How to future-proof your business payments in the age of open banking and API solutions
Let’s dive into the ‘HOW’ of this innovation that has made payments simpler and far more secure.
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Owning customer relationships is a key priority for banks in the era of open banking
The number one concern, unsurprisingly, is ensuring online security.
Ask the expert: how can I get to grips with the complexities of the financial services industry?
Key players, party models, easy ways to begin building relationships, and tips for establishing partnerships.
People power: tracking demand for biometrics in payments
56% of consumers would prefer to use a biometric sensor on their payment card instead of a PIN.
Webinar: Swift gpi is a chance for payments modernisation
Opportunities beyond meeting the minimum exist for banks embracing gpi.
Google plans debit card launch in the US
Google is preparing to launch an Apple Card rival soon.
What the Fintech? Episode 3 | Digital disruption: Bitcoin and stable coins
Tune in to hear what Gemini’s MD for Europe, Julian Sawyer, thinks about digital currencies.
FSB publishes consultation on stablecoin regulatory challenges
Regulatory body publishes recommendations in response to G20.
KyckGlobal signs US push payments partnership with Visa
Firms hope new deal will unlick real-time payments for “countless industries”.
PayTech Awards winners: where are they now? Melissa McKendry, ACI – Woman in PayTech
ACI’s Melissa McKendry promotes fintech and payments as a career path for girls with the Coding for Girls initiative.
PayTech Awards deadline extended! Submit your entry by 30 April
We have received more requests for extensions than ever before, so we are extending the entry deadline again until the end of April.
COVID-19: Weekly wrap
FinTech Futures’ weekly coronavirus news wrap.
App-based payment solutions to delight merchants and their customers
The world of commerce is abuzz with the need to delight customers by providing a digitally enhanced shopping experience.
Visa pours $210m into the coronavirus effort to help SMEs
Visa will split the money between NGOs and investment partners.
Banking Technology April 2020 issue out now
All things equal: Closing the gender gap in fintech.
Why this fintech start-up turned to an open source database strategy
The strong open source community around the database gives us confidence for the long haul.
Transforming corporate treasury: What lies ahead and what is the impact of Swift gpi?
For many years multinationals and others have struggled with cross-border payments.
What the Fintech? Episode 2 | COVID-19: Is cash still king?
Find out Nick Kerigan’s take on the impact of COVID-19 and his banned buzzword.
PayTech Awards deadline extended! Submit your entry by 10 April
Premier awards for banks, financial, payment & e-commerce institutions, paytech vendors, individuals & teams!
Dwolla appoints Brady Harris as new CEO
Harris says he is looking forward to working with “an incredible team.”
Acuant finalises IdentityMind acquisition
Acuant will build IdentityMind’s onboarding solutions into its existing platform.
The services trinity: three is the magic number
ATMs are not all equal. The positioning, usage, prioritisation-none of it is equal.
Stripe leads $20m Series A into ecommerce checkout service Fast
Jumping from a $2.5 million raise to a $20 million investment in a few months is fast.
TransferGo hires former Revolut man as new compliance chief
Francesco Fulcoli will work on KYC, AML and CFT for the remittance firm.
OpenPayd appoints Fidor founder as senior advisor
Matthias Kröner joins the firm to drive its international plans.
Survey: Corporate Banking & APIs – the state of play
Are there concrete API plans and strategies in place? We’d greatly appreciate your input in this survey.
Are enhanced security procedures more important than faster payments?
The industry is doing all it can to fulfil the SCA requirements laid out by the EBA.
The accounts payable e-guide, vol. 1 – no pain, no gain?
Addressing ways to streamline the accounts payable process with digital integrations.
Gradually – then suddenly: parenting during coronavirus
Until we get beyond, hunker down and carry on. Pass me that glass of wine please.
FinTech Futures update: business as usual
Our team is here to help the market navigate today’s challenging business landscape.
WorldRemit teams up with Paykii
It will launch international bill payments through its own app/website using Paykii’s tech.
Swift’s ISO 20022 migration set back a year to November 2022
“The new approach will avoid short-lived investments by customers,” says Swift.
Western Union signs up Integral for BankFX system
Integral will deploy in the cloud across Western Union Business Solutions.
SpotOn raises $50 million in Series B featuring former Twitter CEO
Payments firm plans to extend product development.
Western Union refunds $153m for scam victims
Western Union agreed to pay $586 million in monetary relief following a 2017 scandal.
Banking Technology March 2020 issue out now
Keep calm and carry on: Where does COVID-19 leave the Chinese fintech market?
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 06 March 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Fiserv acquires long-standing partner MerchantPro Express
The two firms have held a partnership since 2009.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 28 February 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Elavon sells Mexican operations to Santander
Payments firm set to focus on US, Canada, and Europe.
