FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 13 October 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Worldwide
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Untangled Finance, Kennek and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Founders Video: acquiring funding – bootstrapping vs external
In this brief video, fintech founders share their learnings on how to attract funding.
Breaking Moloch: the game theory monster in AI, economics and beyond
Can banks stop their self-destructive tendencies and escape the race to the bottom?
FinTech Founders Video: tips and surprises
Fintech founders provide useful tips on funding and share the surprises they encountered.
FinTech Founders Video: ideal investors
Fintech founders share their advice on how to acquire funding and what makes an ideal investor.
FinTech Founders Video: funding strategy
Useful insights from fintech entrepreneurs and founders on funding and the best strategies.
Video: Infosys Finacle at Sibos 2023 – Recomposing banking and the importance of ethical AI
We chat with Infosys Finacle CEO Sanat Rao about the need for banks to continuously evolve to remain competitive.
Video: Genesys at FinovateFall 2023 – Modernising the customer experience in banking
At FinovateFall 2023, we spoke with David Porter of Genesys about how banks can enhance their customer experience.
Not paid enough for this
Don’t burn yourself out with work. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Don’t forget to look after yourself.
Video: DTCC at Sibos 2023 – Cybersecurity and the evolving threat landscape
We speak with Jason Harrell of DTCC about the emerging cyber threats financial institutions should be prepared for.
Four new clients set to go live on Mbanq’s BaaS platform in Q4 as company reports strong growth
Mbanq says it will support the launch of four new digital banking services in the US by the end of the year.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2024 nominations are now open!
Nominations for the Banking Tech Awards USA 2024 are open until 9 February.
Pioneering innovative partnerships: Unveiling the game-changing fintech hybrid model
Watch this video for an in-depth look at The Greenlend Project.
Revolutionising SME financing: How Banca AideXa uses AI and open banking to support SME growth
We explore how Banca AideXa uses artificial intelligence (AI) and open banking to revolutionise online financing.
Can you seek out the line that we cannot see?
If you have the power of the pen but you choose to look the other way, then what hope do the rest of the people have?
Is “digital transformation” a redundant concept?
Perhaps it’s time to move on from digital transformation and welcome the new era of “organisational evolution”.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mantle, SaaScada, Rainforest and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 6 October 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Can core modernisation give your bank new legs?
For banks, core replacement is not the only game in town, with core modernisation being a far less risky option.
Banking Technology Magazine October 2023 issue out now
Cover story: NOTHING VENTURED – Tips for raising capital.
Video: JP Morgan at Sibos 2023 – Managing liquidity and risk in today’s economic climate
We chat with Lori Schwartz of JP Morgan about the key challenges surrounding liquidity management for businesses.
Video: NatWest at Sibos 2023 – Payments transformation and innovation
At Sibos, we sat down with Ian Povey of NatWest to discuss the key trends shaping the future of digital payments.
Video: BNY Mellon at Sibos 2023 – The growth of embedded finance
At Sibos 2023, we sat down with Joon Kim of BNY Mellon to discuss the key areas of development in embedded finance.
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.
Mainframes on Mars
What do you think we should do differently as the banking industry on Mars? First, lose the mainframes.
Become a sponsor for the Banking Tech Awards 2023
Working with us as a sponsor ensures your brand is seen by the best and brightest decision-makers in the industry.
Video: HSBC at Sibos 2023 – The importance of sustainable trade finance
At Sibos, we spoke with Vivek Ramachandran of HSBC to discuss the new era of sustainable trade finance practices.
Video: JP Morgan at FinovateFall 2023 – The future of open banking in the US
At FinovateFall 2023, we spoke with Florencia Ardissone of JP Morgan about the growth of open banking in the US.
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.
Video: BNP Paribas at Sibos 2023 – The global shift to T+1 settlement
At Sibos 2023, we spoke with Camille Papillard of BNP Paribas about whether T+1 will be a good fit for everyone.
Video: Lloyds Bank at Sibos 2023 – What’s next for CBDCs and AI?
We chat with Sarah Saigol of Lloyds Bank about the current industry sentiment surrounding CBDCs and AI.
Video: Anaconda at FinovateFall 2023 – Python in Excel
We chat with Albert Gashi and Timothy Hewitt of Anaconda about the firm’s partnership with Microsoft.
Digital transformations: give yourself permission to start again
If your digital transformation is failing, sometimes you just have to hit the reset button.
AI: Will it help or hinder compliance?
AI can’t replicate human nuance nor can it fully comprehend the human motivations for committing fraud.
Webinar | 5 October 2023: Four must-haves for data governance in financial services
Join our webinar on Thursday 5 October where we’ll uncover the essential elements for effective data governance.
Finalists announced for Banking Tech Awards 2023
Take a look at the 2023 Banking Tech Awards finalists!
Visa to invest $100m in GenAI firms focused on commerce and payments
The initiative will be led by Visa Ventures, the global payment giant’s corporate investment arm.
Webinar | 1 November 2023: Nine strategies for successful digital account opening
Convert new customers into lifetime members with the help of these nine strategies.
Nine questions banks should ask a potential core technology partner
Useful tips on finding a partner that provides a balance of exceptional tech and service.
