Nymbus signs Plaid partnership deal to boost client onboarding
Core banking provider says deal will improve a range of identity processes for customers.
Banking
Mobile first, second and third!
Most companies talk about the importance of mobile technology, but I’m not convinced there is a proper understanding.
Swift launches low-value payments service Swift Go
Payments network aims to make things easier for small businesses.
Seen it all before
All banks are the same, but in profoundly different ways.
White paper: Data’s evolution in the cloud – financial services’ long-time data advantage
New research by The Economist about the banking industry’s attitudes, progress, and aspirations for leveraging data.
Unlocking the benefits of cloud
Migrating operations to the cloud is a challenge for even the most digitally focused organisation.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Visa, FTX and Bank of Ireland
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
How AI can help identify front and shell companies
Detection using AI can help banks and fintechs avoid huge regulatory fines.
ICYMI funding round-up: Credit Fair, Plooto, Xclaim, Weavr & more
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
Dear Luc: What’s the deal with embedded finance?
This week someone writes in to ask: how can I get on the embedded finance bandwagon?
Open banking myths
We are still at the start of the journey with open banking and have yet to see its full potential.
UBS pays $8m to settle SEC compliance charges
US regulator found failings in the bank’s handling of exchange-traded products.
The time before things happen
Imagining and creating things is hard, but you don’t have to do it all yourself.
Cambridge Savings Bank launches new digital banking solution
Ivy Bank will act as a digital-only division of CSB.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Paytm, M1 Finance and US open banking reform
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three fintech jobs you need to check out this week
Exciting vacancies at Grant Thornton, Deloitte and BNY Mellon. Apply today!
How COVID-19 has accelerated the use of digital banking solutions in Africa
The past year has seen a clear trend towards the adoption and acceleration of digital banking products.
Fintech funding deals globally 12 July – 18 July 2021
Featuring insightsoftware, Revolut, Lunar, Quantexa, and M1 Finance.
Discover targets BNPL offering with $30m Sezzle investment
The firm plans to launch a BNPL network solution on the Discover Global Network.
Classic product placement has had its day
Product placement is easily recognised by the customer and viewed negatively.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Revolut, Lunar and the UK fintech sector
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
M1 Finance secures $150m in SoftBank-led funding round
The firm claims the investment now takes its total valuation to $1.45 billion.
White House backs US open banking reform
The Biden Administration is looking to tackle the slow progress of open banking in the US.
What the hell happened to help?
Banks could do more to provide financial education, guidance and advice to customers.
Revolut hits $33bn valuation with $800m Series E investment
The round was led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2 and Tiger Global.
Railsbank lands $70m investment to drive global expansion
The round follows a $37 million fundraise in November last year.
Fifth Third Bank picks FIS to power digital transformation
The bank will deploy FIS’s Modern Banking Platform (MBP) and Unity Wealth Platform.
Apple reportedly in talks with Goldman Sachs to launch BNPL service
Goldman Sachs has been Apple’s partner for the Apple Card credit card since 2019.
State of play: digital banking platforms
Selecting the right digital banking platform is a lengthy process that requires careful consideration.
This is not a drill
Make sure you don’t write yourself out of your own story, as life happens.
White paper: The Reconciliation Maturity Model: Part 2 – onboarding and configuration
These tools will empower firms to fully automate reconciliation within five years.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Wise, LBGI and Circle
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
CIBC signs cloud partnership deal with Microsoft
The deal will see CIBC utilise Microsoft Azure as its primary cloud platform.
Quantexa raises $153m in Series D funding round
The firm plans to accelerate its expansion and boost product development.
What the Fintech? | S.2 Episode 15 | Data after tomorrow
Bradley Riss, chief commercial officer at Checkout.com, joins us on this latest episode.
Is DeFi the future of financial infrastructure and money?
DeFi is causing a shift in the underlying infrastructure powering traditional financial applications.
BNY Mellon to acquire fund management tech firm Milestone Group
The New York bank is looking to expand its digital offerings and core capabilities.
Harnessing the power of AI for internal fraud detection
AI has the power to disrupt internal fraud monitoring, but are FIs ready to take the plunge yet?
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Revolut, Deutsche Bank and Pleo
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
ICYMI funding round-up: Toqio, Coincover, AREX Markets, Lidya & more
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
