WealthCo Asset Management taps Duco to automate manual data tasks
WealthCo says the Duco platform has helped it build “volume-agnostic” automated processes.
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US fintech Talus Pay acquires Jobox and Clarus Merchant Services
Financial terms of both the acquisitions were not disclosed.
Security Bank of Kansas City selects NCR Atleos to manage ATMs
The agreement will see the bank adopt its partner’s ATM-as-a-Service and ITM-as-a-Service offerings.
Rappi to discontinue RappiCuenta offering in Mexico next month
Users in Mexico have been asked to withdraw all funds before the closing date of 11 February 2024.
Digital ID verification firm Socure bolsters executive team with three new hires
Arun Kumar has joined from Luma Financial Technologies as the company’s new CTO.
Form3 strengthens board with appointment of Anil Arora as non-executive director
Form3 hopes to leverage Arora’s “significant experience” in founding and scaling up fintech companies.
Blue Federal Credit Union partners Cotribute for digital account opening platform
Cotribute says it was able to launch digital account opening for new and existing members “in just 30 days”.
Video: Beyond the hype – exploring the real-world use cases for AI in financial services
Industry experts from HSBC, IBM and NatWest assess the impact of AI in the financial services arena.
Video: Envestnet Yodlee at Money20/20 USA 2023 – Delivering open banking in the US
We chat with Envestnet Yodlee’s Farouk Ferchichi and Lisa Novier about the future of open banking in the US.
Oshkosh Community Credit Union taps Sharetec for core processing solution
Wisconsin-based OCCU says the decision follows “an extensive search” for a new core partner.
Cartoon: Feeling the weight
A new cartoon illustrating how start-ups with previously high valuations are finding it hard to get acquired.
2023: Top five fintech start-ups of the year
Here are five of the top fintech start-up stories from 2023.
2023: Top five funding rounds of the year
Capping off 2023, we take a look back at five of the top fundraising rounds of this year.
2023: Top five partnerships of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top partnership stories of the year.
US fintech Vestwell secures $125m in Series D funding round
CEO and founder Aaron Schumm says the raise is “one of the largest Series D SaaS rounds in the US this year”.
FinTech Founders Video: revolutionising finance with AI
In this episode of the FinTech Founders series, we explore how AI is driving innovation in financial services.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 22 December 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
A visit to a data centre, quantum computing and how lentils determined COP28
Data centres aren’t going away, and we’ll likely need more as we head into our collective digital future.
Beem Credit Union appoints Sue Britton as chief innovation officer
Beem Credit Union will launch on 1 January in Canada with the merger of Gulf & Fraser and Interior Savings.
Video: Inside generative AI – the fintech revolution
At our AI Insights event, we spoke with Jonathan Hall of NatWest about the impact of GenAI in banking.
Video: AI through the noise – looking beyond the hype
Dr Martin Goodson, CEO of Evolution AI, and Michael Conway of IBM share their insights on the future of AI.
US neobank Chime appoints Shara Chang as chief compliance officer
Chang brings 15 years of financial services, fintech and consumer protection experience to her new role.
US fintech start-up SellersFi secures new credit facility of up to $300m
The credit facility has been provided by Citi and long-time financing partner Fasanara Capital.
Visa to acquire majority stake in Mexican payment processor Prosa
The deal, for an undisclosed sum, is expected to close in the second half of 2024.
The What the FinTech? podcast | Season four’s jailed buzzwords
We run down all the buzzwords our podcast guests wanted gone from the industry this year.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 23 | 2023 in review
In the final podcast episode of 2023, we’re joined by banking tech veteran Dharmesh Mistry.
First Bank taps Backbase for engagement banking platform
First Bank’s Bala Nibhanupudi says it’s “the final step in our years-long digital transformation journey”.
InvesTex Credit Union selects Bankjoy for digital banking upgrade
InvesTex Credit Union says all its members will have access to Bankjoy’s digital banking platform.
Credit Union of Texas taps Alkami for business banking platform
Eric Pointer, president and CEO of CUTX, says the partnership will enable it to serve an untapped market.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Nearpay, Supra, Hyperplane and Pave Bank
Our weekly round-up for you to get the latest fintech funding news from around the world.
Merry Core-istmas, it’s been a core-azy year
A new phase of core banking has started, and there is more work to be done.
Apex Fintech Solutions files draft statement for IPO with US SEC
Apex says the number of shares to be offered and the price range have not yet been determined.
Video: Highlights from the Banking Tech Awards 2023
Watch the highlights from an incredible evening celebrating the best and brightest in banking technology and fintech.
Guide: Security best practices for PostgreSQL
In the financial industry, customer trust is everything. Don’t let your database be your brand’s weak point!
Guide: Banking and financial services – 7 critical success factors for moving to open source databases
Discover the key factors that can ensure your success as you plan your move to an open source database like Postgres.
US Eagle FCU partners Lumin Digital for digital banking
The New Mexico-based credit union has struck a multi-year deal with Lumin Digital.
The Clearing House appoints former Truist EVP Sal Karakaplan as new chief strategy officer
He brings over 25 years of experience to TCH following stints at Truist, JP Morgan and Mastercard.
Former Marqeta SVP Jeff Parker joins Paymentology as new CEO
Parker stepped down from his position as SVP and managing director at Marqeta last month.
Video: Highlights from FinTech Futures’ CMO roundtable and Christmas networking party
Check out the highlights video from the event here, held in partnership with FinTech B2B Marketing.
Former TD Bank exec Michael Rhodes appointed as new CEO and president of Discover Financial Services
Rhodes succeeds former CEO and president Roger Hochschild, who stepped down with immediate effect in August.
