Report by 451 Research: The role of AI in automating processes and decisions
451 Research interviewed 593 business and IT leaders and found that 36% are prioritising process automation.
Artificial Intelligence/AI
Analyst paper: Improving the customer experience – the top objective for financial innovation
An in-depth look at innovative models that use new technology solutions, data, and AI capabilities.
DWG expands into Singapore with remittance app acquisition
Fintech says Singapore will act as a springboard for expansion into North America and Europe.
Sun Life taps AWS as cloud tech provider in digital transformation push
The Canadian firm says the partnership will expedite cloud adoption and boost innovation.
Data availability and disaster recovery: lessons for banks and fintechs
Fintechs and banks should have a foolproof disaster recovery strategy in place to avoid data loss.
Blockchain’s potential to change the face of trade finance
Blockchain could be the most effective platform to help digitise trade finance processes.
ICYMI funding round-up: Pngme, Recognise Bank, pawaPay, Finexio & more
Another collection of funding rounds and raises from all over the world you might have missed this week.
OPay becomes Africa’s latest fintech unicorn with $400m Series C round
The Nigerian start-up says the new investment takes its valuation up to $2 billion.
Guide: This is the future of AI in finance – it’s time to get ahead
Helping every role in the AI project get ahead by providing powerful, scalable solutions to meet business, data science and IT needs.
Cartoon: The prodigal son
This new cartoon illustrates the return of tech workers back to San Francisco.
The importance of customer-centric strategies for traditional banks
To thrive and grow, banks must identify how they can be more customer-centric.
The birth of personal banking assistants
Banks should aim to utilise more data to become a personal banking assistant for your money/wealth.
Blockchain security start-up CertiK lands $24m in Series B extension
The “Series B+” investment comes just one month after the firm’s $37 million Series B round.
Reimagining customer experience in financial services
Utilising the cloud can help banks get customers to the right person at the right time.
Abrdn acquires wealth management platform Exo Investing from Nucoro
Edinburgh-based investment firm plans to offer a 24/7 digital wealth management app.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Western Union, Dataiku and Razer
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
ICYMI funding round-up: Sarwa, Salad, Grip, Keebo & more
Another collection of funding rounds and raises from all over the world you might have missed this week.
Digital assets platform FalconX hits $3.75bn valuation with $210m Series C round
The California-based firm plans further growth and strategic acquisitions.
AI firm Dataiku lands $400m in Series E funding round
The new investment takes its valuation up to $4.6 billion.
Identity verification firm SentiLink lands $70m Series B funding
San Francisco-based firm plans to build out its product suite and expand its team.
Fintech start-up Zeni secures $34m Series B investment
California-based fintech will use the new financing to invest in growth and new hires.
How evolving tech is changing digital habits
A deeper look at some of the technologies that are changing our digital habits.
ICYMI funding round-up: Snoop, Easy, Wildfire Systems, Ritmo & more
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
Biller launches new AI-powered BNPL invoicing solution
Biller was founded by a team of former Mollie and Klarna senior managers.
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.
Finnovex Southern Africa Summit: agile digital disruption strategies for banks and FIs
This year’s theme was “Adapting Reinvention to a Rapidly Changed World”.
Perpetual KYC and the move away from periodic reviews
Continuously monitoring customer information using AI could have advantages for banks and fintechs.
ICYMI funding round-up: Cobee, Sila, Vincent, WhenThen, Clara & more
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
LogicGate secures $113m in Series C funding round
New investment takes the company’s total raised to around $156 million.
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.
Fintechs will be at the heart of the next wave of security wars
Hackers are rapidly adapting their tactics to target features of modern fintechs.
How AI can help identify front and shell companies
Detection using AI can help banks and fintechs avoid huge regulatory fines.
ICYMI funding round-up: Credit Fair, Plooto, Xclaim, Weavr & more
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
Revolut picks Equifax as UK data and analytics provider
Revolut’s app is now powered by Equifax cloud-based data in both the UK and US.
Duco secures Nordic Capital investment to fuel expansion plans
The private equity firm will acquire a majority shareholding in the company.
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.
Fintech funding deals globally 12 July – 18 July 2021
Featuring insightsoftware, Revolut, Lunar, Quantexa, and M1 Finance.
Verizon and Mastercard forge partnership to bring 5G capabilities to payments
Internet of Things (IoT) sensor connectivity will be combined with near real-time edge computing.
Data extraction start-up Daloopa lands $20m investment led by Credit Suisse
The firm has now raised around $24 million in total.
