FinovateSpring 2023: The top trends shaping the future of financial services
This year’s FinovateSpring conference has put digital transformation and innovation at the top of the agenda.
Banking-as-a-Service/BaaS
Barbados challenger Sagicor Bank launches on Mbanq’s BaaS platform
Through Mbanq, Sagicor Bank aims to offer customers “branchless” digital financial services.
Join the elite panel of judges for Banking Tech Awards 2023
Apply to become a judge for the Banking Tech Awards 2023!
Innovation through BaaS and embedded finance
FinTech Futures speaks with Temenos’ Kanika Hope about the impact of BaaS on financial services.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying embedded banking with Paul Staples
Demystifying the approaches various banks, such as Standard Chartered, JP Morgan Chase & HSBC, are taking to BasS.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Wingspan, Monite, Fundpath and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Synctera, Natech, Basiq, Payabli
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Loyalty matters… enter embedded banking
Many big brands are now looking at embedded banking as a way to boost customer loyalty.
Orion Innovation snaps up Banktech Software for undisclosed sum
The acquisition will help Orion bring in open banking solutions and expand its digital and core banking capabilities.
If you build it, the money will come
The BaaS companies that will succeed will be those with a strong growth strategy.
Banking Technology Magazine March 2023 issue out now
Cover story: FACE OFF – Confrontation can be a good thing.
Watch out for the core crash
There is more turmoil to come in the core banking space.
State of play: neobanks
Neobanks as a sector are now approaching their teenage years and quickly maturing.
North America fintech funding round-up: Vexi, Comun, ModernFi & more
A round-up of the latest funding endeavours of fintech start-ups from across North America.
Treasury Prime bags $40m in Series C funding
With the funding, Treasury Prime plans to build out its solution and develop new products and services.
The BaaS Association names first CEO, Bill Briggs
Founded last year, the association says it represents over 80% of current BaaS sponsor banks in the US.
Winners and losers for 2023
Let’s kick the year off with a look at where the winners and losers will come from over 2023.
Hamsa: A new investment app for women, by women
Hamsa will offer a recurring investment product with regular payments, designed for women.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ordo, Plum, Maplerad and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Sibos 2022: How to avoid a digital identity crisis
Bianca Lopes makes the case why banks, FIs and regulators should be paying attention to digital identity.
Bangor Savings Bank partners Treasury Prime to leverage BaaS offering
Bangor Savings Bank says the partnership will expand its revenue opportunities.
Embedded banking with Metro AG and Vodeno
Brands with large customer bases can use BaaS platform providers to create deeper relationships with customers.
HSBC and Oracle NetSuite launch new accounts payable solution
NetSuite AP Automation is available in the US as part of NetSuite’s SuiteBanking offering.
Video: ebankIT at FinovateFall 2022 – Digital banking innovation and user engagement
We chat with João Pinto of ebankIT to discuss the firm’s new products and its US expansion plans.
Video: Seattle Bank at FinovateFall 2022 – Competition and collaboration in financial services
We chat with Josh Williams of Seattle Bank to discuss how collaboration between banks and fintechs has evolved.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 2 September 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
BankProv and Republic partner to offer escrow accounts to capital-hungry firms
BankProv CEO Dave Mansfield says working with Republic will “expand access to new investment opportunities”.
North International Bank selects Temenos to modernise digital banking services
The Caribbean bank has gone live on Temenos Banking Cloud.
Central Payments lands $30m, spins out from Central Bank of Kansas City
The bank will continue as an investor, issuer and strategic partner.
BaaS start-up Unit partners Thread to offer embedded banking services
Unit says the collaboration with Thread will “empower more companies to offer unique banking solutions”.
Arvest Bank hires Ninish Ukkan as new CTO
At Arvest, Ukkan will support its digital transformation by leading the new core banking technology initiative.
Finastra and HSBC partner up to deliver BaaS FX offering
The firms say the move will enable banks to embed FX services “directly” into corporate and branch channels.
Lead Bank creates new BaaS position, appoints industry veteran Huma Usmani
In her new role, Usmani will focus on expanding the bank’s network of fintech partnerships.
Flyp taps Galileo to power its mobile banking platform
Galileo’s solution will serve as the backbone for Flyp’s “gamified” BaaS platform.
Mode Eleven selects Finzly’s payment core for BaaS platform
Finzly says its tech will give Mode Eleven “full control over its payment processes”.
Making the most of Banking-as-a-Service
Banks that are expressing keen interest in the BaaS model must implement and scale it with alacrity.
Video: Wells Fargo at FinovateSpring 2022 – BaaS and open banking
FinTech Futures chats with Reetika Grewal of Wells Fargo to discuss open banking and BaaS.
Video: JP Morgan at FinovateSpring 2022 – The growth of open banking
FinTech Futures chats with Eileen Holcomb of JP Morgan to discuss the growing adoption of open banking.
Card-issuing platform Marqeta partners Evolve Bank & Trust
Evolve will support the full range of Marqeta’s card programme management capabilities.
Embedded banking models and the rise of Service-as-a-Bank (SaaB)
It’s high time that banks and credit unions stop seeing competition only as a threat.
