Vast Bank exits cryptocurrency market, closes crypto banking mobile app
The bank disabled and removed the Vast Crypto Mobile Banking app from app stores on 31 January.
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Raymond James Bank to deploy ICE Mortgage Technology’s lending solution Encompass
The software will support the origination of mortgages for high-net-worth borrowers.
Banking Technology Magazine February 2024 issue out now
Cover story: PLANT LIFE – Talking flora and quantum computing.
Mexican banking heavyweight Banorte taps SAP Fioneer to launch digital bank Bineo
The app-based offering launched this week with account and lending services.
How Lithuania became a fintech hub in Europe
Lithuania’s fintech scene is thriving thanks to an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
Southern California Bancorp and California BanCorp trigger $233.6m “true merger of equals”
The holding companies currently control Bank of Southern California and California Bank of Commerce.
Selling sand in the desert
I have a very complicated relationship with the language others use to describe a good salesperson.
The State of AI in Enablement: 2023 Report
The report takes stock of current AI familiarity, expectations, and challenges among enablement technology users.
The Bank of Missouri looks to bring digital banking products to fintechs with i2c partnership
TBOM will tap i2c to enable its fintech clients to build “unique configurations of digital-first financial services”.
Digital transformations: is the recruitment process fit for purpose in the digital age?
Are upwards of six interviews really necessary for anything other than a top-level hire?
Louisiana’s b1Bank partners KlariVis for data analytics platform
The bank will utilise the vendor’s core agnostic enterprise dashboard and analytics platform, KlariVis Advantage.
Webinar | 5 March 2024 | Banking in 2024: The key digital transformation trends shaping the industry
Join this free webinar to learn more about the tech trends shaping the banking industry in 2024.
One core to rule them all – part two
The business of banking is changing, and much of that is only possible with new core technology.
CFPB proposes new laws to stamp out NSF fees for transactions declined in real time
NSF fees on debit card and ATM transactions will be “unlawful” under the proposed rule.
No stray dogs allowed
‘No stray dogs allowed’ is a phrase I find myself muttering a lot. Usually in frustration or abject bafflement.
Navy Federal Credit Union taps Oracle for cloud and account servicing tech overhaul
The largest credit union in the US will leverage four different Oracle solutions to boost automation and efficiency.
ModernFi lands $18.7m Series A funding to boost deposit network expansion
The fintech last raised $4.5 million through a seed round in February 2023.
Grow Financial FCU taps NCR Atleos for ATM management
The Tampa-headquartered credit union claims to operate 70,000 surcharge-free ATMs across the US.
Former Sutton Bank exec Glenn Murray joins start-up Evolution 2100 as chief strategy officer
Evolution 2100 plans to provide a suite of financial services for underserved communities and businesses.
The Philippines’ UnionBank taps Informatica for MDM solution
Informatica says the solution provides an “enterprise-wide, 360-degree view of customers”.
PayTech Awards 2024 sponsorship opportunities
Unmissable sponsorship opportunities – digital and physical – at the upcoming PayTech Awards on 28 June.
Italy’s Objectway doubles down on North American wealth market with acquisition of Nest Wealth
The deal will see the fintech take ownership of Nest Wealth’s digital wealth solutions and client portfolio.
Oracle strikes deal with Slovenia’s SID Bank for core banking and payments technology
The bank will utilise Oracle’s core banking, payments, trade finance, treasury and corporate lending applications.
Digital Onboarding plans product and team expansion following $58m growth capital injection
The Boston-based engagement platform says it is looking to double its staff headcount by the end of the year.
Synchrony hires former Santander exec Pierre Habis to lead consumer banking
Habis previously served as chief consumer banking and digital transformation officer at Santander.
India’s CSB Bank taps Oracle for Flexcube core
The bank is set to replace its homegrown Maarvel core system with Flexcube.
Rising waters, rising risks: floods and the global financial tide of climate change
If the models are correct, then the financial impacts of climate change globally could be devastating.
Join us as a judge for PayTech Awards 2024!
The prestigious PayTech Awards 2024 invites payments professionals to apply to join the esteemed panel of judges.
Decluttering
It’s time to double down or pull the plug on the things you have not doubled down on by now.
Colorado’s Elevations Credit Union partners Alkami for digital banking platform
The credit union hopes Alkami’s digital platform will help it grow its retail and business portfolio.
Specialist neobank Panacea Financial bags $24.5m Series B funding
Panacea says it will use the capital to expand its financial services suite built for US doctors.
Put yourself in the spotlight at this year’s Banking Tech Awards USA
Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open – apply today!
Danske Bank adopts Broadridge’s Tbricks for multi-asset trading and market making
Tbricks is the US-headquartered fintech’s principal trading and market making solution.
If 2023 was the year of AI hype, will 2024 be the year of AI governance and responsibility?
In 2024, we must ensure that issues around privacy, fairness, and biases in AI are addressed.
Save the date: The Banking Tech Awards celebrates its 25th anniversary on 4 December
Nominations for the 25th annual Banking Tech Awards will open this spring.
Global Credit Union to acquire First Financial Northwest Bank for $231m
The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024, subject to approvals and customary closing conditions.
Citigroup to cut 20,000 jobs over two years after Q4 downturn
The bank is anticipating run rate savings of $2 billion as a result of the cuts.
Canada’s Vancity names Wellington Holbrook as president and CEO
Holbrook takes over from Nez Aquino, who has served as interim CEO since July 2023.
Commerzbank forms joint venture with Global Payments for SME payment solutions
The new joint venture, Commerz Globalpay, is expected to launch in H1 2024 and will be based in Frankfurt.
JP Morgan Chase-owned WePay reportedly offboards a number of business clients
JP Morgan Chase bought WePay back in 2017 in a $400 million deal in a push to compete with Stripe.
