Video: Top fintech stories this week – 03 April 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
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How banks’ platform strategies are shaking up the fintech industry
A shift to the digital landscape has not been plain sailing for financial institutions
The return of humanity in the digital era
He highlights the positive impact of the current situation and how our past was not necessarily better.
The ABCs of eKYC
A how-to guide for online identity verification and eKYC.
Biometric authentication to continue gaining ground in next decade
It’s a known fact, but it’s worth repeating: your personal data is never safe.
COVID-19: a call for digital transformation
This will not be a short-term event so businesses must prepare for the long haul.
PayTech Awards deadline extended! Submit your entry by 10 April
Premier awards for banks, financial, payment & e-commerce institutions, paytech vendors, individuals & teams!
Acuant finalises IdentityMind acquisition
Acuant will build IdentityMind’s onboarding solutions into its existing platform.
Driving revenue through data privacy and compliance
Financial leaders can lay the foundation for turning data privacy into a revenue driver.
A banker goes a-banking, volume 6: the patience of the lambs
Better is possible. Better is needed. Better is now both a business decision and a moral imperative.
Ben Brabyn steps down as head of Level39
Amy French to take over from Brabyn, who leaves for pastures new.
The services trinity: three is the magic number
ATMs are not all equal. The positioning, usage, prioritisation-none of it is equal.
JP Morgan vs fintechs: Who really owns your data?
The bank gave fintech firms a choice: abide by data access rules or get out.
Ask the expert: how can I create a winning investment strategy?
Now could actually be a good time to for fintechs to accelerate their investment efforts. Let me explain why and how.
Data affinity and customer centricity: what luxury retailers can teach wealth managers
Useful learnings from the success of luxury retail.
HSBC delays ‘vast majority’ of redundancies amid COVID-19
“Because of the extraordinary impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Noel Quinn.
Stripe leads $20m Series A into ecommerce checkout service Fast
Jumping from a $2.5 million raise to a $20 million investment in a few months is fast.
Fintech powerhouse: Understanding the rise of Singapore
Singapore has emerged as a global magnet for fintech entrepreneurs.
How enterprise architecture can help the financial sector transform
The transformation of traditional banks is centred on customer experience, tech and data.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 27 March 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
The need to offer personalisation in financial research
It needs to be disseminated in a customised manner to provide personalised insights for clients.
CFTC publishes final guidance on cryptocurrency actual delivery
The CFTC announces new guidance after lengthily market consultation.
Refinitiv invests in Microsoft Teams partner ModuleQ
The two firms have held a partnership since 2018.
TransferGo hires former Revolut man as new compliance chief
Francesco Fulcoli will work on KYC, AML and CFT for the remittance firm.
Remaking traditions to reinvent industries
Innovation and the need for diversity.
Love in the time of COVID-19
Amazing teams have teams that care. That’s how leadership works. It’s a team sport.
OpenPayd appoints Fidor founder as senior advisor
Matthias Kröner joins the firm to drive its international plans.
Survey: Corporate Banking & APIs – the state of play
Are there concrete API plans and strategies in place? We’d greatly appreciate your input in this survey.
Stock markets decline as coronavirus crisis worsens
A further wave of dividend suspensions and cancellation of buybacks were announced.
Credit scores and the willingness to repay in the age of Covid-19
Psychometric credit solutions will likely become increasingly valuable for loan decisioning.
Are enhanced security procedures more important than faster payments?
The industry is doing all it can to fulfil the SCA requirements laid out by the EBA.
The accounts payable e-guide, vol. 1 – no pain, no gain?
Addressing ways to streamline the accounts payable process with digital integrations.
Cloud security in a post-GDPR world
An increase in cloud adoption leaves some interesting questions when it comes to data regulation.
FCA sets out guidance for mortgage providers & lenders on COVID-19-related loan scheme
This supports the announcements made by the Chancellor last week.
How smaller banks can take control of their role in the US open banking movement
Embracing open APIs offers plenty of benefits for financial institutions of all sizes.
How machine learning can power your business
It demands careful planning and a high-level understanding by all stakeholders.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 20 March 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
ESMA delays SFTR implementation
The EU regulator acknowledges the business impact of COVID-19.
Gradually – then suddenly: parenting during coronavirus
Until we get beyond, hunker down and carry on. Pass me that glass of wine please.
eBook: Tackling the data challenge for regulatory compliance in banking
Staying above the rising tide of banking compliance requires data. Download the free e-book for the in-depth insights.
