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Cash management – trends and priorities
While real-time data remains an ideal, the cash management process needs first to adapt to expanded ecosystems and networks.
HSBC joins forces with Tradeshift to launch embedded finance business
The joint venture will focus on the development of embedded finance solutions and financial services apps.
Machias Savings Bank taps Jack Henry for tech overhaul
It wanted a tech strategy that would help it support customers’ financial needs, while competing with big banks.
US fintech Rocket Companies appoints Varun Krishna as new CEO
Rocket Companies also revealed that president and COO Bob Walters is to retire after 27 years with the firm.
Demystify Podcast: Core banking modernisation and BaaS with Miguel Santos and Dave Feuer, Galileo
Real examples of several innovations only made possible by a modern core, and more!
Digital transformations: the negative impact of heavyweight governance
How do we mitigate the negative effects of an onerous governance process on digital transformations?
Open Banking Expo expands to two days and co-locates with the Open Banking Expo Awards this October
Open Banking Expo returns to the Business Design Centre in London on 18-19 October.
The Philippines’ UnionBank taps NCR to manage its ATMs
The Philippines’ ninth largest bank currently operates over 400 ATMs across the country.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 28 July 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
You’ve checked the DEI box. Now what?
To truly transform is to have DEI values infused in the DNA of your company.
Episode Six names former HSBC exec as new chief revenue officer
Brian Muse-McKenney becomes Episode Six’s first CRO.
Settle secures $145m credit facility from Silicon Valley Bank
Settle will use the expanded facility to boost its lending to e-commerce and consumer brands.
The light of dead stars
The light of dead stars looks the same as any other. But it doesn’t prove the star is still thriving.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2023 winner: SavvyMoney – the power of partnerships in fintech & banking
Digging into why so many FIs are turning to fintechs versus developing their own solutions.
UBS to pay $388m in fines relating to Credit Suisse’s doomed dealings with Archegos
The US Federal Reserve has fined Credit Suisse $269 million, with the UK’s PRA issuing a further $119 million fine.
How telco software giant Amdocs is looking to make waves in fintech
FinTech Futures speaks with Amdocs’ Zur Yahalom about the company’s move into the fintech space.
Q&A: Andrew McKibben, Bank of America – resilience, automation tech & connected banking
Discussing the changing relationship between fintechs and banks amid an increasingly interconnected tech landscape.
NCR reveals new names for separated brands as company division accelerates
Its digital commerce business is to be called NCR Voyix, while its ATM business will be known as NCR Atleos.
Dutch challenger Bunq lands additional €44.5m funding to fuel international expansion
The digital bank says it has now raised around €100m in funding over this year alone.
JP Morgan CEO confirms German expansion for Chase digital bank
The confirmation comes two years after the digital bank launched in the UK.
Banking Tech Awards 2023: Nominations deadline extended!
Submit your nominations before 4 August 2023!
HSBC appoints two new senior execs to its Global Payments unit
Martijn Stoker joins HSBC from JP Morgan, and Melissa Tuozzolo from Bank of America.
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards USA 2023
We are thrilled to share with you the finalists for the first PayTech Awards USA!
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 21 July 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: The future of blockchain and the path to mass adoption
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
Go green software – your bonus may depend on it!
Embracing green software principles can unlock numerous benefits for financial services firms.
The US Federal Reserve launches new instant payments system FedNow
FedNow operates in parallel with the Federal Reserve’s existing payment services, Fedwire and FedACH.
Mexico’s CNBV reportedly facing legal action over delays publishing open finance rules
The complaint was filed by a Mexican citizen in June, according to El Economista.
Deutsche Bank fined $186m by US Federal Reserve
The Fed says it found that Deutsche Bank made “insufficient remedial progress” in fixing its AML controls.
Odd socks
Consultants can help you work out where you stand. But be sure to join in with the ‘working it out’ part.
Stanford Federal Credit Union overhauls digital engagement through Agent IQ partnership
The partnership will see Stanford FCU leverage Agent IQ’s digital engagement platform Lynq.
How Swedbank partnered with competitors to create a new payment method
A look at how Swedbank and members of the Swedish Bankers’ Association worked together to develop Swish.
Banking transformation begins and ends with the customer
Incumbent banks need to adapt and evolve to ensure they’re meeting shifting customer needs.
Santander reportedly looks to boost investment banking operations with new hires
Reuters reports Santander is making at least 50 new hires in a push to become a major investment banking player.
Canadian Tire Bank to move to Temenos Banking Cloud
CTB will utilise the Temenos Banking Cloud to replace its legacy core systems and move to a SaaS model.
Bank of America fined by US regulators over fake accounts and junk fees
The CFPB has ordered Bank of America to pay $150m in penalties and more than $100m to affected consumers.
FinTech Futures celebrates 40th anniversary with unforgettable summer party in London
Watch the highlights video from FinTech Futures’ 40th anniversary summer networking party.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Efficient Capital Labs, CapStack and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 14 July 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
