Visa seeks to “revolutionise the card” with array of new product launches
New products include a Passkey service, Visa data tokens and the Visa Flexible Credential for payments.
FinTech
Apex Group names Ken Fullerton as new global head of operational transformation
Fullerton will also manage the firm’s global service centres.
Interview: How Project Nemo is working to accelerate disability inclusion in the UK fintech industry
We chat with Joanne Dewar, head of Project Nemo, about the need for greater disability inclusion in UK fintech.
eBook: Future-proof your fintech – strategies to succeed in 2024 (and beyond)
Download this free e-book to unlock fintech success: optimize CX, boost retention, and drive profit with innovative strategies.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ekko, Layer, MNZL, Panax and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 17 May 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes BBVA, Deutsche Bank, Lemonway and more.
US fintech Yendo secures $165m in mix of debt financing and equity
The funding consists of $150 million in debt financing and $15 million in equity.
The UK’s digital identity crisis
The UK needs to prioritise and accelerate digital identity adoption to avoid falling behind.
FinTech Founders Video: essential traits for a successful founding team
Four fintech founders discuss the essential traits that can help founding teams fly.
Avidbank partners Corserv to launch commercial credit card programme
The bank will utilise Corserv’s Account Issuer solution to power its new credit card offering.
Taxonomies of courage: ESG metrics and what then?
Knowing what the answer is, it turns out, is immaterial until you are prepared to do something about it.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 8 | The evolution of the UK’s crypto landscape
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Bivu Das, UK Managing Director at Kraken.
Highlights from the FinTech B2B Marketing Conference | 23 April 2024, London
Watch highlights from the FinTech B2B Marketing Conference, which took place on 23 April in London.
TabaPay pulls the plug on proposed deal to acquire Synapse assets
The company previously announced its intention to purchase Synapse’s assets last month.
Mexican BNPL fintech Aplazo bags $70m in equity financing
Aplazo has now secured over $100 million in equity financing since its formation in 2020.
What are the strengths, weaknesses and concerns around open banking?
The industry must ensure that open banking tech serves the strategic needs of consumers and institutions.
Corpay to purchase AP automation platform Paymerang from Aldrich Capital for $475m
The transfer of Paymerang from Aldrich Capital to Corpay is expected to close this quarter.
Cultures have no borders
The financial services industry has a key role to play in shaping a truly borderless financial world.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fundcraft, Volta, Swypex, SAVR and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 10 May 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Monzo, NAB, GoTyme Bank, and more.
Former Bank of America MD Mieko Shibata named new R&T Deposit Solutions CIO
Shibata has previously served as an MD at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, and Bank of America.
CFPB fines Chime $3.25m for customer refund delays
Chime is to also pay “at least $1.3 million in redress to harmed consumers”.
New demands demand new technology
The financial services sector is changing rapidly, driven by new technologies and new approaches.
FinTech Founders Video: ensuring data security in fintech partnerships
This new episode in our FinTech Founders series examines data sharing security in fintech partnerships.
Demystify Podcast: BaaS in the USA with Arcady Lapiro of Agora
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Arcady Lapiro, founder and CEO of Agora.
Surely not everybody was kung fu fighting
In terms of digital transformation, it turns out that almost everyone was kung fu fighting. And it’s time you did too.
PayTech Awards USA 2024 nominations are now open!
Submissions for the PayTech Awards USA 2024 are now open, with the entry deadline set for 12 July 2024.
CIBC Mellon taps Duco for AI-powered data automation tech
The firm will leverage Duco’s tech to “manage data effectively while reducing operational risk”.
Dubai Fintech Summit 2024: How the UAE is fostering fintech innovation
There is a huge sense of urgency, commitment and purpose behind fintech in the UAE.
Reimagining the future of money: freedom-bearing, human-centric
Protecting privacy is critical for digital money and CBDCs in order to obtain public trust.
FINRA fines SoFi $1.1m after consumer identification flaws led to multi-million dollar heist
SoFi Money – the unit targeted by fraudsters – was ultimately closed by the fintech in June 2022.
Start-up Swaystack launches personalised engagement platform
The platform seeks to enable banks and credit unions to cultivate personalised digital experiences.
The digital transformation divide in Europe’s banking industry
Europe must harness the full potential of the digital revolution for the continent’s unbanked.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Backflip, Ansa, Salmon, Firenze and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 3 May 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Microsoft and more.
Banking Technology Magazine May 2024 issue out now
Cover story: PLASTIC MEASURES – Banking must follow a more sustainable path.
FinTech Founders Video: how emerging technologies are facilitating deeper collaborations
This latest FinTech Founders episode delves into the impact of emerging technologies on fintech partnerships.
Securitize secures $47m funding round led by BlackRock
The investment adds to the $48 million raised during Securitize’s Series B funding round in 2021.
Former Thomson Reuters exec David Larson named Feedzai’s new CFO
Larson previously spent over eight years at Canadian multinational information corporation Thomson Reuters.
Multi-cloud, multi-headaches?
While a multi-cloud strategy offers potential benefits for banks, it also introduces significant challenges.
