Mastercard and Microsoft in digital identity drive
They dream of a “universally-recognised” system.
Worldwide
Calastone to launch blockchain-powered funds marketplace
Coming in May 2019 via its new distributed market infrastructure.
Protecting yourself from increasing cyberattacks
Stay diligent, keep updated, and safe surfing.
Banks sucked into Marriott’s massive data breach
Data from up to 500 million guests could be affected.
UN’s fintech task force fired up for sustainable development
United Nations calls on banks and firms to get digital finance flows to SDGs.
BlackRock to acquire equity stake in Envestnet
BlackRock gets 4.9% equity stake in a stock transaction totaling $123 million.
BBVA brings on Onur Genc as new CEO
He replaces Carlos Torres Vila, who will become chairman.
Top fintech stories this week – 30 November 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
The five attributes of a successful digital banking experience
What factors need to be considered to create powerful digital self-service apps and similar differentiators?
White paper: Three Ways Data is Changing Customer Experience in Banking
Learn how future-facing banks are using data analytics to create profitable offerings.
Contrary to what your mother told you: banking reality checks and other fables
You can be anything. But it will get messy.
What does the future look like for cryptocurrency?
The crypto boom, bubble, revolution… what to actually expect from cryptocurrency moving into 2019?
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley go live with CLSNet
Automated FX services on the blockchain.
Lawsuit and customer accusations plague fintech firm WB21
Lawsuit and customer accusations plague fintech firm WB21
Paytech Modo in good mood with $13m investment
Deutsche Bank-backed firm powers on with its interoperability intentions.
Cloud adoption: the key to agile change
What does agility actually mean in practice for the post-trade market?
How to turn bad data into a new revenue stream
The cost of data redundancy is expected to be $3.3 trillion in 2020.
Hell week sees Bitcoin price fall below $4,000
Drops to lowest this year, but some voices call for calm.
Infographic: WhatsApp messaging in the financial sector – tips to using it and staying compliant
Telemessage has some helpful messages on messaging and compliance.
Capture Consent: How to protect your business and your clients
Capturing consent without diminishing your customer experience.
Creating open banking to meet expectations
A change in culture and attitude should be part of a holistic strategy for open banking.
Case study: Citi – terms of endearment
A series of initiatives support Citi’s business clients in the quest to do business in real time.
Swift Institute calls for gender diversity in fintech
Issues call for proposals and offers €15,000 grant to deal with issue.
Top fintech stories this week – 23 November 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
How open will your bank become?
Open banking means different things to different CEOs.
IBM and BearingPoint bopping with regtech BPO offering
Duo targets SME market with business process outsourcing.
Bitcoin SV fights back hard in hash war
Calls out “contrived spikes and trash talk”. LOL.
Avoid your auntie Mabel: career tips for optimists, curious cats and rebels
Play something that you care to win with people who are playing the same game.
Technology for the new world
Business as usual is no longer an option. You can bank on that.
Blockchain fatigue? A brief look at the Trade Information Network venture
This network does not use distributed ledger tech, but relies on CGI’s SaaS platform.
Webinar: How to Kick-start Your Digital-First Banking Transformation
Register for a Backbase webinar, taking place on 28 November.
Your fintech horoscope
FinTech Futures’ very own Mystic Git outlines your futures.
Finleap takes a jump with €41.5m Ping An investment
To reach new tech firms and partners.
Data mining
If data really is the new oil, where is the pipeline flowing?
Banking Technology November 2018 issue out now
Fintech inception. Ideas come to life.
White paper: The Digital Banking Transformation Playbook
How can your financial institution compete?
Bitcoin Cash hard fork creates civil war
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network splits in two – and views are not so civil.
The emerging landscape of fintech regulation
Just passing laws will not work to control fintech. Regulators will have to be much more pro-active.
Barclay Simpson: Growth Versus Governance
Some fintechs may feel corporate governance is a barrier to growth.
White paper: Modernise core banking
How to deliver true digital customer experience.
