UK.
NatWest partners with Tieto to launch virtual account platform for business
Companies will be able to digitally self-serve their clients’ accounts.
2gether expands its prepaid crypto card into Europe
Consumers will be able to spend crypto as easily as euros.
StanChart’s new platform connects start-ups and investors
SC Ventures Fintech Bridge will serve as a nexus for industry players linked to the bank.
Urban FT Group brings community banks to the mobile era
To compete with the top tier banks’ services and tools for customers.
Instarem aims at Japan and Indonesia with $41m funding
This latest round takes InstaReM’s total funds secured to $59.5 million, with an expected IPO in 2021.
Crypto app Donut gets sweet $1.8m seed funding
Bringing “convenience, trust and accessibility” to managing and transacting in crypto assets.
IBM debuts blockchain network for cross-border payments
Blockchain World Wire can transfer funds in 47 currencies to locations in 72 countries.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 18 March 2019
More open banking news, fintechs in LatAm, an a MasterCard acquisition.
Tech giant SAS commits to £1bn AI investment in three years
It aims to develop new AI skills as well as teach customers how to use them.
Indian lendtech Spoon readies for launch
Aiming to offer micro lending through a mobile app, in real time.
Worldline terminals now accept Apple Pay and Google Pay in Germany
Only if the user’s bank’s app supports these payments.
Nets to support Sbanken’s open banking across Nordics and Europe
“Banking as we know it will change radically.”
Sweden’s SEB chooses DTCC’s Global Trade Depository to meet SFTR obligations
DTCC has added data transformation services to its SFTR offering.
FIS acquires Worldpay for $34bn
The resulting merger will have an enterprise value of approximately $43bn.
White paper: Artificial intelligence for executives
Learn how to integrate AI into your organisation with this SAS white paper
AI platform Talent Ticker launches in the UK market
Unifying data across sectors to help firms make decisions more efficiently.
HPS PowerCARD 2019: working together to tackle fraud
Why aren’t the banks collaborating or working together to combat fraud, should the regulator get involved?
A guide to digital identity verification: the tech and trends
Examine global trends in identity and technical insights into viable solutions.
Paytech InComm acquires Linq3 Technologies
This is the firm’s eighth acquisition.
Former MtGox boss gets suspended jail on account of data falsification
However, he was cleared of all other charges, including embezzlement.
Capital Markets Gateway gets its way with $7.5m funding
Creating a path for capital markets professionals with a round led by StageDotO.
French firm PayTrip launches prepaid for relatives abroad
Inspired by a Moroccan engineer’s personal experience of making money transfers.
CC&L chooses SimCorp to deliver integrated client communications
One of Canada’s largest firms in the sector, Connor, Clark and Lunn Financial Group manages over $55 billion in assets.
Thailand prepares portal for regulated ICOs
The country prepares new funding routes but keeps alert to fraudulent activities.
First Direct invites customers to co-create new products
The launch of fdesign follows the introduction of peer-to-peer payments system fdpay in January.
Customer service platform Glia gets $20m funding
A Series B funding round led by Insight Venture Partners
Doxo to provide electronic billpay solution to RR Donnelley & Sons
Doxo’s payment solution enables customers to access and pay bills from more than 45,000 providers
Top fintech stories this week – 15 March 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
South Africa’s Standard Bank to axe 1,200 jobs
It will also close 91 branches in the name of digitalisation.
Spanish stock market operator BME tests blockchain for collateral pledge
BME and Renta 4 Banco have carried out their first digitisation.
UK insurtech gets corporate fit with legal toolkit
Tech Nation and UK Insurtech Board are looking to give firms an easier ride.
Cosmos Network brings order to “internet of blockchains”
Interchain Foundation offers decentralised network of interoperable blockchains.
FCA urges end to exit fees on investment platforms
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority calls for feedback and more competition.
Barclaycard brings Alipay payments to UK retailers
To cater to the many Chinese Alipay users.
