Starling Bank launches “spare” debit card feature to help those self-isolating
The ‘Connected Card’ gives someone else the ability to spend on their behalf.
Contactless
Banking Technology April 2020 issue out now
All things equal: Closing the gender gap in fintech.
Curve launches numberless cards for new investors
Fintech claims that it has decluttered its “sleek” new cards.
Banking industry publishes EU payments plan post-coronavirus
The paper puts a heavy emphasis on instant payments.
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N26 expects 70% of bank branches to disappear in 10 years
The coronavirus is accelerating a permanent change in consumer behaviour, says N26.
UK contactless limit raised to £45 to prevent coronavirus cash handling
“The changes were already under consideration by the industry,” says UK Finance
Payments trends and the “first world unbanked”
Cash is the most inclusive financial instrument, and many firms seem to forget this fact.
Banking Technology March 2020 issue out now
Keep calm and carry on: Where does COVID-19 leave the Chinese fintech market?
Flywire’s CEO on unicorn status: “It means nothing until it is something”
“I’m the most anti-unicorn terminology person, so it’s quite ironic,” says Massaro.
The global unbanked shoppers
The gap between the population of the banked and unbanked is continuing to broaden.
UK paytech Checkout.com buys French start-up ProcessOut
Checkout.com buys another module in the payments process.
Mastercard announces Michael Miebach as incoming CEO
As well as former CEO Banga, chairman Richard Haythornthwaite set to step down.
Central bank of Brazil plans launch of QR-based instant payments system PIX
All banks with more than 500,000 customers will have to use the new system.
WeChat Pay boosts UAE footprint with Network International
Network International partners now able to connect to WeChat Pay.
Fiserv completes PIN on Mobile pilot in Poland
The tech vendor worked with Visa, Samsung and PayCore to test new product.
DBS launches QR-code based b2b payments
DBS’ QR-code based solution is powered by DBS Rapid and DBS Max.
Dubai-based challenger OG Bank selects Bankable to tap UK and Germany
The bank says ‘OG’ stands for ‘on the go’.
12 days of payment predictions
Tis the season to be knowledgeable!
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 13 December 2019
FinTech Future’s weekly news round-up.
Banking Technology December 2019 / January 2020 issue out now
A year in review.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank to unveil 600 cardless ATMs
The ATMs will use contactless technology and QR codes.
Reserve Bank anticipates cardless retail landscape in Australia
Merchant fees on card payments in Australia came to AUS $4.3 billion last year.
Japan’s elderly fight back against cashless wave
Tokyo wants to double the ratio of cashless settlements to 40% by 2025.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 18 October 2019
FinTech Future’s weekly news round-up.
Sibos 2019: Final wrap-up of talks, interviews and daily news
See our final wrap-up of the London-hosted four day event!
White paper: The payments transformation race – criteria for success
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ING teams up with Dutch supermarket and US tech start-up
The bank is piloting a cashierless store at Albert Heijn in cooperation with AiFi.
Monzo to follow gambling block with merchant version
The challenger bank aims to help people reduce negative spending habits.
Foloosi targets GCC expansion with $500k seed funding
The Dubai-based start-up offers cashless payment solutions.
Top fintech stories this week – 23 August 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
JP Morgan to shut down Chase Pay app in early 2020
This venture will soon be joining the US bank’s other shelved platforms this year.
Barclays launches accessory shop for Pingit customers
Wearable payments devices include watches, jewellery, wristbands and key fobs.
JCB acceptance expands to UK and Ireland
The Japanese card issuer has partnered with EVO Payments.
Volt bank chooses FIS for mobile and card payments services
FIS will provide it with processing services for Volt’s credit card and mobile payments.
Friday the 13th is coming – is banking ready?
The deadline for PSD2 compliance is rapidly approaching – will your firm be ready?
Let’s work together
Bank-fintech collaboration should take priority on this year’s Sibos agenda.
White paper: Are you using the best approach to catch digital identity fraud?
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NetSuite supports GoCardless in global expansion
The platform helps to cut the complexities of international operations.
Banking Technology July/August 2019 issue out now
Drawing the curtains on a bright tomorrow.
