So what?
Financial services exists to serve. And that means that when we are not of service, we are just in the way.
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FDIC chief innovation officer resigns
Sultan Meghji, FDIC’s first chief innovation officer, is leaving just one year into the job.
Open banking – a new stage in financial inclusion
Open banking is getting more mature day by day, and it keeps financial inclusion among its top priorities.
Fintech funding deals globally 10 January – 16 January 2022
Featuring Checkout, Qonto, CAIS, Qraft Technologies and SEBA Bank.
How traditional banks are embracing the shift from legacy tech to cloud-native
Digital transformation is dominating all sectors, and increasing numbers of businesses are making the move to the cloud.
FinTech Futures Report: Banking and payments in 2022 – digital transformation & trends in financial technology
Learn how to increase efficiency and gain a significant advantage over competitors.
USDF Consortium launches to develop and promote bank-minted stablecoin
The FDIC-insured banks want to “unlock the financial opportunities” of blockchain technology.
If we truly value diversity, fintech needs to do much more
For all its forward-thinking and future-proofing, fintech is struggling when it comes to diversity and inclusion.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Checkout.com funding; UK fintech investment; digital currency pilot in Bahrain
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, every week.
Instant payments come to Curaçao and Sint Maarten
The system was developed by European paytech provider Worldline.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three exciting companies that are hiring in 2022
Exciting open vacancies at Klarna, Seedrs and Starling Bank. Apply today!
Six reasons why landlords should re-evaluate their choice of bank
Banks should be in a strong position to support landlords, but unfortunately, this is rarely the case.
The dying art of arguing
No matter how smart you are, you may be wrong. And having the conversation will always teach you something.
US SME banking platform Novo raises $90m in Series B funding
Novo CEO Michael Rangel says the funds will go towards improving cash flow for small businesses.
Fintech start-up Twig raises $35m to support Web 3.0 plans
The London-based fintech intends to expand into the EU and US in 2022.
Case study: Fintech neobank slashes ATOs by 75% with Arkose Labs
No more losing about $100,000 per week in costs associated with compromised accounts!
Citizens State Bank picks Lendsmart for mortgage solutions upgrade
Lendsmart’s technology digitises up to 70% of lending and home buying processes.
Consolidation of the BNPL industry: what does it mean?
With regulation on the horizon, the BNPL sector is seeing a number of cross-industry consolidations and partnerships.
FinTech Futures Jobs: New year, new job? Here are three great opportunities to apply for this week
Exciting open vacancies at Monzo, Seedrs and Klarna. Apply today!
Fintech funding deals globally 3 January – 9 January 2022
Featuring OpenSea, PayFit, Petal, Sygnum and Starling Bank.
Customers Bank brings digital asset bankers onboard
Investment “signals we are a serious participant in this space”, says CEO.
Why the key to effective engagement banking lies in behavioural science
Banks should look to utilise behavioural science to design digital experiences that promote better decision-making.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Petal, Unibo, & iProov
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, every week.
The heart of the matter: three predictions for 2022
It’s that time of year when crystal ball gazing is de rigueur.
Old Missouri Bank to launch new digital bank powered by Jack Henry’s tech
The new digital bank will be launched nationwide in early 2023.
From viral fun to financial fraud: How deepfake technology is threatening financial services
As deepfake technology becomes more prolific, the threat posed to financial services is becoming very real.
The great perhaps
This year, we should have the courage to move away from what we’ve always known to really push what is possible.
Florida’s Cypress Bank & Trust selects CSI’s NuPoint core banking system
The start-up bank will also implement CSI’s integrated online and digital banking solutions.
The carrot and the stick: How regulators are driving a data quality revolution
Beyond the threat of fines, regulators can help financial firms by highlighting the benefits of high data quality.
Credit Suisse poaches Goldman Sachs’ Joanne Hannaford to lead technology & operations
Hannaford spent 25 years at Goldman Sachs in London and New York.
Fintech predictions for the year ahead
IBM’s Paolo Sironi and Anthony Lipp make three predictions for the financial services industry in 2022.
How US banks can benefit by embracing open banking
President Biden recently announced plans to promote new rules to foster open banking in the US.
How can female leaders in fintech pave the way for the next generation of women?
Fintechs must create road maps for the next generation of women in this industry to follow.
Four fintech trends to watch in 2022 and beyond
The rise of Web3, instant checkout, and embedded finance are just a few reasons 2022 will be a pivotal year for fintech.
2021: Top five new fintechs and neobanks
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top new fintechs and neobanks.
The state of the API economy
The has been a significant shift away from viewing APIs merely as developer-led internal bits of technology.
2021: Top five core banking deals
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top core banking deals.
Five technology trends reshaping the banking landscape in 2022
As we head into 2022, let’s take a look at the technology trends set to reshape the landscape for banks.
2021: Top five fundraises
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s most eye-catching funding rounds.
What the FinTech? Podcast | Season Two’s Jailed Buzzwords
We run down all the buzzwords our podcast guests wanted gone from the industry this year.
