VC funding into fintech grows as sector embraces latest AI and gaming trends
VCs are ultimately looking for extraordinary entrepreneurs and companies to invest in.
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Société Générale plans transaction banking switch-up with Temenos
The French giant will deploy Temenos systems across Europe and Asia.
JP Morgan acquires digital wealth manager Nutmeg
Nutmeg will complement the launch of JP Morgan’s digital bank Chase.
Fiserv lands payments deal with Pentagon Federal Credit Union
The credit union is the second largest in the US.
Weightless – how cloud lightens the heavy lifting for financial institutions
Cloud enables banks to innovate in minutes and launch in days.
Checkout.com acquires Estonian software development firm Icefire
The acquisition is the firm’s largest to date.
Ebanx raises $430m from Advent International to fuel Latin American growth
Cross-border commerce firm plans to expand its partnership network.
PayCargo lands $125m in Series B investment from Insight Partners
Freight payments firm plans product development with new windfall.
Don’t blame it on capitalism
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White paper: Cloud momentum is building in retail banking
Learn how cloud adoption is growing faster than anybody ever envisaged.
Infographic: Modern consumer experiences run on cloud
Cloud technology is the future of finance. Find out how it’ll get you there.
Market commentary: Cloud momentum is building in retail banking
Find out why cloud is the way forward, and how to navigate the journey.
What the Fintech? | S.2 Episode 13 | The terror of technological debt
Vincent Kilcoyne, executive vice president at SmartStream, joins us on our What the Fintech? podcast.
American Express debuts checking account product for small US businesses
The product has been developed by recent AmEx acquisition Kabbage.
BlackRock to buy slice of 10x Future Technologies in £132m funding round
10x has been planning a new fundraise since late last year.
Survey: Loan management software
Fintech Futures is conducting a brief survey concerning loan management software and would very much like your input.
Mashreq Bank picks Comarch wealth management platform
UAE bank seeks levelling up for wealth clients.
Alchemy Partners invests £100m in DNA Payments
DNA will use its new cash to expand in the UK and Europe.
Crown Agents Bank sets out fintech focus with new executive hires
UK-based bank picks up a head of fintech and a new CCO.
Real-time payments have real-time benefits especially for small businesses
In addition to money, faster payments are also about instant connectivity, precision, transparency and certainty.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Klarna, Mastercard & BBVA
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
BMO Harris Bank picks FIS for multi-year core banking transformation
FIS’ Systematics legacy tech out, Modern Banking Platform in, at BMO Harris Bank.
KeyBank goes live on SmartStream’s cloud-based collateral management tech
The Cleveland bank aims to reduce infrastructure costs by moving to the cloud.
Mexican fintech Clip raises $250m in SoftBank-led investment
The investment is the largest ever for a payments company in Mexico.
Google Cloud’s global head of fintech partnerships bids farewell to Big Tech
Anil Saboo leaves after three years at the Big Tech.
Antelop reinvents digital cards and mobile issuance with a unified solution for banks and card issuing processors
Delivering a full range of digital card features through mobile-only integration, with no back-end dev required.
Debt collection tech gets a “personal” upgrade for COVID-19 and beyond
Building mutual trust and encouraging customers to become more financially responsible.
Exclusive: Unite Global secures second $5.25m investment from Svea
Svea exercised an option to increase its holding from 4.95% to 9.91%.
Video: BCT Digital on how big data is changing risk and credit decisioning
FinTech Futures caught up with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO of BCT Digital.
Wipro hires former Yes Bank exec Anup Purohit as new CIO
Purohit has previously worked in leadership roles at RBL, Barclays and JPMC.
Standard Chartered partners Franklin Templeton to launch financial wellness platform
Autumn will allow users to plan and manage their financial and physical wellbeing.
BaaS-based Netbank goes live in the Philippines
Netbank plans to offer a “full range” of banking services to migrating firms.
Bloom Money aims to build migrant-led community finance
Bloom Money describes itself as the app built “by migrants, for migrants”.
Mizuho Bank president resigns after damaging system glitches
The Japanese bank experienced four outages in February this year.
Telkom launches Africa’s first virtual card for transacting on WhatsApp
Telkom Pay users can now use WhatsApp to pay any merchant that accepts Mastercard.
Turning the pyramid upside down: delivering operational excellence in a crisis
How do banks begin along this journey? Is the destination worth it? Well, let’s see.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Nubank raises $750m; Goldman Sachs partners with Visa
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three great companies on a hiring surge
Exciting vacancies at Dolby, FanDuel, and Fiducial. Apply today!
ICYMI funding round-up: RDC, Hokodo, TreasurySpring, Now & more
Plenty of funding rounds to get your teeth into this week.
Nityo invests $100m in Singapore embedded finance fintech MatchMove
The US-based firm will also become the largest shareholder in the company.
