Fintech funding round-up: 15 March 2018
Featuring Mosaic Smart Data and YellowDog.
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Eastern Caribbean Central Bank to pilot blockchain tech with Bitt
A fintech pilot using blockchain tech to be carried out in the ECCB eight member countries.
Infographic: the importance of face-to-face banking
Technology might be proliferating, but customers still value personalised service above all else.
Interview: Harrie Vollaard, Rabobank – the key to building a successful digital agenda
Banks need to ask themselves whether they are flexible and sensitive enough to adapt to the rapidly changing context.
Clinc launches self-service AI platform, Spotlight
“Putting the power of world-class conversational design into the hands of banks for the first time.”
Top fintech stories this week – 9 March 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Pressing for progress for women in finance
We are finding a remarkable determination to reject the status quo and to press for progress.
International Women’s Day: leading the fintech charge
It’s important not to lose sight of your ambition – no matter what industry you’re in.
Lanco FCU live with new core banking system, Symitar’s Episys
New tech is provided on a hosted basis by Member Driven Technologies (MDT).
To become “cyber ready”, banks need to get to know their IT systems
The steps financial services firms need to take to keep up with regulation and protect against cyber threats.
Banpro launches Finn.ai’s first Spanish-speaking virtual banking assistant
Banpro’s new chatbot, created by Finn.ai, available via Facebook Messenger.
Amazon checks out JP Morgan over checking accounts product
Don’t be an Amazon worrier – this is a potential opportunity.
New customers drive Avaloq to record 2017 revenue
Swiss core banking vendor reveals record revenue of over $584.4m.
BBVA unleashes “world’s biggest fintech competition”
There is a €150,000 prize fund for the overall winners.
CFSI and JP Morgan Chase fintech lab chases diverse talent
US-based Financial Solutions Lab is looking for diverse range of applications for fourth innovation challenge.
R3 powers Credit Suisse and ING live securities lending transaction debut
First live transaction using HQLAx’s securities lending app on R3’s Corda blockchain platform.
Banking Technology Awards 2017 shortlisted for Awards Awards!
The event has been shortlisted for three categories.
Fintech funding round-up: 28 February 2018
Features Babb, Payslip and a global reminder.
Digital transformation: is NatWest leading the way or going a step too far?
A bold new move that could shake up the banking industry.
Kawartha Credit Union picks Fiserv’s DNA for revamp
Ontario-based organisation has opted to replace its Acumen core processing platform.
US Bank and AutoGravity team to “revolutionise” digital car buying
Giving those looking for auto financing a straightforward process and a loan decision within minutes.
Customer experience at the centre of innovation agenda
Innovating is the only way to stay ahead in today’s dynamic marketplace.
POPin’s clever notion for video banking emotion
New app added to its interactive mobile solution to work out emotional state of customers.
BB&T banking systems go down
North Carolina-based organisation’s ATMs and digital operations affected.
Vermeg buys regtech firm Lombard Risk for £52m
Vermeg takes over risk management and regtech firm Lombard Risk.
BIAN plans API hours with new guidelines
Banking Industry Architecture Network publishes updated version of its standardised global IT architecture model.
Deutsche Bank to axe 500 investment banking jobs
Also looking to cut costs and may relocate its client business out of UK in response to Brexit.
It’s all Appian for Santander’s speedy BPM plans
US-based provider of low-code applications helps out with business process management.
Surviving the digital era by accident: banks and gen X bankers
The digital era is here and, with it, a generation that champions creative forces and conversational integrity.
Fintech funding round-up: 21 February 2018
Stars Anyfin, CivilisedBank, Greenlight Financial Technology, Even Financial and Wealthsimple.
Big guns team up for Marco Polo blockchain trade finance initiative
BNP, Commerzbank and ING joined by Standard Chartered, DNB, and OP Financial Group.
ForgeRock Trust Network onboards Entersekt as principal tech partner
Bringing ForgeRock’s customers “powerful, proven authentication options”.
Sound practices: fintech implications for banks and supervisors
The BCBS research paper identifies ten key implications and related considerations for the industry.
Kony brings digital magic to Partners Federal CU revamp
Ploy Story or Beauty and the Increased?
Overcoming the challenges: back-up and storage
Now is a good time for banks to achieve cost-savings and regulatory compliance.
US Bancorp hit with $613m fine for AML fails
Anti-money laundering activities not noticed due to a lack of staff and resources.
Softtek and Mambu unveil banking Platform-as-a-Service
SaaS-y engine provider partners with Mexican system integrator.
Q2 and Acorns strike a multi-year tech deal
Digital banking solutions provider Q2 has signed a deal with financial services platform Acorns.
Lendtech Roostify lands $25m to disrupt mortgage industry
Roostify’s Series B funding round comes from new and existing investors.
BBVA taps digital start-up Azlo to target US freelance market
Bank partners with business account provider for American dream.
