US fintech Abrigo acquires Integrated Financial Solutions
Abrigo will acquire IFSLeaseWorks’ automated lease and loan origination tech as part of the deal.
Compliance
Post Office Employees’ Credit Union picks Sharetec for core banking upgrade
POECU will now run on Sharetec’s web-based core processing solution.
iCapital to acquire US investor identity firm Parallel Markets
The alternative investment fintech will use Parallel Markets’ tech to enhance its iCapital Investor Passport solution.
Block fined $80m by US state regulators over alleged violations of BSA and AML rules
The settlement follows a multistate enforcement effort involving 48 US state financial regulators.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Dataships, JeelPay, Nevermined, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Fintech in 2025: The industry’s predictions for the year ahead
We take a look at some of the fintech predictions being made by industry experts for 2025.
2024: Top five movers and shakers stories of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top movers and shakers stories in 2024.
CFPB sues Zelle operator and major banks for “widespread fraud” on payment network
The lawsuit comes as the CFPB advances its agenda before its anticipated overhaul by the Trump administration.
The DORA effect: building a strong Digital Operational Resilience Act foundation
Learn how to meet, maintain, and prove compliance with the arrival of DORA.
DORA and beyond: what do new compliance standards mean for banking and finance?
DORA redefines financial sector resilience, bringing challenges and opportunities for 2025.
Preparing for a quantum future: what’s next for quantum computing in financial services?
As we move closer to Q-Day, how can the financial industry prepare for a quantum future?
Sweden’s TF Bank selects Nice Actimize for AML SaaS solutions
TF Bank has tapped Nice Actimize for its cloud-based SaaS AML Essentials offering.
SEC chair Gary Gensler to step down on 20 January
Gensler’s departure date coincides with US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Cartoon: Wanderer above the sea of fog
This new cartoon illustrates how regulatory changes and the complexity of compliance stymies new entrant fintechs.
US presidential election: What’s next for US fintech under Trump?
Following the US presidential election, what can the country’s fintech sector expect from Trump’s second term?
Banking Technology Magazine November 2024 issue out now
Cover story: GOING GREEN – Why sustainable finance is vital.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Groov, Fundcraft, VibePay, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
UK regtech Kaizen lands £42m investment from Guidepost Growth Equity
Guidepost’s investment marks Kaizen’s first external funding since its founding in 2013.
CFPB fines VyStar Credit Union $1.5m over “botched rollout” of online banking system
The CFPB claims VyStar’s “botched system switch left families in a lurch, unable to manage finances and facing fees”.
October 2024: Top five AI stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top AI stories from October.
Sibos 2024: The convergence of TradFi and DeFi with Chainlink – video interview
Sergey Nazarov details the latest tools and strategies for integrating blockchain technology with TradFi systems.
CFPB orders Apple and Goldman Sachs to pay combined $89m over “Apple Card failures”
Apple first selected Goldman Sachs in 2018 to develop and power its credit card offering.
OCC announces enforcement actions against four US banks
The OCC has released its latest list of enforcement actions taken against US banks in recent weeks.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 18 October 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes TD Bank, Barclays, Klarna and more.
Philadelphia’s Citadel Federal Credit Union agrees to pay $6.5m to settle allegations of redlining
This settlement is the DOJ’s first redlining resolution with a credit union.
TD Bank hit with $3bn in fines over AML failures
The $3.09 billion in total fines includes a record $1.8 billion penalty from the US Justice Department.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 11 October 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Monese, TSB Bank, Temenos and more.
Global survey report: Privacy in practice 2024
1,300+ data privacy professionals share their views on the pertinent topics in this free global research report.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 4 October 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Starling Bank, Fiserv, HSBC, Monese and more.
Mastercard acquires Minna Technologies to upgrade subscription experience
Minna develops technology to help consumers manage subscriptions via banking apps and websites.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Loop, Primary, Sitewire, Savr and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
UK regtech Novatus Global lands new $40m growth investment for US expansion
The investment builds upon the £4 million the regtech secured from Maven Capital Partners in 2022.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 13 September 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes UniCredit, Westpac, Mastercard and more.
US regulator OCC orders Wells Fargo to shore up AML and risk management procedures
The OCC has barred Wells Fargo from expanding into medium-to-high risk products and geographies without prior approval.
LLM-powered compliance platform Sedric AI secures $18.5m Series A
Amex Ventures joined the round as a new investor.
ISO 20022: The clock is ticking, so get ready
There’s no time like the present to ensure that you’re ready for the arrival of ISO 20022.
Lloyds Bank taps Cleareye.ai to streamline trade finance documentation processing
The bank will implement its new partner’s ClearTrade technology from this month.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Skydo, Finora Bank, Okredo, Parfin, and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
UFS purchases Safe Systems to bolster compliance and security services
The combined companies currently service just under 400 financial institutions.
Pennsylvania’s Customers Bancorp hit with enforcement action by US Federal Reserve
The enforcement action follows a recent inspection and does not include a fine.
