Banking Technology Magazine September 2022 issue out now
Cover story: MONEY PUZZLE – Helping US arrivals get on track financially.
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What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 13 | A look at what’s in store at FinovateFall
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Greg Palmer, vice president and host of Finovate.
The smart ring that never was
In a world of options, if you don’t get onboarding right, you will never get to do the next part.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2022 Winners Supplement out now
People, projects & products that demonstrated stellar results, genuine innovation and had a tangible impact.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2022 Winner: Marinela Tudoran, Credit Suisse – Woman in Technology
We are delighted to be featuring Marinela Tudoran, winner of W.I.T. Award at the Banking Tech Awards USA.
Savana appoints Temenos veteran Emily Steele as president and COO
Most recently, Steele served as president of Temenos, North America.
Y Combinator appoints Garry Tan as its next president and CEO
Tan previously joined Y Combinator as a partner back in 2010 before leaving in 2015.
How legacy banking systems can be modernised to meet the needs of today’s consumer
Modernising the banking core is now a business imperative that can no longer be ignored.
Japan’s SMBC Group to launch Jenius Bank in the US
Jenius Bank will initially offer personal loans before expanding with savings and checking products.
Healthcare fintech start-up Nitra lands $62m seed round
The new equity will be put towards launching new products and scaling its team.
Why skimping on speech AI technology could cost banks billions
Digital resolution of customers’ inquiries can drive significant cost savings for banks.
Just do it?
How can we, as an industry, be more empathetic and create solutions that matter?
How mortgage lenders can unlock data and help bridge the housing gap
A borrower’s credit score is now one of their largest barriers to securing a home loan.
US real estate fintech Reali to close down
The firm will be laying off most of its workforce on 9 September 2022.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 26 August 2022
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: Chekk, Hello Clever & Zywa
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
LatAm fintechs Belvo and Rebill raise funds
Latin American fintech start-ups Belvo and Rebill are among the lucky recipients of new funds.
US fintech funding round-up: Deposits, Highline & Kasisto
The latest recipients of funding in the US fintech space.
Fana launches to unite enterprises, charities and consumers on one platform
UK-based Fana is now preparing to launch a seed funding round.
The role of the payments industry in saving people and planet
Changing the way we make payments can have a substantial positive impact on our society’s carbon emissions.
PayTech Awards 2022 Winners Supplement out now
Commending the most impactful, innovative and successful projects, products and people in payments.
Alternative investment fintech iCapital to acquire UBS Fund Advisor
The deal includes the AlphaKeys Funds platform, which represents more than $7 billion in client assets.
MX Technologies appoints Wes Hummel as its new CTO
Hummel brings over 25 years of experience leading global engineering and technology teams to MX.
Digital banking beyond your pretty UX
Digital banking is not about pretty graphics, but providing cheaper services, wider choice and more access.
C2FO and Vic.ai team up for AI-powered invoicing solution
The partnership aims to streamline the invoice-to-cash payment cycle for businesses.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 12 | Tackling the challenges for challenger banks
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Kim Symmons, head of design at UK business bank Mettle.
First Federal Bank of Kansas City debuts new digital banking platform
The new digital offering is powered by enterprise solutions provider Narmi.
The ‘stablecoin spring’: how new UK rules signpost the future of payments
The Financial Services and Markets Bill signals the next stage of the UK’s efforts to regulate digital assets.
CSI sold to two private investment firms in $1.6bn deal
The deal is expected to close in Q4 2022.
Paytech start-up CabbagePay launches in the US
The firm’s prebuilt CabbageLink technology can be integrated into mobile apps and online stores.
New bank for the US military community to launch this winter – Moonbeam
Moonbeam says its digital banking products will aim to emphasise financial literacy and economic mobility.
US commercial bank Truist acquires tech firm Zaloni’s Arena platform
Truist identified the Arena platform as “an investment that will help us deliver better financial experiences”.
Enhancing customer engagement in financial services with AI
AI has had an immediate impact on how customers engage with financial organisations.
US paytech Celero snaps up Community Bankers Merchant Services
With the acquisition, Celero says it will serve 53,000+ merchants in the US, processing $21bn in annual card volume.
Paytech firm Elavon hires Hemlata Narasimhan as president of European operations
Narasimhan previously served as senior vice president of Visa’s merchant and acquiring business in Europe.
Covalto to become Mexico’s first US-listed fintech following SPAC merger
The deal values Covalto at $547 million and will see the firm listed on the Nasdaq exchange.
How open banking payments will help businesses keep up
With open banking, businesses have what they need to provide a frictionless checkout experience.
Underwriting with alternative and cash flow data
Use of non-bureau, “alternative’’ credit data can help better understand the risk of a consumer.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Here’s how to position yourself as a leader at work
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
eToro snaps up options trading start-up Gatsby
eToro says the acquisition is a “key step” as it looks to diversify its offering to US users.
