What makes a successful data partnership?
How to make data monetisation measures an important part of your business strategy.
Data & Analytics
ICYMI funding round-up: Zolve, Symple Loans, Butn, FunGuard & more
We highlight a series of funding rounds that may have passed you by.
FCA boosts data strategy with new executive hires
Stephanie Cohen, Jessica Rusu, Sarah Pritchard, and Emily Sheppard all join the watchdog.
Report: The power of data analytics in fintech solutions
A deep-dive industry report focused on the priorities and use of data analytics at financial institutions.
India’s central bank to stop digital platforms from storing card details
It will affect players as large as Amazon, Google, and Flipkart.
FinTech Futures presents Dock – a virtual roundtable experience
Take part in Dock on 18-19 May to discuss the industry’s pertinent problems and find the solutions.
Three things banks must do to thrive in 2021
It is the banks who invest now and execute effectively, that will come out on top.
Jakub Jurek joins Varo Bank as chief data officer
He brings over 18 years of data expertise in academia and fintechs.
DirectID hires David Freeman as new COO
Key to his new responsibilities at DirectID will be the emergence of a new data science team.
Introducing “it’s a matter of comms”
Welcome to #itsamatterofcomms! A new bi-weekly vlog!
More than 90% of UK’s financial firms still rely on legacy tech, says FCA
Some 33% admit “most” of their technology is legacy.
Philippines neobank Tonik signs credit assessment deal with FinScore
The challenger wants to extend loan applications to more underbanked Filipinos.
US fintechs Albert and Crux Informatics in funding rounds
Featuring Albert’s $100 million Series C funding round and Crux Informatics’ $36 million convertible note.
The one big thing missing from modern digital banking
Rethinking the data layer is a key to genuine personalisation in fintech.
New funding for European fintechs Compeon and SESAMm
Germany-based Compeon lands €15 million and France-based SESAMm – €7.5 million.
Why the financial industry needs Redis Enterprise
Use cases in risk modelling, apps for banking and brokerage, and solutions for buy-side institutions.
Fintech funding deals globally 11-17 January 2021
Featuring Checkout.com, MX, Blend, Creditas, and Enfusion.
MX ties up $300m in Series C funding
Utah-based firm has raised more than $500m since launch.
IHS Markit acquires compliance firm Cappitech after year-long partnership
Cappitech had provided its platform for Markit’s SFTR system.
Invincible TikTok: why video services are exciting and daunting at the same time
The ethical side of using AI video is becoming an increasingly acute problem today.
What the Fintech? Season one | Fintech Jail
Here’s a list of all the buzzwords in our What the Fintech podcast game, “Fintech Jail”.
FCA makes major changes following LCF and Connaught review
Firms that have not used their regulatory permissions for the last 12 months are at risk of having it revoked.
Combination of weaknesses led to massive data breach at Desjardins
The incident compromised the data of nearly 9.7 million Canadians.
2020 review: Top 10 fintech funding rounds
Some start-up’s valuations have soared this year.
The time is now to update your finance operations
Modernising the finance department should be a priority.
Digitalisation landscape in Pakistan – a tech view
The digital and tech teams of the banks need to “think out of the bank”.
How digital labour helps financial firms cope with market volatility
Digital labour can offer a range of operational benefits.
Don’t turn a blind eye to spreadsheet vulnerabilities
Introducing PrizmDoc Cells, a secure solution in an intuitive, Excel-like web interface.
Designing systems for real-time risk management
Common data challenges and how to overcome them.
Half of UK’s small businesses now use open banking, says OBIE
Open banking is speeding up account switches too.
Banking for good
As the new kids on the fintech block start to mature, I do hope they support the broader community.
White paper: Analysis of impact and application of advanced analytics in asset management
Unleashing advanced analytics – how asset management firms can take advantage.
AI will explain it to you
Explainable AI removes removes the last barrier in entrusting transaction monitoring to algorithms.
S&P Global could buy IHS Markit for $44bn
S&P Global’s shares have risen 25% in New York this year alone.
How can banks regain consumer trust?
Twelve years later and we’re now in the midst of another global crisis.
Banking Tech Awards 2020 hosted online by Tom Ward
Join comedian Tom Ward for the 2020 Banking Tech Awards. Broadcast online on 10 Dec, 3:30pm GMT and is free to attend.
How to improve CX without sacrificing security
Finserv is an area where many are turning to customer identity and access management (CIAM).
How the pandemic reshaped an international project launch
Lessons in adaptability – how to manage a project in an innovation lab amid COVID-19.
Banking Technology November 2020 issue out now
Without limits: The Barclays accelerator races ahead
Fintech execs race towards workplace diversity
Divido’s Christer Holloman launches Fintech Finishers to raise D&I awareness.
