FinTech Founders Video: driving change and empowering women in fintech
Founders from The Heard, ATMO Technologies and the Harrington Starr Group share their thoughts.
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ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Theia Insights, Lettuce, StackOne, Synnax and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
CFPB to cap credit card late fees at $8 and increase accountability among issuers
The new limit is poised to save US consumers more than $14 billion a year.
(Fin)tech for good?
The ‘tech for good’ movement has the potential to effect real and positive global technological change.
AI wars: a new hope or the phantom menace?
A deep dive into the practical uses of AI through the lens of the FCA’s Consumer Duty.
How Lithuania became a fintech hub in Europe
Lithuania’s fintech scene is thriving thanks to an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
And sometimes… less is just less
Doing more with less often reaches a point where it is no longer possible.
How Europe’s PSPs are bracing for SEPA instant payments
The European Parliament approved final implementation deadlines for SEPA instant payments on 7 November.
A glance ahead: the European payments landscape in 2024
2024 is set to be a year of innovation and change for the European payments landscape.
Report: State of verification and monitoring in the crypto industry
Data-driven study into verification practices among crypto businesses: checks, budgets, pass rates.
Improving safety in AI
Having regulators test AI before release will ensure a much better understanding of its capabilities.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 17 | Open banking innovation
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Arthur Ribakovs, Director of Financial Partnerships at Ecommpay.
Can banks connect the dots in their pursuit of sustainability?
As ESG transitions towards a matter of law and compliance, a lack of focus could have very serious consequences.
Video: Standard Chartered at Sibos 2023 – ISO 20022 and the push for global adoption
We chat with David Rego of Standard Chartered about the switch to ISO 20022 and the progress being made globally.
Video: NatWest at Sibos 2023 – Building standards into green finance
We chat with Caroline Haas of NatWest about the key actions banks can take when it comes to achieving net-zero.
Sibos dreams of a T+1 settlement utopia on eventful day three
Panels at this year’s Sibos have discussed the benefits of T+1 settlements across all global capital markets.
Sibos 2023: Empathy and AI – banking’s duty of care
Ultimately, the responsibility lies with humans to decide where, when, and how AI is deployed.
Sibos highlights ISO 20022 as key enabler of financial innovation
Experts at Sibos evaluated how enriched data is enabling innovation in AI and the rise of predictive analytics.
Sibos 2023: You can’t manage what you can’t measure – the role operational data will play in the successful transition to T+1
Automated solutions enabling the timeliness of middle office processes can be key to the T+1 readiness.
Sibos 2023: How data enables the paradigm shift to accelerated settlements
SmartStream’s Vincent Kilcoyne explains why the success of accelerated settlements hinges on quality data.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 14 | Financial vulnerability and the Consumer Duty
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Helene Panzarino of the London Institute of Banking and Finance.
Cartoon: Are we ready?
AI/ML is advancing at pace, but we might not have all the unintended consequences worked out yet.
State of play: 2023 so far
What’s the current state of play for the financial services sector and what can we expect for the remainder of 2023?
Go green software – your bonus may depend on it!
Embracing green software principles can unlock numerous benefits for financial services firms.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 7 July 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
An open approach to open banking
To grow open banking worldwide, governments and industries must have an open, collaborative attitude.
Iceland Innovation Week: Big things have small beginnings
This industrious nation is carefully cultivating a fintech scene that belies its population of 300,000 people.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 26 May 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 8 | The future of open banking in the UK
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by OBIE chair and trustee Marion King.
Open banking: why the time is now for UK banks to act
Banks should direct their attention towards legacy systems to optimise the return on their fintech investments.
Mastercard rolls out Crypto Credential service to strengthen trust in blockchain ecosystem
Mastercard Crypto Credential defines verification standards, instilling “critical” trust in blockchain tech.
Blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos to pull out of Canada
Customer accounts without funds will be closed on 9 May, Paxos says.
OpenWallet Foundation launches to boost digital wallet interoperability
The OWF intends to provide the “software engine” that organisations can use to develop digital wallets.
Corlytics acquires regulatory lifecycle platform ING SparQ in €5m deal
Corlytics’ CEO John Byrne says the deal “sets the runway for further strategic acquisitions”.
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.
2022: Top five crypto developments
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the year’s top crypto developments and stories.
Six actions CISOs should consider for stronger compliance and risk mitigation
Banks face increasing regulations and compliance requirements as the cyber landscape grows more complex.
Let talent thrive
When it comes to talent investment, far too many financial firms continue to get it wrong.
Drata doubles valuation to $2bn following $200m Series C
The round was led by ICONIQ Growth and GGV Capital with institutional and individual investors participating.
Keeping faith in net-zero banking in 2023 and beyond
Which banks will stand up and really push the envelope for good?
