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Coronavirus/COVID-19
Infrastructure that gives you an edge: payments-as-a-service
The only technology model for future payments ecosystems.
How 5G will revolutionise consumer banking
When 5G is part of our nationwide infrastructure, it will transform products and services.
Santander launches Mi Vuelta COVID-19 track and trace app
The Mi Vuelta COVID-19 track and trace app allows employees to report any symptoms.
Six new lenders accredited for UK CBILS
There are now 99 CBILS accredited lenders.
What the Fintech? Episode 8 | Payments: were systems in Europe ready for COVID-19?
Tune in to find out an eyebrow raising banished buzzword in another rendition of ‘Fintech Jail’!
ScaleFactor winds down after COVID-19 cripples sales
The start-up raised $100 million between July 2018 and August 2019.
Uber presses pause on financial services play
Uber Money head Peter Hazlehurst is leaving the ride-hailing giant.
Ingressive doubles African tech start-up fund to $10m
Ingressive averages $200,000 to $400,000 in individual investments.
Managing fintech security remotely: overcoming challenges with WFH setups
Let’s take a look at what IT staff can do during this time of crisis.
Chinese lenders suffer two bank runs in a week
China has relied on these local lenders amid the coronavirus crisis.
Five ways to streamline your online checkout process
The commercial case for streamlining the online payments process is clear.
“Operational efficiency” report ranks US commercial banks
Charles Schwab Premier Bank and Bank of America California scored highly.
OBIE UK’s open banking body launches app store
The launch date was moved up because “open banking can make life easier in lockdown”.
Liquidity risk COVID-19: big vs small data
Banks must be prepared to perform deep due diligence on their credit lines and loan books.
Banking on the cloud in the face of COVID-19 and beyond
How is it already aiding savvy banks and their fintech counterparts?
COVID-19: will fintechs crash, survive or get bought?
What can fintech firms do to ride out the storm?
Bank of England adds another £100bn to combat COVID-19 economic crisis
Sterling sank against the dollar and euro on Thursday, falling more than 1% following the announcement.
Partnering is a solution to the regulatory “new normal”
FinTech Futures speaks to James Buckley, vice-president and Europe director for Infosys Finacle.
UK fintech consultancy 11:FS cuts 12% of workforce
Out of its roughly 183 employees, 22 will be leaving the company.
Fintech start-up Synapse cuts 50% of full-time staff
It also signalled its intention to move more of its workforce to Texas.
IIFL helps bridge the funding gap for India’s fintech start-ups
The firm says it will fund, mentor and use the fintechs’ products.
What does survival of the fittest mean for fintechs in a post-COVID-19 world?
COVID-19 has already led to a shift in mindset for many businesses.
What the Fintech? Episode 7 | Open banking & savings
Co-founder & CEO of Plum offers his insights on how COVID-19 affects savings.
JP Morgan Chase helps NHS digitise its pre-employment programme
The bank aims to help the NHS put 500 young people in jobs.
Is Monzo’s 40% drop in valuation a sign of things to come for tech start-ups?
Investors in the company believe the drop is nothing more than a minor blip.
Metro Bank in talks to acquire UK P2P lender RateSetter
RateSetter would be bought up at “a knockdown valuation”.
Reaping the real benefits of data sharing
Data sharing enables banks to more effectively serve customers across the lifecycle.
Banks, cybersecurity and virology
I would actually like to see governments take a more holistic look at how they’re fighting COVID-19.
Banking Technology June 2020 issue out now
Real-time payments and fraud: balancing customer relationships and security.
British Business Bank appoints interim CEO, accredits 10 more firms
Catherine Lewis La Torre starts on 1 September.
COVID-19: Highlight of the week
We focus on one particular coronavirus news item affecting the fintech industry.
The financially excluded – it’s not just who you think
In the UK, up to 8.8 million people are over-indebted.
Revolut accused of coercing 50 workers to quit their jobs
Lawyers have said that the firm’s actions can be read as unlawful.
Banking Tech Awards 2020 now open for entries!
The awards are open to banks, financial institutions, technology and service providers, teams and individuals.
Monzo cuts 120 jobs in its UK head office
The redundancies account for roughly 8% of the start-up’s workforce.
On getting a job, but finding love. Every bloody time.
I don’t know how to not care.
What the Fintech? Episode 6 | Digital disruption: entering new markets
Findr CEO Greg Watts provides his insight on creating a start-up amidst a global pandemic.
Transact Bank partners with telehealth start-up Hopdoc
Transact Bank’s parent company Transact Pro will facilitate the payments.
Webinar: How financial services firms are preparing for the new normal
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a sudden shift from physical to digital.
