Backbase takes heart via the art of digital banking
In the Ovum Decision Matrix 2019, Backbase’s digital banking performs above average in every category.
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Live Webinar: Account Takeover Fraud – How To Protect Your Business
Join Fintech Futures and OneSpan for a live webinar on Tuesday, 19 March!
Case study: Citizens Bank – fintech friendly
The 13th largest bank in the US pivots for digital era.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 18 February 2019
Features Monzo, Ant Financial, WorldFirst, Lloyds and more!
Fintech charms US state regulator into modelling
Conference of State Bank Supervisors will implement changes based on feedback.
Top fintech stories this week – 15 February 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
JP Morgan Chase to trial new cryptocurrency
Will start trials in a few months for its JPM Coin.
Bankers, let’s get real: here’s the question you need to answer (truthfully) today
Will your current strategic roadmap get you where you want to be in five years?
Fintech investment in US hits record $52.5bn
KPMG’s “2018 Pulse of Fintech” report is good news for the States.
To go boldly forth or why you should go hug your innovation team
Imagine how much an innovation team would achieve if they also had your help.
I.T. (insurance technology) had to be you
The sector should fall in love with tech that will bring it closer to customers, creating collaboration and trust.
Blockchain Exchange Alliance preps tech for payments push
With a heavy emphasis on partnerships and acquisitions.
IBM strikes $700m deal with Santander for digital drive
Five-year tech agreement includes AI, blockchain and big data plans.
Mastercard taken by Token’s charms for open banking hub
Californian company will power the paytech’s connectivity layer.
Socotra gets $5m support for core insurtech platform
With the support of US-based Nationwide and Mitsui Sumitomo.
AI-powered banking experiences
Machine learning can help banks restore the personalised service they were once noted for.
Barclays and Ripple back SendFriend’s $1.7m funding
Philippine paytech finds lots of friends as it readies for US launch.
Interview: Scott Cooper, CybiWealth – investing big for small pockets
Clever investment management, frustrations, and taking care of choices.
US insurtech Jetty lands $25m funding
New York-based start-up’s Series B round led by Khosla Ventures.
Scotiabank taps Mexican talent for fintech accelerator
Canadian bank teams with Monterrey university for Mexico City action.
Analysis: openfunds − raise the standard
It’s surprising how haphazardly much of the data in investment funds is distributed.
BB&T and SunTrust $66bn merger leads to mega tech revamp
New deal is designed to keep their banking competitive.
IBM invests $2bn in AI tech in New York
Including an AI hardware centre for research.
InterSystems and Global Accelerated Ventures call for fintech start-ups
Looking to advance innovation in finance.
Top fintech stories this week – 8 February 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Video: check out the PayTech Awards 2018 highlights!
The inaugural PayTech Awards took place on 13 July 2018 on a luxurious Silver Sturgeon yacht in London.
UK and Canada unveil tech innovation competition
Open to ideas in artificial intelligence, internet of things, blockchain and cybersecurity.
Pagaya shows off its AI-powered $100m ABS
Asset-backed securities looking toned and honed.
What does a recession mean for fintech?
In the world of fintech, a problem is just an invitation to innovate.
BNY Mellon to unveil data business
Bank is also looking for a leader to build and drive this new unit.
Regulators officially launch Global Financial Innovation Network
Development builds on FCA’s proposal to create a global sandbox.
Student loan firm Climb-s to $50m funding
US company gets investment from Goldman Sachs.
Taking a Step towards banking for under 18s
A new mobile bank gives tools for underage banking.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 4 February 2019
Features an investment record, Stripe, Global Financial Innovation Network, Swift and R3.
No lonely planet for open banking in OBIE’s latest guide
Open Banking Implementation Entity is an ecosystem warrior.
Fintech investment in 2018 soars to record $40bn
Data from CB Insights shows a 120% increase from 2017.
Paytech QUID takes high road to Canada and US
Will expand to other countries after it’s settled.
Dinosaur and tZero unleash securities trading on blockchain
Brokerage outfit and Salt Lake City-based firm in no danger of becoming extinct.
Video: Banking Technology Awards 2018 highlights
Check out the highlights of our glamorous event which took place on 13 December 2018 in London.
Industry brief: FRTB and XVA – Addressing real-time regulatory and business needs with in-memory computing
Fintech companies have already adopted GridGain in-memory computing. Find out why!
