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Finastra selects OpenFin to enhance Kondor treasury management solution
OpenFin’s workspace software will “redefine the user experience” of Kondor, Finastra says.
FloQast hires nCino exec Josh Glover as president and CRO
Glover has served as CRO of nCino since 2019, and became its president in 2021.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 7 | Digital banking trends in the US
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Sonali Divilek, Head of Digital at Chase.
Franklin Templeton partners Microsoft to build “advanced financial AI platform”
The firm will leverage Microsoft’s Azure AI services, including its AI Search and AI Document Intelligence functions.
Iowa’s Affinity Credit Union taps Mahalo Banking to enhance digital banking offerings
The credit union is also converting its core system to Corelation Keystone.
Digital lending platform Blend Labs bags $150m funding from Haveli Investments
Blend will use the cash to repay “all amounts payable” under its existing credit agreement.
Vatic AI hires former Mastercard exec Dilip Krishnan as CEO and president
Krishnan will also serve as a member of Vatic AI’s board of directors and will remain situated in Singapore.
State of play: the future of credit
Alternative data sources will be key to ensuring the future of credit is affordable, inclusive, and accessible.
White paper: Redefining banking for the digital future
Learn how to harness digital-first, on-demand banking to increase bottom lines.
Inclusive instant payment system Higala launches in the Philippines
The new system is powered by the open-source payment platform Mojaloop.
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2024
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2024.
EPAA forms working group with IBM, HSBC, AP+, and PayPal to explore quantum-safe cryptography
The WG-QSC intends to publish its initial findings ahead of Sibos in October 2024.
Demystify Podcast: The evolution of banking technology with Infinant founder and CEO Riaz Syed
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Riaz Syed, CEO and founder of Infinant.
Paystand buys Teampay to enhance B2B payments platform with corporate spend management
Partially financed by Stifel Venture Banking, the deal marks Paystand’s second acquisition in two years.
Risk orchestration: addressing the misconceptions – hub platform vs true orchestration performance
There’s a genuine bottom-line benefit to be realised through effective risk orchestration of your compliance processes.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fintoc, Bokra, RockFi, Bump 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 – 26 April 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Monese, Temenos, Synapse and more.
Canadian SaaS fintech Zafin announces strategic leadership transition
Zafin CEO Al Karim Somji will hand the reins over to former IBM Canada exec Charbel Safadi.
Former Tesla exec Tim Newell to spin off Aspiration’s consumer financial services division
The new standalone company will act as an independent neobank offering environmentally sustainable products.
OakNorth launches SMB commercial cards with Marqeta platform
The new offering will also include deposit accounts and automation tools for bill payments.
Temenos concludes CEO search with appointment of Jean-Pierre Brulard
Jean-Pierre Brulard will start his tenure on 1 May 2024, with Andreas Andreades retiring after 25 years.
UK regtech ComplyAdvantage snaps up Golden to strengthen financial crime intelligence offering
The deal will also see VC firm Andreessen Horowitz become a shareholder in ComplyAdvantage.
UK property lender Together taps nCino for cloud banking solution
Together claims to have a loan book exceeding £6.8 billion, originating over £200 million in loans monthly.
British Caribbean Bank triggers core banking overhaul with Finastra
The lender has opted to transition its core to the vendor’s Fusion Essence solution.
Thunes to boost US footprint with acquisition of Tilia
Tilia is to rebrand as Thunes and maintain operations from San Francisco.
The essential buyer’s guide for risk orchestration software
Crucial insights for fintechs seeking risk orchestration platform vendors to streamline their customer lifecycle and regulatory screening.
Karma Wallet acquires sustainability marketplace DoneGood ahead of card and membership programme launch
The sustainability spending fintech is to integrate the DoneGood marketplace into its company ratings platform.
Kinsted Wealth deploys Objectway for discretionary portfolio management
President and CCO Adam Payne says the deal comes amid a need to “focus on our core business”.
Cartoon: Spring fever
The market appears to be investing in anything that moves with the letters “AI” in it.
Temenos: empowering banks through core modernisation
William Moroney, Temenos: “Banks need business agility at a whole new level to keep up with market trends.”
FinTech Futures Banking Tech Insights: 11 July, London
Join us in London on 11 July 2024 for an exclusive half-day networking and panel event.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Toku, Tabs, Kamina, Lemon and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
EverBank strikes two new deals to digitise commercial banking and payment processing systems
The US-based bank has partnered with Backbase and banking and payments fintech Finzly.
Wells Fargo to integrate AI into trade finance operations with TradeSun
The San Francisco-based bank will utilise the fintech’s TradeSun Intelligence V4 solution.
The real cost of cloud banking
Simply moving old software to the cloud will not necessarily save you much money.
US neobank Mercury enters consumer banking market with Mercury Personal
Customers of Mercury’s latest offering will need to commit to a $240 annual subscription fee.
Klarna to launch credit card offering in the US “over the next few months”
The US is set to be Klarna Card’s fourth market of entry, following earlier launches in Sweden, Germany and the UK.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 6 | How Santander created Gravity – its in-house core banking platform
In this podcast episode, we’re joined by Dirk Marzluf, Chief Operating and Technology Officer at Banco Santander.
Stripe raises $694m through share sale to provide employee liquidity
The company had previously announced the tender offer to provide employee liquidity in February.
