Gemalto and R3 launch blockchain-based digital ID platform
One identity in all online sites.
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Top fintech stories this week – 21 September 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Banks and traders unveil Komgo for blockchain-based trade finance
15 big names behind new Geneva-based entity.
Not learning is not a super power: language and the age of disruption
The biggest downfall of a shared language these days is in your office.
The great standstill: lack of innovation holding back the insurance industry
The insurance industry is still playing catch-up due to some fundamental barriers.
Fintech’s most popular value-props – FinovateFall 2018 Edition
Greg Palmer opens up about the four value propositions he sees the most when coaching for Finovate.
Insurtech Setoo set to woo with €8m funding
Main investor in Series A round is Kamet, AXA’s insurtech start-up studio.
Stripe makes it Terminal for programmable POS
Stripe Terminal takes an online presence into the physical world.
Fidelity CEO hints at blockchain and crypto products
CEO Abigail Johnson was speaking at a Boston fintech conference.
New York sues US to halt fintech charters
Another regulator kicks up a fuss over national bank charters.
Ribbit Capital to raise $420m fintech fund
Prior investments include Coinbase, Nubank, Revolut and Robinhood.
State supervisor keeps on fighting against US fintech charter
Conference of State Bank Supervisors will renew its litigation against OCC.
Hydrogen and TD Bank in their element for DIY financial planning
Bank’s clients will have new tools to build their own financial plans and portfolios.
Mexico’s Fintech Law now published and live
Setting fintech standards for Central and South America.
Learning to dance: the trick in life, politics and organisational reform is there is no trick
Conversation is an art that takes practice, commitment and presence – it’s like learning to dance.
Meed to unveil mobile banking programme in US
Partners with Valley National Bank of Oklahoma for December launch.
Strategic guide to selecting a digital banking platform
What is essential in choosing a platform that meets your long-term strategy and ensures the viability of your bank?
A beginner’s guide to developing a successful fintech app
How to avoid the common pitfalls and obstacles in developing a winning fintech application.
Fintech Valley Vizag and Bizofit launch $1m start-up challenge
Roadshows planned in seven cities across the globe.
Paxos makes im-PAX with new stablecoin
Paxos Standard is “the world’s first regulated crypto asset”.
Chain and Lightyear leap into Interstellar blockchain space
Crypto ledger company finally acquired by blockchain tech firm.
More fintech words enter the dictionary
Neologisms include alcotoll, enterpainer and quizdain.
Innovating and transforming the core credit and lending process globally
Spotlight on Austria, UK and US based Automated Financial Systems (AFS) and its lendtech.
Case study: Live Oak Bank and Finxact – riding the second wave
The US, in particular, is in urgent need of new core offerings to support next generation digital banking.
The power of the crowd: why blockchain could be the answer to the broken VC model
While VC funding may be slowing, ICOs and equity crowdfunding platforms harnessing blockchain have risen dramatically.
Top fintech stories this week – 7 September 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Interview: Serena Smith, FIS – payments at the speed of change
The payment industry’s massive changes, its goals, and how they change around the globe.
Munich Re acquires IoT player Relayr
Acquisition is via its subsidiary Hartford Steam Boiler.
Varo Money on course for first US bank licence
Start-up could be first fintech to receive bank charter from OCC.
Life’s Alight for Wipro with $1.5bn deal
Indian firm reveals record ten-year deal with Illinois-based Alight Solutions.
White paper: The Mobile Banking Revolution
How to build the mobile bank of the future?
Foxconn and friends form $100m VC fund in US
Wisconsin business community gets some love and (more importantly) money.
Sunrise Banks: the dawn of seamless payments experiences
Social enterprise banking, payments, and creating user experiences by using data.
Banking Technology September 2018 issue out now
Elements of fintech, pure in substance.
How insurers and start-ups are targeting the growing cyber insurance market
Sarah Stephens interviews a panel to find out how they’re targeting the cyber insurance market.
Dfinity raises $105m funding for blockchain supercomputer dream
Sees itself as “The Internet Computer”.
Ebury becomes first fintech to go live with Swift gpi
Global payments innovation powers on.
JP Morgan hires ex-Google exec for AI ambitions
The war for talent rages on.
Due to popular demand: Banking Technology Awards entry deadline extended!
Submit your nominations by 7 September 2018.
How come nobody gives me fish anymore? Going “all the way down” in digital banking
Bankers, use the skills you have to continue the journey and give customers something meaningful.
