Barclays signs agreement to become exclusive issuer of GM credit card programme
The bank will replace Goldman Sachs as the issuer of the US automotive giant’s credit card programme.
Partnerships
BaaS is dead, long live BaaS 2.0
As the sector evolves away from the wild west of BaaS 1.0, it can enter its more responsible era.
Citi and Mastercard collaborate to enable cross-border payments via debit cards
The partnership will enable cross-border payments to Mastercard debit cards in 14 receiving markets.
Sibos 2024: Achieving the G20’s cross-border payments goals – embracing a balanced approach
How can the global financial industry ensure we meet the G20’s cross-border payment goals?
Lakeside Bank selects Volante’s PaaS for RTP processing
Lakeside is using Volante’s PaaS for Swift cross-border, RTP real-time, and FedNow instant payments.
NuMark Credit Union teams up with NCR Atleos for branch upgrade
NuMark is transferring “complete responsibility” of its self-servicing banking operations to NCR Atleos.
Video: REV FCU at FinovateFall 2024 – Third-party risk management in financial services
Zac Streelman of REV FCU discusses managing risks and regulatory compliance for third-party relationships.
CoreFirst Bank joins NCR Atleos’ Allpoint Network for self-service banking boost
The bank can now offer access to over 40,000 surcharge-free ATMs located throughout the US.
Erste Group in Austria partners Salt Edge for CEE multi-banking services
The bank is to leverage Salt Edge’s account information solution.
Sibos 2024: Building the bank of tomorrow – connecting the future of finance in a rapidly evolving payments landscape
The bank of tomorrow will be defined by its ability to adapt to the pace of technological innovation.
Montana’s Intrepid Credit Union launches digital banking with Alkami
Alkami says the platform will enable the credit union to “foster greater engagement”.
Banking Technology Magazine October 2024 issue out now
Cover story: QUANTUM LEAP OF FAITH – Preparing for the advent of Q-Day.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Plumery, Concreit, Connected Data, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 4 October 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Starling Bank, Fiserv, HSBC, Monese and more.
Fiserv ends joint venture in Wells Fargo Merchant Services
An SEC 8-K filing says Fiserv expects to receive a “cash payment or assets” for its 40% stake in WFMS.
Ocean Bank in Florida joins NCR Atleos’ Allpoint Network
Atleos’ Allpoint Network currently supports over 40,000 surcharge-free ATMs across the US.
Digital Federal Credit Union and First Tech Federal Credit Union to merge
The merger is intended to complete in 2025.
Commerce Bank partners FIS for loyalty programme management platform
FIS’ loyalty engagement solutions will enable Commerce customers to earn rewards at the POS.
Indonesia’s Krom Bank taps AWS Cloud for digital banking upgrade
Krom’s core ledger is being powered by SaaS cloud banking platform Mambu.
September 2024: Top five AI stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top AI stories from September.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 27 September 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes BNP Paribas, Visa, Solaris and more.
September 2024: Top five core banking stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top core banking stories of the month.
September 2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top fintech partnership stories of the month.
OneAZ Credit Union to deploy Backbase’s Engagement Banking platform
OneAZ operates 20 branches across Arizona and claims to manage over $3.4 billion in assets.
BIS’ Project Agorá to commence design phase with private sector participants confirmed
The project’s participants include Standard Chartered, Lloyds, Mastercard, Euroclear and BNP Paribas.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 20 September 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes JP Morgan, CSI, Revolut and more.
Consumers Credit Union selects Lumin’s digital banking platform ahead of proposed Rockford Bell merger
CCU says it required a digital platform that could “support its increasing number of members and their unique needs”.
Old Second National Bank selects Newgen Software’s digital account opening solution
The solution will enable Old Second to streamline digital onboarding for retail and business banking customers.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 16 | The future of Web3 technology in financial services
In this podcast episode, we chat with author and financial services executive Rita Martins.
JP Morgan reportedly in talks to replace Goldman Sachs as Apple’s credit card partner
The Wall Street Journal reports that talks between JP Morgan and Apple commenced at the beginning of this year.
Affinity Plus FCU signs Lumin Digital for online and mobile banking revamp
The platform will deliver spending insights, financial guidance, fraud protection, and other features to members.
Lloyds Bank taps Cleareye.ai to streamline trade finance documentation processing
The bank will implement its new partner’s ClearTrade technology from this month.
MidWestOne Bank taps Temenos for digital onboarding solution
The Temenos Digital Onboarding solution has been deployed by the bank as SaaS on AWS.
The other magic beans
Ask vendors to explain their pricing. Ask, and wait for a proper answer. And take it into account.
How the rise of managed services is driving the resurgence of fintech
The rise of managed services is forming a core component of the fintech industry’s latest rebound.
Mastercard to pilot Payment Passkey Service in India
Indian payment players taking part in the pilot include Axis Bank, Juspay, PayU, and more.
Crown Agents Bank partners Visa to power cross-border payments in emerging markets
CAB is integrating its FX network into the Visa Direct system via API.
August 2024: Top five payments stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top payments stories in August.
SaaS pricing primer
I hate to say it, but there is neither art nor science to pricing. Just elbow grease and arithmetic.
August 2024: Top five banking tech stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top banking tech stories of the month.
