US neobank Upgrade secures $105m Series E funding round
The new funding round values the firm at more than $3.3 billion.
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The social dilemma
With half the world on social media, why are so many FIs still shying away from it in fear?
Cosy murder
Accepting the premise of the question keeps things tidy, but life doesn’t work that way.
Fintech is facing diversity challenges – but there are reasons to be optimistic
There’s work to be done on forging greater equality in fintech, but there has been some progress.
Reserve Trust raises $30.5m in Series A, appoints new CEO
B2B payments firm says it can provide a service to cut out correspondent banking middlemen.
Why banks and fintechs need to be strategic with digital transformations
Here are a few tips to consider when developing a strategy for digital transformation.
Extended deadline announced for Banking Tech Awards 2021
The new nomination deadline for the Banking Tech Awards 2021 is 20 August.
Credit Suisse nabs 16-year HSBC veteran for global fintech role
Orazio Tarda joins the Swiss bank after a long spell with HSBC.
How evolving tech is changing digital habits
A deeper look at some of the technologies that are changing our digital habits.
Is data the new currency for banks?
Banks have huge amounts of customer data, but do they have enough?
Fifth Third completes acquisition of healthcare fintech Provide
Provide offers financial products targeted at healthcare practices.
QR codes – changing the consumer experience in banking
Introducing the “touches ATM experience” with QR codes.
Money is not a problem
Don’t tell me money is not a problem. It most definitely is a problem. It just isn’t the real problem.
Survey: Green/sustainable finance within the banking technology industry
Fintech Futures is conducting a brief survey concerning green/sustainable finance and would very much like your input.
Climate First Bank launches in Florida with Finastra Phoenix at the core
Florida-based lender plans to meet and exceed a range of green initiatives.
Capturing the Gen Z market starts with onboarding
Fintechs should deliver the digital-first experience Gen Z expects from the minute they sign up.
Digital banking start-up Mercury hits $1.6bn valuation with new $120m funding
Digital bank secures unicorn status with Series B funding round.
Figure Technologies closes $200m Series D funding round
Blockchain infrastructure provider hits $3.2 billion valuation.
Report: Self-service banking – the key to customer acquisition and retention
Fintech Futures investigates how self service banking has changed and what firms can do to keep up.
Fiserv partnership with Goldman Sachs brings initial B2B payments offering
The two companies have forged a strategic relationship which will see additional combined solutions.
RBC Wealth Management picks Broadridge to power US division
Multi-year deal also features Broadridge’s Asset Servicing platform.
Perpetual KYC and the move away from periodic reviews
Continuously monitoring customer information using AI could have advantages for banks and fintechs.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Solarisbank, Tesco Bank and Nium
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
Nymbus signs Plaid partnership deal to boost client onboarding
Core banking provider says deal will improve a range of identity processes for customers.
Mobile first, second and third!
Most companies talk about the importance of mobile technology, but I’m not convinced there is a proper understanding.
Seen it all before
All banks are the same, but in profoundly different ways.
White paper: How top companies are better mitigating fraud & enhancing CX with Phone-Centric Identity
Nine of the top ten banks use Phone-Centric Identity to mitigate fraud. Do you?
White paper: Data’s evolution in the cloud – financial services’ long-time data advantage
New research by The Economist about the banking industry’s attitudes, progress, and aspirations for leveraging data.
Unlocking the benefits of cloud
Migrating operations to the cloud is a challenge for even the most digitally focused organisation.
ICYMI funding round-up: Credit Fair, Plooto, Xclaim, Weavr & more
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
Dear Luc: What’s the deal with embedded finance?
This week someone writes in to ask: how can I get on the embedded finance bandwagon?
Open banking myths
We are still at the start of the journey with open banking and have yet to see its full potential.
UBS pays $8m to settle SEC compliance charges
US regulator found failings in the bank’s handling of exchange-traded products.
The time before things happen
Imagining and creating things is hard, but you don’t have to do it all yourself.
Cambridge Savings Bank launches new digital banking solution
Ivy Bank will act as a digital-only division of CSB.
How COVID-19 has accelerated the use of digital banking solutions in Africa
The past year has seen a clear trend towards the adoption and acceleration of digital banking products.
Classic product placement has had its day
Product placement is easily recognised by the customer and viewed negatively.
AI and machine learning spearheading rapid change in data reconciliations
The industry is moving towards Reconciliations-as-a-Service, says SmartStream’s Robin Hasson.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Revolut, Lunar and the UK fintech sector
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
M1 Finance secures $150m in SoftBank-led funding round
The firm claims the investment now takes its total valuation to $1.45 billion.
