Bank Independent launches AI-enabled voice banking
New tech makes Bank Independent “a trailblazer among community banks”.
USA
BMO in paytech revamp with ACI Worldwide
The real-time payments project was completed in nine months.
USAA and StreetShares join forces for SME lending
A six-month pilot to bring small business financing to US military veterans.
Teradata Analytics Universe 2018: deep learning and card tricks
In Vegas some place their bets on DL delivery.
Banking tech vendor FIS invests in partner Zenmonics
This marks Zenmonics’s first round of funding.
Jack Henry acquires Bolts for digital account opening
US-based Bolts Technologies offers boltsOPEN, a digital account opening solution.
OnDeck launches Platform-as-a-Service subsidiary, ODX
Helping banks digitise their SME lending efforts with software, analytic insights and professional services.
Teradata Analytics Universe 2018: the hunt for fintech
US firm reveals some of its ambitions at the Las Vegas show.
Demand Derivatives teams up with GMEX for new exchange and clearing house
GMEX also takes minority stake in Demand Derivatives.
Native American Bank in tech overhaul with Jack Henry’s Silverlake
Jack Henry’s Silverlake core banking system will be delivered on a hosted basis.
Total Expert bags $20m funding for personalised marketing
Series B funding round brings Total Expert’s total funding to $34 million.
Roostify and Ellie Mae team up for lendtech efficiency
A bi-directional integration between Roostify and Ellie Mae is a boon for US lenders.
Teradata Analytics Universe 2018: rise above the data chaos
Welcome to AI and data analytics show time in Vegas.
US paytech CardFlight launches SwipeSimple Customers for card data management
Merchants can build customer databases and manage card data with CardFlight’s SwipeSimple Customers.
Walmart and PayPal join forces for cash transactions
First time for PayPal to transact in cash, but each cash transaction is priced at a flat, $3 service fee.
Financial wellness platform PayActiv raises $20m funding
The Series B financing round was led by Generation Partners.
US lendtechs CUneXus and Kasasa team up
Kasasa has integrated with CUneXus’ cplXpress offering.
US card provider Brex is it with $125m funding
San Francisco-based corporate card provider for start-ups making progress.
WB21 bank boss faces lawsuit by US regulator
WB21 bank boss faces lawsuit by US regulator
Innovation through human-centered design
FirstService Residential and Capital One talk about their enthusiasm for human-centered design.
Crypto start-up Circle snaps up SeedInvest
Plans for token marketplace get boost from equity crowdfunding platform.
Customer experience tech Glassbox achieves $25m funding
Investors include Updata Partners, Ibex Investors, CEIIF, and Gefen Capital.
Bank of America launches cross-bank feature for app
Available for associated banks: Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Merrill Edge and US Trust.
Student Loan Genius cleverly relaunches as Vault
“We’ve changed our name to reflect that we’ve honed our focus.”
Lighter Capital perks up capital client programme
Business tools and service offerings for start-ups funded by US firm.
NY-based Petal blossoms with $34m investment
Follows a $13m investment by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures.
Danske Bank talking to US over €200bn money laundering case
Department of Justice would like to ask some questions.
MX to power Ent Credit Union’s Money Insight tool
Getting to know you, getting to know all about you.
Independent Financial Partners finds Agreement Express agreeable
IFP will use Agreement Express’ Automated Broker Transitions platform.
Fiserv and DadeSystems unleash automated A/R
Making account receivables less manual.
Nacha acquires Business Payments Directory Association
The union seeks to improve B2B payments in the US.
Eximchain unveils supply chain platform on blockchain
Teams with YOOSourcing and Enigma for launch.
Credit Karma goes for insurtech
US firm unveils plans for an auto insurance comparison tool.
DAVO gets tooled up with new funding
Round was led by Anania & Associates Investment Company.
Vermont FCU enhances banking experience with Gro Solutions
Vermont Federal Credit Union will streamline online deposit and loan account opening.
Goldman Sachs leads $25m funding in blockchain paytech Veem
Veem living the dream with its payments platform plan.
Avoka invokes app digitisation for First Tech FCU
Digitises account opening for more than 40 offerings at US credit union.
Infographic: London beats NY in job growth
The European finance capital still reigns supreme.
FinovateFall 2018: Best of Show winners unveiled!
Meet the Fantastic Five – the top vote-getters in this year’s Best of Show voting at FinovateFall 2018.
JP Morgan expands blockchain payments network to 75 banks
Expecting to process 14,500 payments per day.
