Gemalto and R3 launch blockchain-based digital ID platform
One identity in all online sites.
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Ireland Adapt-s to fintech with €5m research programme
No confusion as Adapt Centre will lead Fintech Fusion.
Bank of England preps UK fintech for next decade
Its “Vision 2030” looks at the future of finance across the nation.
Westpac welcomes Siri for managing payments
First bank in Australia to do so.
Scratch that lendtech itch with new loan servicing platform
US start-up automates back-office “complexities” of loan management.
Barclays, RBS and NatWest’s online systems go down
Only Barclays has resolved it so far.
DefenseStorm forges partnership with Alogent
A reminder of the importance of cybersecurity to the world of digital banking.
Top fintech stories this week – 21 September 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Virtual money assistant Cleo really gets $10m funding
The “Siri of personal finance” speaks about its Series A investment.
Scotland’s Strathclyde Uni unleashes fintech accelerator programme
Brave hearts can apply for an overall package of £10,000.
Investment platform Primary Bid gets £2m funding
UK firm bids for European expansion.
Lendtech MONI picks up $1.5m investment
Argentinian firm’s total investment reaches $10m.
ING invests €7.5m in open banking ace Cobase
Dutch firm Cobase wants to expand beyond Europe.
Ivory Coast stock exchange calls for West African start-ups
Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières’ innovation lab is open for business.
Gibraltar International Bank gets ready to rock with core system revamp
New online and mobile banking services are on the way.
RBI says no to Yes Bank CEO staying on
The forced exit is a result of lack of compliance.
Goldman Sachs to spin off Simon finance app
In advanced talks with several firms to sell its three-year-old app.
WorldRemit keeps customers updated via WhatsApp
First in the UK for digital money transfer firm.
Equifax fined £500k for UK security breach
15 million UK citizens were affected during the cyberattack in 2017.
Hackers steal $60m from Japanese crypto exchange Zaif
Owner Tech Bureau asks for $44.5m in financial assistance to deal with issues.
Banks and traders unveil Komgo for blockchain-based trade finance
15 big names behind new Geneva-based entity.
CardFlight makes SwipeSimple tech better all right
Mobile POS and payment technology firm is flying high.
Finicity cosies up to Capsilon for mortgage magic
Verification of Assets solution meets borrower and loan officer workspaces.
Curve card gives zero FX
Firm is looking to stand out with its currency conversion fees.
NatWest starts quantum computing testing
May be able to execute tasks at 300 times the speed of a traditional computer.
RippleNet struts along more payment corridors
Ripple’s enterprise blockchain network now live in 40 countries.
High noon for UK’s “Wild West” crypto-assets
Treasury Committee puts on sheriff’s star and shoots straight.
KGI Bank pioneers Taiwan’s first regulatory sandbox
In collaboration with Chunghwa Telecom.
Helios takes a shine to TPAY with majority stake
Africa-focused private investment firm gets 76% stake in paytech.
ANZ waves hi to smartphone ATM access
All you need from an ATM, with the aid of your phone.
ING invests £5m in UK lendtech Funding Options
Dutch bank also takes minority stake in the SME lending marketplace.
Divido keeps it together with $15m funding
Aims to expand to ten more countries before the end of 2019.
Europol warns of crypto cyberattack increase
Its 2018 Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment makes for grim reading.
Danske Bank’s CEO resigns over money laundering crisis
Related to €200 billion in possible money laundering in Estonia.
iSignthis acquires core banking tech vendor Probanx for €400,000
iSignthis paid €300,000 in cash and €100,000 in shares for Probanx.
No mystery as BB&T invests $5m in data firm Enigma
This is BB&T’s first outlay of its $50m fintech commitment.
TradeIt and TradingView go for big brokers
Retail investors and traders will be able to buy and sell with some of the biggest brokers.
UiPath raises $225m for AI and RPA solutions
Series C led by CapitalG and Sequoia Capital.
Denmark’s central bank turns to SIA for new RTGS system
Later this year the country will be connected to Target2-Securities.
Insurtech Setoo set to woo with €8m funding
Main investor in Series A round is Kamet, AXA’s insurtech start-up studio.
