Western Union acquires Singtel’s mobile wallet Dash
Dash has accrued 1.4 million customers since launching 10 years ago.
Digital
Wealthsimple launches in-app travel eSIM powered by Gigs
The offering operates as part of Wealthsimple’s new lifestyle rewards programme.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Authologic, Klasha, CardFlight, and Salt
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Socure inks $136m deal to acquire AI-powered risk decisioning platform Effectiv
The deal is expected to close next month, with the entire Effectiv team set to join Socure.
Sibos 2024: The convergence of TradFi and DeFi with Chainlink – video interview
Sergey Nazarov details the latest tools and strategies for integrating blockchain technology with TradFi systems.
The shifting sands of influence in fintech
Dubai has become a global fintech hub and has ambitions to be a leader in technologies such as AI as well.
EquiLend names former ION head Rich Grossi as new CEO
Grossi has previously served as CEO of Openlink Financial and ION Corporates.
Sibos 2024: Blockchain breakthroughs and Liink’s leap with JP Morgan – video interview
JP Morgan’s Gloria Wan highlights blockchain’s advantages over traditional methods for cross-border payments.
Tompkins Community Bank deploys NCR Atleos’ ATM-as-a-Service
NCR Atleos will now handle all management and processing for Tompkins’ self-service channels.
Sibos 2024: Data lakes and deepfakes
It’s a brave new world out there, and the bad guys have all the tools and none of the legacy to hold them back.
Sibos 2024: Mastering money movement with Visa – video interview
Visa Direct CRO Vera Platonova details how to navigate the complexities of moving money internationally.
Sibos 2024: Future-proofing data and the promise of ISO 20022
The Big Issue Debate at Sibos explored the true potential of total ISO 20022 adoption.
Sibos 2024: Why the future of finance is atomised, embedded, and real time
The convergence of atomisation, embedded finance, and real time is creating a new paradigm in financial services.
Sibos 2024: Watch this space – record high remittances and the India growth story
India is fast emerging as a blueprint for players in the payments industry.
Sibos 2024: Digitising trade finance with HSBC – video interview
We explore the next evolution of trade finance with HSBC’s Vivek Ramachandran.
Sibos 2024: Real-time payments in focus with ACI Worldwide – video interview
Dive deep into the latest developments in real-time payments from across the globe with ACI Worldwide.
Sibos 2024: AI and the human-centric future of financial services
To be future ready will require us to be not only data-ready, but empathy-enabled.
Sibos 2024: The evolution of payments collaboration in financial services
Day two of Sibos 2024 featured a number of insightful panels and keynotes on the future of payments.
Sibos 2024: The future of real-time payments with Mastercard – video interview
Mastercard’s Helena Forest discusses the latest developments in the world of real-time payments.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2025 now open for entries
The deadline for entries is 7 February 2025.
Santander’s Openbank launches in the US
Santander says Openbank will initially offer US customers “a competitive high yield savings product”.
Webinar | 27 November 2024 | EMEA fintechs: unlock innovation with generative AI with AWS and NVIDIA
Register now for this webinar as we explore how generative AI enables fintechs to innovate quickly.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying Lloyds’ new branding and mobile app with Gemma Daley and Suresh Balaji
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Lloyds Banking Group’s Suresh Balaji and Gemma Daley.
Procurement fintech Zip raises $190m Series D at $2.2bn valuation
Zip’s company value has increased 47% since its $100 million Series C last year.
Bank Rakyat Indonesia taps Nium for international money transfers
Bank Rakyat Indonesia operates over 7,150 branches and reported approximately $4 billion in profit for 2023.
Sibos 2024: The evolution of connectivity and preparing for what’s next
When it comes to the future, now is the time for planning and action.
Zenus Bank launches global BaaS offering following Tuum tech integration
Zenus Bank says it has integrated Tuum’s Accounts and Payments modules into its tech ecosystem.
Daily News at Sibos 2024
Download your free copy of the Daily News at Sibos publication today!
Sibos 2024: Embedded finance is driving the future of B2B commerce
Embedded finance is becoming a revolutionary force in B2B commerce.
US fintech start-up CapWay shuts down
Founder Sheena Allen announced on LinkedIn that the start-up “is no longer an active business”.
Incumbent banks are far from over
It’s easy to get carried away with focusing on just agility and change/innovation.
Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union taps Alkami for digital banking upgrade
The Connecticut-based credit union will deploy Alkami’s Digital Banking Platform.
Banking Tech Awards 2024 finalists revealed!
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ Banking Tech Awards 2024.
State of play: card networks
The emergence of alternative payment rails has forced card networks to evolve to ensure their continued success.
FinTech Futures Jobs: If you’re job hunting, watch out for “rule-bending language” in job specs
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
Sibos 2024: From paper to pixels – the future of international trade
The move towards digitalisation in global trade is not just a trend but a necessary evolution.
Navigant Credit Union partners Baker Hill to boost commercial loan operations
Baker Hill’s Commercial Lending solution will be integrated directly within Navigant’s Fiserv DNA core.
Sibos 2024: A delicate balancing act – addressing the ‘speed vs security’ dilemma in cross-border payments
In today’s world, customers are constantly demanding faster and more convenient cross-border payments.
SoFi secures $2bn deal with Fortress Investment Group to expand loan platform business
The deal will help fuel the company’s personal loan origination activities.
Best Egg lands $500m purchase facility to expand personal loan product
The purchase facility builds on the company’s $225 million Series E round completed in March 2022.
