Machias Savings Bank taps Jack Henry for tech overhaul
It wanted a tech strategy that would help it support customers’ financial needs, while competing with big banks.
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The Philippines’ UnionBank taps NCR to manage its ATMs
The Philippines’ ninth largest bank currently operates over 400 ATMs across the country.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 28 July 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Giraffe, eflow Global, Galaxy Ventures & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
NCR reveals new names for separated brands as company division accelerates
Its digital commerce business is to be called NCR Voyix, while its ATM business will be known as NCR Atleos.
JP Morgan CEO confirms German expansion for Chase digital bank
The confirmation comes two years after the digital bank launched in the UK.
Banking Tech Awards 2023: Nominations deadline extended!
Submit your nominations before 4 August 2023!
Santander reportedly looks to boost investment banking operations with new hires
Reuters reports Santander is making at least 50 new hires in a push to become a major investment banking player.
Thieves make away with $20m from Revolut following payment flaw
Flaws in its US and European payment systems meant that some declined transactions were wrongly refunded.
Congratulations to the Banking Tech Awards USA 2023 winners!
Take a look at the 2023 Banking Tech Awards USA well-deserved winners.
US banking giants JP Morgan Chase and First Citizens cut 500 jobs each
Both banks laid off around 500 employees last week, according to media reports.
Sonata Bank aims to boost quick service restaurant employees’ financial health
The challenger has raised more than $20 million in its initial round of funding.
American Bank & Trust taps Marstone for digital wealth management offering
With the partnership, the bank aims to retain existing client deposits and attract new retail bank customers.
Join the elite panel of judges for Banking Tech Awards 2023
Apply to become a judge for the Banking Tech Awards 2023!
TD Bank nixes First Horizon merger citing regulatory approval delays
The merger has been mutually terminated and TD Bank has agreed to fork out $200m in cash to First Horizon.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 5 May 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Banking super-apps, marketplaces, ecosystems and platforms
You should always have a clear understanding of exactly what you’re building before you get started.
JP Morgan Chase snaps up troubled First Republic from FDIC in $10.6bn deal
JP Morgan has assumed all deposits – insured and uninsured – worth approximately $92 billion from the FDIC.
HSBC triples quarterly profits following SVB UK acquisition and interest rate hikes
The bank also intends to begin a new share buyback of up to $2 billion.
Peter Major joins MDT in newly created VP of fintech services role
Major previously spent more than 15 years with banking tech firm Jack Henry.
Jack Henry signs three new US clients for its core banking tech
Michigan’s First Community Bank, Florida’s Sunrise Bank, and Arkansas’ Today’s Bank have selected Jack Henry’s tech.
Valley National Bank taps NayaOne for fintech innovation platform
The platform will allow the bank and its fintech partners to test new products in a separate sandbox environment.
Banking Tech Awards 2023: Nominations now open!
This year’s ceremony will be held on 30 November 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 21 April 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Goldman Sachs mulls potential sale of BNPL fintech GreenSky
GreenSky was acquired by Goldman in 2021 for $2.24bn to furnish its Marcus banking app.
Georgia United Credit Union taps Jack Henry for digital banking platform
The scalable platform is built on an open-API infrastructure, allowing the credit union to customise features.
Is there a future for credit unions and building societies?
With the finite resources of a small bank, credit union or building society, the future could be daunting.
Dutch challenger Bunq applies for US banking licence
The banking charter from the FDIC would allow the neobank to offer its services across the country.
US challenger Varo Bank names Sachin Shetty as new CTO
Shetty will be responsible for developing Varo’s technology stack as the bank looks to scale.
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Seattle Bank partners LoanStar for embedded consumer lending solution
Seattle Bank customers can now access loans for high-value transactions directly through merchants.
Video: Infosys Finacle CEO Sanat Rao on the need for business model innovation in banking
Infosys Finacle CEO Sanat Rao discusses the key business model archetypes that will shape the future of banking.
New York fintech Spiral secures $28m Series A funding
The company will use the funding to launch its Impact-as-a-Service platform.
Metro Bank uses acquisition as a strategy to speed up innovation
A closer look at how Metro Bank has adapted its approach to innovation.
Spanish fintech ID Finance lands €30m equity funding
ID Finance claims its fundraise is the biggest received by a Spanish fintech in 2023.
FDIC offloads non-crypto Signature Bank deposits to Flagstar Bank
The FDIC will continue to provide crypto-related deposits directly to customers.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 3 March 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Extended deadline announced for Banking Tech Awards USA 2023 nominations
The new deadline for nominations is now Friday, 24 February 2023. Apply today!
Citizens Financial Group taps Paymentus for bill pay and money movement services
Through the partnership, Citizens will deploy Paymentus Bill Center and Paymentus Loan Payments.
US Bank launches automated payroll deposit feature for new accounts
The automated process is available on the bank’s mobile app and online banking platforms.
