Digital transformations: the impact of leadership conflict and the mask of corporate ambiguity
How do we mitigate the effects of leadership conflict and imprecise direction on digital transformations?
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Mascoma Bank implements OnView deposit suite with VSoft partnership
Mascoma Bank will utilise VSoft’s Teller Deposit, Branch Deposit and ATM Deposit solutions.
Digital asset firm Laser Digital snaps up Elysium Technology Group
Laser says the deal will help bring cross-asset post-trade capabilities to institutional digital asset investors.
FIS reportedly in talks to sell majority stake in Worldpay for $15bn
Sources tell Reuters that FIS will keep a minority stake in the business if the deal goes through.
Honouring the innovators: PayTech Awards 2023 winners revealed
Celebrating exceptional achievements and talent in payments industry worldwide.
US real estate investing platform PeerStreet files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The petition was filed on 26 June and the final hearing on the case is expected on 28 July.
Fintech data integration challenges and effective strategies
An effective data integration strategy can help financial institutions improve their operational efficiency.
BBVA to hire over 2,600 technology experts in 2023
Of the amount foreseen for 2023, the bank says 1,200 professionals have already joined this year.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Flatpay, Maza, Fennech & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 30 June 2023
Featuring Orange Bank, Visa, Pismo, Robinhood, and more.
Risk and compliance fintech Unit21 bags $45m Series C
The company says the funding has fueled the growth of its Fintech Fraud DAO consortium, launched last fall.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Is your office culture blameless, or blame-filled?
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
The “bank of me”
For me, enhancing the customer lifecycle is the most exciting and impactful use of AI.
On the evolution of work
The future of work is human — and tech can help create new economic opportunities for more people.
Capital Union Bank taps Avaloq for new online banking platform
The bank’s CEO says Avaloq’s solution will enable its clients to have “even more control over their assets”.
Visa to acquire payments and banking platform Pismo for $1bn
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close by the end of this year.
Socure snaps up ID verification start-up Berbix for $70m
Socure has integrated Berbix’s tech to launch its new predictive document verification solution, DocV 3.0.
State Employees Credit Union taps Apiture for digital banking upgrade
The credit union will utilise Apiture’s Consumer Banking and Business Banking solutions.
Sardine forms industry consortium to help tackle payment fraud
Founding members include Chesapeake Bank, Visa, Airbase, Blockchain.com, Alloy Labs Alliance, iLex, and Novo.
Why Java-based viewing integrations are essential for fintech applications
Accusoft’s VirtualViewer provides true cross-platform document support for Java-based applications.
Robinhood reportedly laying off 7% of staff in fresh round of job cuts
The news marks Robinhood’s third round of layoffs since April 2022.
Video: FinTech B2B Marketing at Money20/20 Europe – Top tips for your fintech marketing strategies
FinTech Futures speaks with Payal Raina, Founder of FinTech B2B Marketing.
US fintech Ramp buys AI customer support platform Cohere.io
Cohere.io’s entire team, including CEO Yunyu Lin, will join Ramp as part of the deal.
Star One Credit Union taps Tyfone to implement instant payment solution
The solution is certified for FedNowSM, the Federal Reserve’s new instant payment offering launching in July 2023.
The impact of behavioural science and nudges on ESG communications
Behavioural science and nudges can be used to drive ESG change and build a more sustainable future.
JP Morgan Chase appoints new chief data and analytics officer
Heitsenrether will be responsible for leading the adoption of AI across the bank’s operations.
An open approach to open banking
To grow open banking worldwide, governments and industries must have an open, collaborative attitude.
PE firm Flexpoint Ford acquires loan origination fintech Baker Hill
The transaction is expected to close soon following customary regulatory approvals.
Robinhood snaps up credit card platform X1 for $95m
The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2023, subject to customary closing conditions.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 23 June 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mypinpad, Navadhan, TransBnk & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures Jobs: How to demonstrate transferable skills in a tech job interview
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
How SaaS and generative AI are positively impacting ‘experience thinking’
SaaS and generative AI are compelling the industry to concentrate on what users see and do.
US paytech Fortis expands into Canada, acquires SmartPay
The move marks Fortis’ first expansion outside the United States.
Visa names Chris Suh as new chief financial officer
Suh replaces longstanding Visa CFO Vasant Prabhu, who is set to retire on 30 September.
Video: SmartStream at Money20/20 Europe – Streamlining data reconciliation with AI
SmartStream’s Jethro MacDonald discusses how SmartStream Air turns messy data into usable data.
ACI Worldwide launches Instant Pay solution for European merchants
Merchants using Instant Pay will be able to accept instant online, mobile and in-store payments.
The power of AI for ESG
AI is a powerful tool that can be used to improve ESG practices and compliance.
Cartoon: Rules of the road
A new cartoon illustrating the enforcement approach that US regulators are taking with the crypto industry.
Video: Loqate at FinovateSpring 2023 – Powering global address verification
Loqate’s Justin Duling discusses how the firm’s address verification solution helps customers boost conversion rates.
