Sibos 2019: Embracing payments change will keep banks in fintech race
Schemes like Request to Pay will change the game, says panel.
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Sibos 2019: “Digital transformation will happen quicker in LatAm than Europe”
McKinsey predicts “the spike” will hit soon.
BIAN takes aim at core banking modernisation with new initiative
It wants to create an efficient and effective approach to core change.
Sibos 2019: Visa’s digitisation tries to avoid “immediate displacement” of cash
Phalen admits it’s “a shame” that US firms are still cash-heavy.
Challenger bank Pepper creates new app for young investors
The mobile-only challenger bank offers Israel’s first fractional shares trading app.
Sibos 2019: Banking experts on how APIs improve efficiency
“APIs are the backbone that helps us deliver a frictionless service.”
Sibos 2019: Banks face existential threat from fintechs “willing to lose money”
Industry is “misjudging” competitive risk in payments.
Interview: Konstantin Vaysman, chairman of Mobile Finance Group – financial inclusion
And the role of mobile financial services in making this happen.
Stripe hits $35 billion valuation on back of fresh funding
Stripe’s value has increased 56% since the start of 2019.
Insurtech Cover Genius forms ‘first of a kind’ partnership with ShipStation
The partnership will effect UK, Canadian and Australian merchant customers.
Barclays and JP Morgan Chase invest in TouchBistro
TouchBistro leads “a technology renaissance” for restaurants.
Mastercard’s Vocalink release payments report: Look beyond London
87% of over 75’s still don’t use banking apps.
United Bank of India launches voice banking
FSS offers the solution in partnership with Amazon.
FairMoney raises €10m to build challenger bank in Nigeria
FairMoney serves 200,000 customers who are mainly small businesses.
Greenlight raises $54m to release debit card for kids
Greenlight’s app can monitor children’s spending and set savings goals.
White paper: The payments transformation race – criteria for success
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Sampath Bank launches virtual teller machine
The branch-in-a kiosk solution that will provide customers with 24/7 banking services.
Grupo Caja Rural implements Strands’ technology
Strands’ tools will incorporate an AI engine, the exclusive engager component.
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Italian fintech Young Platform raises €787,000 from 751 investors
‘Crypto made easy’ platform attracts Italian and British investors.
DN Intersect 2019: final round up and key takeaways
The conference was predominantly focused on North America.
JD.com fintech affiliate launches new digital wallet in Thailand
JD Digits has partnered with Central Group to launch digital wallet app Dolfin.
Grupo Crédito Agrícola launches new banking app “moey!” with Meniga
The app will give Crédito Agrícola customers budget advice.
Tech vs. humans: Can fintech have it all?
Is interacting with a person over an algorithm a hindrance, or a help?
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United Trust Bank launches facial recognition ID verification
The new system takes only 90 seconds to complete.
Tax app untied receives authorisation from FCA
It can take full advantage of open banking.
Honcho lands spot on Tech Nation fintech accelerator
The firm launched into the car insurance market this month.
New exchange fintech Currensea goes live in the UK
The card allows users to save on foreign spending.
Why has mid-market lending stagnated in banking?
One potential fix for this issue is the use of machine learning fintech.
Facebook’s Libra seeks payment system licence from Swiss regulator
The association also submitted a request for a ruling to clarify its regulatory status.
DN Intersect 2019: Apple Card to be “most successful bank account launch in history”
“If you don’t go mobile […] then you’re going to look like Nokia,” says Richard Crone.
iSunOne to build world’s first Islamic blockchain financial system
The firm will work directly with the Malaysian government.
US Bank acquires Talech to help drive digital transformation
The deal enhances the bank’s digital services for SMEs.
DN Intersect 2019: Forrester insists digital is “the least important” for customer loyalty
The research publisher says human interaction is “the most important” factor.
Three top Aussie banks back start-up that banishes paper receipts
The start-up, Slyp, is founded by two former PayPal executives.
bunq: A bank built by coders
Martin Whybrow catches up with founder, Ali Niknam.
Spendesk raises €35m in Series B funding
The French company plans new offices in London and Berlin.
Xinja lands full Aussie banking licence
It is the country’s first independent neobank to receive a full licence and open accounts.
PRA grants Allica its banking licence
It’s now planning for a full launch and will ultimately offer working capital solutions and cash management.
