HSBC turns to Trade Ledger for digital receivables finance capability
HSBC’s approval process for new receivables finance (RF) customers went from two months to two days.
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Video: Lloyds Bank at Sibos 2022 – Tackling trade finance challenges
We speak with Lloyds Bank’s Merisa Lee Gimpel about the challenges facing trade finance.
Video: Incode at Sibos 2022 – Identity verification and biometric authentication
We chat with Incode’s Jonathan Andresen about the importance of effective ID verification tech.
Santander UK launches in-app service to help customers manage their home
The new service allows users to view home value estimates, mortgage balance, EPC ratings and make home repairs.
Sibos 2022: A look ahead – India’s fintech growth story
India has proven that it offers fertile ground for fintech start-ups.
Sibos 2022: CBDCs could be the next big leap in the evolution of money
Widespread digitisation has prompted a number of central banks to evaluate issuing CBDCs.
Sibos 2022: Breaking new ground – banking in the metaverse
“If you’re going to be in the metaverse, it starts with a purpose,” Accenture’s Michael Abbott explains.
Airwallex bags another $100m in Series E extension, valuation remains unchanged
The extension round brings Airwallex’s total funding to more than $900 million.
Sibos 2022: How to avoid a digital identity crisis
Bianca Lopes makes the case why banks, FIs and regulators should be paying attention to digital identity.
UAE fintech start-up Mamo receives regulatory approval
Mamo can now provide money services and expand operations without user restrictions.
SurePay selected by Railsr as confirmation of payee vendor
Railsr has selected SurePay as its UK Faster Payments (UKFP) confirmation of payee (CoP) vendor.
BNP Paribas to provide £200m financing to UK consumer lender Fluro
Fluro is a new name and brand for embedded lender Lending Works.
BankiFi partners with Axiom Bank for improved SMB offering
Through the partnership, the bank’s SMB customers will be able to “better” track and manage their finances.
Nymbus and Saint Louis Bank partner to launch banking service for lawyers
The new banking brand will focus on the law firms and legal community in the US Midwest.
Sibos 2022: Are banks progressive about product?
I believe it’s been almost 30 years since banks truly innovated on products for retail customers.
Sibos 2022: Food, shelter, water – what does banking have to do with it?
Banks can play a crucial role in lifting people out of poverty.
Sibos 2022: No bank is an island – joining up digital currencies
At Sibos 2022, senior bankers discussed the importance of interoperability between payment systems old and new.
State Bank of Pakistan stops fintech start-up Tag’s operations
The central bank says it has taken this decision to “protect the interest of the public at large”.
Sibos 2022: “Skyscanner for money” – money as subscription service
In the future, we’ll all have our own “Skyscanner for money” working for us, believes VC Innovations’ Lisa Moyle.
Family-focused financial wellness app Fr33m3n gears up for launch
The app will offer financial literacy programmes such as lectures, tutorials, podcasts and webinars.
The fourth edition of the Fintech Talents Festival to take place in November
Join the UK’s largest and most impactful UK fintech festival next month and hear from 400+ speakers.
New fintech start-up Five FS launches in the UAE and KSA markets
The start-up has officially launched in the UAE and Saudi Arabian markets.
Sibos 2022: How SmartStream draws wisdom from the noise of data
FinTech Futures chats with Andreas Burner, CIO at SmartStream, about the benefits of AI/ML tech.
Sibos 2022: State Street Digital Digest – volatility and the digital transformation
Discover the key takeaways from the third edition of the State Street Digital Digest.
Daily News at Sibos 2022
Download your free copy of the Daily News at Sibos publication today!
European fintech start-up Rauva appoints new CTO
Maxence Cornet was previously CTO and co-founder of Vybe, a French challenger that closed earlier this year.
Mind the gap: how the Fintech Growth Fund aims to boost the UK fintech scene
The fund is set to raise capital from investors and pump money into UK fintechs looking to scale.
Jiko lands $40m Series B, launches T-bill corporate money storage solution
Jiko’s solution provides firms access to spendable T-bills.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 7 October 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Taiwan’s Taichung Commercial Bank to acquire American Continental for $82m
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals.
Banking Technology Magazine October 2022 issue out now
Cover story: INVESTING IN THE FUTURE – Putting money in the right places.
Video: Kore.ai at FinovateFall 2022 – Conversational AI and customer experience
We chat with Kore.ai’s Raj Koneru about conversational AI and the company’s leading work in the space.
Webinar: Conversational banking – delivering disruptive technology in a non-disruptive way
Intelligent virtual assistants powered by cutting-edge conversational AI are creating the future of banking experience.
FinTech Futures Jobs: How to assess a company’s culture before you say yes to a job offer
How to ensure that you invest your time and career in a company whose culture aligns with your values.
Webinar: Achieve sustainability goals while growing your business and managing data growth
Learn how to build a sustainable model that requires data storage engineered to use significantly lower power and cooling.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Vance, Solvento and Jingle Pay
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Europe fintech funding round-up: Plum, NoFrixion, Currensea and Finteum
Our weekly round-up for you to get the latest fintech funding news from around the UK and Europe.
Does a composable banking future spell the end for programmers?
As industries merge, the need to mix and match software continues to grow.
Industry report: Funds disbursement in Europe – speed alone is not enough
Commissioned by Visa, the report takes a deep dive into funds disbursements in Europe to explore the current state of the market.
European community fintech 11Onze launches SME banking app
11Onze chair James Sène says SMEs are “the lifeblood of our communities and global economies”.
