Legal & General extends cloud migration agreement with Kyndryl
The new seven-year agreement is to last until 31 March 2030.
FinTech
Payoneer becomes latest fintech to cut jobs
The US payments platform is to cut 9% of its workforce by Q3 2023.
How cloud native observability can be the right choice for your firm
Real-world examples and practical insights on how to harness the power of cloud native observability.
Thieves make away with $20m from Revolut following payment flaw
Flaws in its US and European payment systems meant that some declined transactions were wrongly refunded.
Report: Global banks and the transformation illusion slowing progress
There’s a direct correlation between the rate of a bank’s digital transformation and its ability to win and retain customers.
Apple eyes credit card launch in India as partnership with Goldman may be nearing its end
Apple is reportedly exploring a partnership with HDFC Bank in India to roll out a credit card offering.
Banking Technology Magazine July / August 2023 issue out now
Cover story: THE BEST OF BANKING TECH USA – Winners and pictures from an amazing night.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 7 July 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
FIS confirms deal to sell majority stake in Worldpay to GTCR for $11.7bn
The transaction is expected to close by Q1 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
US fintech Clair lands $25m equity funding to power on-demand pay
The start-up has also secured a $150 million consumer lending program with banking partner Pathward.
Platform One appoints former SEI operational director Terry Leavy as new COO
Leavy joins the company following a decade-long stint at US financial services firm SEI.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Numarics, Zuvy, Shinkansen and Chari
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Rimes supports digital transformation of Jana with Matrix solution
Jana has gone live with the solution in an effort to streamline and automate its operational processes.
SumUp taps Form3 for access to UK Faster Payments, appoints CPO
SumUp has also appointed Anna Kuriakose as its new chief product officer (CPO).
Let’s get physical!
The irony of the next wave of tech advancement is that it may force us back into focusing on the real world.
Guide: How fintechs can win digital trust in a new era of authentication
This free how-to guide from LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides need-to-know insights about how to win digital trust.
Former Goldman Sachs partner joins Clowd9 as CFO
Christian Channell joins the cloud-native platform following a 25-year career at Goldman Sachs.
Assuming you are not dead
Open-ended plans rarely come good. When do you know the work is over?
Mbanq’s BaaS offering supports US debut of SME-focused Cheqly
Cheqly’s services include business accounts, physical and virtual Visa cards, ACH payments and wire transfers.
Digital transformations: the impact of leadership conflict and the mask of corporate ambiguity
How do we mitigate the effects of leadership conflict and imprecise direction on digital transformations?
Mascoma Bank implements OnView deposit suite with VSoft partnership
Mascoma Bank will utilise VSoft’s Teller Deposit, Branch Deposit and ATM Deposit solutions.
Digital asset firm Laser Digital snaps up Elysium Technology Group
Laser says the deal will help bring cross-asset post-trade capabilities to institutional digital asset investors.
FIS reportedly in talks to sell majority stake in Worldpay for $15bn
Sources tell Reuters that FIS will keep a minority stake in the business if the deal goes through.
Honouring the innovators: PayTech Awards 2023 winners revealed
Celebrating exceptional achievements and talent in payments industry worldwide.
US real estate investing platform PeerStreet files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The petition was filed on 26 June and the final hearing on the case is expected on 28 July.
Fintech data integration challenges and effective strategies
An effective data integration strategy can help financial institutions improve their operational efficiency.
BBVA to hire over 2,600 technology experts in 2023
Of the amount foreseen for 2023, the bank says 1,200 professionals have already joined this year.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Flatpay, Maza, Fennech & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 30 June 2023
Featuring Orange Bank, Visa, Pismo, Robinhood, and more.
Risk and compliance fintech Unit21 bags $45m Series C
The company says the funding has fueled the growth of its Fintech Fraud DAO consortium, launched last fall.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Is your office culture blameless, or blame-filled?
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
The “bank of me”
For me, enhancing the customer lifecycle is the most exciting and impactful use of AI.
On the evolution of work
The future of work is human — and tech can help create new economic opportunities for more people.
Visa to acquire payments and banking platform Pismo for $1bn
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close by the end of this year.
The prophet
Staying teachable is the biggest skill you can retain for the years ahead.
Socure snaps up ID verification start-up Berbix for $70m
Socure has integrated Berbix’s tech to launch its new predictive document verification solution, DocV 3.0.
Sardine forms industry consortium to help tackle payment fraud
Founding members include Chesapeake Bank, Visa, Airbase, Blockchain.com, Alloy Labs Alliance, iLex, and Novo.
Why Java-based viewing integrations are essential for fintech applications
Accusoft’s VirtualViewer provides true cross-platform document support for Java-based applications.
Robinhood reportedly laying off 7% of staff in fresh round of job cuts
The news marks Robinhood’s third round of layoffs since April 2022.
Video: FinTech B2B Marketing at Money20/20 Europe – Top tips for your fintech marketing strategies
FinTech Futures speaks with Payal Raina, Founder of FinTech B2B Marketing.
