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.
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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.
Celebrating 25 years of innovation: Banking Tech Awards 2024 nominations now open
Nominations for the Banking Tech Awards 2024 are now officially open to companies worldwide!
Finastra selects OpenFin to enhance Kondor treasury management solution
OpenFin’s workspace software will “redefine the user experience” of Kondor, Finastra says.
FloQast hires nCino exec Josh Glover as president and CRO
Glover has served as CRO of nCino since 2019, and became its president in 2021.
Constant change is not normal, but it is necessary
Normal is nothing more than what everyone is doing… until someone stops and change occurs.
Franklin Templeton partners Microsoft to build “advanced financial AI platform”
The firm will leverage Microsoft’s Azure AI services, including its AI Search and AI Document Intelligence functions.
Barclays reportedly leading the race to take over GM credit card programme from Goldman Sachs
Barclays was a bidder for the programme back in 2020 before Capital One eventually sold it to Goldman.
Vatic AI hires former Mastercard exec Dilip Krishnan as CEO and president
Krishnan will also serve as a member of Vatic AI’s board of directors and will remain situated in Singapore.
State of play: the future of credit
Alternative data sources will be key to ensuring the future of credit is affordable, inclusive, and accessible.
White paper: Redefining banking for the digital future
Learn how to harness digital-first, on-demand banking to increase bottom lines.
Inclusive instant payment system Higala launches in the Philippines
The new system is powered by the open-source payment platform Mojaloop.
Solid Financial Technologies reportedly settles dispute with FTV Capital
Solid will reportedly buy back FTV’s stake in the start-up in full, according to Fintech Business Weekly.
