Banking Technology Awards 2018: and the winners are…
The Banking Technology Awards 2018 winners announced!
Mobile
Robinhood steps back from checking and savings launch
Firm says there was “confusion” and now offers cash management instead.
Western Union works with TerraPay for mobile mania
In the name of mobile wallet and bank account payouts.
Robinhood tucks into Galileo for US checking and savings launch
Payments processor powers trading app’s banking move.
Lower’s a goer with AI-powered lending launch
Firm plans to sock it to ’em for mortgage decisions.
ShopKeep closes $65m for small business financing leap
Brings US firm’s total funding to just over $72 million.
Morgan Stanley says yes to Yext for finance advice
Bank has digital brain wave for its financial advisors.
US challenger bank Envel emerges for auto-pilot action
Start-up goes ethical and offers “banking on autopilot”.
White paper: Segments of one – customer insights in digital banking
Easy-to-implement use cases for personalised marketing and sales.
BioCatch brings behavioural biometrics to ACI Worldwide
Paytech ACI plans to stop fraud for banking customers.
Next Caller has Interactions for phone-based threat assessment
Intelligent virtual assistance firm Interactions seeks better fraud protection.
Migrants bank Rebtel targets US launch
Swedish bank is for an “overlooked and undervalued customer in mind – migrants”.
Boku takes on mobile with $112m Danal acquisition
Will take on all its pure mobile security solutions.
Banco Sabadell’s InnoCells moves on Mexico with UnDosTres investment
The bank’s corporate venture arm picks a paytech.
White paper: Adaptive Authentication – Superior User Experience and Growth through Intelligent Security
White paper on the state of authentication and the evolving threat landscape.
Banking Technology December 2018/January 2019 issue out now
Does fintech dream of electric leaps? Brightness and brilliance within.
Becoming a digital bank
Digital transformation must be a far-reaching and whole-hearted undertaking.
The five attributes of a successful digital banking experience
What factors need to be considered to create powerful digital self-service apps and similar differentiators?
Paytech Modo in good mood with $13m investment
Deutsche Bank-backed firm powers on with its interoperability intentions.
Infographic: WhatsApp messaging in the financial sector – tips to using it and staying compliant
Telemessage has some helpful messages on messaging and compliance.
BBVA picks penguin-powered AI advisor with $9m funding
Bank’s Propel Venture Partners leads Series A in Charlie chatbot.
Paytm Canada extending payment app services with Paysafe
Now users can pay for goods and services, as well as bills.
US regulator plays hardball over ICO securities
Yo fintech! Don’t mess with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Webinar: How to Kick-start Your Digital-First Banking Transformation
Register for a Backbase webinar, taking place on 28 November.
Gohenry crowdfunds £6.2m for US expansion
To teach American kids about money.
White paper: The Digital Banking Transformation Playbook
How can your financial institution compete?
Top fintech stories this week – 16 November 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Mastercard leads $16.5m funding round in Mobeewave
Series B round also includes support from NewAlpha and Forestay Capital.
Paytech Poynt scores NAB points with $100m funding
Series C raise includes Elavon and National Australia Bank.
NY subway to accept contactless cards in 2019
US plays catch up in retail payments.
CardFlight partners with Payscape for merchant base race
Payscape will offer CardFlight’s SwipeSimple tools.
Canada’s Zag Bank to be canned
Bank’s shareholder Desjardins Group targets Q2 2019 ending.
Braintree adds Samsung Pay option for US merchants
PayPal-owned Braintree will integrate with Samsung Pay.
White paper: The ROI of Omni-channel Digital Banking
How to calculate the ROI in digital channels the right way.
POPin Video Banking Collaboration unveils new brand and clients
“The industry’s first interactive mobile video banking solution” is now known as POPio Mobile Video Cloud.
Sibos 2018 video: Thomas Nielsen, Deutsche Bank
Open Banking benefits for corporate clients, PSD2 and future trends in finance industry.
Ethical insurtech Ethos bags $35m
Round led by Accel.
Central 1 and Backbase unveil new digital banking platform Forge
Alterna Bank and FirstOntario Credit Union are the first takers of Forge.
Sibos 2018 video: key takeouts – part 1
Summed up in this short and sweet video
Fintech Moven unveils global expansion plans
Taking Moven’s digital banking platform to banks worldwide.
