The funding dilemma: how much is customer satisfaction really worth?
The cost of customer dissatisfaction, though delayed, always comes due.
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Former Capital One VP Fouzi Husaini joins Marqeta as chief AI officer
Before joining Marqeta, Husaini was VP of machine learning at Capital One and led tech teams at Amazon.
OneAZ Credit Union to deploy Backbase’s Engagement Banking platform
OneAZ operates 20 branches across Arizona and claims to manage over $3.4 billion in assets.
US transportation paytech AtoB raises $130m in equity and debt funding
The Series C round was co-led by General Catalyst and Bloomberg Beta with support from Mastercard.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the business use cases of AI and quantum computing with Sergio Gago of Moody’s
In this two-episode special, hosts Dave and Dharm chat with Sergio Gago, MD of AI and Quantum at Moody’s.
The programmable money promise: potential advantages and opportunities at stake
Programmable money is a revolutionary concept poised to enhance monetary and financial systems.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Loop, Primary, Sitewire, Savr and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 20 September 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes JP Morgan, CSI, Revolut and more.
NeoXam set to acquire data control and automation platform EZOPS
The proposed deal would expand NeoXam’s reach in the US, Asia and throughout Europe.
Multi-banking: convenience or chaos?
The direction of travel is clear – we are all going to be increasingly multi-banked. But is that a good thing?
Consumers Credit Union selects Lumin’s digital banking platform ahead of proposed Rockford Bell merger
CCU says it required a digital platform that could “support its increasing number of members and their unique needs”.
US fintech software provider CSI acquires Velocity Solutions
CSI says Velocity “complements” its previous purchase of Hawthorn River last December.
State of play: US fintech
Despite a decline in global funding rounds, it was evident at FinovateFall that US fintech continues to thrive.
US fintech Orb raises $25m Series B funding to support billing platform growth
Founded in 2021, Orb has now raised $44.1 million in total funding to date.
Old Second National Bank selects Newgen Software’s digital account opening solution
The solution will enable Old Second to streamline digital onboarding for retail and business banking customers.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 16 | The future of Web3 technology in financial services
In this podcast episode, we chat with author and financial services executive Rita Martins.
Building a community from data
Behind every transaction is a human story, waiting for us to connect the dots.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 13 September 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes UniCredit, Westpac, Mastercard and more.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Datricks, PastPay, LineLeap, Kompasbank and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
KORT Payments takes over POS provider Barnet Technologies to drive “aggressive expansion”
Barnet provides POS systems for cannabis dispensaries and liquor stores across Canada.
Affinity Plus FCU signs Lumin Digital for online and mobile banking revamp
The platform will deliver spending insights, financial guidance, fraud protection, and other features to members.
A journey through the magic of technology: from PCs to Apple Vision Pro
Very occasionally, a new technology arrives that works like magic.
Syndicated loan platform Versana raises $26m with plans for global expansion
New York-based Versana has picked up British banking heavyweight Barclays as a new investor.
Master of all it surveys: a bit of background on WeMasterTrade, an award-winning prop firm
Staying true to the goal of providing a level playing field for traders of all stripes.
A banker goes a-banking, volume 9: how to squander a market-capture advantage
Your marketing team can get you an advantage that is yours to lose.
Webinar | 23 October 2024 | GenAI in financial services – balancing innovation and risk for transformative growth
Join us for an insightful webinar on the transformative power of GenAI for financial firms.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the use of GenAI for customer propositions with Uday Akkaraju of Bond.AI
Uday Akkaraju demystifies the use of AI to bridge the gap between consumers and financial institutions.
FinovateFall 2024: The evolution of the GenAI landscape in financial services
At this year’s FinovateFall conference in New York, GenAI has once again taken centre stage.
ISO 20022: The clock is ticking, so get ready
There’s no time like the present to ensure that you’re ready for the arrival of ISO 20022.
Home equity fintech Unlock bags $30m Series B funding
The start-up has also secured a $250 million capital commitment from D2 to support its origination growth.
Don’t believe the hype: how transparent is your core?
In a world that is increasingly open tech vendors need to increase their transparency too.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 15 | FedNow one year on – the growth of RTP in the US
In this podcast episode, we chat with Anu Somani, Head of Global Payables and Embedded Payments at US Bank.
Natixis sells private credit business MV Credit to Clearlake Capital
Upon completion of the deal, Clearlake Capital’s credit business will have over $28 billion in AUM.
MidWestOne Bank taps Temenos for digital onboarding solution
The Temenos Digital Onboarding solution has been deployed by the bank as SaaS on AWS.
How the rise of managed services is driving the resurgence of fintech
The rise of managed services is forming a core component of the fintech industry’s latest rebound.
Cartoon: Power
This cartoon illustrates the growing electrical cost that is going to be needed to power up our brave new world.
Canadian fintech start-up Hardbacon closes down
Co-founder and CEO Julien Brault writes that the fintech’s operations are now suspended.
Mastercard to pilot Payment Passkey Service in India
Indian payment players taking part in the pilot include Axis Bank, Juspay, PayU, and more.
Balancing innovation and risk as the cloud reshapes banking modernisation
Rising cybersecurity threats are causing banks to revaluate their relationship with the cloud.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Linker Finance, Thera, Mercately, Creattura, and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
