Banc of California joins Rise Economy for $4.1bn community benefits plan
The plan succeeds the bank’s merger with PacWest Bancorp in July, combining assets valued at $36.1 billion.
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UK fintech ieDigital acquires CUSO Connect FSS to tap US market
The two companies will become part of the new ieDigital Group, but will, at this time, retain their separate brands in their respective markets
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mantle, SaaScada, Rainforest and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 6 October 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Can core modernisation give your bank new legs?
For banks, core replacement is not the only game in town, with core modernisation being a far less risky option.
National Australia Bank taps US fintech Trovata to launch new treasury solution
The bank’s venture capital fund previously participated in Trovata’s $27 million Series B in June 2022.
Monzo hires former Cash App exec Conor Walsh to lead renewed US expansion push
Walsh previously spent over six years as head of global product at Square’s mobile payment service Cash App.
Banking Technology Magazine October 2023 issue out now
Cover story: NOTHING VENTURED – Tips for raising capital.
Video: JP Morgan at Sibos 2023 – Managing liquidity and risk in today’s economic climate
We chat with Lori Schwartz of JP Morgan about the key challenges surrounding liquidity management for businesses.
Video: NatWest at Sibos 2023 – Payments transformation and innovation
At Sibos, we sat down with Ian Povey of NatWest to discuss the key trends shaping the future of digital payments.
Video: BNY Mellon at Sibos 2023 – The growth of embedded finance
At Sibos 2023, we sat down with Joon Kim of BNY Mellon to discuss the key areas of development in embedded finance.
Video: Standard Chartered at Sibos 2023 – ISO 20022 and the push for global adoption
We chat with David Rego of Standard Chartered about the switch to ISO 20022 and the progress being made globally.
Mainframes on Mars
What do you think we should do differently as the banking industry on Mars? First, lose the mainframes.
Become a sponsor for the Banking Tech Awards 2023
Working with us as a sponsor ensures your brand is seen by the best and brightest decision-makers in the industry.
Video: HSBC at Sibos 2023 – The importance of sustainable trade finance
At Sibos, we spoke with Vivek Ramachandran of HSBC to discuss the new era of sustainable trade finance practices.
Video: JP Morgan at FinovateFall 2023 – The future of open banking in the US
At FinovateFall 2023, we spoke with Florencia Ardissone of JP Morgan about the growth of open banking in the US.
Video: NatWest at Sibos 2023 – Building standards into green finance
We chat with Caroline Haas of NatWest about the key actions banks can take when it comes to achieving net-zero.
Video: BNP Paribas at Sibos 2023 – The global shift to T+1 settlement
At Sibos 2023, we spoke with Camille Papillard of BNP Paribas about whether T+1 will be a good fit for everyone.
Aeropay teams up with UBank for in-game payments innovation
The partnership seeks to solve the “intricate payment challenges” at play within the current gaming ecosystem.
Affinity Federal Credit Union expands cannabis banking programme with Green Check
Affinity launched its cannabis banking programme earlier this year to provide CRBs with financial services.
Video: Anaconda at FinovateFall 2023 – Python in Excel
We chat with Albert Gashi and Timothy Hewitt of Anaconda about the firm’s partnership with Microsoft.
Digital transformations: give yourself permission to start again
If your digital transformation is failing, sometimes you just have to hit the reset button.
Stitch raises $25m in Ribbit Capital-led Series A extension
PayPal Ventures, CRE Venture Capital and The Raba Partnership also participated.
Finalists announced for Banking Tech Awards 2023
Take a look at the 2023 Banking Tech Awards finalists!
Webinar | 1 November 2023: Nine strategies for successful digital account opening
Convert new customers into lifetime members with the help of these nine strategies.
Nine questions banks should ask a potential core technology partner
Useful tips on finding a partner that provides a balance of exceptional tech and service.
GenAI: friend or foe in fraud risk management?
While tech advancements are made with the best intentions to improve our lives, criminals can also use it to their own benefit.
Mexican neobank Albo raises $40m in Series C funding round
The round also saw participation from existing investors Valar Ventures and Nazca Ventures.
Video: Axefinance at Sibos 2023 – automating the credit lifecycle
At Sibos 2023, we caught up with Axefinance CEO Dhafer Berrachid and CCO Chris Kneen.
AlphaSense lands $150m Series E funding at $2.5bn valuation
The latest fundraise comes months after AlphaSense secured $100m in Series D funding led by Alphabet’s CapitalG.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mundi, Revio, Pontoro and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 29 September 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Codebase partners Network International to launch BaaS solution in the Levant
The partnership intends to accelerate the pace of digital banking transformation throughout the Levant region.
Transforming the user experience: the dawn of dynamic knowledge rendering in financial services
With GenAI in financial services, we’re not just on the cusp of significant change – we’re in the midst of it.
PortX raises $16.5m in Series B funding round
The investment follows one year after PortX raised $10 million in its Series A funding round.
US Treasury Department enlists JP Morgan for account validation services
The department claims to have suffered $247 billion in financial losses last year due to “improper payments”.
Small acts of resistance (aka the walk on Sibos)
At Sibos 2023, we went for a walk.
PayTech Awards USA 2023 winners announced
Celebrating exceptional achievements and talent in the US payments industry.
Standard Chartered strikes corporate multibank connectivity through Starfish Digital partnership
The bank’s new service seeks to benefit its corporate clients’ inter-bank connectivity and cash management processes.
Switch2Zero appoints Galileo CEO Derek White as chairman
White is currently serving as CEO at Galileo Financial Technologies, a US-based payments and banking platform.
